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Daily prayer and reflection with Mark Coffey.
Culling badgers is an expensive and inefficient way of controlling TB according to a new study, and a farmer explains why he's keen to have the ban on smoked sheep meat lifted. Show more
Lively and diverse conversation with Francine Stock and guests, including Michael Foreman.
With nearly a million young people out of work, is talk of a 'lost generation' alarmist or a reality? Plus, is the Bible misogynist or an insight into a turning point for women?
Glanmor is invited by the Duke of Norfolk to serve on the Investiture Committee. Sharon and her friends in the Welsh Language Society continue their peaceful protests. Show more
The military admit they couldn't fight the war in Afghanistan without the Territorial Army. But are we and our armed forces relying too much on them? Show more
Sanjay finds a girlfriend and embraces the arts, providing much amusement in the Glasgow corner shop. Stars Sanjeev Kolhi. From February 2010. Show more
The latest weather forecast.
National and international news with Martha Kearney.
Would it be harmful to reveal details of BBC stars' pay? GMG sells the Manchester Evening News: does this preserve The Observer? The media's role in the climate change backlash. Show more
Eddie shows his artistic side. Show more
Nine short plays about global annihilation. As an asteroid hurtles towards earth, the planet's population prepares for the end of the world. Show more
Paul Lewis and a panel of guests answer calls on financial issues. Show more
Emily Johnson has known for some time who is stealing things from her New York furnished room, but only now has she decided to confront the suspect. Read by Joanne Whalley. Show more
Brett Westwood knows his wood warblers from his redstarts. With bird watcher Stephen Moss and sound man Chris Watson. From 2008. Show more
How has consumerism affected what it means to be black? Paul Gilroy discusses how African Americans now struggle for commodities rather than rights. Plus, the history of tea. 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
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
James Walton quizzes John Walsh, Lynne Truss, Peter Kemp and Tibor Fischer in the literary panel show. From February 2010. Show more
Kirsty gets closer to nature. Show more
Front Row
Actor Jeff Bridges; JG Ballard art exhibition; architect IM Pei
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Mark Lawson talks to Oscar-nominated actor Jeff Bridges, the RIBA Gold Medal-winning architect IM Pei, and JG Ballard's daughter, Fay, about an exhibition dedicated to the writer. Show more
A History of the World in 100 Objects
The Beginning of Science and Literature (1500 - 700 BC)
Minoan Bull Leaper
14 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Neil MacGregor's history arrives at a Minoan treasure and a particularly strenuous hobby from 1700BC. Show more
Michael Buerk chairs a debate on the moral questions behind the week's news. Claire Fox, Clifford Longley, Kenan Malik and Ruth Dudley Edwards cross-examine witnesses. Show more
Mary Ann Sieghart explores class as an important issue in UK politics in the run-up to the General Election, and considers the historical change in the role of class in politics. 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
Lively and diverse conversation with Francine Stock and guests, including Michael Foreman.
The latest weather forecast.
National and international news and analysis with Robin Lustig.
By Lorrie Moore. Dennis's wife has left him and his cynical, whisky-slugging friend Mave is trying to help him pick up the pieces. Show more
Mordrin decides to call up an ogre to deal with his erratic bin collections. Stars David Kay. From February 2010. Show more
Will the cow be launched over the moon? Jack Dee and Peter Capaldi are John Tweedledum and Jim Tweedledee. From 2009. Show more
News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament with Robert Orchard.
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. Followed by Weather.
A History of the World in 100 Objects
The Beginning of Science and Literature (1500 - 700 BC)
Minoan Bull Leaper
14 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Neil MacGregor's history arrives at a Minoan treasure and a particularly strenuous hobby from 1700BC. Show more
The latest shipping forecast.
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
