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A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with writer and blogger on mental health issues and faith Emma Scrivener. Show more

Penny Andrews argues that thinking of political supporters as fans helps explain politics. Show more

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Clare Balding walks part of the pipeline that runs from the Elan Valley in mid Wales to Frankley reservoir providing the city of Birmingham's water supply. Show more

After a fast moving week in politics, Charlotte Smith is joined by an expert panel to discuss what the prime minister's new Brexit plan means for British farming. Show more

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Singer, musician and actor Harry Connick Jr; bookshop owner Rachael Rogan; DJ Paulette Constable; and one half of Wham! – Andrew Ridgeley. With Danny Wallace's Inheritance Tracks. Show more

Jay Rayner and his culinary panel are on the Isle of Wight. Show more

George Parker of the Financial Times looks at the latest developments on Brexit both here and in Ireland, and the Conservative spending plans. Show more

The Ukrainian prosecutor at the heart of the US impeachment row: inefficient bumbler or doughty fighter of corruption? Our man in Kiev goes in search of the elusive Viktor Shokin. Show more

Choosing the right credit card at 18, freehold that is anything but 'free from hold' and unfair insurance price hikes. Show more

A satirical review of the week's news, chaired by guest host Andy Zaltzman. Show more

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Shaun Ley presents topical debate from Backwell School in Somerset with Robert Buckland MP, Nigel Farage MEP, Barry Gardiner MP and Jeanette Winterson. Show more

Boris Johnson told Parliament we will leave the EU on the 31st of October ‘come what may’. Show more

Peter Nichols' acclaimed stage play from 1981. A darkly comic study of marriage, affairs and betrayal starring Nicholas Le Provost and Joanna David. Show more

Men tell us how the term 'toxic masculinity' affects them, why women are choosing running as their sport of choice, and the UK ambassador in Stockholm Judith Gough. Show more

Full coverage and analysis of the day's news, plus the sports headlines.

It’s been almost 15 years since a successful campaign to erase the crushing debts of Africa’s poorest countries. Now, debt levels are again creeping up. Show more

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Britain calls for the return of an American woman involved in a fatal car crash in Northamptonshire. Iran frees British-Australian blogger couple, who were accused of spying.

Clive Anderson and Emma Freud are joined by Patricia Hodge, Hanif Kureishi and Rhik Samadder for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. Show more

This week's Profile is the tale of two Rudys: a divisive figure fighting for his - and Donald Trump’s - political life. And a man who united his nation in its darkest hours. Show more

Venice Film Festival winner: Joker, Mary Costello - The River Capture, A Day in the Death of Joe Egg, Dublin Murders on BBC TV, Into the Night: Cabarets and Clubs in Modern Art Show more

4 Extra Debut. Renée Zellweger introduces an exploration of Judy Garland's last concerts in 1969 at London's Talk of The Town. From 2019. Show more

Marcel Proust’s allegorical contemplation on time, memory, art and love. Marcel has an uncomfortable meeting with the Baron de Charlus and is reunited with Albertine Simonet. Show more

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Combative, provocative and engaging debate chaired by Michael Buerk. With Matthew Taylor, Melanie Philips, Mona Siddiqui and Tim Stanley. #moralmaze Show more

Paul Gambaccini chairs the quiz that covers every style of music from Gregorian chant to hip-hop. Today's contest comes from MediaCity in Salford. Show more

Nathaniel Mann, a singer from Essex, travels to Brazil's rainforest to work alongside indigenous singer Akari Wauja for a unique musical collaboration. Show more

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4 Extra Debut. Three guided meditations for a new mother, picturing a rather unusual happy place. Written and performed by Amy Mason. Show more

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