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A plane full of pigs from the UK will soon be travelling to China. It's the first trade in pigs for three years and comes off the back of the Prime Ministers recent visit. Show more
Italian cookery writer Anna Del Conte joins Kirsty Young to choose her Desert Island Discs. Show more
Jenni Murray is joined by Ray Winstone and his daughter Lois. Plus, how the women of Germany have got on since reunification; and how far would you go to stop sexist abuse? Show more
Robert Forrest's thriller, inspired by the diaries of Sei Shonagon. The truth behind the crime now uncovered, Yukinari must decide whether to speak for the dead or stay silent. Show more
Stephanie Flanders examines the enduring appeal of Roger Hargreaves' Mr Men books. Featuring his son Adam Hargreaves. From 2010. Show more
When his boss stops Simon from empathising, he tries to give himself compassion fatigue. Stars Darren Boyd. From November 2010. Show more
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Roger Bolton asks Archers actor Ryan Kelly, who plays Jazzer McCreary in The Archers, if his character is a stereotype of a drunken Scottish ne'er do well. Show more
Eddie is feeling confident and Fallon tries to play it cool. Show more
Frances Byrnes's play explores a formative event in the life of the young dancer Margot Fonteyn, trapped in Holland during the German invasion of May 1940. Show more
Gardeners' Question Time
Grayshott Gardeners, Hampshire
40 minutes
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Peter Gibbs and the panel join the Grayshott Gardeners in Hampshire. With Pippa Greenwood, Anne Swithinbank and Bob Flowerdew. Show more
BBC National Short Story Award
BBC National Short Story Award 2010
Episode 5: Haywards Heath by Aminatta Forna
20 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FM
Haywards Heath by Aminatta Forna is the next story in contention for this major award for established writers. Show more
Matthew Bannister on the film producer Dino de Laurentiis, the nutritionist Professor John Waterlow, the composer Henryk Gorecki and the natural history producer Simon Roberts. Show more
Francine Stock talks to director Anton Corbijn about his new film, The American, starring George Clooney as a hired gun who comes out of hiding for one last job. Show more
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Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis return with another series of the topical comedy show with stand-up, skits and sketches. Guests include Mitch Benn, Jon Holmes and Ian Stone. Show more
Pat's anxieties increase and Jazzer tries to get Harry onside. Show more
Arts news and reviews. Mark Lawson discusses the latest crop of major literary and political biographies with critic Peter Kemp, historian Tristram Hunt and biographer Hermione Lee. Show more
Robert Forrest's thriller, inspired by the diaries of Sei Shonagon. The truth behind the crime now uncovered, Yukinari must decide whether to speak for the dead or stay silent. Show more
Jonathan Dimbleby chairs the topical discussion from Wallington High School for Girls in Wallington, Surrey. The panel includes Telegraph writer Simon Heffer. Show more
Joan Bakewell reflects on the irreplaceable value of reading at a time when the squeeze on government spending is putting public libraries at risk. Show more
A History of the World in 100 Objects Omnibus
Exploration, Exploitation and Englightenment (AD 1680-1820)
58 minutes
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Neil MacGregor presents an omnibus edition of his global history told through objects. This week: the age of enlightment when science and philosophy flourished. Show more
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Jim Norton reads JG Farrell's novel set against the struggle for independence. As he oversees the hotel's closure the Irish troubles finally engulf both the Major and the Majestic. Show more
A Good Read
Stephanie Cole and Michael Horovitz
30 minutes
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4 Extra Debut. Sue MacGregor, Stephanie Cole and Michael Horovitz discuss books by John Fante, GK Chesterton and Joyce Johnson. From 2010. Show more
Mark D'Arcy reports on events at Westminster, including reaction in the Commons to the resignation of the prime ministerial advisor Lord Young. Show more
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What I Don't Know About Animals. Jenny Diski uses her own life as a framework to offer an entertaining and rigorous examination of our relationship to the animal world. Show more
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