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A reading and a reflection to start the day, with the Rev Edwin Counsell. Show more

The largest cheese show in the world gets underway at Nantwich this week. Dave Howard meets the producers from across the globe gathering there to show off their wares. Show more

Steve Backshall presents the red-backed shrike. Show more

Sean Curran reports all the news from Westminster, where a former energy secretary suggests all fracking should be carried out in parts of north England. Show more

Quentin Letts talks to artists, gallery directors and politicians in his quest to discover how much Britain benefits from a national collection of art and who should pay for it. Show more

Vivienne Parry with the science behind Kipling's stories. Can a leopard change its spots? Readings by Samuel West. From 2013. Show more

How much of a problem is painkiller addiction in the UK? Powerlister Jasmine Whitbread from Save the Children. Why change a name? Celebrating Ramadan as a family. Show more

After Len's son Matt seems to suffer the same nightmare as dead Charlene, Linus makes a disturbing discovery. Stars Greg Wise. Show more

Paul Farley slows down the light-speed journey of an email, imagining it travelling from New York to London along the fibre optic cables that criss-cross the globe. Show more

A sinister shop in the East End may hold a vital clue for Paul and Steve, as they continue on the trail of the murderous Mr Gregory. Stars Crawford Logan and Gerda Stevenson. Show more

A buy-to-let landlord was left with huge bills after a tenant set up a cannabis farm in his property. Plus, the chief executive of Thorntons on the company's changing fortunes. Show more

John Waite investigates how an outdated licensing framework that provides us with cheap water is costing rivers dearly. Show more

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The importance of changes in office layout. Lucy Kellaway's origins of corporate culture. From July 2013. Show more

Things are looking up for Lilian, and there's a new addition to the Grundy household. Show more

By Adam Ganz. 1945, and Michel Oppenheim has survived. He has a visitor: The Gestapo officer he worked for as head of the Jewish community needs a reference from Michel - as a Jew. Show more

Renting or buying seriously damages your wallet. Ruth Alexander tackles estate agents and letting agents who pressure you to use their financial services. Show more

As last year's increase in whooping cough looks likely to continue judging from American and European data, Mark Porter finds out why it is on the rise and who should be concerned. Show more

The Sun editor David Dinsmore on the launch of Sun+, BT Vision chief exec Marc Watson on why he thinks BT Sport is a game changer, and the latest on the Twitter row. Show more

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Marcus Brigstocke has been given his own railway franchise to run. Please note, this programme may be running late; change at Tiverton Parkway for The Archers. From July 2013. Show more

Jill's supportive, and everyone thinks they know better than Nic. Show more

A review of The Heat, Catherine O'Flynn on her new book Mr Lynch's Holiday, Milton Jones's comedy career, and Philip Pullman chooses Georges Brassens for his Cultural Exchange. Show more

After Len's son Matt seems to suffer the same nightmare as dead Charlene, Linus makes a disturbing discovery. Stars Greg Wise. Show more

Is Wagner's music morally tainted by his anti-semitism? Engaging debate chaired by Michael Buerk with Michael Portillo, Claire Fox, Melanie Phillips and Matthew Taylor. Show more

Tim Harford explores the concept of 'the tragedy of the commons', a term coined by American ecologist Garrett Hardin, to reflect on the impact of mankind on the world around us. Show more

Who should decide on whether funding for things like GM or nanotechnology goes ahead? Geoff Watts investigates the democratisation of science. Show more

Quentin Letts talks to artists, gallery directors and politicians in his quest to discover how much Britain benefits from a national collection of art and who should pay for it. Show more

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The mother and stepfather of four-year-old boy found battered to death are found guilty of murder. Officials in Zimbabwe say there has been a huge turnout for the general election. Show more

Sefton and Morley head to deepest Norfolk to do field research for the first of the county guides. Read by Julian Rhind-Tutt. From July 2013. Show more

Back in Scotland, Lach reminisces about his influences and shares his thoughts on Jim Morrison, Batman and Tom Petty. From July 2013. Show more

Strap in for a swimming rat, a talking fly and a Mexican stand-off. Stars William Hartley and Catriona Knox. From May 2012. Show more

4 Extra Debut. Bernard Cribbins recalls 70 years in showbiz with long-time producer Martin Jenkins and a stellar cast of friends. From 2013. Show more

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Sampat continues to investigate the case of Sheelu, whose harrowing story has now emerged. Show more

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