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With the Rev Dr Craig Gardiner. Show more
Anna Hill hears calls for ducks to be vaccinated against salmonella. Currently there is no legislation, despite duck eggs being implicated in a salmonella death earlier this year. Show more
Morning news and current affairs with James Naughtie and Justin Webb, featuring David Cameron on his plans for Britain's future, plus the late Norman Wisdom remembered. Show more
Steve Richards tells the inside story of Gordon Brown's time as prime minister. Based on interviews with his close colleagues, including ex-ministers and Downing Street staff. Show more
Presented by Jane Garvey. Legendary American jazz singer Sheila Jordan performs live. 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
Saving Species reports from a woodland in Wales amongst erupting fruiting bodies and discovers the importance of conserving fungi for the health of woodlands. Show more
Patrick Humphries explores the history of the cinema trailer. With Michael Winner, Adjoah Andoh and Esther Harris. From 2010. Show more
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National and international news with Martha Kearney.
Pianist James Rhodes explains the role Beethoven's final piano concerto has played in his life. With John Suchet. From October 2010. Show more
Robert has his hands full and Jazzer makes use of his powers of persuasion. Show more
4 Extra Debut. When a road accident ends with a fatality, the police officer involved searches for answers. Stars Don Gilet and Claire Price. Show more
Vanessa Collingridge investigates the French invasion that never was; why men became midwives; and a remarkable diary that sheds new light on the London blitz. Show more
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Peter and Dan Snow investigate the diaries and letters of Wellington's forces in the Peninsular War. They explore what the men ate and drank and what they did for entertainent. Show more
Sally Magnusson helps listeners trace their family Caribbean roots and hears the emotional story of one woman who travelled the world in search of where she came from. Show more
A Good Read
Shirley Williams and Sathnam Sanghera
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4 Extra Debut. Shirley Williams, Sathnam Sanghera and Sue MacGregor on books by Khaled Hosseini, Giles Smith and Michael Ondaatje. From 2010. Show more
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James Walton's light-hearted literary quiz with John Walsh, Sebastian Faulks, Francis Wheen and Ian McMillan. From October 2010. Show more
Kate's plans are thwarted and Brian tries to reach a compromise. Show more
Front Row
Russell Brand and Jo Brand; Wall Street review.
30 minutes
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Mark Lawson meets a pair of unrelated comedy Brands - Russell and Jo. Plus a review of Michael Douglas in the sequel to the 1987 film Wall Street, directed by Oliver Stone. Show more
A History of the World in 100 Objects
Exploration, Exploitation and Enlightenment (AD 1680-1820)
Episode 2: Hawaiian feather helmet
15 minutes
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Neil MacGregor's world history is examining the relationship between Europe and the rest of the world in the 18th century. Today he is with a feathered helmet from Hawaii. Show more
$27 billion has been spent on training the Afghan police and army, to allow British and other troops to eventually withdraw. But are they ready to take control of their country? Show more
Is regulation the only way of making bus travel fully accessible? The UK Transport Minister tells us why European regulation is not the solution. Show more
Sally Magnusson provides an insight into the various scientific uses for urine, asking whether we will ever make the cultural shift necessary to embrace this golden resource. Show more
Steve Richards tells the inside story of Gordon Brown's time as prime minister. Based on interviews with his close colleagues, including ex-ministers and Downing Street staff. Show more
The latest weather forecast.
National and international news and analysis with Robin Lustig. Show more
July 1964: Esther is still in shock after her first meeting with Mr Chartwell, her prospective lodger. Read by Miriam Margolyes. Show more
Shappi Khorsandi shares her experiences of growing up in her Iranian family. With John Gordillo and Lenny Henry. From July 2009. Show more
Susan Hulme and the BBC's parliamentary team report as opposition peers challenge the Government over its plans for welfare reform. 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)
Episode 2: Hawaiian feather helmet
15 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Neil MacGregor's world history is examining the relationship between Europe and the rest of the world in the 18th century. Today he is with a feathered helmet from Hawaii. Show more
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