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Becky Milligan looks at the life of Dina Asher-Smith, the fastest woman in British history. An athlete who's also a keen historian, a role model and a lover of glitz. Show more

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Mark Tully ponders the significance of mementos of the past and future. From war trophies to reminders of our own mortality, he examines the objects we imbue with personal meaning. Show more

Brett Westwood joins Andy Beal at Morton's Leam, a 15th Century river drainage channel that is home to the spined loach; one of Britain's rarest vertebrates. Show more

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Emily Buchanan brings you news and analysis of the religious, moral and ethical stories of the week. Show more

Sue Cook makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of the Children's Liver Disease Foundation. Show more

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At the start of the year Methodists make a distinctive resolution. From Rayleigh Methodist Church, South East Essex; Minister, the Revd Dr Calvin Samuel with the Revd Emma Nash. Show more

Rebecca Stott on the joys of becoming a seal warden. Show more

Michael Palin presents the northern cardinal from a New York's Central Park. Show more

The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell

Kirsty speaks her mind and Jazzer gets some shocking news. Show more

Rupert Everett, actor, shares the eight tracks, book and luxury he would would want to take if cast away to a desert island. With Lauren Laverne. Show more

David Mitchell gets Holly Walsh, Henning Wehn, Tony Hawks and Sally Phillips to lie with some truths. From 2019. Show more

Sheila Dillon investigates how pond scum could become the hero of our eating habits on Earth and feed astronauts on missions to Mars Show more

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Global news and analysis, presented by Mark Mardell.

James Landale explores the global transition from fossil fuels to renewables and assesses the geopolitical consequences of this energy revolution. Show more

Kathy Clugston and the team are in Nottinghamshire. Show more

Fi Glover presents the omnibus edition of the series that proves it's surprising what you hear when you listen - with three conversations between men friends Show more

Maria Alyokhina's account of her activism, trial and imprisonment, as part of Russian feminist punk protest group Pussy Riot. Dramatised by EV Crowe and starring Katie West. Show more

American writer Erin Morgenstern talks about her fantasy novel The Night Circus with James Naughtie and an invited group of readers Show more

Kaveh Akbar's debut poetry collection was a runaway success. At home in Indiana, Kaveh explores his overwhelming feelings of gratitude as he begins work on his next collection. Show more

Why do we hold our opponents in contempt? Former politician Douglas Alexander believes that disagreement is good, but only when done well. So, what are the steps to getting there? Show more

Becky Milligan looks at the life of Dina Asher-Smith, the fastest woman in British history. An athlete who's also a keen historian, a role model and a lover of glitz. Show more

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Iraqi parliament calls for foreign troops to leave the country after US assassinated Iran's top military commander

The best of BBC Radio this week with Liz Barclay Show more

There’s a shocking proposal at The Bull and Philip attempts to keep the peace Show more

Fred MacAulay presents stand-up comedians Zoe Lyons, Wayne Mazadza, Rosie Jones and Gary Delaney - recorded at the Stand Comedy Club in Edinburgh. Show more

Maurice's new exercise regime is put to the test when he receives an unexpected phone-call. Show more

To solve the problem of food waste, Fi Glover and Gemma Milne evaluate three radical solutions with a panel of consumers. Show more

Matthew Bannister on musician Neil Innes, activist Steve Sawyer, actress Sheila Mercier, author Alasdair Gray Show more

History is littered with tales of our financial errors. Is there anything we can learn from them? Show more

Sue Cook makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of the Children's Liver Disease Foundation. Show more

Whatever happens in British politics, Britain's reputation has changed. What does this mean for its global business image? Chris Bowlby discovers what's in store for Brand Britain. Show more

Anne McElvoy discusses the Iran crisis and the parliamentary term ahead with four newly-elected MPs and the Spectator journalist Katy Balls. Show more

Radiolab explores why are we - from horrifying movies to the holy - obsessed by blood. With Jad Abumrad and Robert Krulwich. Show more

National and international news from BBC Radio 4.

Greg James, host of the Radio 1 Breakfast Show and self-confessed 'proud radio nerd', rummages through the BBC's vast archives of audio, video, vinyl, photographs and documents. Show more

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