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The latest news, the best interviews and sporting action - in short.
Kerridge: 'I lost 8 stone by cutting beer and carbs'
Michelin starred chef Tom Kerridge tells Richard Bacon how he lost 8 stone in 14 months.
Richard Bacon experiment: Can sound change food taste?
Richard Bacon and Professor Peter Barham carry out a food experiment.
Richard Bacon's classical journey
Richard asks listeners to suggest works that would help him on his musical journey.
- Essential Classics download
Tom Hollander: TV series Rev “magical” and “special”
Tom Hollander, actor and creator of Rev, on whether there could be a fourth series.
- Tom Hollander: Not doing Rev 'sad but quite attractive'
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Producer: Blackadder isn't being repeated because of Gove criticism

Blackadder producer John Lloyd on why the WW1 series of the show isn't being repeated.
Pamela Stephenson: Billy Connolly is "doing extremely well" despite illnesses

She says her husband is coping well despite having cancer and Parkinson's Disease.
Dame Vera Lynn having 'nice tea party' for 97th birthday

Dame Vera Lynn on how she is doing nothing too exciting as she turns 97.
Steve Coogan: It's time to regulate the press

Steve Coogan calls for newspapers to sign up to the Royal Charter on press regulation

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