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Amol Rajan discusses India, from political revenge to corporate greed, with William Dalrymple, Anita Anand and Sumantra Bose. Show more

As the EU declares a global 'climate and environmental emergency', will you be changing your food habits this Christmas? Show more

George Eliot's beloved classic novel of life, love and politics, adapted by Katie Hims. The surprises in Peter Featherstone’s will precipitate a lot more than an inheritance. Show more

Adrian Chiles speaks to habitual non-voters. What’s keeping them from the polls and who or what might entice them to cast their ballot? Show more

Clive Anderson and Athena Kugblenu are joined by Niamh Cusack, Laura Dockrill and Kim Longinotto for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. Show more

Nan takes Billy away while Blanche, estranged from her grandchildren, contemplates a trip of her own. Read by Eleanor Bron. Show more

Why the job of a family doctor is now impossible.
How replacing cladding is heaping pressure on the social housing sector. The kitchen gadgets you don't really need. 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.

Josh finds himself in trouble and Phoebe pushes forwards Show more

4 Extra Debut. Investigating a cyber-attack, a British Embassy officer in Washington uncovers an international conspiracy. Stars Clare Corbett. Show more

Nigel Rees hosts the quotations quiz with comic Ken Cheng, journalist Helen Lewis and author Luke Jennings. From December 2019. Show more

Dan Saladino, Sheila Dillon and a range of experts ranging from climate scientists to beef producers answer your questions on meat eating and the future of farming and our diets. Show more

Faber and Faber, 90 this year, is famous for its poetry list which was edited for years by TS Eliot. But what does a poetry editor actually do? Hannah Sullivan reveals the mystery. Show more

Ernie Rea and guests discuss the appeal of the 13th century Persian poet Rumi in front of an audience at the BBC's Contains Strong Language Festival in Hull. Show more

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

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An eye witness of the London Bridge attack describes how one of the victims, Jack Merritt, was the first to confront the attacker.

A return visit to Portsmouth for Tim Brooke-Taylor, Tony Hawks, Rachel Parris and Marcus Brigstocke with Jack Dee the reluctant arbiter. Show more

Helen is in a quandary and the Bridge Farm Archers rally round Show more

Edward Norton on his new film Motherless Brooklyn, review of the TV adaption of Elizabeth is Missing, art from Bristol Zoo and Midnight Movie at the Royal Court Show more

George Eliot's beloved classic novel of life, love and politics, adapted by Katie Hims. The surprises in Peter Featherstone’s will precipitate a lot more than an inheritance. Show more

Adrian Chiles speaks to habitual non-voters. What’s keeping them from the polls and who or what might entice them to cast their ballot? Show more

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