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With Kevin Franz, a member of the Religious Society of Friends and lead mental healthcare chaplain in Greater Glasgow. Show more

As fertile Lincolnshire receives more than 30cm of snow, Charlotte Smith hears claims the UK may run short of fresh vegetables unless the weather changes. Show more

Melvyn Bragg and his guests discuss Cleopatra, the Egyptian pharaoh whose charisma, intelligence and beauty made her one of the most celebrated rulers of the ancient world. Show more

Presented by Jane Garvey. The politics of employing a nanny, and what judgements we make about other people's childcare choices. Show more

As Molly Gibson comes to terms with her father's news, we hear how he came to his momentous decision. Stars Emerald O'Hanrahan. Show more

The Christmas tree trade is worth a billion pounds. Angus Crawford travels to Georgia to find the poverty at its heart. Show more

With the sad passing of the jazz great, Paul Gambaccini talks to Dave Brubeck about the jazz legend's career and music. Originally broadcast for Brubeck's 90th birthday. Show more

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Dominic Arkwright, Amanda Mitchison, Rob Penn and Tobias Jones discuss their ideas of making a perfect world. From December 2010. Show more

Tony longs for some peace and quiet and there's an unexpected treat for Ruairi. Show more

4 Extra Debut. Mma Ramostwe and Mma Makutsi face an old adversary, while a letter sets them a seemingly impossible task. Stars Janice Acquah. Show more

Helen Mark visits Ardtornish estate in Morvern, in the Western Highlands of Scotland, to see how its owners are harnessing natural resources to help it pay its way. Show more

Juliet Stevenson presents the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of the charity Women and Children First. Credit cards: Freephone 0800 404 8144. Show more

Debora Weston reads The Deaf School from Louise Stern's debut collection. Solitary schoolboy Ray is captivated by Joey's beautifully signed stories. Show more

Eminent geographer Professor David Livingstone wants us to see that climate is more than just the weather outside our window - it's an empire that has shaped our lives and history. Show more

Mariella Frostrup talks to writers Peter Ackroyd and Kevin Crossley-Holland about the legend of King Arthur and to novelist Philip Kerr about his new book Field Grey. Show more

Quentin Cooper looks into the science stories of the week and speaks to scientists who are making the headlines. Show more

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Pip and Harry travel to a mysterious evil island. Mark Evans' Victorian comic epic stars Richard Johnson. From December 2010. Show more

Will lays down the law and Pip makes her mind up. Show more

Kirsty Lang talks to mezzo-soprano Cecilia Bartoli and comedian Simon Amstell. Show more

As Molly Gibson comes to terms with her father's news, we hear how he came to his momentous decision. Stars Emerald O'Hanrahan. Show more

Who runs England's schools? James Silver reports on the Government's drive to turn all state schools into self-managed academies and the teachers locked in dispute with heads. Show more

The revolution in the operating theatre is only just beginning, but robotic surgery could change the way we think about healthcare. Peter Day hears from British robot pioneers. Show more

A programme devoted to farming and wildlife. Featuring the little-known Blue Pimpernel flower and Britain's 'big six' - all key species of endangered farmland bird. Show more

Melvyn Bragg and his guests discuss Cleopatra, the Egyptian pharaoh whose charisma, intelligence and beauty made her one of the most celebrated rulers of the ancient world. Show more

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Dora celebrates her 18th birthday but Mo is a far from being a dutiful mother. Read by Sam Barnett and Dawn French. Show more

What could possibly go wrong with a love potion? Sam finds out. Fantasy comedy starring Alistair McGowan. From December 2010. Show more

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Nicholas Boulton reads Christopher Stevens' biography of Kenneth Williams. Tom and Clive join Williams on holiday but familiarity begins to breed contempt. Show more

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