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Clare and Richard pay a visit to a famous resident and leave with more than they expected when John takes off with what he believes rightly to belong to the town. Show more

Whether clothes, toys or camping kit, we look at the increasingly popular option of renting stuff instead of owning it. What are the pros and cons? How good is it for the planet? Show more

Claudia explores the psychology of motivation and procrastination with an audience at the Cheltenham Science Festival. Does willpower work? And how to stop procrastinating. Show more

Laurie Taylor explores the significance of the face for our sense of self, social bonds and capacity to communicate. Show more

How the media is scrutinising the Conservative leadership rivals. Show more

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John Finnemore presents another edition of his multi-award-winning sketch show. Show more

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Bill Nighy on his new film Sometimes Always Never. Plus Stig learns how to watch ballet. Show more

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Combative, provocative and engaging debate chaired by Michael Buerk. With Giles Fraser, Kehinde Andrews, Melanie Philips and Tim Stanley. Show more

Helle Thorning-Schmidt, the former prime minister of Denmark, on the EU's approach to Brexit and advice to Theresa May as she prepares to leave office Show more

Katy Brand explores the eclectic life of the high heel – from its place on the feet of men, as well as women, from royal courts to pornographic photography. Show more

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Boris Johnson also officially declares – takes limited questions from journalists Show more

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4 Extra Debut. Jenna and Dana meet a Tregafr resident, defending ancient Welsh traditions. With Celeste Dring and Freya Parker. From 2019. Show more

Bittersweet comedy drama as a community mental health nurse makes her rounds. Stars Paul Whitehouse and Esther Coles. From 2016. Show more

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