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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

Farmers in Wales who support overhauling their subsidies to help the environment feel 'intimidated' and afraid to speak out. Show more

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The curious roding flight of the woodcock never fails to thrill environmentalist Tony Juniper. Show more

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Naveed Sattar, Stephanie Yeboah and Henry Dimbleby discuss fat phobia, obesity and food deserts with Tom Sutcliffe Show more

British actor Samantha Morton on receiving Bafta's highest accolade. Show more

In the run up to the 2016 elections, journalists in America and Philippines try to raise the alarm: something strange is going on online. Social media is under attack. Show more

Why are so many nightclubs closing, and what might replace them? Evan Davis and guests discuss the financial pressures and changing tastes altering our towns and cities after dark. Show more

A new scheme to register and certify building control inspectors is reported as being 'in chaos'. We find out what’s going on and hear the problems it's causing people already. Show more

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Jim Waterson investigates how a doomed theme park based on a 1990s TV character turned local politics in Morecambe upside down, with long-lasting effects. Show more

Jolene fears the worst, and there’s a case of mistaken identity for Tracy. Show more

After finding some shocking clues in Sabine’s Uni room, Elly’s desperate to find out who ‘F’ is. New five-part murder mystery by Mark Healy. Starring Sorcha Groundsell. Show more

Paterson Joseph reads the next in a new short story series by the award-winning author of 'Love After Love'. Today: things don't quite got to plan for a jailbird on the run... Show more

Paul Gambaccini is in the chair for the last of the 2024 semi-finals, in the wide-ranging contest of musical knowledge. Show more

Jimi Famurewa joins conversations between food producers & poets collaborating as a part of an arts project called We Feed The UK. Can poems help us care how our food is grown? 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

With over 50 elections around the world in 2024, how could AI influence the democratic process? Aleks Krotoski and Kevin Fong answer the questions we're all asking about AI. Show more

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The former Conservative Party deputy chairman said Sadiq Khan was controlled by Islamists

Frank Skinner hosts the panel game based on what we all do at least once a day - shop online and leave a review. An all-star panel celebrate the good, the bad and the baffling. Show more

It’s crunch time for Alice, and Alistair seeks a shoulder to cry on. Show more

Sheridan performs a song from her new West End show Opening Night, Movement coaches Polly Bennett and Sarah Perry share their experiences working with the biggest names in acting. Show more

Is Russia Europe's last empire? Is its invasion of Ukraine a 'colonial war'? Calls to 'decolonise' Russia are growing - but what would that mean? Show more

David Baker explores what Middlesbrough can teach us about the regeneration of small towns. Show more

Kirsty Young talks to philanthropist Melinda French Gates about giving away $60bn, the importance of true friends and life after divorce. Show more

Naveed Sattar, Stephanie Yeboah and Henry Dimbleby discuss fat phobia, obesity and food deserts with Tom Sutcliffe Show more

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Time has passed, and Luisa receives visits from both her itinerant father and Frederick. Both seem uncertain about how long they can stay - leaving Luisa's future unresolved. Show more

How do we put our trust in a God that we can’t see? Comedian and writer Paul Kerensa sees doubt as the double-act partner of faith - yin to its yang. Show more

As young people form part of the success of the radical right in major European countries, James Tilley considers age's role in our political views. Show more

Susan Hulme reports on the fall-out from Lee Anderson's remarks about the London mayor, Sadiq Khan. And there's a progress report on compensation for sub-postmasters.

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