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Writer and broadcaster Anna Magnusson starts the day with reflection and prayer.

The Scottish Government is consulting on whether cages for egg laying hens should be banned. Show more

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Alison Balsom, Graeme Lawson and John Burnside explore the primacy of words and music in cultures across the world, with Kirsty Wark Show more

Debbie Meade-Mcloughlin’s daughter Jade took her own life in 2020, but determined to find positivity, Debbie continues Jade's kindness by giving support, food and help to locals. Show more

Dame Andrea Jenkyns has become the first woman to speak about being a victim of the scam. Show more

The random postcode generator leads Polly Weston to one of the largest settled communities of Romani travellers in Europe and an extraordinary cemetery Show more

Benjamin Zephaniah reads his autobiography, which begins with his childhood growing up in Birmingham. A childhood coloured with love and violence and his introduction to poetry. Show more

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New figures from Klarna suggests 95% of purchases were paid off on time. It comes amid concerns that shoppers are getting into debt by using BNPL arrangements to pay for goods. Show more

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Ten years since an avalanche killed 16 sherpas on Everest, we hear what it’s like to climb to the highest point on Earth. Show more

Kate makes a promise she may not be able to keep, and Alice faces a rude awakening. Show more

By Siân Owen. Lizzy found out that Charlie was deaf when he was 6 weeks old. This is the story of her struggle to bridge the gap between the hearing and non-hearing worlds. Show more

Sir Bruce Forsyth, the TV presenter, singer, dancer and all-round entertainer, is nominated by political writer and broadcaster Steve Richards Show more

In Sierra Leone, Johnny Smythe joins the Royal Air Force. As the navigator of a Stirling bomber, he faces a series of terrifying flights over Germany. Show more

How much of a shock will imports of affordable electric vehicles from China give to European car makers? China now exports more cars around the world than any other country. Show more

Exploring why Van Morrison's iconic love song, from the legendary 1968 album Astral Weeks, means so much to so many. Show more

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Benjamin Netanyahu is also facing calls to mount a major assault on Rafah in Gaza

How does a Police Officer deal with anger? In today's case Alfie is sent to a neighbour dispute only to arrive to find a crazed man wielding a fencing post... Show more

Susan puts her foot down and Harrison makes a generous offer Show more

Sean Shibe performs lute and classical guitar in the Front Row studio and could classic films be lost due to digital decay? Show more

The state pension system relies on the workers of today paying the pensions of current retirees. But does an aging population and rising costs threaten that model continuing? Show more

In 1824, Megalosaurus became the first dinosaur to ever be described. Victoria Gill sees the fossils that helped kickstart our obsession with these prehistoric beasts. Show more

Alison Balsom, Graeme Lawson and John Burnside explore the primacy of words and music in cultures across the world, with Kirsty Wark Show more

Debbie Meade-Mcloughlin’s daughter Jade took her own life in 2020, but determined to find positivity, Debbie continues Jade's kindness by giving support, food and help to locals. Show more

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says a date has been set for invasion of Rafah. Show more

Mother of four Eilish Stack answers her front door to two officers from Ireland’s newly formed secret police – the Garda National Service Bureau – asking for her husband. Show more

When Jake joins a mysterious personal development programme, his life changes…radically. A propulsive 6-part thriller. Show more

Best-selling Irish author Marian Keyes reads selections from her non-fiction writing in conversation with Tara Flynn. This week's theme - adventure. Show more

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Benjamin Zephaniah reads his autobiography, which begins with his childhood growing up in Birmingham. A childhood coloured with love and violence and his introduction to poetry. Show more

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