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As Defra secretary Michael Gove addresses the Oxford Farming Conference and Oxford Real Farming Conference, Charlotte Smith considers the implications of a no-deal Brexit Show more

Writer and explorer Hugh Thomson suggests his love of the call of the wood pigeon song in an English woodland is as good as that of the nightingale. Show more

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A new series in which Neil MacGregor explores how five major countries see Britain through the prism of historical events, cultural influences and objects. Programme 5. India Show more

Celebrating 100 years of women solicitors and barristers. Recognising and treating sepsis quickly. And a new diet book by two young women who've recovered from eating disorders. Show more

Disaster almost spells at a state funeral as Queen Victoria’s coffin topples and a royal tradition is born. Stars Carl Prekopp. Show more

On the centenary of Claude Debussy's death, pianist Lucy Parham presents a meditation on the tensions he and other creatives have found between the artistic and the domestic life. Show more

Chloe thinks gran’s funeral is the time to share baby news – but she’s pipped at the post. Stars Alison Steadman. From 2019. Show more

Homeless once again, Adrian moves back home to Wisteria Walk. Pauline Mole and Ivan Braithwaite make an announcement. Show more

How to be gorgeous in 2019, and why is an insurance giant pledging to build thousands of social and affordable housing units?

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Elizabeth attempts a brave face and Tracy declares war Show more

A surreal and tragi-comic musical love story. Poet and comedian John Hegley uses original music, poetry and limericks in this unusual tale, co-starring Graham Fellowes. Show more

Peter Gibbs hosts the horticultural panel show from Chelmsford, Essex. Show more

St Bridget’s Hall, Skibbereen, Co Cork, Ireland. 1 June 1976. On his wedding day, Big Tom Fallon recounts how he went to England a young man and came home blind. Show more

Matthew Bannister on actress Dame June Whitfield, engineer Sir Jack Zunz, actor Thomas Baptiste, rosarian David Austin and cook Mastanamma. Show more

4 Extra Debut. Sally Phillips, Julia Donaldson and Harriett Gilbert on books by John Irving, Paul Wilson and Rachel Cusk. From 2016. Show more

Two friends who met at secondary school explore the different paths they chose to follow. Fi Glover presents. Show more

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Russia rebuked about a British citizen arrested on spying charges; man stabbed to death on train in Surrey

Series 98 of the long-running satirical show with Miles Jupp in the chair and guests Hugo Rifkind, Andrew Maxwell, Simon Evans and Zoe Lyons. Show more

Helen throws caution to the wind and Lexi is shocked by some harsh words Show more

Director Robert Zemeckis on Welcome to Marwen, choosing a new poet laureate, and BBC 2's The Victorian House of Arts and Crafts. Show more

Disaster almost spells at a state funeral as Queen Victoria’s coffin topples and a royal tradition is born. Stars Carl Prekopp. Show more

American satirist Joe Queenan explores cunning, from Odysseus to Bismarck, via Brer Rabbit and Machiavelli's The Prince, and asks where Donald Trump fits in the mix. Show more

As Britain opens the latest in a series of large new jails, architect Danna Walker asks why we persist in using a 250-year-old design for these establishments. Show more

A new series in which Neil MacGregor explores how five major countries see Britain through the prism of historical events, cultural influences and objects. Programme 5. India Show more

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Homeless once again, Adrian moves back home to Wisteria Walk. Pauline Mole and Ivan Braithwaite make an announcement. Show more

Author Nikesh Shukla chooses strongman The Great Gama, who might even have inspired rebellions in India. From 2019. Show more

Technology writer Leigh Alexander explores the resurgence of analogue culture in today’s non-stop digital world - from vinyl records to board games Show more

Friends reflect on life since meeting on their first day at Aberdeen University in 1970. Fi Glover presents. Show more

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