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Prayer and reflection with the Rev Neil Gardner of Canongate Kirk, Edinburgh. Show more

Dairy experts say a sharp drop in global milk prices is bad news for UK farmers, and that they could be in for a rocky ride over the coming winter. Presented by Felicity Jones. Show more

Michaela Strachan presents the white stork. Show more

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Jonathan Freedland focuses on a current news story through the lens of history. Jonathan looks at the boom in coffee shops now and in the 17th century. Show more

How independent publishing houses are coping in the digital age. Robert McCrum's stories of great British publishers. From October 2013. Show more

Jenni Murray discusses how to be a playful parent with Julia Deering and Wendy Russell. Also on the programme, classic archive of Marilyn French on her novel The Woman's Room. Show more

Sam's eyes are causing him so much pain from writing in candlelight that he asks the King for time off from work so he can rest. Stars Kris Marshall and Katherine Jakeways. Show more

A mother is concerned that her 12-year-old son, whose IQ is higher than that of Einstein, Stephen Hawking and Bill Gates, is not having his needs met by his local school. Show more

Poet Michael Symmons Roberts has been hugely influenced by the Psalms and the medieval Psalter books that housed them. Now he creates a new radio Psalter set in his own home town. Show more

Lucy has found an ethical way of eating meat, thanks to Mark Zuckerberg. Stars Mark Bonnar and Sarah Alexander. From July 2012. Show more

In all the excitement of war, two seven-year-old boys fancy an adventure of their own. Show more

Winifred Robinson investigates complaints about a telecoms company. An internet provider explains why customer emails have been going missing. Plus the supermarket price wars. Show more

Martha Kearney presents national and international news.

Kathy Willis examines how Dutch elm disease has shaped our attitude to plant disease across British landscapes. From 2014. Show more

Lynda interferes, and Charlie gets a fright. Show more

By Nick Warburton. Tense and moving drama springs from one curious fact: Elizabethan playwright Ben Jonson once escaped execution for manslaughter, just by reading a psalm. How? Show more

Is the UK in another house price bubble? Michael Robinson finds estate agents with almost nothing to sell, while buyers snap up houses within days of coming onto the market. Show more

Dr Mark Porter goes on a weekly quest to demystify health issues. He finds out why HIV might protect against MS, and what it means for possible future treatments. Show more

Gay and lesbian life at home and in the 'city' - Laurie Taylor explores the evolution and decline of gay neighbourhoods in cities and the changing nature of gay domestic lives. Show more

New laws designed to boost local democracy and a free press; why some the commercial radio presenters are working for free; and reporters managing emotion in the face of conflict. Show more

German Zeppelins bomb the Belgian city of Liege, the first air attack on a European city. Show more

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Popular impressions show with Jon Culshaw, Lewis MacLeod, Jan Ravens, Duncan Wisbey and Debra Stephenson. Show more

Ruth gets a shock, and Charlie loses his cool. Show more

Arts news. Kirsty Lang talks to 90-year-old acclaimed conductor Sir Neville Marriner about his long and varied career, and reviews a new production of My Night With Reg. Show more

Sam's eyes are causing him so much pain from writing in candlelight that he asks the King for time off from work so he can rest. Stars Kris Marshall and Katherine Jakeways. Show more

Michael Buerk presents combative, provocative and engaging debate. Show more

What is responsible for the decline of the working class? Philip North points the finger at middle-class professionals. Show more

Robin Ince on our timeless fascination with the self-help shelf. From Socrates to Sam Smiles, Marcus Aurelius to Men Are From Mars, let's get richer, happier and more productive. Show more

Jonathan Freedland focuses on a current news story through the lens of history. Jonathan looks at the boom in coffee shops now and in the 17th century. Show more

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In-depth reporting and analysis from a global perspective.

The Marechal Will causes ructions between the brothers, then a second revelation surfaces. Show more

Can objects can be transmitted over the airwaves? Secrets of the Institute of Radiophonic Evolution. With Emma Kilbey. From 2014. Show more

Fat and 50, Carol starts swimming and discovers the best friendships endure even past death. Stars Lorraine Ashbourne. From 2014. Show more

Actor Neil Stuke chooses his favourite and funniest pieces of writing about food for the audience at the Bristol Food Connections Festival. Readers: Miranda Raison and Jack Klaff. Show more

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By 1906, Picasso has met with Matisse. They look, behave and paint very differently to each other. There is respect but also rivalry between the two of them. Show more

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