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A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with Krish Kandiah, president of the London School of Theology. Show more

As the flood clear-up continues, we find out about a new initiative in Somerset designed to help mitigate the effects of future flooding - using a giant sock! Show more

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Sean Curran reports as peers attack the Government's Trade Union Bill as 'vindictive and selective' but ministers defend their plans to change the rules on strikes. Show more

As internet dating booms, Jonathan Freedland explores the origins of its forefather, the Round About, a social network in 1898 aimed at bringing strangers together. Show more

Soldiers traditionally learned to find their way around with a compass and a map. Aleks Krotoski explores how GPS transformed navigation during the first Gulf War in 1991. Show more

Are fussy eaters born or created? Has the This Girl Can campaign been a success in getting women active? And three people share their experiences of bisexuality. Show more

Paul D. learns of a disturbing past incident when Schoolteacher tried to reclaim Sethe and her children. Stars Nadine Marshall. Show more

Sathnam Sanghera asks, when we can know everything, are we better off not knowing things? Could 'not knowing' improve our memory, enhance our learning and even make us happier? Show more

Monica Whitlock tells the story of Syrena Records, whose thousands of discs captured the hopes and dreams of the Polish nation between independence and destruction. Show more

On this day, the South Wales miners voted to oppose conscription, and in Folkestone, Sylvia Graham has a change of heart. Show more

How has social media affected the children in your life? Childline says children face a 'constant onslaught from cyberbullying and social media. Show more

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Christopher Clark explores how the Ottoman Empire's entry into the First World War brought the Middle East into the conflict with consequences that are still felt today. Show more

Matthew the milker is making his mark. And what is the crisis at Bridge Farm? Show more

A modern tale about mental health and internet addiction by Rose Heiney. Jessie Cave stars as a girl who becomes an internet sensation just as the rest of her life falls apart. Show more

Jay Rayner is joined in Reading by food scientist Professor Peter Barham, Masterchef winner Tim Anderson, food writer Lizzie Mabbott and singer turned chef Andi Oliver. Show more

Donovan answers audience questions about his 1966 album, 'Sunshine Superman'. With John Wilson. From 2016. Show more

Julian Joseph tells the story of how some of the biggest jazz musicians toured the world in the name of democracy, only to turn the tables on the US government that had sent them. Show more

Comedian Susan Calman nominates leading Scottish actress Molly Weir. With Matthew Parris. From 2016. Show more

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NHS England has apologised to thousands of patients who've had operations or hospital appointments cancelled because of a strike by junior doctors.

The local lido is closing and a sit-in organised. But Milton’s trunks are a biohazard, threatening any new pool plan. From 2016. Show more

Jennifer has a party to organise. And Phoebe faces a dilemma. Show more

Brookside creator Phil Redmond tells Samira Ahmed why he's writing crime fiction and poet Sarah Howe reads from her TS Eliot Prize-winning collection. Show more

Paul D. learns of a disturbing past incident when Schoolteacher tried to reclaim Sethe and her children. Stars Nadine Marshall. Show more

One of the UK's biggest police forces facing claims of corruption by some of its own officers. Allan Urry hears from those saying they have been unfairly targeted by colleagues. Show more

News for people who are blind or partially sighted, including guidance on filling out the new Pips form and Professor Robert MacLaren on the latest retinal implant operation. Show more

An Inside Health special on how keeping fit and active keeps our hearts healthy, gives us a fighting chance against cancer and keeps our joints moving. Show more

As internet dating booms, Jonathan Freedland explores the origins of its forefather, the Round About, a social network in 1898 aimed at bringing strangers together. Show more

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In-depth reporting and analysis from a global perspective. Featuring Katy Watson on 'Shorty' Guzman, Germans killed in Istanbul, and the benefit of loneliness. Show more

Two crises rock the beach community as many people are struck down by food poisoning, and a shark attack leaves two fighting for their lives. Show more

Alex and his band explore the theme of destiny with music and the help of comedian Nick Mohammed. From March 2013. Show more

Joanna Shinn reports from Westminster as the prime minister says the approaching peace talks in Syria will be 'incredibly difficult'. Show more

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John Snare invites the public to admire his newly discovered portrait of Prince Charles by the Spanish genius Velasquez. He also embarks on a mission to prove its authenticity. Show more

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