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Two brothers have set up a prototype insect farm, to see if it's possible to produce insects for animal feed. Sybil Ruscoe meets their 'micro-herd' and asks if this is the future. Show more

Sir David Attenborough presents the wandering albatross of the South Atlantic Ocean. Show more

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Alan Carr, comedian, is interviewed by Lauren Laverne Show more

Tips to help you sleep, exploring family stories. A new radio drama re-imagining Little Dorrit and Mrs Pankhurst’s Purple Feather - the story of the woman who founded the RSPB. Show more

Five contemporary dramas inspired by stories from the Old and New Testaments by Katie Hims. 5. Ms Lazarus. Laura has a really lucky escape. Show more

Guy Garvey spent a decade recording his dad’s stories and now he wants you to do the same. Show more

Michael Palin asks James Peak to write him some limericks - the simplest of verse forms with only five lines and some rhyming. It should be child's play, but it isn’t! Show more

What is Madame Martin hiding? What will become of Colette? Can Maigret discover the truth? Concluded by Sir Derek Jacobi. Show more

The mortgage customers trapped on high rates; Dame Jacqueline Wilson on her latest book; and the café where you don't have to pay. Show more

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Mon-Thurs: Analysis of news and current affairs, presented by Sarah Montague. Fri: Analysis of news and current affairs, presented by Mark Mardell.

Tim Hayward asks what our guts have been trying to tell us. From goblins, demons and angry gods - to a book written by a stomach. Show more

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

Past, present, real and supernatural collide. The 19th century murder of Bridget Cleary in Tipperary finds echoes in this modern day changeling story. Starring Jessie Buckley. Show more

Eric Robson hosts the programme from the Kentish North Downs. Show more

4 Extra Debut. A woman and her new boyfriend take a trip. But can she conquer her fear of flying? Written and performed by Anna Freeman. Show more

Julian Worricker on art historian Sister Wendy Beckett, director Nicolas Roeg, operatic singer Inge Borkh, scientist Professor Sir Aaron Klug and sound engineer Geoff Emerick. Show more

Presenters Rick Edwards and George Lamb join Harriett Gilbert to talk favourite books, including Dave Eggers' Heroes of the Frontier and Queen of the Tambourine by Jane Gardam. Show more

Two friends share their deep love of travelling long distances on horseback. Fi Glover presents. Show more

PM at 5pm: interviews, context and analysis.

Home Secretary takes control of response to rising number of crossings from France. HMV calls in the administrators. 3 men from Leicester convicted of shop blast murder.

Mike McCormack’s atmospheric story about the inhabitants of a divided village in the West of Ireland who gather for a new Christmas tradition. Read by Lucianne McEvoy. Show more

Miles Jupp looks back at 2018 and the headlines tackled by the News Quiz team Show more

The curtain goes up for The Canterbury Tales and things are looking up for Ed. Show more

Amos Oz the late Israeli novelist remembered, a critics' look at the arts events of 2019, an appreciation of the life of Spiderman creator Stan Lee Show more

Five contemporary dramas inspired by stories from the Old and New Testaments by Katie Hims. 5. Ms Lazarus. Laura has a really lucky escape. Show more

BBC correspondents forecast the leading news stories for the year ahead Show more

Howard Jacobson on why he has always been a lover of city parks. Show more

In the final programme of his series on how shared beliefs have shaped societies, Neil MacGregor looks at the co-existence of faith and politics and considers how we live together Show more

Friday World Tonight

What is Madame Martin hiding? What will become of Colette? Can Maigret discover the truth? Concluded by Sir Derek Jacobi. Show more

Emma Barnett's guests are writer and comedian Viv Groskop, deputy editor of Elle magazine Kenya Hunt and author Juno Dawson.

4 Extra Debut. Author and journalist Sathnam Sanghera chooses Scottish-American adventurer, Alexander Gardner. With Matthew Parris. From 2017. Show more

Mother and son reflect on the pros and cons on gaming. Fi Glover presents. Show more

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A poem selection from the Bard of Salford including To A Tikka Shirt, George, 21 Gun Salute Suit and Smooth Operetta. From 2016. Show more

Michael Caine reads his memoir and reflects on fame. He recalls some star struck encounters and his role as a grandad. Show more

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