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Spiritual reflection and prayer to start the day, with the Rev Duncan MacLaren, healthcare chaplain at Ninewells Hospital, Dundee. Show more

Farming and countryside news. Caz Graham explores the issues at this year's Oxford Real Farming Conference, which offers agro-ecological solutions to common farming challenges. Show more

Chris Packham presents the blue tit. Show more

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Gideon Rachman examines the changing balance of power in today's global politics. Show more

A space for spiritual reflection with a bible reading, prayer and a range of Christian music. Led by Andrew Graystone. Show more

New research suggests women are more stressed at work than men, why? Professor Jocelyn Bell Burnell on astronomer Vera Rubin and rapper Nadia Rose performs live in studio. Show more

By Annamaria Murphy. Comedy drama. Diane searches for relief for her morning sickness, but up on the hills above Glan Don, she unearths a magical secret. Show more

Can we pull off the tricks of hibernating animals to survive traumatic injuries or take long-distance journeys into space? Dr Kevin Fong examines how humans could embrace torpor. Show more

As part of a day of celebrations of Twelfth Night, this programme explores the power of Shakespearian misrule, seeking out the origins and power of the Twelfth Night festivities. Show more

On this day in 1917, there was especially heavy German bombardment of the French at Verdun and the people of Tynemouth feel badly shaken. Show more

Experts say the key to happiness in the 'third age' of life is planning ahead, but what has been your experience? Show more

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Britain's ambassador to the European Union, Sir Ivan Rogers, has quit just months before Brexit talks are due to begin. Police shoot dead a man on a motorway in Huddersfield. Show more

Emma moves into the lunatic asylum with Carl and begins a new life as the wife of an asylum doctor. She learns from Carl about the powerful force of the unconscious mind. Show more

Helen wants today to be perfect, and Rex has news for Toby. Show more

The atmosphere in the office worsens as suspicion now falls on Anne Lise as the source of the threatening emails and other alarming incidents. Show more

4 Extra Debut. Sarfraz Manzoor tells the story of writer Sa'adat Manto, who died in 1955, but still speaks to 21st century Pakistan. From 2016. Show more

Laura Marling answers audience questions about her acclaimed 2013 album, 'Once I Was An Eagle'. With John Wilson. From 2017. Show more

Alan Dein embarks on a new series of nocturnal conversations with random strangers online, including a Nigerian trapped in Abu Dhabi and a grounded Canadian test pilot. Show more

Historian Suzannah Lipscomb chooses the author of the Narnia Chronicles, CS Lewis. With Matthew Parris. From 2017. Show more

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Sir Ivan Rogers has quit just months before Brexit negotiations get underway in Brussels

John makes a decision on behalf of the nation, delivers unusual rhythm and has a bright money idea. With Simon Kane. From 2017. Show more

Tom wants to make changes, and Roy notices something is up. Show more

Remembering John Berger with writer Lisa Appignanesi, historian Kate Williams announces the Costa Book Awards category winners, and screenwriter Chris Lang on his drama Unforgotten. Show more

By Annamaria Murphy. Comedy drama. Diane searches for relief for her morning sickness, but up on the hills above Glan Don, she unearths a magical secret. Show more

Documentary. A year on from the historic Paris climate change talks, Roger Harrabin asks if the world can really limit the global temperature rise to under 2 degrees C. Show more

Peter White visits Istanbul and meets the people behind Turkey's first guide dog association. The project was inspired by Maggie Moore, wife of the British Ambassador in Turkey. Show more

Medical series. One in eight men in the UK get prostate cancer, but deciding who needs treatment is unclear. Mark Porter reports on two landmark trials that aim to provide clarity. Show more

Gideon Rachman examines the changing balance of power in today's global politics. Show more

In-depth reporting and analysis from a global perspective. The team look at what might be behind Sir Ivan Rogers's resignation. Show more

Anne has an unexpected encounter with Captain Wentworth in Bath, where he observes her new friendship with Mr Elliot, her father's heir. Show more

The country’s admired weather forecast director chooses the laughs. Rory Bremner stars in post-apocalyptic sketches. From 2017. Show more

Three people tell Fi Glover how they cope with a chronic sleep disorder. Show more

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How do artists chronicle, process, design and describe our fast changing world? Daniel Kehlmann discusses the political currents reshaping the US, Germany and Austria. Show more

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