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A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with Rania Hafez, founder director of the professional network Muslim Women in Education and a member of the Muslim Institute. Show more

As part of a series of interviews with spokespeople of political parties, Sybil Ruscoe asks Conservative George Eustice what is being promised for farmers and rural communities. Show more

Chris Jones has been rescuing sick and injured birds for years. Here he tells the story of one of his favourite rescue ravens. Show more

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

4 Extra Debut. How Wagner's Siegfried Idyll, first performed as a birthday gift for his wife in 1870, still touches listeners today. From 2017. Show more

John wants to talk about his schooldays, and being a teacher. If only someone would phone in and ask him questions. Show more

A service from St Mary's Cathedral in Johannesburg. It is led by the dean, who explores with the young people of the cathedral what faith means in South Africa today. Show more

How parents can protect their children from pollution. Plus the impact of modern technology and globalisation on the tradition of craft around the world. Show more

Bindi is determined nothing will get in her way, but then she arrives home to find a surprise visitor. Starring Meera Syal. Show more

A behind-the-scenes chat between members of the multi-skilled talent who make the show run smoothly at the De La Warr Pavilion in Bexhill-on-Sea. Fi Glover presents. Show more

Journalist Tim Samuels examines the financial services industry as it faces up to change. He invites a disruptor and a disruptee to breakfast - but who will pick up the cheque? Show more

Policeman turned comic Alfie Moore gives an audience police powers with a case of breaking and entering – or is it? From 2017. Show more

On this day in 1917, the War Office met to discuss how to prevent future aeroplane attacks like that on Folkestone, and Gabriel Graham deals with the fallout locally. Show more

Is Ryanair sitting family and friends rows apart from each other if they do not pay to reserve seats? Why do they speak so quickly on radio commercials? Winifred Robinson presents. Show more

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News and current affairs presented by Martha Kearney including Kabul bomb latest, election analysis and the glamour and reality of being a detective. Show more

Tony will not be easily won over, and Kirsty regrets being impressed. Show more

Linda Marshall Griffiths re-imagines the myth that has inspired writers and musicians since ancient times. A contemporary story told from Orpheus' viewpoint. Show more

Financial phone-in. Is it a good idea to release cash from a pension? Louise Cooper looks at the pros and cons. Show more

Is the enthusiasm for mindfulness in schools running ahead of the evidence? And how to approach friends and family to say that you're having difficulties with your mental health. Show more

Laurie Taylor explores the significance of the face for our sense of self, social bonds and capacity to communicate. Show more

Has social media reaction changed how journalists conduct political interviews? Amol Rajan is joined by Jon Snow of Channel 4 News and James O'Brien of LBC. Show more

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The Labour leader changes mind over debate; Theresa May defends not appearing.

Victoria wants to see a conjuror, or at least a parrot. But instead meets Mabel. Stars Stephanie Cole and Kerry Godliman. From 2017. Show more

Lily gets her way, and Toby gets the wrong idea. Show more

Pretty Yende making her debut at the Royal Opera House, Dennis Lehane on his new novel Since We Fell and The Handmaid's Tale reviewed. Show more

Bindi is determined nothing will get in her way, but then she arrives home to find a surprise visitor. Starring Meera Syal. Show more

Discover how small things will significantly shape the future. From sub-atomic particles to small data and small politics, the small will affect the future in a big way. Show more

The BBC's business editor Simon Jack and economics editor Kamal Ahmed present the inside track on key economic and business issues behind the 2017 general election. Show more

How much will climate change affect the food on our plates in the future? Botanist James Wong investigates the impact of global warming on plants, asking whether they can adapt. Show more

4 Extra Debut. How Wagner's Siegfried Idyll, first performed as a birthday gift for his wife in 1870, still touches listeners today. From 2017. Show more

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At least 90 people have been killed in Kabul. Show more

Continuing a previously unpublished tale about the disintegration of a young marriage. Read by Finn Den Hertog. Show more

Richly comic autobiographical meanderings from the pen of Chris Neill - joined on stage by Martin Hyder and Alison Steadman. Show more

Surreal bovine-themed comedy hosted by Benjamin Partridge.

Janice Long follows a singer, a dancer and an entertainment manager through their final year at performing arts school and out into the world of show business. Show more

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Applied archaeology helps to discover why man and horse became companions in previous millennia. The alliance enabled mankind to travel at speed, and thus to conquer. Show more

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