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Daily prayer and reflection with Rev Jenny Wigley.
As the coldest snap in 30 years takes hold, how are farmers across the UK coping with the snow and ice? And Cath Mackie finds out what age farmers think they should retire. Show more
Kirsty Young's castaway is opera director John Copley. Show more
Woman's Hour examines the place of Elizabeth Gaskell in the canon of English Literature. Plus; should the school day be increased to 10 hours?
With the help of dissatisfied NHS patients, Liz Barclay asks if the growing popularity of online feedback can really make a difference to standards of health care and treatment. Show more
Outraged by an optician's dispute, Arthur seeks high office in the council elections. Stars Steve Delaney. From January 2010.
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National and international news with Shaun Ley.
Tim Harford presents the magazine which looks at numbers everywhere, in the news, in politics and in life. Show more
Kenton goes undercover with Jim. Show more
By Elizabeth Lewis. Charlie's ability to write his family newspaper column is tested when his family decamp to Italy, leaving him with a hyperactive father-in-law and a tame rat. Show more
Eric Robson chairs the popular horticultural forum. Bunny Guinness, Bob Flowerdew and Matthew Biggs answer questions from gardeners in Wallasey, Merseyside. Show more
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Matthew Bannister marks the lives of Rear Admiral Sam Salt, Percy Sutton, Yves Rocher, the Right Reverend Monsignor Graham Leonard and Craigie Aitchison.
Francine Stock talks to Lord Of The Rings star Andy Serkis about playing singer Ian Dury in a new biopic. Show more
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Sandi Toksvig chairs the topical comedy quiz. The panellists are Jeremy Hardy, Sue Perkins, Danielle Ward and Fred Macaulay.
It's confession time for Annette. Show more
Frank McGuinness on his latest play, a round-up of the must-see art exhibitions of the year and an interview with Warren Beatty's biographer. Show more
Suspect number five: a tribesman, Eketi. Brought to Delhi by his one-legged welfare officer, Eketi is unwittingly used to help carry out a long-overdue act of vengeance. Show more
Jonathan Dimbleby chairs the topical debate from the Baitul Futuh Mosque in Morden, London. The panellists are Sadiq Khan MP, Daniel Hannan MEP, Simon Hughes MP and Polly Toynbee. Show more
Lisa Jardine welcomes the advent of electronic books but retains her passion for the printed page.
Julian Simpson's fast-paced psychological thriller about a man trying to uncover his true identity, set against the backdrop of a war on terror. Show more
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News and analysis with Robin Lustig. Northern Ireland's First Minister meets DUP members amid allegations of a corruption cover-up. The alleged 'Detroit bomber' appears in court. Show more
Mats asks Anna and Katri to view the finished boat. And as Spring comes, who has been the true deceiver? Read by Indira Varma. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Actor Christopher Biggins nominates the Roman Emperor. With Matthew Parris and Nero scholar Dr Miriam Griffin. From January 2010. Show more
News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament with Mark D'Arcy.
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A salutary tale warning against messing with the path of true love. Dermot Crowley concludes Irish matchmaker Willie's memoir. Show more
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