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A reflection and prayer to start the day with the Rev'd Dr Rosa Hunt, co-principal of South Wales Baptist College.
The government publishes its wishlist for a US trade deal. It promises to protect UK food standards, but will it come to fruition? Show more
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The Wind in the Willows, Count Duckula, The BFG and Dangermouse - Brian Cosgrove OBE talks to Gerald Scarfe about some of his amazing productions for children's television. Show more
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Hubble astronaut Kathryn Sullivan; Romy Gill cooks spicy chickpeas; Reducing domestic violence
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Kathryn Sullivan talks about being the first American woman to walk in space and how it feels to be responsible for fixing one of the most iconic telescopes of all time. Show more
Ten-part adaptation of Lampedusa's gorgeous masterpiece of European political fiction, translated by Archibald Colquhoun, abridged by Sara Davies and read by Alex Jennings. Show more
The gulf between young and old has never seemed wider. But have we seen this before? Historian Rhys Jones explores how generational conflict has unfolded through the ages. Show more
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Silence is heard and a garden is planted. A novel by Colum McCann, inspired by actual events. Read by Stanley Townsend. Show more
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Call You and Yours: What impact is Coronavirus having on you?
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Coronavirus: What impact is it having on you? call 03700 100 444 from 11am or email YouandYours@bbc.co.uk Show more
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Stanley Tucci tells the story of Kathleen Cleaver, a leading light in the short-lived but highly influential Black Panther Party which was born in Oakland, California. Show more
Johnny is on a mission and Shula has her feelings hurt Show more
A ski resort in the Carpathians. A young British lobbying firm is busy rigging the elections. Why? Show more
Josie Long presents stories inspired by the tarot deck, including a card that helps sisters understand each other. From 2020. Show more
Costing the Earth
Mark Ruffalo vs Chemical Pollution
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Avengers star, Mark Ruffalo talks to Tom Heap about his new film that exposes the dangers of a household chemical that poisoned thousands and may still pose a threat to health Show more
The unique sensory room designed to put children with autism at their ease. Joshua Rozenberg reports from a tribunal in Glasgow designed by children for children. Show more
Books worth reading chosen by TV historian Neil Oliver and TV writer Neil Forsyth Show more
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PM outlines plans the Government could take in the event of a coronavirus epidemic. The worst case scenario could leave a fifth of workers off sick
Ford Prefect calls upon Arthur Dent for help. Now, there’s desperation... Stars Simon Jones and Geoff McGivern. From 2018, Show more
Ed finds himself in an awkward situation and Kirsty struggles with her suspicions Show more
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Noughts + Crosses, Pretty Woman the Musical, the rise of Subtitles
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Koby Adom on directing Malorie Blackman's Noughts + Crosses. Plus Liz Carr reviews the new West End stage musical Pretty Woman. Show more
Peter starts to explore the base on Oasis but is keen to meet his new flock - the planet's inhabitants. Meanwhile, the Earth's weather is doing strange things. Show more
When a video of one of the UK's biggest rap stars being attacked went viral, it marked the start of a series of events which left three young people dead. Show more
In Touch
Blind stand-up comedy, accessible apps and a study about touch
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A new study about touch, what you can do about inaccessible apps, and blind comedian David Eagle. Show more
Inside Health
Hard Sell for Private Cataract Surgery; Language in Healthcare; Specialist Medical Travel Clinic
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Inside Health hears from two people who believe they were subject to hard sell for cataract surgery by the UK's biggest private provider, Optical Express Show more
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Biggest Russian bombardment on Ukraine yet
Action plan for coronavirus unveiled by UK government
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Silence is heard and a garden is planted. A novel by Colum McCann, inspired by actual events. Read by Stanley Townsend. Show more
Liam seeks hedonism, torn between drink and artsy intelligentsia. Autobiographical sitcom of youthful misadventures. From 2017. Show more
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Azadeh Moaveni's acclaimed book explores, with insight and empathy, what motivated a cast of young women to make the shocking decision to join ISIS. Nadia Albina reads. Show more
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