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A short reflection and prayer with Canon Noel Battye.

Although more commonly used on the continent, scything is making a revival in the British countryside. And how will the strengthening of the pound impact UK famers? Show more

The Golden Oriole - Miranda Krestovnikoff narrates the story of this bird and its sound. Show more

Sean Curran reports from Westminster.

Astronomer Chris Lintott tells Jim Al Khalili about Citizen Science and crowd-sourced astronomy project, Galaxy Zoo, and of working with Brian May and the late Sir Patrick Moore. Show more

Reeta Chakrabarti speaks to people who have found a voice through blogging. Andrew Old tells Reeta about his blog, which charts his thoughts and experiences of working in education. Show more

Cressida Cowell talks about Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III. What is putting off younger foster carers? Lesley Boulton describes her memories of the Battle of Orgreave. Show more

Armed and ready, Modesty and Willie head to France to find out who is behind the plot to steal the diamonds. Stars Neil Maskell. Show more

Second episode from the Hay Festival, and Monty Don asks if traditional naturalist skills are disappearing and if technology is liberating naturalists to observe in a different way. Show more

Meet the crate diggers determined to give rare, forgotten or obscure musical gems from across Africa a new lease of life. But first they have to track down the artists. Show more

The governor of the Bank of England has suggested interest rates could rise sooner rather than later. How would that affect you? Is it good for savers and bad for mortgage payers? Show more

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Edward Stourton presents national and international news.

Admiral Lord West’s history of the Royal Navy in the 20th century: nuclear submarines and the nuclear deterrent. From 2014. Show more

Ruth has a happy birthday. But Brian's not happy with Borchester Land. Show more

In 2091 all human relationships take place in virtual worlds, but one man risks it all to find his lover. Stars Sian Phillips. Show more

Jay Rayner and his panel are taking questions from the audience on eating and drinking in Clitheroe. Show more

Fi Glover's guests discuss the experience of mental breakdown and the point at which they realised they were experiencing it. Show more

Presented by Joshua Rozenberg. Following a spate of high profile escapes, does the open prison system need reforming? Show more

4 Extra Debut. Fay Weldon, Hans Ulrich Obrist and Harriett Gilbert discuss books by Etel Adnan, Gabriel Gbadamosi, RL Stevenson. From 2014. Show more

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Sue Perkins presents a special edition of the panel show that puts moral and ethical dilemmas to a panel of guests. Recorded at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Show more

Freddie's in the ring at Borsetshire Show. Meanwhile, Tony's out to find himself a bull. Show more

Presented by John Wilson. Carey Mulligan on her role in Skylight; Jeremy Deller, Helen Mort and Beth Steel on Orgreave's artistic legacy; and Making Colour at the National Gallery. Show more

Armed and ready, Modesty and Willie head to France to find out who is behind the plot to steal the diamonds. Stars Neil Maskell. Show more

Does the recent Halal meat controversy mask a bigger concern about the way our meat is killed and processed? Allan Urry investigates the grim realities of the slaughterhouse. Show more

Siobhan Meade fights back against hate crime with her own campaign and The Amber Trust celebrates almost 20 years of funding visually-impaired musicians, including Anna Foo. Show more

Claudia Hammond asks if autism is underdiagnosed in girls. And this week's finalist in the All in the Mind awards is Dr Alan Barrett from Military Veterans. Show more

Astronomer Chris Lintott tells Jim Al Khalili about Citizen Science and crowd-sourced astronomy project, Galaxy Zoo, and of working with Brian May and the late Sir Patrick Moore. Show more

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On a trip home, Jack is horrified to find how bad things have become and fears for his daughter's safety. Read by Ciaran Hinds. Show more

Brilliantly stupid scientists seek cash - and develop a thought-powered gun. Stars Anthony Head and Miriam Margolyes. From 2014. Show more

Sean Curran hears William Hague announce a thaw in relations with an old adversary. And MPs back tougher sentences for carrying a knife. Show more

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In Spain, Laurie Lee’s first port of call is Vigo, for late night merry-making with Dona Maria’s family. Read by Tobias Menzies. Show more

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