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A reflection and prayer to start the day with Fr Matt Roche Saunders, a Catholic priest in the parish of Aberystwyth and and Aberaeron. Show more

The Venerable Dr Rachel Mann, Anglican priest, poet and writer, draws on the writings of Austen, Aristotle and others, looking at modern friendships as a theme to explore Lent. Show more

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A beautiful winter's walk near Eastbourne. Show more

As farmer protests continue in Wales, the rural affairs minister tells us she's listening. NFU conference: prime minister's announcements; political hustings; new NFU president. Show more

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Susan Hulme reports as MPs debate a law to stop ticketless fans invading stadiums.

Chris Anderson advocates for the power of Infectious Generosity as the ultimate idea worth spreading. Show more

In this episode, Greg Jenner is joined by Dr Jillian Stinchcomb and comedian Sadia Azmat to learn all about the legendary Queen of Sheba. Show more

Jay Rayner and his panel are in Reading for this episode of The Kitchen Cabinet. Joining Jay on the panel are Dr Zoe Laughlin, Angela Gray, Sophie Wright and Jordan Bourke. Show more

Sonia Sodha of The Observer analyses the latest developments at Westminster. Show more

Two year's after President Putin's invasion began we explore the lives of Ukrainians and Russians, and hear how people in both countries are wishing for an end to the war. Show more

Why are more people getting annuities and how do they work? Show more

Andrew Doyle, Hugo Rifkind, Lucy Porter and Ria Lina join Andy Zaltzman to quiz the week's news. Show more

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Alex Forsyth presents political debate from the Army Flying Museum in Middle Wallop with Baroness Chapman, Lindsey German, Bronwen Maddox and Andrew Mitchell MP. Show more

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

The series that takes a look at books, plays and stories and how they work. John Yorke looks at Jean Toomer’s Cane about African American life in 1920s America. Show more

During 2020, we bring you a range of classic titles that influenced and characterised the 1920s Jazz Age. Cane by Jean Toomer, adapted by Janice Okoh, featuring Carleen Anderson. Show more

Highlights from the Woman's Hour week Show more

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Should governments be taking inspiration from the moon landing? Show more

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The party suspends Lee Anderson over claims "islamists" had control over Sadiq Khan.

Clive Anderson and Anneka Rice are joined by George Clarke, Lindsay Duncan and Charithra Chandran for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. Show more

Artist Frank Auerbach, as a new exhibition, The Charcoal Heads, opens in London. Stephen Smith finds out more about the 92-year-old and his work. Show more

Brian Cox and Robin Ince explore the science of magic with comedian Alan Davies alongside 3 members of the magic circle: Richard Wiseman, Laura London and Gustav Kuhn. Show more

Experts have dominated the prophecy business, but risk takers deserve better. Why, in the risk game, it is better to be a fox and not a hedgehog. Show more

Continuing this epic tale of money, passion and defiance, inspired by the novels of Arnold Bennett. Happiness is hard won in the Five Towns but easily snatched away. Show more

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Bassoonist Amy Harman and composer Debbie Wiseman join Linton Stephens (sitting in for Cerys Matthews) and Jeffrey Boakye as they add the next five tracks. Show more

Three more semi-finalists join Paul Gambaccini for the wide-ranging quiz on music of all kinds Show more

The X Factor finalists find out how complex the music industry can be. How does a programme like this make money, and do contestants really understand the business of show business? Show more

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Vanessa Kisuule returns with a new series of The Poetry Detective, a show about the poems that go with us through life. Ep 1/3 Poems that people carry with them in physical form. Show more

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