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Sangita Myska meets Jackson Katz, an innovator who believes his idea can rid the world of male violence and abuse. Show more

Will Self explores the role of magic in our insatiable thirst for bottled waters and health spas. Today, Will is transported to Scandinavia. Show more

Mothers' names on marriage certificates. A lookahead to the Budget and its impact on women. Captain Sir Tom's daughter Lucy Teixeira on working towards a better tomorrow. Show more

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Philip Ball tells the story of how Arthur Eddington's eclipse observations confirmed general relativity in 1919. and how he brought scientists together after World War One. Show more

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Jean has been focused on the Tilbury family, and Howard, but now she has troubles closer to home. Read by Monica Dolan. Show more

Live coverage of the chancellor's Budget speech with analysis and reaction.

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Comedy by Nick Warburton. Clare and Richard have inherited a sitting tenant, John Hector, the most truculent man in Yorkshire. Today, John's past returns to haunt him. Show more

Paul Lewis and a panel of experts answer your questions about the Chanellor Rishi Sunak's Budget - email moneybox@bbc.co.uk or tweet @MoneyBox. Show more

As the first human challenge trial for coronavirus is due to start, James Gallagher reveals why we have a rich and colourful history of deliberately infecting people with bugs. Show more

Matthew Syed asks what the world's greatest fighter pilot, John Boyd, can tell us about decision making in all areas of life. Show more

A major news story in Scotland confuses London-based media. Plus, BBC Three returns as a linear channel, six years after it lost that spot. Show more

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The Chancellor has used his second budget to reveal how the government plans to start paying back the huge cost of the coronavirus crisis

Granny Kumar is back! Meera Syal’s glorious comedy creation returns, with great granddaughter Maya (Ambreen Razia) and arch nemesis Geeta (Harvey Virdi) to chat with the sisters. Show more

Ruairi’s suggestion causes controversy and Jim questions himself. Show more

Legendry guitarist Pat Metheny on his new album, reaction to today's budget - what does it mean for artists? Plus a debate about cultural appropriation in literary translation. Show more

Gudrun and Truda go on a quest to find a renowned Holy Relic. Viking epic of love, revenge and faith starring Kate Phillips. Show more

Combative, provocative and engaging live debate chaired by Michael Buerk. With Andrew Doyle, Melanie Phillips, Mona Siddiqui and Mathew Taylor. #moralmaze Show more

Businessman John Timpson reflects on what he has learned as an employer of ex-prisoners and as a foster carer. Show more

Ahead of the crucial COP26 climate conference in November, experts chart the route to halving global GHG emissions by 2030. Show more

A major news story in Scotland confuses London-based media. Plus, BBC Three returns as a linear channel, six years after it lost that spot. Show more

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Comedian Tom Mayhew takes you on an autobiographical journey through the benefits system. He meets his JobCentre Plus advisor to talk about what it's really like at the job centre. Show more

The news, remixed as a twisted comedy treat. Jon Holmes presents the multi-award winning The Skewer. This week, Nigel Farage calls Frasier, and an ambient budget. Show more

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In America, Robert Penn discovers how the combine harvester transformed the vast plains of the Midwest. In Wales, his first harvest provides flour to make bread for a year. Show more

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