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With Canon Stephen Shipley.
Presented by Anna Hill and produced by Martin Poyntz Roberts. Show more
Recent leaks on Afghanistan questioned the way the military operates. Jonathan Freedland looks at the case of a 19th century officer who challenged British strategy in India. Show more
Adam Lusekelo presents a series of personal reminiscences from five people living through the heady days of independence in five former British colonies. Show more
With Jane Garvey. Including Sarah Gristwood on the filming of Breakfast at Tiffany's; the joys and perils of seeking the good-life abroad and should you put children on a diet? 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
In the light of the British Government's spending review, is it business as usual for running nature reserves? Also in the programme, we have a live report from Nagoya in Japan. Show more
The first English professional actress took to the stage in 1660. Jude Kelly explores the history of women on stage. From 2010. Show more
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Peter Avis tells the remarkable story of Rosa Newmarch, the woman who first brought composer Leos Janacek to Britain. From 2010. Show more
Jamie faces a frustrating day and Brian prepares for the big debate. Show more
Frankie dreams of being like his hero, mountaineer Sherpa Tenzing, so he, John and Bud venture on the climb of their lives. With Warwick Davis, Tommy Jessop and Liam O'Carroll. Show more
What has the A History of the World project done for history in Britain? Vanessa is joined by a panel made up of a writer, archaeologist and curator to discuss its legacy. Show more
By Adam Thorpe. 4 Extra Debut. In a monastery in the French Alps, brother Dominique dreams of an angel. Is it a vision, or merely indigestion? Read by Adam Godley. Show more
Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen's Escape to the Country
Episode 2: William Wordsworth and the Sublime Landscape
15 minutes
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How Wordsworth expressed a sense of nature's powers in his poetry that has influenced thinking about the countryside ever since.
The Law Show
Interview with Rt Hon Kenneth Clarke MP
30 minutes
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Rt Hon Kenneth Clarke MP, the new Justice Secretary, is interviewed in front of an audience at Gray's Inn by presenter Joshua Rozenberg. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Judith Kerr, Matthew Kneale and Sue MacGregor on books by Art Spiegelman, Ryszard Kapuscinski and Jane Austen. From 2010. Show more
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James Walton chairs the literary quiz with John Walsh, Sebastian Faulks, Ian McMillan and Francis Wheen. From October 2010. Show more
Lynda fights for her cause at the village hall and Ed has a bone to pick with Will. Show more
Front Row
Burke and Hare review and Jac Holzman
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Simon Pegg and Andy Serkis star in the black comedy film Burke and Hare, Dame Liz Forgan on Arts Council England spending cuts, The Glasgow Boys, and Scottish painting 1880-1900. 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
While the government axes spending to try to balance the books, Michael Robinson reveals how some firms are slashing their UK tax bills. Show more
Jill Allen-King tells Peter White about her new autobiography, Just Jill, in which she talks about her life as a campaigner for blind people and the twists and turns it has taken. Show more
The idea of paying people to adopt healthy behaviours is gaining momentum within the NHS in Britain. But does rewarding people with money really work? Claudia Hammond reports. Show more
Recent leaks on Afghanistan questioned the way the military operates. Jonathan Freedland looks at the case of a 19th century officer who challenged British strategy in India. Show more
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National and international news and analysis. Show more
Penny Downie and Elizabeth Tan read from Betsy Tobin's novel. Lili arrives in London from China and tries to find out what happened to her brother. Show more
Investigating the untold stories of visionary mavericks. With Toby Jones, Charlie Higson and Eleanor Bron. From October 2010. Show more
Susan Hulme with all the news from Westminster. The Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg takes questions from MPs, and the Commons also hears a statement on transport infrastructure. Show more
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Actor and author Stephen Fry has a curious encounter with Stephen Sondheim and becomes the literary critic of Tatler. Show more
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