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Nearly £16 million is being offered in grants to farmers to plant more trees. Anna Hill talks to the chair of the Forestry Commission. Show more

Martin Hughes-Games presents the black-headed gull. Show more

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Should we worry about Covid-19 cases rising? Plus are smart motorways safe? Show more

Helena Goodwyn interrogates the near universal practice of giving children their father’s - not their mother’s - surname. She and her husband plan to go against the trend. Show more

Women's health has been neglected throughout history. Will a new Women's Health Strategy help turn things around? Show more

Winifred Robinson's been following the ambitious Born in Bradford study since it started in 2007. Over three years 14,000 babies have been followed since birth and into their teens Show more

Mark Steel visits Inverness in the Highlands of Scotland, performing a bespoke stand-up show for the residents. From 2017. Show more

When Asha uses her coding skills to develop an innovative social media platform with her charismatic husband, the brave new world of tech turns out contain some age-old problems. Show more

You & Yours has been contacted by many listeners unhappy about delays receiving PCR tests and results; and kitchen islands, the epitome of modern living or a waste of space? Show more

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Nick Robinson considers our place in the world in the run up to the G7 summit in Cornwall. Today, Nick considers whether Britain can hang on to its powerful cultural influence. Show more

Brian eats humble pie, and Jazzer finds himself caught in the middle. Show more

It is 1966, and Rumpole meets a doctor who, unexpectedly accused of unprofessional conduct, needs his help. Show more

Why are jobs in hospitality proving so hard to fill and what may this mean for our ‘staycation’ summer? Show more

Claudia Hammond on a new way to address the prevalence of nightmares in psychosis, and meets Dean Burnett whose new book Psycho-Logical attempts to demystifying mental health. Show more

The handshake & social interaction: Laurie Taylor explores the history & meaning of an everyday, friendly gesture & the impact of Covid on routine Show more

Commercial radio goes ad-free, and presenters go it alone. Show more

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The EU says talks with the UK over Northern Ireland trade are at a "crossroads". The Brexit Minister, Lord Frost, has called for greater flexibility

When family come to call, Snoo runs into problems with a grape, and Alice has to learn a tricky manoeuvre. Starring Rebecca Front and Morwenna Banks. Show more

Peggy has a confession to make and Fallon is left torn. Show more

Dr Tilly Blyth on the impact of new synthetic dyes in the mid-19th century and the rush for new colours in fashion, that revolutionised science’s place in the public sphere. Show more

Combative, provocative and engaging live debate chaired by Michael Buerk. With Giles Fraser, Anne McElvoy, Ash Sarkar and Tim Stanley. #moralmaze Show more

Helena Goodwyn interrogates the near universal practice of giving children their father’s - not their mother’s - surname. She and her husband plan to go against the trend. Show more

Psychologist Kimberley Wilson and Dr Xand van Tulleken find out why the neurotransmitter serotonin is not simply the “happy chemical”. Show more

Commercial radio goes ad-free, and presenters go it alone. Show more

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When Asha uses her coding skills to develop an innovative social media platform with her charismatic husband, the brave new world of tech turns out contain some age-old problems. Show more

Stand-up comedian Twayna Mayne explores stereotypes attached to black women – especially “the angry black woman” trope. Chef and broadcaster Andi Oliver adds her perspective. Show more

The news, remixed as a twisted comedy treat. Jon Holmes presents the multi-award winning The Skewer. This week - a footballer’s BLM knees up, and In Liz We (Don’t) Truss. Show more

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Extracts from Philip Eade's biography, commemorating Prince Philip's early life. In the 1930s, the young Philip was surprisingly sent to Germany to continue his education. Show more

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