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A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with Rabbi Alex Chapper, community rabbi at Borehamwood & Elstree Synagogue. Show more

As the union Prospect claims that Natural England is at 'crisis point', Charlotte Smith hears from both the union and the country's environmental management body. Show more

Martin Hughes-Games presents the jackdaw. Jackdaws are scavengers with a reputation for stealing shiny or glittering objects. Show more

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Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the man behind a major revolt against England, from 1400-1412, taking control of large areas of Wales until defeated by the future Henry V Show more

Sarah Ewart on her Northern Ireland abortion case, Scottish writer Janice Galloway's short stories, the politics of body hair, and keeping family secrets. Show more

When Gail takes her husband's car she embarks on a journey that has a surprising destination. With Sarah Hadland. From 2015. Show more

How Farc’s former rebel commanders are adapting to life in Colombia’s congress. Kate Adie introduces this and other stories from correspondents around the world. Show more

Our age is confused about sexual consent - what should it look, sound and feel like? Novelist Eimear McBride asks out how writers have depicted these intimate conversations. Show more

Philosopher Barry Smith argues that language is our most important uniquely human attribute and examines Noam Chomsky's idea of a universal grammar. Show more

The new 'zero-deposit' schemes for tenants who want to avoid paying a big deposit. Show more

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In a modern day retelling of Arthur Schnitzler's play of sexual morals, La Ronde, five interconnected couples paint a picture of modern love, sex and relationships. Show more

Johnny struggles with an emergency and Elizabeth takes a step forward Show more

Sian Owen's modern fairy tale explores heart break and the healing power of love, with a little magic along the way. Two sisters discover that their lives are deeply intertwined. Show more

Easdale is one of the Slate Islands on the west coast of Scotland. Once nearly deserted, it is now thriving. Helen Mark steps behind the bar of the local pub to find out more. Show more

Fashion designer Betty Jackson makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Smart Works Charity. Show more

Chloe Aridjis discusses her novel Sea Monsters, a coming of age story set in 1980s Mexico, and Leo Benedictus and Adam Foulds consider the enduring literary appeal of stalkers. Show more

Presented by Antonia Quirke. Award-winning cinematographer Seamus McGarvey takes listeners behind the scenes of The Greatest Showman, The Hours and 50 Shades of Grey. Show more

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A leading suicide prevention charity says it's seen a surge in calls from young people since the case of the teenager Molly Russell was made public last week.

Mark Steel visits Carlisle in Cumbria and performs a bespoke comedy show for the local residents. Show more

Jennifer faces opposition and Emma puts her foot in it Show more

As Leonardo da Vinci's work is displayed in galleries nationwide, a look at the work of the Renaissance master. Plus Green Book reviewed and Sian Edwards on her Opera North debut. Show more

Venta has been wrongly arrested for murder and thrown into prison. There he meets a fellow convict, a dwarf who reveals the terrible fate that awaits them both. By Hattie Naylor. Show more

New figures show a slight decline in people sleeping rough in England. But since 2010 the trend has been upwards. Why? And what can be done about it? Show more

The Internet of Things promised to revolutionise the way we live and work, but has it delivered? Evan Davis and guests as discuss. Show more

The news in science and science in the news, featuring sprinting Neanderthals, geodynamo, spreading sneezes and dying hares. Show more

Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the man behind a major revolt against England, from 1400-1412, taking control of large areas of Wales until defeated by the future Henry V Show more

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Janice has it out with Nelson and discovers he is in serious debt, threatening her own fortune. Following the sailing accident, they make an excruciating hospital visit. Show more

No holds barred sketches from trio Daphne the gang have a mysterious murder on the Yorkshire Moors to solve. From 2016. Show more

Susan Hulme with all the news from Westminster where MPs press ministers to urgently clamp down on social media companies to protect protect young people from harmful content. Show more

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