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A reflection and prayer to start the day with the Rev Dr Craig Gardiner, a tutor at Cardiff Baptist College. Show more

The government has published an independent review into the management of protected sites on Dartmoor. Show more

Michaela Strachan presents the story and sound of the wood pigeon. Show more

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Alicia McCarthy reports on the last Prime Minister's Questions before Christmas. Also, a special report on Mark Drakeford's resignation as first minister of Wales. Show more

Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the means by which Tiberius became the first Roman to succeed an Emperor and his reputation for financial prudence, cruelty and breeding paranoia. Show more

The soul singer Mica Paris gives us a taste of what to expect from her special Christmas concert. Show more

Even in wartime, citizens of one Ukrainian city are battling to hold an all-powerful mayor to account, investigating alleged corruption. Can they bring change to Dnipro? Show more

Broadcaster and author Iszi Lawrence chooses the Spitfire-flying record-breaking British aviator Diana Barnato Walker. Presented by Matthew Parris. Show more

Winifred Robinson speaks to Sean Taylor, the co-founder and president of Zip World, for our Gap Finders interview. Show more

Greg Foot investigates whether weighted blankets are the best thing since sliced bread - or marketing BS? Show more

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Can Sathnam Sanghera figure out how tea became such a central part of life in Britain? Show more

Life gets complicated for Paul, while Leonard offers the benefit of experience. Show more

Jess and Dan are still on the run from the police and rival gangs. Blue Rider is getting close to finding Jess, and something's up with Melissa. Dan decides to find his mother Show more

The Wintertide Festival in Hartlepool celebrates the culture of the North East. Sally Rodgers of A Man Called Adam joins the festivities. Show more

Gardeners' World presenter Toby Buckland makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Ripple Effect. Show more

Ron Rash on his new book, The Caretaker, set in rural Appalachia. Plus, the health of the publishing industry and AL Kennedy on the lure of writing at night. Show more

Greg James heads into the BBC archives using stories of the week and listener requests to guide the way. This week: Fanny Cradock, Tracy Island and scandal with The Sound of Music. Show more

COP 28, the largest climate summit in history, has drawn to a close. Marnie Chesterton examines some of the biggest stories: oceans, food security and fossil fuel dependence. Show more

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EU leaders agreed to start talks despite threats from Hungary to veto the decision

Comedian Ken Cheng focuses his analytical observations on school subjects. In the first of the series, Ken explores maths, and why we don't love it as much as it deserves. Show more

Lilian makes a dramatic statement, and it’s an anxious day for Adam. Show more

The super-fans of the musical Operation Mincemeat on investigating the forgotten story of the real woman that one of the characters is based on. Show more

David Aaronovitch examines the experience of countries that allow euthanasia or assisted dying and asks what UK could learn from them. Show more

With Carolyn and Dave ripping up an agreement to safeguard her family assets, it feels like a spending spree is coming. Can her daughters stop it and what happens if they can't? Show more

COP 28, the largest climate summit in history, has drawn to a close. Marnie Chesterton examines some of the biggest stories: oceans, food security and fossil fuel dependence. Show more

Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the means by which Tiberius became the first Roman to succeed an Emperor and his reputation for financial prudence, cruelty and breeding paranoia. Show more

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Waking up with a stranger in his bed and a daunting day ahead, Archie must decide if his role in the wedding party is actually a good idea. Show more

Amol and Nick on why the Ukraine war has fallen from the top of the news agenda - featuring Yale historian Timothy Snyder. Show more

Alicia McCarthy reports as MPs question the Energy Minister about the COP28 summit.

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There’s a chill in the air: Dr Michael Mosley, an avid cold water swimmer, finds out how it can boost your mood and may potentially even improve brain health. Show more

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