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Radio 4's daily prayer and reflection, with Pastor Andrew Roycroft.

Defra secretary Therese Coffey appears before the Efra committee. COP15 - biodiversity and agriculture. Attracting more UK workers to work in abattoirs. Show more

Sir David Attenborough presents the wandering albatross of the South Atlantic Ocean. Show more

News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.

Sean Curran reports on a debate about controversial PPE contracts signed by the government during the pandemic.

Rowan Williams, the former Archbishop of Canterbury, gives the second of this year's BBC Reith Lectures, discussing faith and liberty. Show more

A space for spiritual reflection with a Bible reading, prayer and a range of Christian music led by Mark Russ. Show more

Kate Winslet on her new film which examines the pressures of social media on young girls and Professor Dame Sue Black on the latest developments in forensic investigations. Show more

Long tables, increasing military escalation and choreographed security briefings. Putin takes Europe to the brink of war again. Show more

Musical theatre actress Ruthie Henshall talks to Oti Mabuse about the esteemed choreographer Bob Fosse. Show more

In an investigation by this programme, we speak to a prospective first-time buyers who nearly bought a house listed for sale fraudulently on the property website Zoopla. Show more

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Abraham makes a decision - but what safety measures are there for the process he enters into? And how are decisions made about what makes someone vulnerable? Show more

Eddie spots a golden opportunity, and Joy takes a big step. Show more

Bob Trench encounters a bitter former soldier who served in Northern Ireland during the Troubles. Now she will stop at nothing to publish the truth as she recalls it. Show more

We'll discuss how to manage your finances over the festive period. Show more

Mental health awareness campaigns have reduced stigma and changed attitudes to mental illness, but has the messaging also led to unintended consequences? Show more

Matthew Syed explores how the effects of one seemingly small act of generosity can ripple outwards, creating a larger tapestry of consequences. Show more

Kevin Lygo on the launch of ITV's new streaming service. Show more

Afternoon news and current affairs programme, reporting on breaking stories and summing up the day's headlines

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Passport control officers at UK's biggest airports to walk out for 8 days over Christmas. Ministers considering new legislation to limit disruption caused by strikes.

Granny Kumar is back. Meera Syal’s glorious comedy creation returns, with great granddaughter Maya (Ambreen Razia) and arch nemesis Geeta (Harvey Virdi), to chat with the sisters. Show more

Emma plays the host with the most, and can Tracy get back on track? Show more

Louisa Buck reflects on this year's Turner Prize winner; poet Kim Moore, winner of the Forward Prize; and Razorlight's Johnny Borrell. Show more

Combative, provocative and engaging live debate examining the moral issues behind one of the week's news stories. #moralmaze Show more

Anna Wardley argues that we should better support children whose parents kill themselves. Show more

Chris van Tulleken is determined to improve his relationship with his twin brother Xand and, in the process, understand what change is and whether any of us can change who we are. Show more

Kevin Lygo on the launch of ITV's new streaming service. Show more

A controversial coal mine in Cumbria has been approved by the government despite climate concerns. Show more

By Tarjei Vesaas. With Unn missing, Siss joins the search party looking for her. She faces a lot of questioning. Show more

As the nights draw in we want some comfort and Sandi plus guests Grayson Perry and Sindhu Vee aim to bring it as they explore the Danish notion of 'hygge'. Show more

Sean Curran reports as the Labour leader calls Rishi Sunak 'the blancmange prime minister' and the prime minister promises tough new laws to deal with strike disruption.

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A discussion of REM behaviour disorders in their various forms. Soon after the First World War, "Shell shocks" contributed to a range of new night terrors. Show more

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