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A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Ed Kessler, director of the Woolf Institute of Abrahamic Faiths, Cambridge. Show more

The European Commission is negotiating a new trade deal with Ukraine to import egg products but British producers are concerned they won't meet EU welfare standards. Show more

Brett Westwood presents the story and sound of the swallow. Show more

Sean Curran reports on MPs' first day back at Westminster after the summer break.

Prof Mark Lythgoe runs the largest medical imaging facility in Europe. He talks to Jim Al-Khalili about coming to science late and why he enjoys collaborations with artists. Show more

Frank Gardner talks to Deborah Impiazzi, who lost her sight and with it, her job and her husband. Show more

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Commentary on the One Day International between Ireland and England from Malahide Cricket Club, Dublin, with Simon Mann, John Kenny, Michael McNamee, Alan Lewis and Vic Marks. Show more

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The animals that don't get sanctuaries, and why do people literally shout at the radio? With Carrie Quinlan. From 2013. Show more

Ruth's distracted, and Helen needs a favour. Show more

With Mark Lawson. Stephen Fry on Verdi and Wagner, and the political situation in Russia; Liz Lochhead discusses the Great Tapestry of Scotland; and film The Great Beauty reviewed. Show more

A tearful Georgy is worried about facing Jos again and is now thinking about accepting James's offer. Show more

The International Committee of the Red Cross has been helping victims of war for 150 years. But can it adapt to the changing face of conflict? Michael Ignatieff investigates. Show more

Matt Davis from RNIB updates us on the Work Capability Assessment annual review and Peter White talks to vicar Michael Johnson about the impact his sight loss has on his work. Show more

Lisa Jardine explores how scientists became separated from wider society, as more laboratories were established during the 18th century. Show more

Prof Mark Lythgoe runs the largest medical imaging facility in Europe. He talks to Jim Al-Khalili about coming to science late and why he enjoys collaborations with artists. Show more

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In-depth reporting and analysis from a global perspective. The US defence chiefs are questioned about Syria. Show more

Zummo has moved to a new apartment in anticipation of his mother's arrival from Sicily. But this doesn't stop Stufa from becoming more and more intrusive. Show more

DS Nick is immersed in the art world, when a forgery ring is discovered. With Anna Crilly and Colin Hoult. From September 2013. Show more

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The British invaders win at Bladensburg, which leaves Washington undefended once the defeated have fled. Read by Jamie Parker. Show more

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