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With Canon Stephen Shipley.
A farmer is forced to shoot a bullock because the animal didn't have a passport. Plus warnings that a perfect storm of government cuts is faced by rural communities. Show more
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
Morning news and current affairs with James Naughtie and Evan Davis: Business Secretary Vince Cable on where new jobs will come from, Roger Waters reflects on The Wall. Show more
Andrew Marr talks to the Scottish writer and artist Alasdair Gray, the historian David Starkey, the director Josie Rourke and the architect Alan Berman. Show more
Presented by Jane Garvey. Including Lucinda Lambton on The Queen's Dolls' House, returning to work after having children and violinist Tasmin Little plays Elgar. Show more
A dramatisation of Lionel Shriver's unflinching new novel which portrays the economic fall-out of illness. How much money is one life worth? Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio stars. Show more
Sue Perkins investigates why her former home-town, South London's 'Mini-Manhattan', became the butt of so many jokes. From 2010. Show more
School's out for Barack Obama, Frank McCourt and Germaine Greer. With Jan Ravens and Alistair McGowan. From October 2010. Show more
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Join Russell Davies as he begins the hunt for the 58th Brain of Britain. The first heat of the nationwide general knowledge contest comes from the BBC Radio Theatre in London. Show more
Harry's new flatmate is causing problems and Kenton's at a loose end. Show more
Damian Lewis stars as a new Tory PM in a minority government. A spiteful leak threatens to topple the fledgling administration. Show more
4 Extra Debut. In anticipation of his own stage Hamlet in 2011, Michael Sheen explores every actor's dream role. From October 2010. Show more
Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen's Escape to the Country
Episode 1: Humphry Repton
15 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FM
Laurence explores changing ideas about the countryside, starting with early 19th-century landscape designer Humphrey Repton.
What food do students have access to, what do they eat? Sheila Dillon looks at the catering provided for students across the country in these financially straightened times. Show more
3D TV- the next big thing or old hat? And what do you leave behind online when you pass away? Simon Cox investigates. Show more
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David Mitchell asks Tony Hawks, Arthur Smith, Henning Wehn and Graeme Garden to hide truths in lies. From October 2010. Show more
Jamie faces a frustrating day and Brian prepares for the big debate. Show more
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Christopher Plummer; Ed Smith on Out of the Ashes
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Actor Christopher Plummer whose film career includes The Sound of Music and an Oscar nomination in 2010 for The Last Station. And Ed Smith reviews cricket film Out of the Ashes. Show more
A dramatisation of Lionel Shriver's unflinching new novel which portrays the economic fall-out of illness. How much money is one life worth? Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio stars. Show more
Colin Blane returns to Cumbria to assess how the region is recovering from 2009's devastating floods. Show more
Analysis is 40 years old this year. Michael Blastland uncovers the intriguing cold war history of the BBC's most unashamedly intellectual current affairs programme. Show more
Science Minister David Willetts tells Quentin Cooper and a panel of experts about the effects of the spending review on the research budget. Show more
Andrew Marr talks to the Scottish writer and artist Alasdair Gray, the historian David Starkey, the director Josie Rourke and the architect Alan Berman. Show more
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National and international news and analysis. Show more
Crimson China. Penny Downie and Elizabeth Tan read from Betsy Tobin's novel. A woman tries to commit suicide in Morecambe bay, and ends up saving the life of a cockle picker. Show more
Colin Murphy, Dr David Booth and Matthew Collins try to answer the most ridiculous questions. With Jason Manford. From 2010. Show more
Sean Curran reports on events at Westminster.
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Actor and author Stephen Fry recounts his early desire and expectation of fame, and about what really endures - the work. Show more
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