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A reflection and prayer to start the day with George Craig, a Methodist local preacher in Cardiff Show more

Lisa Abernethy shows Richard King around the RNLI station in Portrush. Show more

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Rose Ferraby visits the North Yorkshire town of Whitby, famous for its fossils, to find out about new research into the marine environment - which may hold lessons for the future. Show more

Panel debate from the Royal Welsh Show: How should land be used in Wales? Show more

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Peggy Seeger is often described as the godmother of folk. She’s been singing since the age of two and is a member of the legendary North American musical Seeger dynasty. Show more

Greg Jenner is joined in Ancient Greece by special guests Professor Michael Scott and comedian Alice Fraser as they examine the start of democracy with the Athenians. Show more

Israel’s longest-serving prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, whose controversial judicial reforms have sparked fierce protests. Show more

Brian Cox and Robin Ince are joined by Ben Willbond, Turi King, Tom Booth and Sir Paul Nurse to look at the story of Richard III and the incredible secrets hidden in ancient DNA. Show more

David Schneider explores how Jewish humour reacts in times of heightened anti-Semitism. Or how Jews turn oy into joy. Show more

Sir Joseph Olinska (Toby Jones) has been charged with handling stolen gold bullion. Meanwhile Leah and Brian finally meet up again in Parkhurst prison. Show more

Jon Holmes's comedy current affairs concept album remixes the news into award-winning satirical shapes. This week, Making Banking Plans For Nigel, and Oppenheimer meets Ed Davey. Show more

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Composer Debbie Wiseman and fiddler Sam Sweeney join Cerys and Jeffrey as we go from an instantly recognisable TV theme to an Etta James classic Show more

A quiz hosted by Steve Punt where a team of three university students take on a team of their professors. This week, from Keele University. Show more

Yeti enthusiast Andy is in Nepal, where he’s given an intriguing clue about necklaces made from yeti hair. Show more

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Matthew Sweet investigates the relationship between Richard Burton and President Tito. Show more

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