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A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with the Reverend Roger Hutchings. Show more

A new report from a cross-party group of MPs says the government's not doing enough to protect vulnerable marine habitats. Anna Hill asks what more could be done. Show more

Michaela Strachan presents the story and sound of the rock pipit. Show more

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Jim Al-Khalili talks to Prof Graham MacGregor about his remarkable war on salt and sugar, persuading the food industry to take the 'rubbish' out of processed foods. Show more

Half of teenage pregnancies vanished. But how? Michael Blastland searches for a means. Could a simple mouse trap be responsible? Show more

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

What has Trump done for women in 100 days? How does it feel when your grandchildren move abroad? Tackling stalking online and in the real world. Erin Kelly on writing about rape. Show more

After a bruising encounter with his ex-wife, Miranda, Henry has reached his daughter Gemma's flat. Starring Karla Crome. Show more

Chemist Andrea Sella tell the story of mercury, explaining the significance of this element not just for chemistry, but also the development of modern civilisation. Show more

Marking 100 years since Ella Fitzgerald's birth, Mara Carlyle examines her vocal magnificence with fellow singers including Jessye Norman, Dianne Reeves, Norman Winstone and Eska. Show more

On this day in 1917, there were protests in Plymouth against the light treatment of conscientious objectors, while in Folkestone, Reverend Hamilton is feeling less lenient. Show more

Consumer phone-in. Labour is promising extra public holidays - one for every patron saint day in the UK. But what difference would it make to listeners? Show more

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Rachel Johnson is struggling writing her latest novel, and talks to author Michael Frayn about how to get an audience laughing and the art of writing farce. Show more

David and Ruth reach a decision, while Brian has reason to celebrate. Show more

Tumanbay, the wealthiest city on earth, has been conquered by a brutal religious regime. As refugees scramble to escape the city, Gregor swears an oath to the new rulers. Show more

Jay Rayner whisks his panel off to Paris for a special 100th episode celebration. Answering the questions are Annie Gray, Tim Anderson and Andi Oliver. Show more

Homes are responsible for 25 per cent of carbon emissions in the UK. Tom Heap asks if they can be retrofitted to fight climate change. Show more

Writer Jacqueline Wilson talks to Michael Rosen about her love of language, how she came up with the idea of Tracy Beaker, her imaginative life as a child and the books she loved. Show more

Strictly Come Dancing‘s Anton Du Beke chooses champion golfer, Arnold Palmer. With Matthew Parris and John Inverdale. From 2017. Show more

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Shadow Brexit Secretary,Sir Keir Starmer, says free movement of EU workers has to end. Theresa May targets Labour heartlands in Wales, urging voters to abandon "tribal politics".

Rob Newman tackles mysteries of the brain in an odyssey taking in everything from love and guilt to robot friends. From 2017. Show more

Ambridge Hall is invaded, and Tom angles for a better deal. Show more

Thomas Ades on the premiere of The Exterminating Angel, American poet Patricia Lockwood on her new collection and memoir, plus James Gunn on Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 2. Show more

After a bruising encounter with his ex-wife, Miranda, Henry has reached his daughter Gemma's flat. Starring Karla Crome. Show more

A record one in seven workers are now their own boss. Gavin Kelly from the Resolution Trust has been finding out what's behind this increase and what it means for policy makers. Show more

Tom Walker meets Joe Kenny and Louise Neeson from Belfast, who talk about their experience of parenting. Former art student Sarah Newman talks about a new life drawing class. Show more

Adult ADHD; the first parts of the All in the Mind Insiders' Guide to Mental Health Services; and how expressive writing can aid wound healing. Show more

Jim Al-Khalili talks to Prof Graham MacGregor about his remarkable war on salt and sugar, persuading the food industry to take the 'rubbish' out of processed foods. Show more

In-depth reporting and analysis from a global perspective. Why isn't Plaid Cymru going to capitalise on Labour troubles? Show more

Rabbit is reunited with his wife, his old basketball coach and his in-laws, and turns over a new leaf. Read by Toby Jones. Show more

Kevin Eldon and his all-important cast return with a love song, a dead scarecrow, a Jiffy Bag and Kylie Minogue. From 2017. Show more

Joanna Shinn reports from Westminster as ministers face calls for more action to tackle the use of the synthetic drug Spice and MPs raise concerns over Post Office closures. Show more

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Zaffar Kunial's father comes from Kashmir but his response to the bag of winds story in The Odyssey blows him north to Orkney and back into a different family history. Show more

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