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Spiritual reflection to start the day with Fiona Stewart, a writer who runs a Christian arts charity

It's estimated there are about 2 million deer in the UK - what impact will the lack of culling during lockdown have? Show more

David Attenborough presents the sounds and story of the seabird, the shag. Show more

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Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the vicious war (1264-7) that followed Simon de Montfort's seizure of power from Henry III and his family while supporting new, broader parliaments. Show more

Rosie Aycliffe talks about her daughter Mia who was killed while backpacking in Australia; Entrepreneur Anya Hindmarch; Women on Boards; Ruthie Henshall on care homes. Show more

Grace is torn over her old promise to Giles in Thomas Hardy's story of love and social ambition, dramatised by Ayeesha Menon. With Katy Sobey, Oliver Hembrough and Holli Dempsey. Show more

More than 750 people have been killed since Myanmar's military coup. Protests demanding democracy have been met with brutal force. We follow activists in a fight for their future. Show more

Gary Younge hears extraordinary personal accounts of racial passing, each a journey towards understanding identity, and belonging. Show more

The fallout from a disastrous Antarctic expedition is far-reaching, in Jon McGregor's gripping new novel, read by Indira Varma Today: 'Doc' staggers back to the field hut... Show more

How do we turn around our throw away culture into a make do and mend one? And, why Terrariums, little gardens in a glass container, are really popular again. Show more

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"In a hierarchy every employee tends to rise to his level of incompetence." Robin Ince asks if there's any truth to Lawrence J Peter's satirical analysis of hierarchical structures Show more

Fallon struggles to keep quiet while Mia discovers two’s company. Show more

Eerie thriller by film-maker Peter Strickland. A young couple’s stay at a voice-operated smart home has unexpected consequences. Show more

The best-selling author Cressida Cowell takes Clare for a nostalgic walk near Chichester in West Sussex. Show more

Jess Barnes whose son has AKU makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of The Alkaptonuria Society. Show more

Liane Moriarty discusses her bestselling novel Big Little Lies with James Naughtie and a group of her readers. Show more

Brett Harvey on how he's made a movie just after he was diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease. Show more

Earliest human burial is found in Kenya; a warship provides clues about diversity in Tudor England; a promising malaria vaccine; and targeting rogue brain waves to treat tremors. Show more

Afternoon news and current affairs programme, reporting on breaking stories and summing up the day's headlines.

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French fishermen have held talks with the government of Jersey, amid a row over new licences required as a result of Brexit.

John Finnemore presents a ninth series of his award-winning sketch show, with Margaret Cabourn-Smith, Simon Kane, Lawry Lewin, Carrie Quinlan, and music by Susannah Pearse. Show more

It’s Christening day for Martha but with tensions brewing will the day go without a hitch? Show more

Don Warrington on playing a grieving father in Radio 4 drama Running with Lions, and radio critic Gillian Reynolds reflects on her 50-year career. Show more

Grace is torn over her old promise to Giles in Thomas Hardy's story of love and social ambition, dramatised by Ayeesha Menon. With Katy Sobey, Oliver Hembrough and Holli Dempsey. Show more

In Hong Kong a controversial National Security Law has been introduced, democracy activists have been locked up, journalists censured and protests stifled. What's going on and why? Show more

When Phillida and Christopher Purvis dreamed of a guest house in India many were bemused: but the couple succeeded and pre covid many others had joined them as community volunteers Show more

Earliest human burial is found in Kenya; a warship provides clues about diversity in Tudor England; a promising malaria vaccine; and targeting rogue brain waves to treat tremors. Show more

Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the vicious war (1264-7) that followed Simon de Montfort's seizure of power from Henry III and his family while supporting new, broader parliaments. Show more

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The fallout from a disastrous Antarctic expedition is far-reaching, in Jon McGregor's gripping new novel, read by Indira Varma Today: 'Doc' staggers back to the field hut... Show more

4 Extra Debut. Alice Levine, John Lloyd and Dan Schreiber discuss: National Army Museum, Alexander Hamilton Museum and CIA Museum. From 2021. Show more

Writer Anna Freeman presents a showcase of stories about the meaning of art in people’s lives. Show more

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The extraordinary life of the outstanding artist of the 16th century. Read by Sir Simon Russell Beale. Show more

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