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A reflection and prayer to start the day with Andrea Rea.

Can the Labour party promise farmers it will back them through Brexit? We hear from the Labour Party Conference in Brighton. Show more

Environmentalist Tony Juniper recalls his delight at seeing a corn bunting, a bird whose song was part of his childhood. Show more

News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.

Scottish artist Katie Paterson's work transmits the wonder of the cosmos, of time and our existence. She takes us with her to Future Library in the spruce forests near Oslo. Show more

Frank discussion between two young men who became fathers in their teens. Michael Jenkins meets comedian Gary Meikle who became a dad at 17 and became a single dad to his daughter. Show more

Shadow Treasury Minister Anneliese Dodds talks to Jane from the Labour Conference. And we hear from a Singing for the Brain group organised by the Alzheimer's society. Show more

The ups and downs of being a young transgender woman, turning 18 and ready to explore the world. Fifth series by Mark Davies Markham. Show more

Addiction specialist Sally Marlow asks why so many people in Britain become addicted to drugs and alcohol. Show more

Distinguished trends forecaster Lidewij Edelkoort on the death of fashion, Miss Jason in London, and a discussion on whether architectural flair can be brought to social housing? Show more

Margaret Atwood’s powerful and hugely-anticipated sequel to The Handmaid’s Tale picks up 15 years after Offred stepped into the unknown. Now shortlisted for the Booker Prize. Show more

Are you caught up in the Thomas Cook collapse? How has your holiday, job, business or pension been affected? Email youandyours@bbc.co.uk and leave us a number. 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.

It’s an emotional night for the Aldridge family and Kirsty is shocked by an unexpected request. Show more

In Lamanby, Jacob Polley recovers a dream-memory about a childhood house on the eve of its sale, exploring how we might hold on to what matters. With composed music by John Alder. Show more

A tattered book and voice messages. Josie Long with short documentaries and adventures in sound about record keepers. From 2019. Show more

'Ghost Fishing' refers to the nets and lines left in the ocean by fishermen which continue to catch and kill sealife. Lucy Siegle finds out why this plastic waste is a big problem. Show more

Ruth and Lia were smuggled to Britain as Kindertransport refugees in the 1930s. Louai and Murad fled Syria three years ago. Nikki Tapper hears their stories in Birmingham. Show more

4 Extra Debut. Author Chibundu Onuzo nominates the first elected female in Africa, Constance Agatha Cummings-John. With Matthew Parris. From 2019. Show more

Afternoon news and current affairs programme, reporting on breaking stories and summing up the day's headlines.

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The Supreme Court has ruled that Boris Johnson acted unlawfully by advising the Queen to suspend Parliament.

Clare is unsympathetic when Brian is dramatically unwell. Starring Sally Phillips. Show more

Lilian finds herself charmed and Eddie’s plan backfires Show more

How the Royal Academy was shored up to host the tonnage of Antony Gormley's new exhibition; Netflix's The Politician reviewed; and actor and writer Dolly Wells. Show more

The ups and downs of being a young transgender woman, turning 18 and ready to explore the world. Fifth series by Mark Davies Markham. Show more

BBC reporter Jordan Dunbar (pictured) investigates the therapy industry after a bad experience when he sought help for his mental health in the private sector. Show more

A mini makeup workshop with blind beauty vlogger Lucy Edwards. Show more

Prescription charges; Acute Kidney Injury; would making MMR mandatory improve uptake? Margaret McCartney examines the evidence. And protecting students against meningitis. Show more

Ian Blatchford and Tilly Blyth begin their series exploring how art and science have inspired each other with Joseph Wright of Derby's A Philosopher Giving A Lecture On The Orrery. Show more

Sir Ian Blatchford and Dr Tilly Blyth focus on the drama captured in de Loutherbourg's Coalbrookdale by Night, which shaped early impressions of Britain's Industrial Revolution Show more

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Margaret Atwood’s powerful and hugely-anticipated sequel to The Handmaid’s Tale picks up 15 years after Offred stepped into the unknown. Now shortlisted for the Booker Prize. Show more

Brian Cox and Robin Ince are joined by Danny Wallace, Prof Tim Birkhead and Helen Scales to discuss cunning creatures from clever crows to devious squid and intelligent octopuses. Show more

Aleks Krotoski asks if the internet has been gentrified. Show more

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Lenny Henry tells the extraordinary story of his early years and sudden rise to fame in his long-awaited autobiography. Today, young Len finds a weapon against racists – humour. Show more

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