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A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with the Venerable Dr Rosemarie Mallett. Show more

Pig farmers say they are making progress with the Government to solve the backlog of animals - but will it happen soon enough? Show more

Wildlife sound recordist Chris Watson presents the redwing. Show more

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In 1990 Jon Godsall was working at the British embassy in Kuwait when he found himself in the midst of a nightmare. It’s an experience he has kept a secret for more than 30 years. Show more

Step into the world of paparazzo George Bamby as he goes in search of lucrative shots of Fern Britton and David Cameron. Recorded in immersive stereo, best heard on headphones. Show more

Update on girls' education in Afghanistan, Lucy Mangan's debut novel, 'Are We Having Fun Yet?'. Show more

Writer and curator Ekow Eshun discovers how whiteness as a knowledge system and power structure is still being replicated today. Show more

John Lloyd and Dr Pamela Stephenson share the inside story of the BBC pioneering sketch show with Peter Fincham and Jon Plowman. Show more

From the Pulitzer-winning author of The Underground Railroad and The Nickel Boys, a new novel set in 1960s Harlem. Today: after a heist and a murder, now a double-crosser... Show more

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Lynsey Hanley tells the story of 35 year old electrician Steve whose new build one bedroom flat has plummeted in value. Show more

Jazzer struggles to make sense of the world and Johnny puts his foot in it Show more

By Darragh Mortell. Toby thinks he's Kanye West, but maybe he's just a regular guy from Newport whose life is falling apart. Dr Newman is trying to help him see the truth... right? Show more

Can encouraging consumers to spend with black-owned businesses bring positive change and address economic inequality? Show more

James asks Prof Sarah Gilbert what diseases will be next after the success of the Covid vaccines. And what say do teens have when it comes to their Covid vaccine? Show more

Love and romance in changing times: Laurie Taylor explores the way in which relationships end in Western societies. Also, the modern face of arranged marriages. Show more

From Netflix investment to newspapers, how much media sway does Saudi Arabia now have? Show more

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EU proposes cuts to post-Brexit goods checks in Northern Ireland but insists European court oversight must stay.

Geoff and Linda’s impending nuptials bring about problems of language and groom kissing! Stars Adam Riches. From 2017. Show more

Russ finds himself in an uncomfortable position and Lilian has a brainwave Show more

Emma Jordan on The Border Game, a new play about the Irish border, a look at a moving new installation at Omagh's Ulster American Folk Park and film director Ridley Scott. Show more

In 1990 Jon Godsall was working at the British embassy in Kuwait when he found himself in the midst of a nightmare. It’s an experience he has kept a secret for more than 30 years. Show more

How close is each of our lives to the legacy of British slavery? And who does that mean we are connected to? Show more

Earthshot ideas aim to heal the damage done to our land, oceans and climate. Chhavi Sachdev meets some of the most fascinating nominees for the first Earthshot Prize. Show more

From Netflix investment to newspapers, how much media sway does Saudi Arabia now have? Show more

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From the Pulitzer-winning author of The Underground Railroad and The Nickel Boys, a new novel set in 1960s Harlem. Today: after a heist and a murder, now a double-crosser... Show more

Kenyan-born comedian Njambi McGrath goes on a challenging journey of self-discovery, as she traces the roots of her upbringing and the British influences that shaped her life. Show more

A new way to memorise planets, the least professional audio description ever and some eavesdropping. With Ben Rowse. From 2021. Show more

Back from exile, South Africa’s future President Jacob Zuma is engulfed in corruption scandals. But why is he now accusing his wife of trying to poison him with foreign help? Show more

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Eileen Atkins gets a job at the Regent's Park Open Air Theatre but has to negotiate the lascivious director. Then, at Oxford Playhouse, she crosses swords with Peter Hall. Show more

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