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The sound of bells from St Mary Magdalene, Chewton Mendip in Somerset. Show more
Michael Cockerell on the latest twist in the astonishing story of fallen press baron Conrad Black, out of jail for now and promising to wreak vengeance on his many foes. Show more
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Melissa Viney draws upon her own experience of aloneness to reflect on different states of solitude. Show more
Caz Graham discovers how farmers can make their farms wildlife friendly by making a few simple changes to the way they farm. Show more
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Edward Stourton discusses the religious and ethical news of the week. Moral arguments and perspectives on stories, both familiar and unfamiliar. Show more
John Inverdale appeals on behalf of Epilepsy Bereaved. Show more
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A service from the Keswick Convention, which celebrates God's work worldwide. Led by Jonathan Lamb. Preacher: Steve Brady. Music Director: Peter Gunstone. Show more
In the 50th anniversary year of independence for Somalia, David Cannadine looks back at the ceremonies which marked the end of Britain's empire. Show more
News and conversation about the big stories of the week with Paddy O'Connell.
Kirsty Young's castaway is the interviewer Lynn Barber, whose razor-sharp observations have earned her the nickname the Demon Barber and won her many awards. Show more
Jack Dee chairs the perennial antidote to panel games. Regulars Barry Cryer, Graeme Garden and Tim Brooke-Taylor are joined by David Mitchell at the Cambridge Corn Exchange. Show more
The berry season is upon us, and with blueberries now more popular than raspberries, Sheila Dillon examines the changing fortunes of different berries. What's in and what's out? Show more
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A look at events around the world with Shaun Ley.
David Aaronovitch reveals that McCarthy was right after all about the extent of Soviet infiltration into the highest reaches of the US government. Show more
Pippa Greenwood, Bob Flowerdew and Christine Walkden join Blackshaw Head Optimistic Gardeners near Hebden Bridge in West Yorkshire. Eric Robson chairs. Show more
Adil Ray sneaks into Tim Flach's studio as he photographs pampered Chinese Crested show dogs, contrasting them with the abandoned Staffordshire Bull Terriers at Battersea Dogs Home. Show more
Joseph Knecht's doubts about the Castalian way of life are compounded by his newly acquired position. Starring Derek Jacobi. Show more
Mariella Frostrup talks to Howard Jacobson about his new novel, The Finkler Question and explores the impact of illness on writing with novelists Tim Parks and Philip Hensher. Show more
Roger McGough introduces listeners' requests, including verse by Simon Armitage, Denise Levertov and John Keats. The readers are Kenneth Cranham, Annette Badland and Jonjo O'Neill. Show more
As BP prepares to unveil its latest financial results, how the company is grappling with the engineering feat of capping the Deepwater well while securing its corporate future.
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Hardeep Singh Kohli introduces his selection of highlights from the past week on BBC radio. Show more
Josh and Jamie devise a lucrative enterprise, and there are mysterious goings-on at the village fete. Show more
Presented by James Reynolds from Washington, DC. A look at campaignin', readin' and huntin' in the South. Email americana@bbc.co.uk, or Tweet @bbcamericana. Show more
By Adam Thorpe. In remotest Lincolnshire she always paints the gloaming, but something aside from darkened tones is revealed in her pictures. Show more
What was the thinking behind the redesign of the BBC News website, and was Men's Hour worth the wait? Roger Bolton presents. Show more
Radio 4's obituary programme, analysing and reflecting on the lives of people who have recently died. Show more
As more firms are fined over fire safety failures, John Waite discovers the government has also broken its own laws, yet ministers and civil servants are safe from prosecution. Show more
John Inverdale appeals on behalf of Epilepsy Bereaved. Show more
What happens next as the Credit Crunch crisis continues? Peter Day gets the long view from a clutch of distinguished economists. Show more
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Reports from behind the scenes at Westminster.
Dennis Sewell takes a wry look at how the broadsheets and red tops treat the week's top stories. Show more
The League Of Gentlemen's Mark Gatiss presents the first of his favourite character actors, Ernest Thesiger of Bride Of Frankenstein fame. Produced by Stephen Hughes. Show more
Melissa Viney draws upon her own experience of aloneness to reflect on different states of solitude. Show more
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. Followed by Weather.
Inside the lives of women who strip: Laurie Taylor hears from Rachela Colosi about her research into a lap dancing club. Also, how climate change will change British society. Show more
The sound of bells from St Mary Magdalene, Chewton Mendip in Somerset. Show more
The latest shipping forecast.
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