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The presenter is accused of paying another individual for explicit photographs

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Things come to a head at Berrow, and Harrison makes a decision. Show more

Film-maker Sally Potter on releasing her first album of music, the British Library turns 50, and romance in later life on stage. Show more

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Visually impaired tennis players describe how the sport has been adapted and we discuss an initiative that allows partially sighted tennis fans to enjoy the details of Wimbledon. Show more

James Gallagher explores what is going on inside the body in a heatwave, and asks how hot is too hot for human health? Show more

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