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Helen is confronted by the notorious Valerie Peluso. Part nine of the conspiracy thriller starring Romola Garai and Jonathan Forbes. Show more

From their base in Albania, some 3000 Iranian exiles are committed to overthrowing the government of Iran but how are the M.E.K, the Mujahedin-e Khalq, adapting to life in Europe? Show more

Step inside the House of Dreams, the home of artist Stephen Wright, which he has transformed into a work of art reverberating with love, dreams, fantasies and past lives. Show more

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Rob Newman tells the story of the extinction of Steller's Sea Cow. Hungry urchins, struggling sea-otters, and a cruel fur-trade all had a role in the demise of this gentle giant Show more

Lily makes a big decision and Eddie awaits the results of his experiment Show more

Before Jane Austen there was Fanny Burney. Sian Ejiwunmi-Le Berre’s first radio drama is a delightfully naughty romp through her passionate friendship with Germaine de Stael. Show more

One Tree Hill: a famous landmark that connects us emotionally and confounds us archaeologically. Show more

Trombonist Carol Jarvis, who had lymphoma, makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of the charity Lymphoma Action Show more

Bridget Jones is an iconic character in modern fiction. Helen Fielding talks about the first novel featuring Bridget with James Naughtie and a group of readers Show more

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Labour promise large-scale investment; Tories also pledge to borrow billions for projects

Bad parking, naked neighbours and stolen bay trees. It’s all go out front as the neighbours stake out their garden to protect their precious pot plants. Stars Angus Deayton. Show more

Jim attempts to take a monumental step and Oliver tries to make amends Show more

Actor Emilia Clarke on new film Last Christmas, London theatre ceiling collapse, Amanda Lee Koe's novel Delayed Rays of a Star, we review cult TV show End of the F***ing World Show more

Michael Blastland investigates why summer-born children do worse than those born in autumn or winter. Show more

Joshua Rozenberg visits a busy Crown Court where vulnerable or intimidated witnesses can give pre-recorded evidence and face cross-examination before the defendant stands trial. Show more

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