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Dr Rachel Murray hunts down the creepy crawlies of modernism and discovers how the fascinating and disgusting lives of insects fuelled the imaginations of writers. Show more

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Becky Ripley and Emily Knight delve into an anthill to see what ants can teach us about surviving a pandemic. From self-isolation to social distancing, the ants lead the way. Show more

Tensions rise at Brookfield and Johnny tries to make a friend see sense. Show more

A new play to mark the 200th anniversary of the death of the poet John Keats, who travelled to Rome in a desperate attempt to improve his health as he battled fatal tuberculosis. Show more

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Radio 4's been alongside Born in Bradford since it started in 2007 and Winifred Robinson regularly returns to find out what's been happening to families and to track the research. Show more

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Scotland's First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon, has unveiled her 'cautious' route out of lockdown.

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John Keats was just 25 when he died in Rome 200 years ago. To mark the anniversary, The Poetry Society has commissioned new work from award-winning contemporary poets. Show more

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Livvy Haydock investigates the dangers of dating apps, how fraudsters and sexual predators abuse them, and what steps users should be taking to protect themselves. Show more

The Rail Accident Investigation Branch releases its report into the death of blind rail user Cleveland Gervais. Could tactile paving at Eden Park station's platform have saved him? Show more

The Covid-19 pandemic brought many changes to the NHS. How well have these changes worked in contraception and sexual health?
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