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Daily prayer and reflection with Rev Mark Wakelin. Show more

DEFRA's 162 million pounds worth of cuts mean their funding to Regional Development Agencies will be reduced. Anna Hill finds out if their rural projects will feel the brunt. Show more

With James Naughtie and Sarah Montague. Including Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.

Michael Portillo asks if democracy has passed a high-water mark and is now entering a long period of retreat. Show more

Presented by Jane Garvey. American soprano Renee Fleming, the UK's youngest mayor, choreographer Susan Stroman and Bobby Baker talks about her diary drawings, Mental Illness and Me. Show more

Dalgliesh investigates a murder at an exclusive cosmetic surgery clinic. The owner of the clinic has just split up with his mistress and is facing the loss of his assistant surgeon. Show more

Brett Westwood examines the natural world and wildlife conservation. Following the work of seabird ecologists on the Isle of May. Show more

Holy History! From Batman and Robin to Holmes and Watson, Frank Cottrell Boyce examines the role of hero's sidekicks. From 2010. Show more

Nobel Prize-winning scientist Sir Tim Hunt describes his favourite moment in the history of science. Show more

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National and international news with Martha Kearney.

Lilian confides in Jennifer about Paul, and Harry is moving in at The Bull.

4 Extra Debut. Thriller follows a man trying to discover what happened to his teenage sister after she disappeared 30 years ago. Is his father telling the whole truth? Show more

How did the 18th-century Enlightenment change Edinburgh for good? Vanessa Collingridge presents more of your stories that change the way we see the past. Show more

Series of stories written and read by actors. Anna Massey tells the story of a young woman finding her way in 1950s bohemian London. Show more

Apartheid had a lasting effect on South African music. Songs expressed political revolt. With Hugh Masekela, Lenny explores the legacy of the struggle and nostalgia for those days. Show more

Karole, a 55-year-old female bouncer, describes what it's like for women who work in the world of pub and club security. Show more

4 Extra Debut. Viv Anderson talks to Matthew Parris about the life of Arthur Wharton, the first black professional footballer. From May 2010. Show more

Actor Samuel West describes his favourite moment in the history of science. Show more

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The Londoner reveals how his rise to stand-up fame seemed to coincide with periods of social upheaval. From May 2010. Show more

Pip makes a mistake, and Elizabeth tries to help. Show more

With Mark Lawson, including an interview with the acclaimed Korean-American writer Chang-rae Lee; and the verdict on the latest Sex and the City film, starring Sarah Jessica Parker. Show more

The history of the world as explained through objects arrives in North America 2,000 years ago with a ritual stone pipe. How was it used and why was smoking so important? Show more

The Serious Fraud Office has developed a new strategy to punish firms who use bribery and corruption to win contracts abroad. But is it working? Allan Urry investigates. Show more

Leonie Watson and Ian Macrae try out the Internet Archive which has launched a new service for blind people using the DAISY format to enable blind people to access material. Show more

After the election, what's the future for mental health care? Claudia Hammond hears new of budget cuts, and considers the future of mental health over the next five years. Show more

Michael Portillo asks if democracy has passed a high-water mark and is now entering a long period of retreat. Show more

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The Queen's Speech discussed the Freedom Bill, which sets out plans to curb surveillance and data retention. But does the public actually want more CCTV? Show more

Emilia Fox reads from the darkly comic by novel by Louise Levene, set in 1960s London. After making friends with Suzy, Jane James finds herself at a dubious London nightclub. Show more

Charlie Brooker's comedy panel show full of glorious failures with Richard Herring, Holly Walsh and Iain Morris. From May 2010. Show more

Sean Curran and the BBC's parliamentary team report on the Queen's Speech and the new government's legislative programme. Show more

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The history of the world as explained through objects arrives in North America 2,000 years ago with a ritual stone pipe. How was it used and why was smoking so important? Show more

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