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Spiritual reflection to start the day with writer and broadcaster Anna Magnusson. Show more

As the Fisheries Bill makes its way through the House of Commons, an investigation by MPs says it is short on detail and recommends an independent advisory body is put in place. Show more

Miranda Krestovnikoff presents the story and sound of the barn owl. Show more

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Jonathan Freedland is at Lingfield Park Racecourse to find out how new technologies transformed gambling habits in the the nineteenth century and today. Show more

Andrea Catherwood talks to senior women in the City about how they have combined motherhood with a high-flying career. Show more

Lorraine Kelly talks to Jane about her 35 years in broadcasting, dealing with 'divas' and why she doesn't want to be her daughter's best friend. Show more

Married Denise falls passionately in love with Great War veteran, Yves. But things change back in Paris. Stars Sarah Smart. Show more

Romanians are now the second largest foreign nationality in the UK. Why did they come here, what’s life like in Britain, and why do they get such a bad press? Show more

Three Japanese poets create new work in a landscape shaped by a dark history. Their aim is to evoke new meaning and understanding. Show more

By Esi Edugyan. Wash and Titch have found Titch’s father working in the Arctic. But the relationship between father and son is complicated. Show more

Call You and Yours: How do you know when it's time to give up driving? Email: youandyours@bbc.co.uk Show more

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James Burke uses the information he has gleaned over many years to create a 'Knowledge Web', revealing how the most unexpected connections can be made across history. Show more

Helen is put on the spot and Ben has an idea Show more

By actress and playwright Amelia Bullmore. A middle-aged white woman sits across the table from a young black woman on a train. They both have hidden depths. Show more

Jay Rayner hosts the culinary panel show from the Garden Museum in Lambeth. Show more

Tom Holland and Iszi Lawrence follow history’s story-laden lines and linkages. This week it's bloodlines - from the Queen’s to man's best friend. Show more

Family law barrister and chair of the Transparency Project Lucy Reed talks to Michael Rosen and Laura Wright about the language of the courtroom and making family justice clearer. Show more

Writer and comedian Matt Lucas chooses the lead singer of rock band Queen, Freddie Mercury. With Matthew Parris. From 2019. Show more

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Zimbabwe's army and police have been accused of systematically torturing protesters.

Oscar has dropped in to the meeting on the way to see his son. His tale is unexpected. Stars Jeffery Kissoon. From 2018. Show more

Susan jumps to conclusions and Ed has money on his mind Show more

Oscars 2019 : Roma and The Favourite lead the nominations. Show more

Married Denise falls passionately in love with Great War veteran, Yves. But things change back in Paris. Stars Sarah Smart. Show more

Are victims of modern slavery or trafficking being let down by the government system designed to support them? File on 4 investigates. Show more

Should sighted guide runners receive medals on completing the London Marathon? And an accessible tool for teaching computer coding to visually impaired children. Show more

Concerns about conflict of interest: should policy-making organisations in public health partner charities funded by industry? Plus living with a stoma, and diet books Show more

Jonathan Freedland is at Lingfield Park Racecourse to find out how new technologies transformed gambling habits in the the nineteenth century and today. Show more

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By Esi Edugyan. Wash and Titch have found Titch’s father working in the Arctic. But the relationship between father and son is complicated. Show more

Brian Cox and Robin Ince are joined by comedian Matt Parker, Dr Hannah Fry and Prof Brian Butterworth to look at the origin of numbers, and whether fish can count. Show more

The fire risk from hazardous cladding on high-rise tower blocks is debated by MPs. Sean Curran reports on events in the Commons. Show more

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Working as a low-wage cleaner in the north-western United States, Stephanie Land begins to get to know the intimate lives of her clients. Show more

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