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A reading and a reflection to start the day with the Rev Dr Karen Smith. Show more

Michael Gove pledges support for gene editing post-Brexit to help agricultural research, but organic campaigners still want it classed as GM. Show more

For musician Fyfe Dangerfield, seeing a rare bird on his travels is as exciting as seeing a celebrity on the street, and the bluethroat he saw in India is on top of his list. Show more

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Sky at Night presenter Maggie Aderin-Pocock talks to Jim Al-Khalili about her love of astronomy which started when she was six years old. Show more

Tech journalist and self-obsessed space nerd Jack Dearlove interviews Doug Hurley, astronaut on the last space shuttle. Show more

Transgender women and access to sport. Police report a rising number of child neglect cases - what's the impact? The value of watching telly together as a family. Show more

After a long absence, Gudrun returns to the Sacred Land. Viking epic of love, revenge and faith starring Kate Phillips. Show more

International trade is the glue that holds the world economy together. Economist George Magnus asks how trade will change as China, Trump and Brexit shake up the economic order. Show more

Claire Cunningham is a dancer and choreographer who performs with crutches. We join her as she devises a new work about Elvis tribute acts with an ensemble of disabled artists. Show more

1874: Thatcher Greenwood’s house is a perilous state while the neighbour’s curious behaviour intrigues. Read by Patrick Kennedy. Show more

New figures from the Joseph Rowntree Foundation suggests 4 million workers are living in poverty - that's up half a million on 5 years ago. So how do you make ends meet? Show more

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Psychologist Daniel Freeman continues his exploration of delusions. In this programme he looks at Cotard's Syndrome - the belief that you are dead Show more

Lily makes a promise she may not be able to keep and Jennifer is outraged Show more

Mma Ramotswe and Mma Makutsi help a Canadian lady to face the truth about the past and save Mr Polopetsi from involvement in some dangerous dealings. Show more

A late night drive and finding yourself adrift at sea - Josie Long presents short documentaries about feeling adrift. From 2018. Show more

2019 is the 70th anniversary of the creation of the first national parks in the UK. Tom Heap finds out how these landscapes can work better for people and wildlife. Show more

Adam Hills tells jokes about disabled people for a living, so how will he fare when he comes face to face with blind presenter Peter White? Show more

4 Extra Debut. Broadcaster Samira Ahmed chooses Little House on the Prairie author, Laura Ingalls Wilder. With Matthew Parris. From 2018. Show more

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Ministers found in contempt of parliament. MPs back plan giving them more say over Brexit. France suspends plans to raise fuel taxes, after violent protests in Paris.

From Trump to YouTube comedians, Alex looks at what it means to be political today. Guests include Alfie Brown. From 2018. Show more

Tony imparts bad news and Phoebe offers an unconventional solution Show more

David Szalay talks about his new book, Turbulence, an original Radio 4 commission. Show more

After a long absence, Gudrun returns to the Sacred Land. Viking epic of love, revenge and faith starring Kate Phillips. Show more

How and when should the decision be made to end the life of a critically ill child? Fergus Walsh reflects on the medical, legal and ethical challenges when treatment is withdrawn. Show more

Peter White talks to visually impaired students about coping with university life. Are they prepared, and are the institutions they attend prepared for them? Show more

What is self-care and is there any evidence it works? Why mathematical ability might relate to ball-catching skills and the psychology of schadenfreude Show more

Sky at Night presenter Maggie Aderin-Pocock talks to Jim Al-Khalili about her love of astronomy which started when she was six years old. Show more

Theresa May's authority takes another blow Show more

1874: Thatcher Greenwood’s house is a perilous state while the neighbour’s curious behaviour intrigues. Read by Patrick Kennedy. Show more

The stand-up meets the people of Anglesey and asks if it's fair to call them a rather unique bunch? From 2018. Show more

Susan Hulme reports on today's sitting at Westminster as Theresa May fights to save her proposed Brexit agreement after MPs inflict three damaging defeats on the government. Show more

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Jo Brand turns advice giver in a typically irreverent guide to life with her five golden rules for keeping friends. Show more

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