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Daily prayer and reflection.
Tony Blair confesses he regrets bringing in the hunting ban. Caz Graham hears why, and talks to those who tried to influence his opinion at the time. Plus, illegal meat imports. Show more
Morning news and current affairs with John Humphrys and Justin Webb, discussing William Hague, the Middle East peace talks and whether the internet is making us shallow. Show more
Michael Buerk talks to Frank Evans, a butcher's boy from Salford who dreamt of becoming a bullfighter after a holiday in Spain. Show more
Dr Phil Hammond contrasts his working day with life on a cruise ship, travelling the world, with Dr Mark Mason. Show more
Presented by Jenni Murray. Dame Ellen MacArthur on the launch of her Foundation; is there a global backlash against homebirths?; and Andrea Newman on 'Bouquet of Barbed Wire'. Show more
Julian and Martin invite Judith to a picnic, and Roddy offers a canoe trip. Romance is near, but with whom? Narrated by Julia Hills, with Rosina Carbone, Brodie Ross, Oliver Gomm. Show more
Christopher Landau explores the explosive growth of Christianity in China, with millions flocking to the official Protestant and Catholic churches. Show more
Children's author Michael Morpurgo tells the story of Penguin books, founded by his father-in-law Allen Lane. From September 2010. Show more
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National and international news with Martha Kearney.
Costing the Earth
Katrina: An Unnatural Disaster
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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
Will makes his point at The Bull and there's a surprise visitor at Ambridge Organics. Show more
By Martin Meenan. A physiotherapist comes up with an unusual plan to motivate her patient, taking them on a unique journey of imagination, discovery and hope. Show more
Richard Uridge investigates the disappearing village on the Isle of Wight where the Dabell family own and run a theme park that is steadily falling over the cliffs. Show more
Ben Shephard appeals on behalf of Shelterbox. Show more
As summer draws to a close, it is time to leave the Kinsellas and return home. 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
Kwame Kwei-Armah talks to thriller writer Mark Billingham, author Philip Ardagh discusses the Just So Stories and Bruce Chatwin's editor looks over the travel writer's letters. Show more
Quentin Cooper presents his weekly digest of science in and behind the headlines. He talks to the scientists who are publishing their research in peer reviewed journals. Show more
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Plenty of challenges still await an involved, caring social worker. Or even Clare. Stars Sally Phillips. From February 2009. Show more
Kirsty steps into the breach and Robert exacts an ingenious revenge. Show more
Front Row
Donald Sturrock on Roald Dahl; Tim Robbins sings.
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With John Wilson, who talks to actor Tim Robbins about his musical childhood and his new band and album, which draws on American folk traditions. Show more
Julian and Martin invite Judith to a picnic, and Roddy offers a canoe trip. Romance is near, but with whom? Narrated by Julia Hills, with Rosina Carbone, Brodie Ross, Oliver Gomm. Show more
Mukul Devichand investigates the controversial system that allows British residents to be extradited to over 40 countries to face a criminal trial. Show more
In California, Peter Day meets Graham Hawkes, the London-born creator of a submersible vessel that flies through the ocean like a plane. Show more
How the pictures taken by seabirds while hunting for food under the sea surface are helping biologists understand the ocean. Show more
Michael Buerk talks to Frank Evans, a butcher's boy from Salford who dreamt of becoming a bullfighter after a holiday in Spain. Show more
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National and international news and analysis with Robin Lustig. Show more
Liam Brennan reads from James Robertson's novel. Don realises that a good husband and father requires a different kind of courage from a good soldier. Show more
How to talk to an emperor and inventing Saturday night TV shows. Stars David Mitchell and Robert Webb. From August 2009. Show more
Simon and his arms-selling colleagues go paintballing to better understand the art of war. Stars Darren Boyd. From April 2009. Show more
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As 2008 approaches, MP Chris Mullin reflects on the mounting disquiet over Gordon Brown's leadership. Read by Sam Dale. Show more
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