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A reflection and prayer to start the day with Andrea Rea.

We hear why there's a perfect storm when it comes to the illegal importation of meat. Show more

D-Day veterans and those commemorating in Normandy reflect on events from 80 years ago

Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the myth and history in the Saga of the Earls of Orkney as they fought to control some of the most strategically important islands around Britain. Show more

Michael reveals how slowing your mealtimes and savouring the flavours could help you stay full for longer, cut down your snacking and even reduce your blood sugar levels. Show more

Historian Shalina Patel joins Anita to talk about the women who played a part in D-Day, including the little known Peruvian secret service agent Elvira Chaudoir. Show more

Oscar-winning film-maker and novelist Neil Jordan talks to John Wilson about his creative influences. Show more

After spending some time back home in Shetland journalist Jen Stout is preparing to return to Ukraine – but this time, she wants to get closer to the front line. Read by the author Show more

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Could the UK soon be awash with cheap EVs from the industry's global superpower? Evan Davis and guests discuss how Chinese firms are shaking up the electric car market. Show more

Greg Foot investigates the different types of contact lenses. Are the more expensive ones better for your eyes - and what's best for the planet? Show more

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As veterans and world leaders gather in Normandy to mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day, what are the lessons from history that can inform modern warfare? Show more

Ittai hands over his gems and the Museum launches a recovery process to try and find more of the missing items. But will it ever get back what has been lost? Show more

Freddie has a dangerous idea, and George is feeling the pressure. Show more

Helen Mark explores the chalk hill carvings of Wiltshire - the county which has more of them than anywhere else, including eight white horses. Show more

Disability advocate Shani Dhanda makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of ADD International Show more

Two former child laureates in conversation. Michael Rosen meets fellow children's author Michael Morpurgo, author of over 150 books - including Warhorse. Show more

David Aaronovitch and guests discuss Donald Trump's conviction in the hush money case, examine the cases yet to be heard and ask whether any of this hurts his election chances? Show more

Also, the inescapable pull of a black hole and an EU ban on smoky flavoured crisps. Show more

A day of commemorations in northern France to mark 80 years since D-Day. Evan is live in Canterbury ahead of the election.

Second World War veterans also attended the commemorations in northern France

Comedian Rhys James investigates topics that the rest of us are too busy to be bothered with. Questions like, Will we live on Mars? Show more

Harrison comes to a realisation, and it’s a big day for Ben. Show more

Kevin Barry’s love story set in the US wild west in the 1890s, a film inspired by the true story of a French bearded lady, and a TV drama about fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld. Show more

Can newspapers swing elections? We ask Andrew Neil and Mirror editor Caroline Waterston. Show more

Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. Show more

Doomscrolling is the act of spending an excessive amount of time on absorbing negative news. Ella Al-Shamahi investigates if we are naturally drawn to the doom and gloom. Show more

World leaders mark the occasion amid anxiety over the Ukraine war. Show more

Desperate for an explanation after Nancy's shocking revelation, Eilis goes in search of Jim. Niamh Cusack continues the heartbreaking sequel to Brooklyn, set twenty years on. Show more

Amol and Nick look where the TV debate and Nigel Farage returning to lead Reform leave the election campaign. Show more

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After spending some time back home in Shetland journalist Jen Stout is preparing to return to Ukraine – but this time, she wants to get closer to the front line. Read by the author Show more

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