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A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Shaunaka Rishi Das, director of The Oxford Centre for Hindu Studies Show more

Farmers need to adopt new technology or risk being left behind according to the head of US firm Alltech. He says farmers cannot afford to be frightened of automation such as robots Show more

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Michaela Strachan presents the story and sound of the wood pigeon. Show more

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Lindsey Hilsum, Eve Pollard, Anabel Hernandez and Gillian Clarke discuss war reporting and investigative journalism with Andrew Marr. Show more

Actress Carey Mulligan on her new film, Wildfire, illustrator Helen Oxenbury celebrates her 80th birthday with a new book, and musician Imogen Heap discusses her many achievements. Show more

By Alan Harris. First in the latest series of the magical drama about Gareth and Diane - pub landlords in Glan Don, a mysterious village perched on the wild Welsh coast. Show more

Legal Commentator Joshua Rozenberg investigates the Christian Legal Centre following criticisms of their involvement in the Alfie Evans case. Show more

Josh and Monique organise their son’s first birthday party, but she isn’t happy with the invite list. From 2018. Show more

On this day in 1918, terms for the Armistice were agreed upon by the Allies at Versailles, and in Folkestone, it appears that Bill’s ceasefire has been a fragile affair. Show more

Featuring an investigation into the growth of compensation claims in the cavity wall industry and a look at the impact of this year's poor onion crop. Show more

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Dan Snow hears a remarkable account of a torpedo strike in July 1918 from a naval officer who survived it Show more

David has a bone to pick and Emma is on the warpath. Show more

By Sara Davies. Karl Marx would never allow an interviewer into his household. Unless he was drunk, which, it turns out, he was. Starring Pippa Hayward and Matt Berry as Marx. Show more

Nigel Rees hosts the quotations quiz with Paul Mayhew-Archer, Francine Stock and Phil Wang. From November 2018. Show more

How Instagram changed food, with journalist George Reynolds and Anissa Helou, author of Feast. Show more

Artist Roger Hiorns has always dreamed of burying a network of planes around the world. Show more

As we approach the centenary of the end of the First World War, Mark Dowd discusses the best way to remember those who have fought and died in wars. Show more

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The US has warned Iran its economy will crumble unless it changes political course.

John Lloyd and Lee Mack welcome comic Bridget Christie, historian Andrea Wulf and documentary maker Vikram Jayanti. From 2018. Show more

Tom issues an invitation and Jim offers some unwelcome advice

Steve McQueen on heist thriller Widows, and why are so many theatre productions switching the gender of roles? Show more

By Alan Harris. First in the latest series of the magical drama about Gareth and Diane - pub landlords in Glan Don, a mysterious village perched on the wild Welsh coast. Show more

Sangita Myska delves into the secretive world of porn and sex addiction. Show more

How democracies around the world are gradually being dismantled, through the silencing of the press and manipulation of both elections and judicial appointments. Show more

In the ashes of World War II, a new international order was built. Its aim: to ensure relative peace and stability. Bridget Kendall examines why all this seems to be falling apart Show more

Lindsey Hilsum, Eve Pollard, Anabel Hernandez and Gillian Clarke discuss war reporting and investigative journalism with Andrew Marr. Show more

Pompeo threatens "relentless" financial pressure on Tehran Show more

On New Year’s day 1991, a hangover is the least of Adrian’s problems. Pandora decides Adrian needs some professional help. Show more

As Brexit negotiations approach crunch point, Sarah Dunant examines the history of promises made between rulers and their people, and the bitter consequences when they are broken. Show more

All the news from Westminster as ministers set out changes to Universal Credit and warn MPs against suggesting the UK may refuse to pay the EU anything if there is no Brexit deal. Show more

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Lindsey Hilsum's compelling biography is a tribute to the courageous and inspiring journalist who sought always to bear witness to the brutal truths of war. Read by Juliet Aubrey. Show more

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