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A short reflection and prayer with Father Eugene O'Neill.

The latest news about food, farming and the countryside. Presented by Charlotte Smith. The programme comes from the Pig and Poultry Fair in Stoneleigh. Show more

Michaela Strachan presents the story and sound of the yellow wagtail. Show more

Susan Hulme reports from Westminster on the last Prime Minister's Question Time of the parliamentary session. Show more

Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss Titus Oates and his role in starting and spreading rumours of a 'Popish Plot' against Charles II. Show more

Dr Wanda Austin, CEO of Aerospace Corporation and Gillian Clarke, National Poet of Wales. Plus how a baby's birth may affect its future health, and reading someone else's diary. Show more

Christopher Green tells the stories behind the National Lesbian and Gay Survey. Christopher reveals his secret. Show more

The story of how the mid-western city of St Louis in Missouri has become a world centre for the game of chess, with funding from a controversial millionaire. Show more

Writer Nadia Davids explores what Shakespeare means in pre- and post-apartheid South Africa. From April 2016. Show more

The papers report food shortages in Germany at a dire level, and in Ashburton, Edwin Lloyd is well enough to start work again. Show more

Consumer affairs programme. How did a halal abattoir in Norfolk continue to mistreat animals for two years after the authorities knew about the problems? Show more

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Analysis of the government White Paper on the future of the BBC, including an interview with Lord Hall, the BBC's Director General. Will the corruption summit make a difference? Show more

The Sun: a rare treat? Alexandra Harris tells the story of how the weather has ingrained itself into our cultural life. Show more

Josh turns on the charm, and Helen recounts a memory. Show more

Jealousy by Martin Jameson inspired by Zola's Rougon-Macquart series. Dide's great grand-daughter Helene finds herself torn between sexual desire and motherhood. Show more

As night turns to day, Brett Westwood follows the dawn chorus from east to west and discovers which birds are waking up across Europe. Show more

Carol Ann Duffy presents The Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of PEAS. Show more

Mariella Frostrup talks to celebrated author Allan Ahlberg, creator of children's classics including The Jolly Postman. Show more

Dominic Lawson asks Edzard Ernst, a former professor of complementary medicine, about why he abandoned his belief in homeopathy and the reaction his change of mind provoked. Show more

Topical programme about the fast-changing media world. The leading players discuss the government's long awaited White Paper on the future of the BBC with Steve Hewlett. Show more

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Kim and Neil's return home from a funeral involves a missed left turn, a backseat stenographer and the planet Zobula. Stars Frank Skinner and Katherine Parkinson. From Jan 2016. Show more

Loveable idiots create and deconstruct an odd world in front of a live audience. With Alex Owen and Ben Ashenden. From 2015. Show more

Brian wants to impress, and Lynda is in search of a remedy. Show more

Samira Ahmed talks to Mark Billingham about Die of Shame, plus a review of the Turner Prize shortlist, and Mirga Grazinyte-Tyla on the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra. Show more

Christopher Green tells the stories behind the National Lesbian and Gay Survey. Christopher reveals his secret. Show more

BHS was one of the biggest names on the high street, but it is now in administration and faces an uncertain future. What exactly happened, and who is responsible for its decline? Show more

How do you turn around a company in difficulties? Matthew Gwyther, editor of Management Today, hears from leaders who have managed to pull their businesses out of dire straits. Show more

Adam looks at a small but significant link between genetics and education. Plus was the village of Eyam's self-sacrifice worth it? And a pint of science, on us. Show more

Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss Titus Oates and his role in starting and spreading rumours of a 'Popish Plot' against Charles II. Show more

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In-depth reporting and analysis from a global perspective. Mark Carney in Brexit row, how best to regulate the BBC, and tackling corruption abroad and at home. Show more

Claire makes a shocking discovery about Luke, leading her to cast doubt on their relationship. Read by Emily Bruni. Show more

Journalist and comedy writer David Quantick has met and interviewed hundreds of people. What were his first impressions, how have they changed and does it all matter? Show more

MPs discuss the future of the BBC on the day Parliament is prorogued, ahead of next week's Queen's Speech. Susan Hulme has the best of Thursday in the Commons and the Lords. Show more

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Chris Packham takes a kestrel from its nest, forming an all-consuming friendship - set to teach him some hard life lessons. Show more

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