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A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Cardinal Vincent Nichols. Show more

Mariclare Carey-Jones explores behind the scenes at the Welsh Grand National. Show more

Chris Packham presents the blackbird. Show more

James May's guest edit looks at the future for autonomous cars and whether hobbies might be good for us. Show more

With the next US President likely to be an octogenarian, what lessons can be learned from history's leaders in their eighties? Show more

A sonic exploration of life beneath the sea – discovering the sounds that sea creatures produce, and the man-made sounds that can cause them harm. Show more

Up to half of women will have a UTI at some point; is enough known about treatments? Show more

In this bonus episode, James Peak tracks down an unheard Banksy interview from 2003, when the artist was starting to cut through. Show more

After an astonishing career as Dundee's third most successful cheeseburger van owner, Bob Servant (Brian Cox) humbly announces his retirement from public life. Guest starring Lulu. Show more

How David Bowie’s creation of the androgynous Ziggy Stardust had a profound effect on his career and allowed him to emerge as a pop prophet, gay rights champion and cultural icon. Show more

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Rhianna Pratchett seeks out shape-shifting selkies as she continues her quest to meet mythical creatures and discover what they reveal about us. Show more

Disaster strikes at Little Grange and Tracy hatches a plan Show more

A granny becomes a pirate radio DJ in Neil Williams’s comedy drama, set in a retirement home in South Wales. Starring Siw Hughes. Show more

From consumer rights in the sales, to what to do if you've overspent, our guide to your finances during the period between Christmas and New Year. Show more

We're now able to detect potentially fatal illnesses years before they might cause harm. But do you really want to know what you might die from? Show more

Foreign donors have pledged billions to rebuild Ukraine after Russia's invasion. How is it cracking down on corruption, to assure them the money will be well spent? Show more

As she's awarded a Women in Film and TV Lifetime Achievement Award, the comedian, writer and actor looks back on her influential career. Show more

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His drive for greater European integration often led to clashes with Margaret Thatcher.

It's snowing on Wimbledon Common and all work is suspended. Bungo, Orinoco and Alderney are wondering at this strange new outside world. Performed by Richard E Grant. Show more

Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders star as respected novelist Florence and movie star Selina, in a sparkling comedy series about two sisters at war by Veep writer David Quantick. Show more

Alice finds herself on the spot and Kate has reservations Show more

Theatre and film director Sam Mendes talks to John Wilson about his career and formative influences. Show more

In Italy, there's a battle over surrogacy. Meanwhile in Spain, 53% think feminism has gone too far. How are these fights playing out, and how do they spread across borders? Show more

In 1974, four young girls from Middlesbrough won a national competition and found themselves making a record for their idols - The Osmonds. Show more

In this special episode, David Yelland and Simon Lewis talk to Gerald Ratner, who lost his billion-pound chain of jewellery shops after an ill-fated joke. Show more

As she's awarded a Women in Film and TV Lifetime Achievement Award, the comedian, writer and actor looks back on her influential career. Show more

We reflect on the life of Jacques Delors, the former President of the European Commission.

Also: the Hollywood sign that overlooks Los Angeles turns one hundred this year.

Some villagers returning home from market take it in turns to reminisce about the Longpuddle players and how they provided music for Christmas and church events. Show more

We forced AI to digest massive amounts of media and then write its own versions. We pushed the scripts into the mouths of actors, and the result is, absurdly, joyously hilarious. Show more

As well as helping her clients with her patented (patent pending) therapy techniques, Nora also visits a hypnotist to help conquer a fear of her own. Show more

As the individual costs of the EU’s Green Deal are becoming clearer, why many voters across Europe are now backing parties that oppose green policies. Show more

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Nahel Tzegai reads Guests, the second story in this year's BBC National Short Story Award with Cambridge University. Show more

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