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A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with Bishop Stephen Oliver. Show more

In September, voters in Scotland will have their say on whether it should remain part of the UK or become independent. What will that decision mean for farming communities? Show more

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Miranda Krestovnikoff presents the story and sound of the nightjar. Show more

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Tom Sutcliffe at the Charleston Festival discusses the novel with Tim Winton, Karl Ove Knausgaard, Nicola Barker and Michael Schmidt. Show more

A celebration of wedding dresses at a new exhibition at the V&A in London; two brides share their plans for their wedding day; and why it does not always go all right on the night. Show more

Sapna's sister enters India's top musical talent show, where she attracts attention, but not in the way she would have hoped. Stars Rasika Dugal. Show more

Travel writer Oliver Bullough meets the 'White Hat' Chechens of Kazakhstan. Exiled by Stalin, this tiny ascetic community has flourished thanks to its Sufi faith and traditions. Show more

Adam finds a bundle of long lost love letters addressed to his late Mum – not from his Dad. With Lenny Henry. From January 2011. Show more

As the government announces £500 million of investment and car manufacturers launch exciting new models, we ask if electric is the future of motoring, with Top Gear's James May. Show more

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Shaun Ley with reaction and analysis following the European election results, as Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg comes under pressure and Conservatives debate a pact with UKIP. Show more

4 Extra Debut. David Goldblatt unravels Brazil’s historical passion for football where nation and game have shaped each other. From 2014. Show more

Peggy finds out about Tom, while David and Shula prepare for a fight. Show more

Aspiring novelist Davis Finch acquires a desk which wins him success, but at what price? Thriller starring Graeme Hawley. Show more

Tom Sutcliffe is joined by teams from the Midlands and the North of England for the latest contest of lateral thinking and cryptic connections. Show more

Writer and forager Andy Hamilton leads a journey hunting for plants to make incredible drinks, and looks again at the wild world all around us.

4 Extra Debut. Dr Janina Ramirez is on a 500-year-old mission to decode artist Albrecht Durer's mysterious image, Melencolia 1. From 2014. Show more

Ernie Rea and guests discuss mindfulness meditation. It has its roots in religious practice, but can it be adapted to a secular environment?

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How hard can it be to talk for 60 seconds without hesitation, repetition and deviation? Very! As Gyles Brandreth, Shappi Khorsandi, Patrick Kielty and Paul Sinha find out. Show more

Helen and Rob have news for Peggy. Meanwhile, Fallon is planning a party. Show more

Lyricist Sir Tim Rice discusses the hit musicals he created with Andrew Lloyd Webber including Evita and Jesus Christ Superstar, and his work for animated films like The Lion King. Show more

Sapna's sister enters India's top musical talent show, where she attracts attention, but not in the way she would have hoped. Stars Rasika Dugal. Show more

Andrea Catherwood examines the movement for integrated schools in Northern Ireland. She asks if integrated schools work, who chooses them and why there are so few of them.

Evan Davis interviews economic historian Deirdre McCloskey in front of an audience at the London School of Economics, where she argues that poverty matters more than inequality. Show more

Timandra Harkness examines the latest research linking political choices to the way our brains function, and discovers what the implications could be for the conduct of politics. Show more

Tom Sutcliffe at the Charleston Festival discusses the novel with Tim Winton, Karl Ove Knausgaard, Nicola Barker and Michael Schmidt. Show more

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Election fever on the programme, with analysis of the European results, as Ukraine announces its new President and Egyptians go to the polls. With Carolyn Quinn. Show more

4 Extra Debut. Washing ruins Sarah's hands, and a new footman arrives. Pride and Prejudice from the viewpoint of the household servants. Read by Sophie Thompson. Show more

The days have started to lengthen, it's a time for vague notions of New Year, New Me. All it takes is a bit of willpower. But exercising willpower is difficult. We find out why. Show more

Every year, the Long Distance Walkers' Association organises a 100-mile walk. Alan Dein follows two men as they attempt to walk it cross country in 48 hours with no sleep. Show more

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4 Extra Debut. Author Linda Cracknell visits a hillside above Loch Ness following in the footsteps of the Scottish novelist, Jessie Kesson. Show more

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