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A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Chine McDonald, director of Theos - the religion and society think tank Show more

Sybil Ruscoe is in the lambing shed with Cotswold Lion sheep, an 'at risk' rare breed. Show more

The Manx shearwater - Miranda Krestovnikoff narrates the story of this bird and its sound. Show more

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How likely are children to end up in hospital because of Covid? And how many have died? Show more

In 1984 doctors in California tried to save a baby girl's life by giving her a heart transplant. Unable to find an infant human donor, they used the heart of a baboon. Show more

The settlement between Virginia Giuffre and Prince Andrew: what does it mean for her? Show more

The highest number of international students in the UK are from China, yet we know little of why they choose to study here and what they get for their money. Ben Chu investigates. Show more

A body goes missing from a crime scene, but was it ever even there in the first place? Stars Matthew Holness and Nadia Kamil. Show more

Piranesi discovers the events of 15 November 2012. Show more

Holiday firms say we are gearing up to go on a foreign holiday in greater numbers than ever this year. And 'surge pricing' is on the way from our power companies, but what is it? Show more

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In 2016, the United States secured the release of some of its citizens imprisoned in Iran. Did it lead to Nazanin's imprisonment? Her fate and the debt issue finally collide. Show more

Jim lays out some ground rules and Jennifer has concerns. Show more

By Marek Horn. A battle of the sexes and a wilfully ignorant history of English Literature. Directed by Becky Ripley. Show more

Adam Shaw, listeners and experts discuss the cost of dating. Show more

Can you take HRT forever? James Gallagher balances the risks and benefits of long-term use. And what's the best way to keep hydrated? James busts the common myths. Show more

The NHS faces a monumental backlog of patients waiting treatment. So how exactly do we tackle the backlog? The Economist’s health policy editor, Natasha Loder, looks for answers. Show more

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Police looking into cash-for-honours allegations at The Prince's Foundation.Covid vaccines to be offered to all children over 5 in the UK. Inflation reaches new 30-year-high.

Joanna's tolerance and nursing skills are tested by Roger’s knee op. Stars Roger Allam and Joanna Lumley. From 2020. Show more

Peggy finds herself conflicted and Alice considers her future. Show more

Richard Bean on his new comedy, 71 Coltman Street, recreating the beginning of Hull Truck Theatre at that address 50 years ago. And the portrayal of neuro-diversity on screen. Show more

Michael Buerk chairs live debate of the moral issues behind one of the week's news stories. With Tim Stanley, Matthew Taylor, Mona Siddiqui and Ella Whelan. Show more

In 1984 doctors in California tried to save a baby girl's life by giving her a heart transplant. Unable to find an infant human donor, they used the heart of a baboon. Show more

The writer Anna Freeman presents a showcase of true stories about lives changed by art. This week, stories art lost and found. Show more

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Piranesi discovers the events of 15 November 2012. Show more

Patrick Marber, Peter Curran, and Jane Horrocks remember the sniggering and suggestive noises after lights out when they were younger. Jane relives a traumatic charity auction. Show more

The Godfather of British stand-up, John Moloney, returns to the live stage with his trials of modern life. John is of an age be invited to start sending samples through the post. Show more

Neville uncovers more clues about what happened to his house, but the stress of his search takes its toll. Stars Tony Flynn. Show more

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The trees are on the move. They shouldn't be. Ben Rawlence explains what this moving treeline will mean for life on earth. Today: the most northerly forest in the world in Siberia. Show more

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