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With the Rev David Arnott.
One in five rivers in England and Wales does not meet quality standards according to Defra. Charlotte Smith asks why and if enough is being done about it. Show more
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
Morning news and current affairs with John Humphrys and Justin Webb, featuring Trevor Philips on fairness in Britain and Lord Blair on police responsibility. Show more
As Neil MacGregor's world history comes to an end Evan Davis visits the British Museum to discover which objects were contenders for the last, 100th, episode. Show more
Andrew Marr, at the Cheltenham Literary Festival, is joined by the author of 'The Reader' Bernhard Schlink, Peter Snow, Margaret MacMillan and Sebastian Faulks. Show more
Presented by Jane Garvey. Including the original IT girl Tara Palmer Tomkinson; Violinist Anne-Sophie Mutter; children and hand washing; and new laws affecting women in Kenya. Show more
Clara Glynn's dramatisation of Guy McCrone's novel. Phoebe Moorhouse, aged 10, lives on a farm in 1870s Ayrshire. But when tragedy strikes the future becomes uncertain. Show more
GPs could be put in charge of buying services for their patients, a role currently held by the Primary Care Trusts. Penny Marshall investigates how this may change the NHS. Show more
Craig Brown's Lost Diaries
Episode 2: March and April
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for 4 months
Elton John and George Michael both have new compositions to try out. With Jan Ravens and Alistair McGowan. From October 2010. Show more
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National and international news.
Tom Sutcliffe chairs the cryptic general knowledge quiz. The Wales team of Myfanwy Alexander and David Edwards take on Alan Taylor and Michael Alexander of Scotland. Show more
Kate has thoughts of home and Kathy is feeling vulnerable.
By Shai Hussain. Comedy about Meena, a modern muslim woman in search of a husband. When she meets the charming Sarwar, it seems her search is over. But is he hiding something? Show more
Theatre director Jude Kelly argues the case for The Battleaxe character, once a staple of British drama but now just a memory. Show more
Big Bang Day: Five Particles
Episode 1: The Electron
15 minutes
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Simon Singh examines the significance of five subatomic particles in five programmes. In the first programme he tells the story of the discovery of the electron. Show more
In celebration of the Northern Pomona - Simon Parkes visits the orchards, and meets the people, trying to preserve and regenerate the unique apple culture of Yorkshire. Show more
Simon Cox returns with a new series of Radio 4's guide to the latest developments in the digital world. Show more
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
David Mitchell asks Rhod Gilbert, Kevin Bridges, Tom Wrigglesworth and Lucy Porter to smuggle truths at 2010's Edinburgh Fringe. Show more
Brenda does some detective work and Harry is full of bright ideas. Show more
Front Row
Ronnie Wood, a tribute to Joan Sutherland.
30 minutes
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With Mark Lawson. Ronnie Wood on his new solo album; Chinese artist Ai Weiwei on why he decided to fill the Turbine Hall at Tate Modern with porcelain sunflower seeds. Show more
A History of the World in 100 Objects
Mass Production, Mass Persuasion (1780 - 1914 AD)
Ship's chronometer from HMS Beagle
14 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Neil MacGregor is looking at the global economy in the 19th Century. Today he is with the chronometer that accompanied Darwin to South America. Show more
Sarfraz Manzoor follows a year in the life of six graduates from Leeds University and Leeds Metropolitan University as they try to secure their first job. Show more
Analysis
The Spirit Level: the theory of everything?
28 minutes
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Is inequality bad for society as a whole? Mukul Devichand tries to settle the statistical argument kicked off by the authors of The Spirit Level. Show more
Quentin Cooper and guests assess the latest Nobel Science Prizes. Show more
Andrew Marr, at the Cheltenham Literary Festival, is joined by the author of 'The Reader' Bernhard Schlink, Peter Snow, Margaret MacMillan and Sebastian Faulks. Show more
The latest weather forecast.
National and international news and analysis with Ritula Shah. Show more
July 1964: Black Pat continues to lay siege to Esther, and Beth issues an invitation to a lunch party. Read by Miriam Margolyes. Show more
Colin Murphy, Dr David Booth and Matthew Collins try to answer the most ridiculous questions. With Ardal O' Hanlon. From 2010. Show more
A busy day in both the Commons and the Lords. Sean Curran presents a review of the day's events. Show more
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. Followed by Weather.
A History of the World in 100 Objects
Mass Production, Mass Persuasion (1780 - 1914 AD)
Ship's chronometer from HMS Beagle
14 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Neil MacGregor is looking at the global economy in the 19th Century. Today he is with the chronometer that accompanied Darwin to South America. Show more
The latest shipping forecast.
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