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The world class scholar in Archaeology and Assyriology Dr Irving Finkel discusses his life, career and his passion for ancient Mesopotamia with Richard.

Two multinational companies recently hit the news with an announcement that they would offer to freeze the eggs of their female employees. Jackie Leach Scully, Professor of Social Ethics and Bioethics at Newcastle University; and Kristi Long, who works in the equalities field, explore the ethical implications of this rather unusual staff benefit.

Simon Berry explains how poetry helped him heal and provided him with a way of expressing his sense of loss after the death of his wife. His new book "A Mask for Grieving & Other Poems" is a collection of memories and emotions expressed in and through poetry.

In this week's Listening Project, best pals Tom and Susan talk about the major readjustments they had to make after becoming disabled.

And light is one of the oldest and most meaningful symbols found in cultures and religions worldwide. In the month marking one of the most significant festivals in the religious calendar, the Hindu festival of Diwali, Richard is joined by writer and poet Alan Spence to discuss the shared symbolism and imagery of light.