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A short reflection and prayer, with the Rev David Bruce. Show more

Agriculture may need its own Brexit bill to be passed by 2020, but is Defra up to it? And can planting trees reduce the worst flooding? Show more

Bill Oddie presents the treecreeper. Show more

Sean Curran reports from Westminster. The prime minister hails parliament's backing for the Brexit Bill but comes under pressure over demands for a second Scottish referendum. Show more

Comedian and actor Omid Djalili, playwright Jack Thorne, fitness expert Diana Moran and singer and presenter Dashni Morad join Libby Purves. Show more

A space for spiritual reflection with a Bible reading, prayer and a range of Christian music. Led by the Rev Dr Kirsty Thorpe. Show more

Clique writer Jess Brittain on friendships, Princess Di's Travolta dress, Rachael Aplin on honour-based abuse, parents who feel lonely and what to do about it. Show more

Comedy drama by Melissa Murray. Lesbian Emma tells her friend Kirsty about her affair with a man - a revelation that now threatens Kirsty's business. Show more

Together for 51 years, they finally face the truth about 'the excursion' Percy took, seven years into their relationship. Fi Glover presents. Show more

Drawing on her legal background, Helena Kennedy QC explores the key idea of consent in politics, law and digital lives. Show more

Can't face an evening without a glass of wine? The comedian presents a lecture on the economics behind alcohol. From 2015. Show more

Why do we have different blood types, and do they have any purpose? Drs Rutherford and Fry investigate. Show more

How can leading experts on cyber crime protect us from fraud online? The listener charged hundreds of pounds for porn she knew nothing about. Younger women choosing grey hair. Show more

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The action picks up as Neil Heywood arrives in Chongqing, where an "iron-blooded" police chief holds sway. The continuing true story of death, sex and elite politics in China. Show more

Alice spots an opportunity, and Josh gets in the way. Show more

Joe is forced to uncover his neighbours' illicit activities and confront old betrayals from the 1984 miners' strike. Starring Alun Armstrong and Deborah Findlay. Show more

Financial phone-in. How do the personal finances of being in prison work? Show more

In this edition: bisphosphonates for osteoporosis, IBS and diet, CRP testing for chest infections to identify when antibiotics are needed, and randomisation. Show more

Sociological discussion programme, presented by Laurie Taylor. A look at the social history of this sanctuary for adolescent self expression. Show more

Topical programme about the fast-changing media world. Andrea Catherwood speaks to Katie Hopkins about Twitter, free speech and libel law. Show more

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The Chancellor has jettisoned the most controversial part of his budget - the increase in national insurance contributions for the self-employed.

Jane Garvey presents an East Africa Crisis Appeal on behalf of the Disasters Emergency Committee. Show more

Sketch comedy from Jocelyn Jee Esien. Includes a wayward spiritual medium and a receptionist’s true feelings. From 2017. Show more

Justin looks to the future, and Robert and Jim go head-to-head. Show more

Director Bill Condon on making Beauty and the Beast, comedian Dave Spikey's unusual lucky mascot, a Big Bang Theory prequel, celebrating the Irish tenor Josef Locke. Show more

John Simpson describes how the OED became digitised in the 1980s and the Second Edition was completed. Show more

Combative, provocative and engaging debate chaired by Michael Buerk. With Mona Siddiqui, Giles Fraser, Claire Fox and Anne McElvoy. Show more

Former Catholic priest Oliver McTernan talks about how his decision to leave the church shaped his destiny and led him to co-found a conflict resolution charity. Show more

Two remarkable women have found a formula to save the Indonesian rainforest. A dentist and a doctor, they offer cheap healthcare to villages who stop cutting down the rainforest. Show more

Comedian and actor Omid Djalili, playwright Jack Thorne, fitness expert Diana Moran and singer and presenter Dashni Morad join Libby Purves. Show more

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In-depth reporting and analysis from a global perspective. The Liberal party of prime minister Mark Rutte is set to win most seats in the Dutch elections. Show more

The French monarch has been beheaded and the housing market collapses in England. Read by Hattie Morahan and Carl Prekopp. Show more

Award-winning satirist Nish Kumar shines his spotlight of truth on the biggest news stories, in the hope of showing them up for what they really are. Show more

Sean Curran reports from Westminster as the government defends a decision to reverse plans unveiled in the Budget to raise national insurance contributions for the self-employed. Show more

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Travelling the Irish border, the mapmaker dodges boy racers on County Fermanagh’s twisty lanes. Read by John Paul Connolly. Show more

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