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Daily prayer and reflection.

Cows belong in fields, not in factories, according to a leading animal welfare charity who are opposed to the so-called 'mega-dairy' planned for Lincolnshire. Show more

Morning news and current affairs with Sarah Montague and Justin Webb, featuring Blair's memoirs, the new middle east peace talks and the impact of self-help books. Show more

The more people use English, the more it changes. Stephen Fry investigates the future of the language - what will it be in 200 years' time? From September 2009. Show more

Edward Stourton revisits the clash between activists Malcolm X and James Farmer the height of the Civil Rights movement in 1963. Show more

Presented by Jenni Murray. From Alexis Colby to Catwoman - what makes a female baddie? Actress Claire Skinner on her new play 'Deathtrap'. Show more

Arriving in Cambridge, Judith wonders how she will settle down until she meets fellow student Jennifer. Narrated by Julia Hills, with Rosina Carbone, Brodie Ross and Oliver Gomm. Show more

Freud used his first case history, that of Dora, to explain infant sexuality, transference and the interpretation of dreams. Yet the teenager left the analysis after just 11 weeks. Show more

A quiet parent's evening becomes a farcical attempt to recreate the execution of Charles I. Stars Kevin Eldon. From 2010. Show more

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National and international news with Martha Kearney.

Steve Hewlett speaks to Sky's Director of Public Affairs David Wheeldon and the BBC's Creative Director Alan Yentob. Show more

Fallon gets defensive and Kirsty helps to boost Helen's stress levels. Show more

4 Extra Debut. In the Roaring Twenties, many doubted that a woman could swim the Channel, until one remarkable attempt. Stars Madeleine Potter. Show more

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The discovery of a secret threatens the idyll of life with the Kinsellas. Haunting story of childhood, loss and love. Read by Evanna Lynch. Show more

Forty years ago thousands of 11-year-olds were asked to predict what they might become. John Waite finds out how far their childhood dreams have matched up to the reality of life. Show more

Laurie Taylor asks if French culture continues to have a global impact. Also, how can policy makers harness the power of networks to influence people's behaviour? Show more

It is estimated that 10 per cent of patients in hospital experience something that could cause them medical harm. Mark Porter asks why, and explores how to improve patient safety. Show more

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Ed's cat, Elgar, finds fame when he becomes an internet hit with his blog. Stars Christopher Douglas. From February 2010 Show more

Will makes his point at The Bull and there's a surprise visitor at Ambridge Organics. Show more

Novelist C J Sansom discusses his Tudor mysteries, Natalie Haynes reviews new films The Switch and Dinner for Schmucks, and the schools who produce Mercury nominees. Show more

Arriving in Cambridge, Judith wonders how she will settle down until she meets fellow student Jennifer. Narrated by Julia Hills, with Rosina Carbone, Brodie Ross and Oliver Gomm. Show more

Journalist Stephen Pollard argues that we should stop spending public money on the arts. The discussion is chaired by Edward Stourton. Show more

Series of talks in which commentators born in 1960 discuss the social consequences of the 1960s. Simon Heffer discusses social mobility and the sixties. Show more

Bad weather shouldn't cause 1,800 deaths in the world's richest country. Five years on from Hurricane Katrina, Tom Heap investigates the real reasons for the New Orleans death toll. Show more

The more people use English, the more it changes. Stephen Fry investigates the future of the language - what will it be in 200 years' time? From September 2009. Show more

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National and international news and analysis with Robin Lustig. Show more

Liam Brennan reads from James Robertson's new novel. Jack has gone missing and Don's search is cut short when his wife goes into labour. Show more

It's late, the schedules have gone barmy and our Radio 4 announcer has marital woes. Alistair McGowan's spoof. From September 2010. Show more

Andrew Lawrence delves into conventional living and pressures to conform, kicking off with looking good. From September 2010. Show more

It's Viva Las Vegas as Giles accidentally gets three wives in a row and loses the jackpot. Stars Marcus Brigstocke and Kerry Shale. From January 2010. Show more

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MP Chris Mullin reflects on the final days of Tony Blair's premiership. Read by Same Dale. Show more

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