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Conservationists and the shooting industry are working together in Wales to help improve habitats for water voles... and wipe out their top predator: American mink. Show more

David Attenborough presents the mistle thrush. Show more

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Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss Earth's neighbouring planet, once thought very similar but now known to be extremely volcanic with a surface temperature of 450C. Show more

Lily Collins on her role in the new adaptation of Les Miserables. Top tips for using vinegar. Plus we catch up with Rachel, Jayde, Amika and Cerys who were all 18 this year. Show more

Laura isn't sure whether she's truly blessed or going crazy. Inspired by stories from the old and new testaments. Show more

Two British firefighters revisit the scene of Armenia's devastating earthquake in 1988. Show more

Vladimir Ashkenazy and the Southbank Sinfonia give us their performers' perspective on bringing Beethoven’s liveliest symphony to the concert hall. Show more

Some key witnesses are tracked down to help unravel the mystery of the Christmas Eve intruder. Read by Sir Derek Jacobi. Show more

Call You and Yours - How are you making the most of later life? We explore attitudes to ageing and look at research which shows our brains get a creative refresh at the age of 60. Show more

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News with Mark Mardell including President Trump's visit to Iraq and the latest on stock markets. Show more

Tim Hayward on modern life, a truly radical cure for constipation; and how indigestion changed political protest forever. Show more

Elizabeth continues to cause concern and Ruairi's scheme is revealed Show more

The series reaches its thrilling climax. Part 9 of the conspiracy thriller starring Hattie Morahan, written by Matthew Broughton. Show more

Helen Mark is in Derbyshire to find out about the Derwent, Howden and Ladybower reservoirs. She hears their stories and learns about the impact they've had on the local landscape. Show more

Opera singer Lesley Garrett makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Lost Chord. Show more

Why the classic short story has such strong associations with winter, and what it's like to write a Christmas novel every year. Show more

Francine Stock presents a tribute to Nic Roeg, hearing from some of the directors who fell under his spell, including Danny Boyle, Asif Kapadia, Carol Morley and Andrew Haigh. Show more

2018 in space, climate science and genetics with Adam Rutherford and guests. They discuss the first stars, life on Mars, controlling climate change and Jamestown forensic genetics. Show more

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UK's most senior police officer warns Brexit could put public at risk. Three British tourists have died after their car crashed off a bridge in Iceland.

Ruth Thomas’s playful and evocative story about a young Edinburgh primary teacher who has been gazing in the wrong direction. Show more

The worst of the bad coppers, a frustrated one hit-wonder and the return of Patsy Straightwoman. With Carrie Quinlan. From 2017. Show more

There's panic at Brookfield and Ruth's nerves get the better of her Show more

Front Row marks the deaths of three great choreographers with distinguished dance critic Alastair Macaulay, and hears from the new generation on how they see dance developing. Show more

Laura isn't sure whether she's truly blessed or going crazy. Inspired by stories from the old and new testaments. Show more

Vanley Burke meets four of the faces in the crowd in his photographs of Africa Liberation Day 1977 - all children of Windrush immigrants. Show more

Matthew Gwyther asks what's next for the UK's rail industry after a turbulent year. He tries out Italy's free-market high speed private train service and speaks to experts at home. Show more

2018 in space, climate science and genetics with Adam Rutherford and guests. They discuss the first stars, life on Mars, controlling climate change and Jamestown forensic genetics. Show more

Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss Earth's neighbouring planet, once thought very similar but now known to be extremely volcanic with a surface temperature of 450C. Show more

President accused of causing a major security breach after visiting troops in Iraq. Show more

Some key witnesses are tracked down to help unravel the mystery of the Christmas Eve intruder. Read by Sir Derek Jacobi. Show more

Comedian Tez Ilyas presents a stand-up show about life as a British Muslim. Show more

Loveable idiots Alex and Ben are out to achieve a very rare record... a radio first. From September 2016. Show more

Aleks Krotoski takes a step back in evolution to understand our insatiable appetite for digital content. How are our buttons being pushed and how can we learn to push back? Show more

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A poems selection from the Bard of Salford including I Married a Monster from Outta Space and Avocado Vignette. From 2016. Show more

Michael Caine reads his memoir. The film Alfie brought critical success in the UK, and was followed by a US publicity tour. Show more

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