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A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Chine McDonald. Show more

Scientists at the University of Surrey have developed a new type of TB vaccine, which could make a big difference to the disease in cattle. Charlotte Smith asks how it would work. Show more

For Welsh poet and playwright Gillian Clarke she has had two close encounters with a grey heron, including the one in her garden reminding her of a Bishop wearing vestments. Show more

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

Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the work of the Chinese doctor who investigated natural remedies, under the Ming, and compiled the greatest collection of treatments of his time Show more

A new musical take on Shakespeare's Juliet’s life; The case of Superintendent Robyn Williams & reporting indecent images; Sasha Wass QC; Ching-He Huang & the magic of the wok. Show more

George Eliot's beloved classic novel of life, love and politics, adapted by Katie Hims. Dr Lydgate is drawn into the web of the Vincy household, and specifically, Rosamond Vincy. Show more

Remembering Raed Fares the Radio Fresh FM founder who fought hatred with humour in Syria. Show more

Mark Hodkinson ponders the nature of our personal book collections, why and how we gather books, what it says about us, and how we ever expect to find time to read them all. Show more

Blanche arranges to secretly meet her estranged granddaughter. Nan receives an unusual parcel at her door. Read by Eleanor Bron. Show more

The boss of ticketing company Viagogo explains why it is buying StubHub and reflects on public criticism of Viagogo. 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.

We recycle our plastics yet jet off on holidays, replace our lightbulbs then have another kid. Adam Buxton takes a look at our muddled ideas about environmentalism. Show more

Elizabeth puts her foot down and Lynda is keen to maintain tradition Show more

Monique is cared for by her daughter Cara, whose disturbing childhood memories are starting to emerge. An affecting drama about care and abuse. Show more

Some people dream of exploring Venice by gondola, but Ian Marchant has always dreamed of the world's least romantic waterway: Witham Navigable Drains, in Lincolnshire. Show more

Matthew Syed makes the Radio 4 appeal for SolarAid Show more

Lee Child talks to Mariella Frostrup about his first book of non fiction writing The Hero, they're joined by novelist Pat Barker to explore the origins of the hero in storytelling. Show more

Simon Beaufoy on Days Of Heaven Show more

Dr Adam Rutherford hears the arguments for supporting certified sustainable palm oil, and he gets all touchy feely with some artificial virtual reality skin Show more

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The match commander on duty at Hillsborough in 1989, David Duckenfield, is found not guilty of the gross negligence manslaughter of 95 Liverpool fans.

Join multi award-winning comedian and US citizen Rich Hall as he takes a look across the pond at the current state of US politics. Show more

Harrison is shocked by some harsh criticism and Russ gets his wires crossed Show more

Poets Ruth Padel and Daljit Nagra on Scheherazade, the storyteller in 1001 Nights. Will Gompertz and Kieran Yates asses the main parties’ planned commitment to investing in arts Show more

George Eliot's beloved classic novel of life, love and politics, adapted by Katie Hims. Dr Lydgate is drawn into the web of the Vincy household, and specifically, Rosamond Vincy. Show more

Who are the people who are going to pay for the politicians' promises? Show more

There's increasing demand for electricity, and the sources of it are changing - so how can Britain ensure a constant supply? Show more