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Spiritual reflection and prayer to start the day with The Rev Richard Frazer, Minister of Greyfriars Kirk, Edinburgh.

The latest news about food, farming and the countryside. Farmers have given a cautious welcome to the announcement of a 'major' seed potato trade deal with China. Show more

The dunnock is a newly-appreciated bird in the O'Leary household and as Dermot potters around the garden, he admires its work ethic and understated beauty. Show more

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In a partnership with the British Museum Ian Hislop, continues his celebration of dissenters throughout human history, concentrating in this programme on the work of professionals. Show more

David Cannadine comes face to face with Mrs Thatcher's handbag, to explore how it came to represent the most visible symbol of our first female prime minister's power to command. Show more

A space for spiritual reflection with a Bible reading, prayer and a range of Christian music, led by David Waters. Show more

Jenni Murray speaks to Jamaica's poet laureate Lorna Goodison, and Andi Oliver shares a precious object. Plus a look at housing stock for victims of domestic abuse. Show more

Magical drama about Gareth and Diane, pub landlords in a mysterious Welsh village. As the Glan Don crime wave continues, Gareth has another run-in with the mermaid. Show more

A father hopes that the conversations he has with his son are more open than the ones he remembers having with his father. Fi Glover presents. Show more

President Trump says recent immigrants are responsible for a rise in violent crime in Swedish cities. Ruth Alexander investigates. Show more

Suspicions are raised about the source of a lurgy outbreak in Lenzie. Stars Sanjeev Kohli and Donald Mcleary. From 2018. Show more

Angie Hobbs, Leif Wenar and David Runciman explore one of the most searching ideas of 20th-century legal thought: John Rawls' belief in the value of a veil of ignorance. Show more

What happens next for people who lose jobs in retail, the chief executive of O2 on changes to the mobile phone industry, and the RAC responds to complaints about its service. Show more

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Jenny Kleeman explores places at the extremes of UK society, uncovering the stories behind a revealing statistic. Show more

Susan has a confession to make, and Adam offers some feedback. Show more

Val McDermid's thriller examines what happens if antibiotics stop working. Developed through the Wellcome Trust Experimental stories scheme. Show more

Why we have interest rates, how we misunderstand them - and a curious coffin connection. Ayeisha Thomas-Smith and Steve Bugeja present an everyday guide to economics. Show more

Matthew Taylor finishes his look at the charity sector, focusing on charities' impact. Show more

The lust to escape your life, gifts that make you feel misunderstood and a mystery with an elusive man at its centre - Josie Long unfurls stories of mistaken identity. Show more

Topical programme about the fast-changing media world. The secrets of social success: Louise Pentland has built an audience of millions via YouTube and Instagram. Show more

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Fishermen have appealed to the government for protection after a clash in the English Channel between British and French trawlers fishing for scallops.

Funny and moving stories as Sarah tries to be more positive and the family’s pet hamster gets a trip to the vets. From 2018. Show more

Oliver takes the stand, and Tom is struggling. Show more

Idris Elba on directing his first film, Yardie. England now has 400,000 listed buildings. Too many or not enough? Plus, presenter Stig Abell writes a sonnet. Show more

Magical drama about Gareth and Diane, pub landlords in a mysterious Welsh village. As the Glan Don crime wave continues, Gareth has another run-in with the mermaid. Show more

Matthew Taylor presents a series in which tne of the country's brightest minds gather to solve difficult social problems. Show more

Mari Kalkun comes alive in forests; she wants us to stop and listen to the trees. The folk singer and Estonian native has been inspired and revived by them from a young age. Show more

As a satirist, Andy Zaltzman thinks it should be easy living a week following the teachings of the ancient Greek philosophy of the Cynics. He soon finds out how wrong he was. Show more

In a partnership with the British Museum Ian Hislop, continues his celebration of dissenters throughout human history, concentrating in this programme on the work of professionals. Show more

Three former International High Representatives for Bosnia criticise the plan. Show more

We're gonna need a bigger boat! Day two of the hunt, and tensions are rising on board. Read by Henry Goodman. Show more

Australian stand-up Felicity Ward tries to solve her mental health issues with apps. Can she treat her anxiety? From 2018. Show more

A heady comic mix of maths and science with Festival of the Spoken Nerd exploring radioactivity of bananas and more. From 2016. Show more

Aleks Krotoski enters the world of the unwatched, the unread and the unnoticed, all the content posted online that no-one ever sees.

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In 1988, 11-year-old Tom Gregory became the youngest person ever to swim the Channel. Patrick Kennedy reads his memoir. Show more

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