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Farming Today embarks on a week-long look at rural churches. With congregations declining and maintenance bills rising, what does the future hold? Sybil Ruscoe finds out. Show more

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A new poem by Andrew McMillan echoes remarkable life stories told to Anna Scott-Brown on a bench beside Manchester's gay village in the aftermath of the Manchester Arena bombing. Show more

A space for spiritual reflection with a Bible reading, prayer and a range of Christian music. Led by Alexander Douglas. Show more

Commentary on day five of the second Test between England and West Indies, from Headingley, with Jonathan Agnew, Fazeer Mohammed, Michael Vaughan, Geoff Boycott and Graeme Swann. Show more

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Commentary on day five of the second Test between England and West Indies, from Headingley, with Jonathan Agnew, Fazeer Mohammed, Michael Vaughan, Geoff Boycott and Graeme Swann. Show more

Alice and Snoo seek help to save Dr Cadogan from disgrace, as Simon’s feelings hit an obstacle. With Rebecca Front. From 2015. Show more

Contemporary drama in a rural setting. Justin can't hide his joy, and Kirsty wants to play cupid. Show more

John Connolly on his fictional biography of Stan Laurel; Ed Skrein steps down from the role of a Japanese American; Tanika Gupta's new play, based on a resistance fighter uncle. Show more

Maggie’s determined to rekindle her affair but an attempted seduction in a hotel doesn't go to plan. Stars Anna Calder-Marshall. Show more

Lesley Curwen explores the impact of the digital disruption - automation, artificial intelligence, robotics - in developing economies that have yet to experience its full force. Show more

What underlies the question, 'Is your partner visually impaired or sighted?' Is it a certain level of expectation, a cultural phenomenon or just plain curiosity? Show more

With step-counting apps, tracking elements of life is something everyone can do. But does self-tracking affect behaviour? Claudia Hammond unveils the psychology of wearable tech. Show more

A new poem by Andrew McMillan echoes remarkable life stories told to Anna Scott-Brown on a bench beside Manchester's gay village in the aftermath of the Manchester Arena bombing. Show more

The mayor of Corpus Christi, where storm Harvey first hit, tells The World Tonight how people there are affected. Plus a former advisor to President George W Bush on North Korea. Show more

By Anthony Doerr. A woman who escaped the Holocaust is haunted by visions of her lost childhood friends. Esther was ten when change came with the arrival of a letter. Show more

Edinburgh, 1561: Murdo and his Merry May Dancers try to please the Queen and keep in with John Knox. With Hugh Ross. From 2014. Show more

Allan Little talks to painter Ken Currie and forensic anthropologist and anatomist Professor Sue Black in the Old Anatomy Theatre of Edinburgh University about bodies. Show more

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The comic actor reflects on school days, masculinity and relationships, making a tough decision - and uncovering a new talent. Show more

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