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A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with the Right Reverend Rachel Treweek, Bishop of Gloucester. Show more

The author and creator of War Horse Michael Morpurgo and his wife Clare mark the 40th anniversary of their rural charity Farms for City Children. Show more

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Steve Backshall presents the story and sound of the yellowhammer. Show more

Morning news and current affairs. Including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.

Kirsty Wark discusses freedom and authenticity with Sarah Bakewell, Frances Borzello, Sunil Khilnani and Stuart Franklin. Show more

Jane Garvey visits Hyde Hall in Essex with Alys Fowler to discuss spring flowers, vegetable gardens, succulents and foraging. They also enjoy botanical cocktails with Lottie Muir. Show more

When Kim is mistaken for the Hollywood A-lister Faye Dexter, to whom she bears a passing resemblance, she little thinks this will become the worst day of her life. Show more

The British steel industry is in meltdown. But one person believes he has worked out how to make it profitable, and he is investing millions. What is his secret? Show more

James Boswell tries to write a biography of Karl Marx, who needs some help. Stars Miles Jupp and Julian Rhind-Tutt. From 2016. Show more

After the fall of the communist dictator Nicolae Ceausescu, the appalling conditions inside Romania's state-run orphanages came to light. Show more

What motivates people who tell stories to gain trust or money? Can anybody be taken in by the right strategy? Melanie Abbott investigates. Show more

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Analysis of news and current affairs, presented by Martha Kearney.

Brett Westwood and Phil Gates begin their guide with the creatures you’re most likely to find in rock pools. From 2016. Show more

It's all the fun of the fair, and Peggy has cause for concern. Show more

An aching tooth and the tedious evidence of a boring defendant provoke Rumpole to insult a judge and disobey his instructions. So Rumpole goes on trial. Starring Julian Rhind-Tutt. Show more

Russell Davies chairs the last of the 2016 heats of the nationwide general knowledge quiz. Show more

Two years ago, Dan Saladino reported on life-changing food projects from the Mad Symposium. He follows up on how those projects have grown and spread around the world. Show more

4 Extra Debut. Philip Hensher explores the gloriously eccentric world of Geoffrey Willans's Molesworth prep school books. From 2016. Show more

Ernie Rea and guests discuss apparitions of the Virgin Mary. Show more

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The group which killed more than 70 in Pakistan is threatening to carry out more attacks.

Nicholas Parsons hosts the perennially popular panel game, with guests Paul Merton, Stephen Fry, Jenny Eclair and Nish Kumar. Show more

Lynda is kept in suspense, and Alan gets a shock. Show more

As they make preparations for a residency at the Royal Opera House and the release of a new album, Pet Shop Boys talk to John Wilson. Show more

When Kim is mistaken for the Hollywood A-lister Faye Dexter, to whom she bears a passing resemblance, she little thinks this will become the worst day of her life. Show more

BBC Ireland correspondent Chris Page examines the state of play between Irish nationalism and unionism 100 years after the Easter Rising, the key event in Republican history. Show more

Lucy Ash meets the Romanian sheep farmers who stormed parliament over plans to limit numbers of sheepdogs and restrict grazing rights. Why are hunters now their arch enemies? Show more

Professor Adam Hart investigates the idea of selling harvested rhino horn in South Africa and asks if it could help stop poaching. Show more

Kirsty Wark discusses freedom and authenticity with Sarah Bakewell, Frances Borzello, Sunil Khilnani and Stuart Franklin. Show more

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Extremists warn they will strike again; US Capitol lockdown; return of 'Captain Britain'. Show more

Dr Gomez insists that Rose gives up all her medication, and Sofia and Ingrid become lovers. Show more

The cellist Steven Isserlis explores how, although technically silent on screen, Harpo managed to create a unique language with the use of props, sounds and by playing his harp. Show more

Josie Long presents stories about outsiders, from a homicide detective’s communication to identity and strangers. From 2015. Show more

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4 Extra Debut. Queen Elizabeth I's fascination with the Orient and the origins of our taste for imports from there. Read by Derek Jacobi. Show more

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