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Daily prayer and reflection with Mark Coffey.
Anna Hill hears plans for Europe's largest dairy farm. It's been welcomed as a sign of confidence in the industry, but welfare groups are concerned animal health will suffer. Show more
Fergal Keane talks to Barbara Harris, whose organisation pays drug- and alcohol-addicted women to take long-term contraception. Show more
Fiona Neill examines the reality behind the apparently bohemian lifestyle enjoyed by creative people, talking to William Miller, Guy Chambers and the daughter of Daphne Du Maurier.
A special programme on women in the 1930s, the decade of the Great Depression, the abdication and appeasement. But how did all this impact on the lives of ordinary British women?
Glanmor's Broadcasting Council for Wales meeting has been interrupted by news of a disaster at Aberfan. Sharon learns of the tragedy when hitchhiking back from a night out. Show more
Paul Evans explores the value of getting to know your 'local patch' and the relationship between interest, knowledge, care and conservation. Show more
Comedian Robert Webb plunders his bookshelves to present a selection of his favourite prose and poetry in a special edition recorded at the University of Bedfordshire. Show more
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National and international news with Martha Kearney.
How did composer John Milton senior influence his famous poet son, the creator of Paradise Lost? With Emma Johnson. From 2010. Show more
Alan braves the elements. Show more
By Peter Spafford. In 1903, the arrival in Leeds of Buffalo Bill's Wild West show changes the life of 15-year-old landlord's son Matty. Show more
Vanessa Collingridge asks listeners to suggest objects that help tell A History of The World.
An exciting day for the inhabitants of a small American farming community. As always, no-one likes to upset the tradition of the ancient black box. Read by Stacy Keach. Show more
Brett Westwood in the Forest of Dean, identifies the chiffchaff, the blackcap and the willow and garden warblers. From 2008. Show more
At 16, Benjamin Cohen was at the heart of the dotcom boom during the late 1990s. Now no longer a dotcom millionaire, he revisits the feverish days of British dotcom mania. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Sue MacGregor, Chris Packham and Stella Duffy discuss books by Penelope Fitzgerald, Peter Nichols and JD Salinger. From 2010. Show more
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Simon Mayo discovers which generation is the funniest. With Jon Richardson, Ed Byrne and Johnnie Casson. From February 2010. Show more
Eddie shows his artistic side. Show more
A review of the romantic comedy Valentine's Day, which boasts a star-studded cast; Helen Baxendale on producing her latest film; writer David Greig on his sequel to Macbeth. Show more
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The Beginning of Science and Literature (1500 - 700 BC)
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While Britain's top bankers celebrate their bonuses, Michael Robinson investigates the commercial property market and the nasty surprises that it may hold for the banks. Show more
Blind cricket is being taken to New York and Action for Blind People defends its decision to close a resource centre in Carlisle. Show more
Dr Mark Porter investigates why 12,000 patients a year never find out what type of cancer they have, and hears how new guidance could improve their chances of beating the disease. Show more
Fergal Keane talks to Barbara Harris, whose organisation pays drug- and alcohol-addicted women to take long-term contraception. Show more
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News and analysis with Robin Lustig. Greek unions prepare to strike in protest at government austerity measures. Obama says sanctions on Iran are moving closer. Show more
By Norman Mailer. Our hero recalls the spring of his sophomore year, which he whiled away at the offices of the Harvard undergraduates' journal, The Advocate. Show more
Sitcom by Lucy Clarke. It's Faye's engagement party, and her mum is given the simple task of buying the right wedding dress, while Denise finds herself copying a toddler. Show more
News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament with Sean Curran.
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A History of the World in 100 Objects
The Beginning of Science and Literature (1500 - 700 BC)
Rhind Mathematical Papyrus
14 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
In a week that explores man's new found self expression through words and numbers, Neil MacGregor describes the British Museum's most famous mathematical papyrus Show more
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