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A reflection and prayer to start the day with the Rev Dr Mark Clavier, Canon Theologian for the Diocese of Swansea & Brecon. Show more

Millions of saplings are being burnt instead of creating new Scottish woodlands, after budget cuts. Show more

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Chris Packham presents the great bustard. Show more

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Amitav Ghosh, Richard Brittan and Fiona Measham discuss the iniquitous trade in opium in the 19th century to synthetic opiates today, with Tom Sutcliffe. Show more

The actor taking on the role of Emma in Netflix's adaptation of bestselling novel One Day. Show more

How did a strange handbound book passed around hippy communes in the summer of love influence the pioneers of social media? Jamie Bartlett travels to San Francisco to find out. Show more

We're told we need to eat a lot less of it, and UK consumption has fallen to record lows, so how is the industry responding? Evan Davis meets three parts of the supply chain. Show more

We hear how commuters try to navigate the complex system which has millions of fares and find out how you can check you're getting the best deal. Show more

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Marina Cantacuzino begins her series on forgiveness with the story of a man who was violently beaten in his own home in a case of mistaken identity - but who forgave his assailant. Show more

Harrison has concerns, and there’s an awkward encounter for Chris. Show more

Actor Juliette Binoche talks to John Wilson about the formative influences that shaped her career. Show more

Paul Gambaccini presents an eclectic choice of questions about music, to test three more amateur music lovers in the wide-ranging quiz. Show more

Sheila Dillon explores what travelling to look for authentic food experiences means in an increasingly globalised world. Show more

Dr Maria Maclennan, the Forensic Jeweller, attempts to restore a name to refugees who died while travelling to Europe. A single piece of jewellery can unlock an entire identity. Show more

Series exploring the place and nature of faith in today's world. Show more

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The King is stepping back from public engagements while he undergoes treatment

Sue Perkins challenges Paul Merton, Eshaan Akbar, Lucy Porter and Angela Barnes to speak for 60 seconds without repetition, deviation or hesitation. Show more

There’s trouble at the Bull, and Adam stamps his authority. Show more

Steve McQueen and Bianca Stigter on their new film Occupied City, Jaz Butterworth on his new play The Hills of California and singer-songwriter Declan McKenna is live in session. Show more

Is the Labour Party in Scotland on the cusp of a major revival? In a general election year are the SNP's woes a chance for Labour to rise again as a major force in Scotland? Show more

A new generation of Conservatives say that the family should be the preferred unit for child rearing, in all circumstances. But what are the facts about families? Show more

To mark the centenary of the Greenwich Time Signal on the BBC, Paddy O'Connell asks the unaskable - Do We Still Need the Pips? Show more

Amitav Ghosh, Richard Brittan and Fiona Measham discuss the iniquitous trade in opium in the 19th century to synthetic opiates today, with Tom Sutcliffe. Show more

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After making his first killing, Achilles finally understands what he was born to do, as Tom Hollander reads the next in Madeline Miller's award-winning retelling of Homer's Iliad. Show more

Ruanni Tupas, a Filipino scholar of language, joins Michael Rosen to discuss how native English is perceived differently depending on where you come from. Show more

Sean Curran reports as MPs send their best wishes to the King,

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How healthy, and sustainable, can eating fish be for both us and our planet? Written by Tim Spector. Show more

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