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A reflection and prayer to start the day with Canon Simon Doogan

Secretary of State for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs George Eustice tells Anna Hill that leaving the EU will help the UK put nature at the heart of a green recovery. Show more

Steve Backshall presents the story and sound of the sandwich tern. Show more

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Sangita Myska sets out to find the world's brightest ideas that could make Britain better. Show more

David Cannadine tells the story behind the buzzword Disruptors, which is actually an abbreviation of the original phrase Disruptive Technologies. Show more

Gender neutral parenting. High street job losses and the impact on female workers. The author Emma Donoghue on her latest novel The Pull of the Stars. Show more

By Katherine Jakeways. After a rare drunken night out on the town, Hannah and Mark clamber into a taxi and dissect the evening’s events. Show more

Timandra Harkness looks at how a crisis can help government to experiment. Show more

Writer and editor Maya Millett speaks to the archivists working today to capture and amplify the stories of African-Americans, ensuring they are not forgotten tomorrow. Show more

Adunni makes a new friend – a UK educated woman who she calls Ms Tia. Show more

What's it like recovering from Covid-19? Many people are reporting long term symptoms such fatigue or breathlessness, weeks or even months after being ill with coronavirus. 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.

Aged 18, Jacob Dunne was convicted of manslaughter for killing a man with a single punch. This is the story of Jacob's transformation, with help from the unlikeliest of places. Show more

Chris finds himself in trouble and Emma has a brainwave. Show more

As the Syrian Government cracks down on protests, the popular uprising begins to turn into full scale civil war. Show more

Jay Rayner hosts the culinary panel show. Show more

Comedian James Veitch hopes to fix things with his ex-girlfriend by attempting time travel, with the help of former Doctor Who Sylvester McCoy and some quantum mechanics. Show more

Teacher Jeffrey Boakye talks with educator Iesha Small about the language of power in education and leadership, and whether they've both learned to speak 'straight white male'. Show more

Comedian Sarah Keyworth and author Lissa Evans talk about books they love with Harriett Gilbert, including the best-seller Wild by Cheryl Strayed. Show more

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A long-awaited report into Russian interference in UK referendums says ministers "actively avoided" looking for it.

The globetrotting, trash-picking, aisle-rolling storyteller shares Of Mice and Men and A Can of Worms, plus questions. From 2017. Show more

Alice’s big decision causes ructions and Brian has concerns Show more

Writer of Poor Cow Nell Dunn on her memoir The Muse, Kelly O'Sullivan on her new film Saint Frances and Theatre Royal Stratford East's 846 about the death of George Floyd. Show more

By Katherine Jakeways. After a rare drunken night out on the town, Hannah and Mark clamber into a taxi and dissect the evening’s events. Show more

Kamal Ahmed tells the story of how money and trade have been at the heart of Islam from its very beginning. What lessons can western capitalism draw from this? Show more

From 1 January 2020 there may be a different process to follow if you want to take your guide dog abroad. And online dating - what are the pros and cons? Show more

There has been open warfare over the government's test and trace programme. Directors of Public Health say they are not getting the data they need to keep their communities safe. Show more

Sangita Myska sets out to find the world's brightest ideas that could make Britain better. Show more

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Adunni makes a new friend – a UK educated woman who she calls Ms Tia. Show more

Brian Cox and Robin Ince are joined by Sara Pascoe, Prof Alice Roberts and Dr Sarah Parcak as they find out how space satellites and genetics are helping us uncover our past. Show more

News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament

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When Rob Lawrie volunteered at the Calais Jungle he didn't think it would lead to smuggling charges: worse follows when he finds out that the man he tried to help has deceived him. Show more

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