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A reading and a reflection to start the day, with the Rev Mary Stallard, director of the St Giles Religious Education Centre, Wrexham. Show more

Europe is reforming the CAP - again. Charlotte Smith asks: should we care? But with Brexit looming, maybe UK farmers should pay attention to the detail. Show more

Martin Hughes-Games presents the willow tit. Show more

A minister tells MPs that Britain's 'best days are still to come' as he unveils the Brexit blueprint to the Commons. Sean Curran reports on the best of Thursday in Parliament. Show more

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

Kirsty Young talks to former professional footballer David Beckham on Desert Island Discs' 75th Anniversary. Show more

Spiritual reflection and prayers on a topical subject, led by Canon Angela Tilby. Show more

Madeline Fontaine on designing costumes for the film Jackie. A mother's account of being a young widow. Muslim women in the US and the women who founded the United Nations. Show more

It is Nat's driving test, and she is viewing it with great apprehension - as, for different reasons, is her instructor Ken. With Bill Paterson, Samantha Spiro and Alison Steadman. Show more

4 Extra Debut. Alice Roberts goes in search of the man who taught us how to control our own dreams – influencing neuroscience today. From 2016. Show more

Valentine's Day at the sisters' Edinburgh cafe sees unwanted revelations, flowers and marriage proposals. Stars Hilary Lyon. From April 2014. Show more

On this day in 1917, America formally broke diplomatic relations with Germany, and in North Shields, Marshalls Munitionettes Football Team have a challenge of their own. Show more

Organisers of the US musical Hamilton says tickets bought from touts will not be accepted at their shows, so why is resale website Viagogo selling them? Show more

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Charlotte Smith concludes her series by asking what British farmers can expect in a world after Brexit. And in Brussels she asks, will the UK be missed? Show more

Pat needs to iron things out, and Roy is feeling sensitive. Show more

Comedy by Mike Harris. The true story of how one man's need for cash created a national myth and saved the union. Show more

Eric Robson and his panel visit Whitefield, Manchester. Joining Eric to answer the questions this week are Christine Walkden, Chris Beardshaw and Matt Biggs. Show more

Short story written and read by Nickolas Grace. Jack starts his evening walk full of the joys of nature, but things change dramatically, and his life will never be the same again. Show more

Do interviews with President Trump supporters require more care - or even censorship? And listeners give their reaction to the announcement of a new Today programme editor. Show more

Fi Glover introduces a conversation between friends about how they see their faith reflected in the media and how it makes them feel. Show more

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President Trump imposes sanctions over Iran's missile test and 'support for terrorism' - insists not reversing measures lifted under deal to limit Tehran's nuclear programme

Satirical review of the week's news. Susan Calman, Andy Hamilton, Katy Brand and Lloyd Langford are amongst Miles' esteemed guests for this week's round of news-wrangling. Show more

Helen is on a mission, and a fallen tree causes chaos. Show more

Viola Davis on her Oscar-nominated performance in August Wilson's Fences, debut novelist Rory Gleeson, Roxy Music guitarist and producer Phil Manzanera, and Waterstones' revival. Show more

It is Nat's driving test, and she is viewing it with great apprehension - as, for different reasons, is her instructor Ken. With Bill Paterson, Samantha Spiro and Alison Steadman. Show more

Jonathan Dimbleby presents political debate from The Magic Lantern Cinema in Tywyn, Wales, with Stephen Crabb MP, Nia Griffith MP, Sir Emyr Jones Parry and Leanne Wood AM. Show more

Will Self argues that as we watch 'our so-called leaders fretting and strutting on the world stage', it really is a worthwhile exercise to spend time worrying about why we are here. Show more

In the week, in 1917, when America formally broke diplomatic relations with Germany, in Tynemouth, people are making small steps forwards. Show more

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As the EU agrees a deal with Libya to stop migrants coming to Europe, a UN rapporteur tells us that the war-torn country is the last place with which the EU should co-operate. Show more

In Daphne du Maurier's unsettling and classic story, Nat makes preparations to keep his family safe. Tristan Sturrock reads. Show more

4 Extra Debut. Alan Carr, Melanie Sykes and Harriett Gilbert discuss books by John Fowles, Andrea Ashworth and Malcolm Bradbury. From 2017. Show more

Mark D'Arcy reports from Westminster as a minister rejects calls for a policy of 'no body, no parole.' Also, peers debate the regulation of health and social care professionals. Show more

Fi Glover introduces a conversation between men whose friendship is relatively new, yet runs surprisingly deep. Show more

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Telford died in 1834 at the dawn of rail travel, little knowing how long his legacy would actually endure. Read by Robin Laing. Show more

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