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A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Bishop David Walker. Show more

James Peak tells the story of how Banksy went from wall-spraying hood rat, to the most famous, and infamous, artist in the world. Show more

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What makes the Isle of Wight one of the most creative places in the UK? Show more

Thousands of delegates descend on Oxford for the farming conferences - The Oxford Farming Conference and Oxford Real Farming Conference. Show more

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Ed Byrne, the stand-up comedian, describes how he turned to comedy as a way of coping with the loss of his younger brother in 2023.

Starting a new series, Greg Jenner is joined by Dr Julia Leikin and comedian David Mitchell to learn about the life of Catherine II of Russia, better known as Catherine the Great. Show more

Alexei Sayle takes a rail journey from London to Blackpool and breaks the golden rule of travelling by train - he talks to his fellow passengers to reveal their personal stories. Show more

This is a remarkable story that has never been reported. It is being told now in the hope that the family can ensure systems are improved so that others do not suffer as they did. Show more

After a turbulent week in the Middle East, political options are fading as the US Secretary of State begins his latest visit to the region. Show more

How will a new set of regulations, designed to help victims of fraud, work? Show more

Andy Zaltzman looks back on some of the best bits of News Quizzing from 2023. Show more

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Alex Forsyth presents political debate from Hinde Street Methodist Church, Marylebone with a panel including Baroness O'Grady, Fraser Nelson, Ash Sarkar and Lord Willetts. Show more

Call Any Answers? to have your say on the big issues in the news this week

How did Banksy go from wall-spraying hood rat, to the most famous, and infamous, artist in the world? James finds someone from Banksy's secret team , but will they talk? Show more

USA is an epic saga by John Dos Passos, following the interwoven storylines of a fascinating group of disparate characters at the beginning of the 20th century. Show more

We discuss what it’s like to be in the metaverse when your avatar is female, The author Vanessa Chan tells us about her debut novel, and the art of negotiating Show more

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Are ice baths the best thing since sliced bread? They claim to boost energy levels and help with recovery after exercise. Presenter Greg Foot takes a chilly dip to find out more. Show more

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US airline regulator grounds some Boeing 737 Max 9 jets and orders urgent inspections. Hezbollah fires dozens of rockets into northern Israel. Police officer charged with rape.

Clive Anderson and Ellie Simmonds are joined by Helen George, Frances Barber, Kevin McCloud and Dom Joly. With music from Al Lewis and Laville. Show more

The former Brexit campaigner and leader of Reform UK - a right wing party polling at 10% ahead of the next general election. Show more

Actor Andrew Scott talks to John Wilson about his most important creative influences and experiences. Show more

Rev Giles Fraser explores the debates and tensions over 100 years of Religious Broadcasting and how it has reflected Britain's uneasy relationship with religion. Show more

Vicky Baker investigates the story of Lamar Keene, a renowned psychic who confessed to being part of an underground network that he called the "psychic mafia". Show more

By Baret Magarian. After things go wrong for him in London, an academic goes on a restorative but unusual summer break in Lisbon. Show more

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Ellen and Mark explore drink and drunkenness on screen, with help from Richard E Grant. Show more

Three amateur music lovers join Paul Gambaccini for another contest in the wide-ranging music quiz Show more

Kate seeks out Lucy to help her save her family, but are they already too late? Show more

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Matthew Sweet re-examines the work of the exciting, sensational and surprisingly modern figure contemporary critics might have labelled 'Woke Wilkie'. Show more

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