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Lyse Doucet travels to Liberia to talk to President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, the first elected female head of state in Africa. Show more

Street philosophy with Bettany Hughes, and changing ideas about narcissism through time at a hairdresser's, on a therapist's couch, in mythology and on our mobile phones. Show more

Celebrating the programme's 90th anniversary, a space for spiritual reflection with a Bible reading, prayer and a range of Christian music. Led by the Rev Roy Jenkins.

Programme that offers a female perspective on the world. Jenni Murray with features on women's Christmas, domestic homicide and witch-finding in the 17th century. Show more

Shardlake seeks to find out more about the mysterious past of an inmate he befriended on a past case. Starring Justin Salinger. Show more

Documentary. In 1967, a bitter dispute over Israel's future split a country, and divided a family. Rami Tzabar discovers his father's role in a moment that changed everything. Show more

A dying woman confesses a terrible secret about a 'pale horse' to her priest, giving him a list of names as she does so, but the priest dies before we can find out any more. Show more

On this day in 1918, it was reported that a 70-year-old former member of the Rifle Brigade had attempted to enlist, and in Tynemouth, Edie Chadwick is still holding on to the past. Show more

Why the Co-op is opening a hundred new stores this year. The thriving industry around Rock n Roll. Charging people for services after they've died. Show more

The latest weather forecast.

Analysis of news and current affairs.

Paul Seabright explores our trading past: guilds and trade in medieval and early modern Europe. From 2018. Show more

Ian has a lot on his mind, and Kate hears some home truths. Show more

By Sarah Wooley. During the Second World War, the young Muriel Spark worked in the British 'Black Propaganda' department of MI6 writing 'damaging lies and plausible truths'. Show more

Horticultural panel show. Eric Robson visits gardeners in Essex. Bob Flowerdew, Christine Walkden and Matt Biggs answer their questions. Show more

Writer Hugo Rifkind creates a short story in response to a topical news story.

Matthew Bannister on designer Maureen Baker, businessman Richard Cousins, model Lady Astor, writer Meic Povey, producer Rick Hall. Show more

Author John Niven and beauty journalist Sali Hughes talk about books they love with Harriett Gilbert, including Heartburn by Nora Ephron and Karoo by Steve Tesich. Show more

A daughter allays her mother's fears that she failed to deliver the 'perfect' childhood. Fi Glover presents. Show more

The latest shipping forecast.

The chairman of the Parole Board, Nick Hardwick, is to be questioned MPs about the release from prison of the rapist, John Warboys.

Miles Jupp and team digest the big political stories of the week. With Helen Lewis, Andrew Maxwell, Zoe Lyons and Simon Evans. Show more

Pip prepares for a big night, and Lexi receives a reminder. Show more

Christopher Plummer on stepping in for Kevin Spacey in All the Money in the World and Helen Dunmore's posthumous collection Inside the Wave wins the Costa Poetry Award 2017. Show more

Shardlake seeks to find out more about the mysterious past of an inmate he befriended on a past case. Starring Justin Salinger. Show more

Fi Glover and guests reflect on Hull's momentous year as UK City of Culture, through the people and conversations gathered by BBC Radio Humberside in the Listening Project Booth. Show more

Final omnibus of Season 12, Giddy with Possibility, set in the week in 1918 when Kaiser Wilhelm the Second said, 'We face, with firm confidence and an iron will, the year 1918.'. Show more

In-depth reporting and analysis from a global perspective. As Michael Wolff defends his book Fire and Fury, will it make any difference to Trump's presidency? Show more

Written by Matt Haig and read by Tom Hollander. Who is the woman holding Tom at gunpoint? Show more