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Matthew Bannister on antiquities dealer Dr Ittai Gradel, politician Dame Shirley Porter, horticulturalist Professor Nigel Dunnett and dancer Maria Nieves Rego.

The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.

A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Marie-Elsa Bragg.

The UK's environment watchdog, the Office for Environmental Protection, has warned that Northern Ireland's programme designed to reduce water pollution needs to be strengthened.

The latest weather reports and forecasts for farmers.

News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.

Samira Ahmed explores the culture and history of 20th-century Germany with Anglo-German historian Katja Hoyer, art historian John-Paul Stonard and writer Julia Boyd.

Founder of Ullswater Catchment Management, Danny Teasdale, tells Rachel Burden how the group works with farmers in the Lake District to restore hedgerows to prevent flooding.

Will the next United Nations secretary-general be a woman for the first time.

Sally and Kerensa meet Liam, whose chaotic upbringing has led him to prison.

1/10. The story of the residents of Weimar during the rise and reign of Hitler.

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News and discussion of consumer affairs.

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1/13. As scandals go, what's happening to our rivers is a real stinker. Kate Lamble investigates.

Alan gets involved in village life, and Brad faces an uncomfortable encounter.

2/6. Joanna Lumley and Roger Allam star as a long-married and passionate couple. This week, the world and his dog want to come and stay in their new house by the sea.

John Yorke explores why Miguel de Cervantes' epic work, Don Quixote, has had such a lasting impact. With Isabel Torres and Terry Gilliam.

Tony Garnett was best known for his work with Ken Loach, including Up the Junction, Cathy Come Home and Kes. He also produced the famous nineties TV series, This Life.

Margot McCuaig ascends The East Lighthouse, illuminating the voices that dwell there.

Huge sums are being wagered on current events, including war and famine, with fortunes being made - and lost. Mike Wendling investigates the rise of prediction markets.

5/7. Jay Rayner and the panel of chefs, cooks and food writers are at the Spa Pavilion in Felixstowe discussing brown shrimp, asparagus and food myths that need debunking.

Full coverage of the day's news.

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3/6. David Mitchell asks Tony Hawks, Zoe Lyons, Mark Steel and Fern Brady to talk with deliberate inaccuracy on subjects as varied as words, bears, the French and mushrooms.

Adam sharpens his strategy, and Ian is presented with an unexpected opportunity.

Live magazine programme on the worlds of arts, literature, film, media and music.

David Aaoronvitch and guests discuss the future of space exploration and ask whether humans will ever get to Mars.

We explore whether Pluto should regain its title as the solar system's ninth planet, after calls in the US to "make Pluto a planet again".

Samira Ahmed explores the culture and history of 20th-century Germany with Anglo-German historian Katja Hoyer, art historian John-Paul Stonard and writer Julia Boyd.

Founder of Ullswater Catchment Management, Danny Teasdale, tells Rachel Burden how the group works with farmers in the Lake District to restore hedgerows to prevent flooding.

In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective.

1/10. After years in and out of the care system Ursula is on the cusp of independence, her first job bringing opportunities and friendships into her life. Read by Juliet Aubrey.

Willow and Nicole both want something from inside No. 92, but are they being completely honest? Stars Jocelyn Jee Esien.

James Taylor's song of suicide, loneliness and addiction, which somehow remains hopeful and uplifting.