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Tim Harford explains - and sometimes debunks - the numbers and statistics used in political debate, the news and everyday life.

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New laws aimed at preventing protestors causing disruption and tougher treatment in the courts are leading some to question if the freedom to protest is under threat. Show more

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Dan and Lucy are shown how official reports have been changed, and hear allegations of ‘cover-up’ and ‘conspiracy’. What do those in power know - and what have they done? Show more

Justin takes the bull by the horns, and Emma's concerns grow

When Vanilla falls from a tree, those close to her must come together to heal the past. Alfred Bradley Award Winner Alex Clarke's moving original drama. Show more

The Money Box team invites listeners and a panel of experts to discuss one personal finance topic in depth.

Artificial intelligence is in our homes, schools and workplaces. How will this change our lives? This week, Aleks Krotoski and Kevin Fong ask: can AI get me a new job? Show more

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Who says heavy can’t be funny? A look at 'unladylike' sports and those who do them, fully unpacking muscularity vs femininity. Show more

Lilian doesn't know where to turn, and Alice confronts her past.

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Live debate examining the moral issues behind one of the week's news stories.

Anne Child tells Jim Al-Khalili about the encounter that changed the course of her career, to focusing on the genetic disorder Marfan syndrome - with enormous effect. Show more

How can we combat treatment resistant depression? Show more

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Ewes, Coos and Teuchters - I hope you all speak 'farmer'. Comedian and farmer Jim Smith shares tales of growing up on his family farm in rural Perthshire. Show more

Comedian Chloe Petts explores the history of the loo, from ancient Roman latrines to the culture wars of today. Show more

Ever wondered what's going on in politicians' worlds? Wonder no more as Munya has exclusive access to the one thing that knows them better than anyone - their mobile phones. Show more

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