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Spiritual reflection to start the day with writer and broadcaster, Anna Magnusson

We witness the first translocation of beavers into the wild since the Scottish Government changed its policy on the issue. Show more

Birdwatching's irreverent commentator YOLOBirder on his love of the hipster-goatee beard and slick back quiff of the brightly-coloured waxwing. Show more

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News, views and features on yesterday's stories in Parliament.

A series of strange, unexpected human stories from the history of the culture wars. Show more

In the 3rd part of his exploration of biohacking, Prof Jonathan Ball meets the people trying DNA and Gene therapy on themselves.

Emily Ratajkowski discusses sexuality, feminism, empowerment and the male gaze. Show more

Afterlives brings together two people brought up by single dads after their mothers left the family: examining the legacy (of both pain and potential) and celebrating their fathers Show more

The musical duo The Rheingans Sisters compose a contemporary sea shanty for an unusual cargo boat that has ditched diesel in favour of sails. Show more

Written with a dry, Fleabagian wit, Meg Mason's novel explores the ups and downs of modern love and life. Today: Martha decides to see one more psychiatrist... Show more

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What happens next after prospective parents make their match with a donor in the online sperm marketplace? Show more

Lynda finds it hard to let go of the reins and Lilian has a crisis of confidence Show more

Tonight's the night they had planned to conceive a child, but Layla and Paris, both mixed-race, argue the reasons for and against, exposing the rocky basis of their relationship. Show more

Josie Long presents audio adventures and short documentaries about what’s gone before. Show more

A recent report estimates that only 7% of the UK's native woodlands are in good ecological condition. Peter Gibbs asks what's ailing our trees. Show more

Will Self tells the story of a black bin bag... from his back door to the incinerator where it goes up in smoke. A raw, unnerving look at our relationship with our waste. Show more

Three strange, fantastical novels are the book choices of Liam Williams, best-known for the BBC series 'Ladhood', Kate Stables AKA This is the Kit, and presenter Harriett Gilbert. Show more

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Boris Johnson says "everything" will be thrown at combatting the Omicron variant

Eddie finds himself doing the donkey work and Kate has her suspicions. Show more

The Parthenon Marbles; Peter Jackson's Get Back documentary reviewed; Turner Prize nominees Project Artworks; the literary canon discussed. Show more

As Ireland broke away from British colonial control 100 years ago, a man was executed by the IRA, by men he knew. Why? And what impact did it have on all those involved? Show more

For the first time, Parliament plans to recruit a National Clinical Director for Eye Care. We discuss this with Cathy Yelf, Chief Executive of the Macular Society. Show more

Programme exploring the limits and potential of the human mind. Could tummy pains in children increase the risk of developing an eating disorder? Show more

A series of strange, unexpected human stories from the history of the culture wars. Show more

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Written with a dry, Fleabagian wit, Meg Mason's novel explores the ups and downs of modern love and life. Today: Martha decides to see one more psychiatrist... Show more

This week on the Fortunately podcast, Fi and Jane chat comedian Josh Widdicombe. Show more

Sean Curran and the team report as MPs debate new Covid rules in England - and the SNP try to cut the prime minister's salary.

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In this vivid account, the casting of a new and great bronze bell announces the 16th-century city's new found power. Michael Begley reads. Show more

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