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A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with the Rt Rev Dr Helen-Ann Hartley, Bishop of Newcastle. Show more

A farmer who lost ducks to avian flu says Environment Agency delays are preventing him from restocking with chickens. Scientists grow meat in space. Wind turbines and wild birds. Show more

Paul Brook describes the benefits of birdwatching for mental health. A sighting of a water rail lifted his mood during a period of depression. Show more

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We look at how much nurses in the UK are paid compared with those in Europe. Show more

How cleaning your teeth and gums can benefit your smile, and surprisingly, even boost your heart and brain health! Show more

Nuala talks to Nne Nne Iwuji-Eme about her new series telling the stories of African queens, and we discuss whether 'flashing' is a gateway to more serious offences. Show more

With her new husband in prison, Shamima Begum is left in the care of a stranger, but who is he? And what was her life with ISIS like? Show more

Henry and Vera make a radio broadcast with Hilda on the need for honesty in marriage, but an open microphone reveals more to the listeners than a scripted conversation ever could. Show more

Increased demand and reduced supply is forcing rental prices up as the number of landlords choosing to exit the market has increased. Show more

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Two GP practice managers, one retired and the other recently appointed, meet for the first time to discuss what surgery life was like in the past, compared to how it is now. Show more

Freddie is setting the stage for Valentine’s, and Ruairi is making a pact. Show more

Chris Dolan’s play explores the early days of the Home Rule movement in Scotland through the eyes of three of the 20th century’s most compelling political figures. Show more

A panel of experts answers your questions about debt - as charities say record numbers of people are turning to them for help. Show more

Can magic mushrooms help your mental health? James Gallagher cuts through the hype to find out if psychedelics can treat depression. Show more

Ben receives a message asking for financial assistance. He assumes it’s a scam but decides to find out about the person who sent it. And a leap of trust alters their lives. Show more

The creator of RuPaul’s Drag Race on a revolution in reality TV. Show more

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She's resigning after eight years in the role, saying her decision might seem sudden but she had been wrestling with it for some weeks.

Joanna Lumley & Roger Allam star in Jan Etherington’s award-winning comedy, as a couple still passionate about life and each other. This week: ‘There are three in this marriage’. Show more

Where there’s a Will, there’s a way to talk. And there’s speculation about last night. Show more

Asif Kapadia and Akram Khan's dance film Creature; the Barbellion Book Prize winner Letty McHugh; the re-opening of two South Asian and South East Asian galleries in Manchester. Show more

Why does God allow natural disasters to happen? Show more

Dina Rezk returns to Four Thought to speak about a second bereavement. Show more

With labour shortages and the cost of living back as big issues for the first time in years, Phil Tinline traces the ups and downs of the politics of pay in Britain since 2008. Show more

The creator of RuPaul’s Drag Race on a revolution in reality TV. Show more

We examine her legacy - and ask what comes next. Show more

Virtually the whole country has heard the 'live' murder of an actor during a radio drama. All who took part are suspects - from the producer to the sound engineer. Show more

Tom Neenan discovers what horrors lurk in our apps and gadgets in these modern ghost stories. In this episode, a taxi app offers some unexpected destinations. Show more

Jon Holmes's multi-award-winning The Skewer returns to twist itself into current affairs. This week - a Sturgeon leaps, it's Balloondependence Day, and labour leader Mr Cellophane. Show more

The writer Olivia Laing nominates the gardener and writer Christopher Lloyd. Presented by Matthew Parris. Show more

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Marina Cantacuzino talks to Salimata Badji Knight, a survivor of female genital mutilation. Show more

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