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

A debate on the introduction of the Living Wage with NFU and Unite. Fruit farmer Ali Capper describes wage inflation, while Steve Leniec says farmworkers deserve the rise. Show more

Steve Backshall presents the story and sound of the corn bunting. Show more

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

Harvard's Michael Sandel explores the philosophical justifications made for national borders, with participants from around the world. Show more

For months now Archers fans have suffered the discomfort of Helen and Rob's relationship. The programme's editor and the actor who plays Helen discuss the developing storyline. Show more

Boyd tries to explain the misunderstanding to Danica, who becomes passive-aggressive and menacingly resistant to rejection. Show more

Professor Adam Hart asks if we could, and should, eradicate the mosquitoes that carry deadly diseases such as malaria, Zika, dengue fever, chikungunya and yellow fever. Show more

4 Extra Debut. Grammy award-winning songwriter Amy Wadge investigates the history and global influence of the harmonica. From 2016. Show more

In the 1890s, racial violence in the American south was so extreme that many black people tried to emigrate to Liberia in West Africa. Many came from the US state of Arkansas. Show more

Listeners share their stories of how autism has affected their families. Show more

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

Brett Westwood and Phil Gates take a look at razor clams and sand hoppers, most likely to be found on sandy beaches. From March 2016. Show more

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

Hilda Rumpole - She Who Must Be Obeyed - falls for the charms of a smooth-talking solicitor. Will she be tempted to side with him against her husband? Starring Julian Rhind-Tutt. Show more

Helen Castor discovers the surprising story of the real Darby and Joan, Tom Holland is on the trail of Nazis in Oxford, and we join the Bolsheviks at Ireland's Easter Rising. Show more

As gates close against migrants entering Europe, Tom Heap examines the wildlife impact of the continent's new borders. Show more

Legal magazine programme. Joshua Rozenberg travels to Belfast to untangle the legal layers of the so-called 'gay cake' story. Show more

4 Extra Debut. Peter Lord, Russell Kane and Harriett Gilbert’s favourite books by Susan Pinker, Russell Hoban and Nathaneal West. From 2016. Show more

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A family funeral reveals some uncomfortable home truths for social worker Clare and her family. Stars Sally Phillips. From 2015. Show more

Bert and Rex are bonding, and Rob wants to make a special effort. Show more

Front Row asks actors, writers and directors to give their personal take on a favourite Shakespeare character. Dame Judi Dench chooses Lady Macbeth to launch Shakespeare's People. Show more

Boyd tries to explain the misunderstanding to Danica, who becomes passive-aggressive and menacingly resistant to rejection. Show more

What does it take to succeed if you are born into poverty and neglect? Two people who have done just that explore whether it was down to personality, circumstances or plain luck. Show more

Blindness for Beginners: Three people who have become blind as adults discuss the things that have been most useful to them and the things that have been most frustrating. Show more

Dr Mark Porter asks if there is evidence that NHS health checks or 'mid-life MOTs' prevent serious disease. And are women wanting children aware that fertility declines with age? Show more

4 Extra Debut. Matthew Sweet explores audio description - a cinematic universe created by using evocative and poetic language. From 2015. Show more

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We talk to the unions and to the former business secretary Vince Cable Show more

Sofia flies to Athens to meet her Greek father for the first time in 11 years. Show more

The group discover that Simon has been keeping another big secret – and it’s not just him! Starring John Hannah. From 2016. Show more

Josie Long presents stories about timing, from an afternoon with an horologist to a voice in the early hours. From 2015. Show more

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One merchant voyage ends in tragedy when the English crew are captured and turned into galley slaves. Read by Derek Jacobi. Show more

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