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Soil Association report Stop Killing Our Rivers calls for a halt to any new intensive broiler farms. It says the expansion of poultry production is destroying the environment. Show more

David Attenborough presents the black-necked grebe. Show more

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Sir Jonathan Van-Tam discusses his long-held fascinations - infectious diseases, vaccines and football - plus his role in the national medical response to the Covid-19 pandemic. Show more

Rose Cartwright talks to clinical psychologist Ashleigh Murphy-Beiner about psychedelic-assisted therapy for complex trauma. Can psychedelics help solve our mental health crisis? Show more

The woman who has made a legal claim against a dance school for body shaming. Show more

Kirsty Young talks to the pop star Mel B about what she’s learned from her life so far. Show more

How did Vincent Van Gogh become a global star? Rosie Millard explores how the reputation of this celebrated artist was transformed after his death. Show more

The CMA has identified multiple concerns in the vets market. Do you think you get value for money from yours? Show more

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"He fetched truncheon down ont the lad's top of his head. He went, whack! I witnessed that and it haunts you." Show more

Ed and Emma come to a decision, and Alice faces an uphill struggle. Show more

By Eugene O’Hare. Powerful drama about a woman in a controlling marriage who finally snaps, starring Michelle Fairley. Show more

Jay Rayner and his panel of foodies are in Newcastle. Joining Jay are chef Rob Owen-Brown, food writers Paula McIntyre and Rachel McCormack, and food historian Dr Annie Gray. Show more

Xand Van Tulleken has got fit. At the same time, his twin brother Chris has descended into a very creaky middle age. Can Xand persuade Chris to do some exercise? Show more

What leads some young people to carry a weapon? Joshua speaks to 'Jay' who began carrying a knife in his early teens and asks what can be done to save young lives and futures. Show more

Art historian Katy Hessel and author Amy Blakemore discuss their favourite books with presenter Harriett Gilbert. Show more

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Frank Hester reportedly said the MP Diane Abbott made him "want to hate all black women"

Nathan Blakely was a popstar, but he died and was reincarnated. The last in the current series of the comedy starring Daniel Rigby and Diane Morgan. Daniel Lawrence Taylor guests. Show more

Kate offers some advice, and George sticks his oar in. Show more

Philippa Gregory on her play Richard, My Richard and its fresh perspective on the last Plantagenet King, and after some blockbuster flops has the superhero film bubble burst? Show more

Alys Harte examines 'Employee Assistance Programmes' - which almost 25 million workers in the UK have access to through their employer. Show more

In Touch assesses the impacts on Northern Ireland's visually impaired population after the country's government was inactive for several years. Show more

Claudia Hammond looks at new research into treating PTSD in sudden cardiac arrest survivors, and gets help with a listener’s question on the link between phobias and nightmares. Show more

Sir Jonathan Van-Tam discusses his long-held fascinations - infectious diseases, vaccines and football - plus his role in the national medical response to the Covid-19 pandemic. Show more

Frank Hester allegedly said Diane Abbott made him "want to hate all black women" Show more

Emma Fielding reads Du Maurier's classic story of love, daring and a pirate ship in a hidden creek and of Lady Dona St Columb who finds her match at last. Today: Unwelcome Arrivals Show more

Ken’s stand-up explores his Chinese upbringing in the UK, romantic endeavours and finding love in lockdown. From 2022. Show more

Alicia McCarthy reports on plans to release some prisoners early to ease overcrowding in jails in England and Wales. Show more

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In Brian Merchant's telling of the Luddite rebellion, workers across the textile industry are being displaced by machines with the consequences felt by all. Hugo Speer reads. Show more

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