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Daily prayer and reflection with Andrea Rea. Show more
An urban paradise? Charlotte meets people growing their own veg in the heart of London and hears how the London Food Tzar aims to have 2012 new growing spaces by the 2012 Olympics. Show more
With James Naughtie and Sarah Montague. Including Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
4 Extra Debut. Sue MacGregor reunites the team behind TV triumph Brideshead Revisited, including Jeremy Irons and Anthony Andrews. From April 2010. Show more
Presented from Manchester by Sheila McClennon. Is it harder for many female politicians to be taken seriously because they have softer, higher voices? Plus Saudi poet Hissa Hilal. Show more
By David Pownall. Tom realises his consuming passion for the now ageing Sarah can never be fulfilled. Show more
RAF Holbeach in Lincolnshire is a test site for trainee bomber pilots, but it is also home to a multitude of wildlife. From April 2010. Show more
The American humorist reads from his extensive collection of comedy essays, giving his unique perspective on life in London, Paris and New York. From April 2010. Show more
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National and international news with Martha Kearney.
Eddie fears he's for the chop, and reality refuses to bite for Vicky. Show more
Joe Orton's black comedy on the subject of religious hypocrisy helped create the climate of change that would end the power of the official censor over British theatre productions. Show more
Eric Robson chairs the popular horticultural forum. Pippa Greenwood, Bunny Guinness and Matthew Wilson answer questions posed by gardeners in West Sussex. Show more
Now more than two years old, it is time for Kidogu to leave his family and find a territory of his own. An encounter with a group of elephants has tragic consequences.
Matthew Bannister reflects on the life stories of people who have died recently. Show more
Best-selling novelist Robert Harris talks about working with Roman Polanski on The Ghost and reveals what happened when the director was arrested in the middle of post-production. Show more
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Sandi Toksvig presents another episode of the ever-popular topical panel show. Guests this week are Jeremy Hardy, Francis Wheen, Miles Jupp and Andy Hamilton. Show more
Chris says goodbye to domestic bliss, and Pip is forced to think on her feet. Show more
Kiefer Sutherland interviewed; Morrissey and Paul Weller remember their favourite record shops; a new exhibition of young Iraqi artists. Show more
By David Pownall. Tom realises his consuming passion for the now ageing Sarah can never be fulfilled. Show more
Jonathan Dimbleby chairs the topical debate from Woldingham in Surrey. The panellists are Hilary Benn MP, Liam Fox MP, Helen Mary Jones AM and Simon Hughes MP. Show more
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Simon Schama reflects on American food and eating habits and welcomes the growing popularity of ethnic dishes and local farm produce. Show more
By Sarah Wooley. In 1986, Ray and Eileen's five-year-old son Patrick vanishes in Florida. 22 years later, a man arrives in their small village, claiming to be their missing son. Show more
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Nick Clegg's performance in the Leaders' Debate has lifted support for the Liberal Democrats. Can he transform his party's chances in the General Election? Show more
James tries to pay his way and ties himself to Mark still further. Mark reveals a dark and dangerous side. Read by Rory Kinnear. Show more
Human rights activist Clive Stafford Smith champions Robin Hood. With Professor Stephen Knight and Matthew Parris. From April 2010. Show more
Tour guide Dr Brigitte Timmermann uncovers the hidden history of Graham Greene's Vienna, following in his film's footsteps. From June 2009. Show more
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The day that the Rogers have been dreading arrives as a group of angry war veterans marches to their property. Life on a Zimbabwean tourist lodge, read by Jack Klaff. Show more
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