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A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Dr Steve Taylor, author on psychology and spirituality. Show more

Vet shortages and mental health challenges in the industry. Show more

Michaela Strachan presents the story and sound of the northern wheatear. Show more

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Jonanthan Freedland returns with the Long View of Inflation, comparing today's gathering cost of living pressures with inflation peaks in the 1920s and 1970s. Show more

Author Jerry Brotton explores the four cardinal directions, where they came from and how they have shaped both how we define ourselves and how we understand the world. Show more

Women's voices and women's lives - topical conversations to inform, challenge and inspire. Show more

In 2021 Vladimir Putin retreats to his bunker as the Covid-19 pandemic spreads through Russia. How did this isolation affect his thinking, and his decision to invade Ukraine? Show more

The best of both worlds this week as Mary talks event dressing with Jenny Packham and how Dieter Rams revolutionised humble home appliances. Show more

Would more flexible working or a four-day week be good for you? A report about access to flexible working is out ahead of a major trial of the four-day week. Show more

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What potential do deepfakes have to disrupt democracy? Henry Ajder examines the use of deepfakes in the political arena, including a recent example from the war in Ukraine. Show more

Alice feels out of her depth, and Mia needs to clear the air. Show more

by Margaret Perry. A chance encounter in a random phonecall may prove good fortune or bad luck for Jess and Lydia. A sweet romance about taking control of destiny. Show more

Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits. Show more

The Commonwealth Games in Birmingham and the FIFA World Cup in Qatar have pledged to tackle climate change. Qasa Alom discovers how the sports industry is rising to the challenge. Show more

Why are people with mental illness committing themselves in advance, when well, to treatment that they know they may want to refuse when they become unwell? Sally Marlow explores. Show more

Comedian, writer and environmentalist Rob Newman champions the life of President Franklin D Roosevelt, whose 'Tree Army' planted three billion saplings all over America. Show more

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The government has set out its plans to alter trade rules agreed with the EU after Brexit.

The boys host a charity gala night - all is going well until George makes a shock confession. With Caitlin Moran. From 2017. Show more

Jakob’s keen to keep things professional, and Freddie’s feeling defensive. Show more

Television screenwriter Kay Mellor remembered, a minimum wage for artists discussed, and playwright Chloe Moss interviewed about her latest drama Corinna Corrina. Show more

By following the families fleeing conflict, and those in the UK trying to help, File on 4 examines the challenges being faced by the UK’s ‘Homes for Ukraine’ scheme. Show more

It's the time of year that many start to think about planning a holiday, either in the UK or abroad. We share stories, tips and advice for travelling when you're visually impaired. Show more

Claudia Hammond looks for evidence supporting manifestation. Believing you can fly a plane without training. And changing attitudes in Burkina Faso with radio drama. Show more

Jonanthan Freedland returns with the Long View of Inflation, comparing today's gathering cost of living pressures with inflation peaks in the 1920s and 1970s. Show more

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Meera Syal reads Monica Ali’s first new novel for a decade, a bighearted and hilarious story of two very different families brought together by marriage. Today: revelations... Show more

This week on Fortunately, Fi and Jane are joined by the broadcasters Andi Oliver and Miquita Oliver. Show more

All the news from today's sitting at Westminster with Sean Curran.

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In Patrick Radden Keefe's book about America's opioid crisis, the second generation Sacklers seek out new opportunities for the family's pharmaceutical business. Kyle Soller reads. Show more

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