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With the Rev Dr Craig Gardiner. Show more
Over the past five years the price of lamb had doubled, which has been good for farmers but perhaps not so good for consumers. Charlotte Smith asks if lamb is now a luxury item. Show more
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Morning news and current affairs with John Humphrys and James Naughtie, including George Osborne on the state of UK's economy, plus should it be harder to go on strike? Show more
Andrew Marr in conversation with the 'Great Amercan Novelist' Jonathan Franzen, the playwright Shelagh Stephenson, the philosopher Barry Smith and Robert Douglas-Fairhurst. Show more
Presented by Jane Garvey. Cyndi Lauper on her new album of blues music, families after divorce, Helen Castor on Medieval Queens and we discuss how being wrong is often right. Show more
Mark Lawson's murder mystery about the deaths of government committee members. DCI Kate Duncan must discover the connection between some suspicious deaths. Show more
Gyles Brandreth tells how his ancestor Benjamin sold a pill which made him become one of America's richest men. From 2009. Show more
Barack Obama and Barbara Cartland turn their thoughts to new starts. With Jan Ravens and Alistair McGowan. From October 2010. Show more
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National and international news with Martha Kearney.
Tom Sutcliffe chairs the cryptic general knowledge quiz. The North of England take on the South of England. Show more
Things take a surprising turn for Jill and Pat offers a shoulder to cry on. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Irene threatens her neighbour when he suggests cutting down a tree. Her social worker Ruth is intrigued. Stars Sara Kestelman. Show more
David Davis MP explores the history of the working-class Tories: from the Victorian trade union leader who stood as a Tory candidate to Norman Tebbit in the 1980s, and on to today. Show more
Peter and Dan Snow investigate the diaries and letters of Wellington's forces in the Peninsular War. The archives of the Royal Greenjackets Museum reveal how the men travelled. Show more
Sheila Dillon looks at some of the latest developments in airline food, including innovative producers from the north east of Britain winning contracts to supply leading airlines. Show more
Ernie Rea and his guests explore the history and place of Islam in America. When are the first Muslims thought to have arrived in the USA and how well integrated are they today? Show more
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David Mitchell asks Tony Hawks, Arthur Smith, Henning Wehn and Graeme Garden to hide truths in lies. From September 2010. Show more
Robert has his hands full and Jazzer makes use of his powers of persuasion. Show more
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Turner Prize 2010 contenders; Gary Shteyngart
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Kirsty Lang reports on the Turner Prize 2010 Show. She talks to US author Gary Shteyngart and director Neil Bartlett and the puppeteers behind War Horse discuss their new play. Show more
A History of the World in 100 Objects
Exploration, Exploitation and Enlightenment (AD 1680-1820)
Akan Drum
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Neil MacGregor explores the often troubled relationship between Europeans and the rest of the world during the 18th century. Today, he is with an African drum taken to America. Show more
Miranda Sawyer investigates teenage sexual culture from internet porn to the meaning behind different colour 'shag bands' - bracelets indicating how far the wearer is willing to go. Show more
Women are more dependent on the state than men. The cuts will therefore hit them harder. Jo Fidgen asks why the issue has failed to trigger a feminist revolt. Is sisterhood dead? Show more
Quentin Cooper investigates the news in science and science in the news, includind a new, habitable planet, behaviour on the internet, dry water and Francis Crick's lost letters. Show more
Andrew Marr in conversation with the 'Great Amercan Novelist' Jonathan Franzen, the playwright Shelagh Stephenson, the philosopher Barry Smith and Robert Douglas-Fairhurst. Show more
The latest weather forecast.
News and analysis with Ritula Shah in Birmingham and Felicity Evans in London. George Osborne signals big reforms to welfare at the Conservative Party conference in Birmingham. Show more
4 Extra Debut. July 1964: The lives of Winston Churchill and Esther, a library clerk, become bizarrely intertwined. Read by Miriam Margolyes. Show more
Colin Murphy, Dr David Booth and Matthew Collins try to answer the most ridiculous questions. With Adam Bloom. From 2010. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Musical comic Mitch Benn explores those epic musical extravaganzas of the 1970s - concept albums. With Rick Wakeman. From October 2009. Show more
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. Followed by Weather.
A History of the World in 100 Objects
Exploration, Exploitation and Enlightenment (AD 1680-1820)
Akan Drum
14 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Neil MacGregor explores the often troubled relationship between Europeans and the rest of the world during the 18th century. Today, he is with an African drum taken to America. Show more
The latest shipping forecast.
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