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Daily prayer and reflection with Michelle Marken.

The Ramblers Association are warning that the countryside will become closed off as councils across the country cut money from footpaths. Show more

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Morning news and current affairs with James Naughtie and Justin Webb, Communities Sec Eric Pickles on cuts and 'localism', plus Peter Bazalgette's view of The X Factor. Show more

Andrew Marr with the conductor Semyon Bychkov, the scientist Mark Miodownik, the author Susan Hill and the television screen writer Tony Jordan. Show more

Presented by Jane Garvey. The menopause and HRT - your questions and concerns. We talk to Professor Mary Ann Lumsden from the British Menopause Society and other experts. Show more

A new dramatisation by Theresa Heskins of Elizabeth Gaskell's novel of provincial life. The day of the Easter Charity Ball, and Cynthia receives a gift from a mysterious admirer. Show more

Frank Gardener explores the life of photographer and traveller Wilfred Thesiger, who encouraged him to learn Arabic. From 2010. Show more

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Another four contestants battle it out for a place in a semi final and a chance to win the coveted title of Brain of Britain. Show more

It's party time at Lower Loxley and Kate's feeling guilty. Show more

By Nick Warburton. Trevor Peacock stars as inspirational chef Warwick Hedges - Mr Toad meets King Lear - who runs an idiosyncratic restaurant in the Cambridgeshire Fens. Show more

In the Munk Debate on Religion recorded in Toronto, Tony Blair and Christopher Hitchens present their views on whether religion is a force for good in the world. Show more

Edward Stourton and guests discuss the 1960 debate between Bertrand Russell and Hugh Gaitskell over the subject of Britain's place in the rivalry of the Cold War. Show more

Sheila Dillon explores the varieties of venison, wild and farmed, now available in butchers and supermarkets in the UK. Show more

In the first of a new series, Ernie Rea and guests discuss the supernatural and ask whether there are always rational explanations for the apparently inexplicable. Show more

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Nicholas Parsons invites Paul Merton, Sheila Hancock, Gyles Brandreth and poet Ian McMillan to show who has the gift of the gab. From December 2010. Show more

Nic keeps the peace and Helen considers all her options. Show more

With Kirsty Lang, including a review of two films about burlesque performers; an interview with Howard Overman, writer of Misfits and Dirk Gently; new fiction for young children. Show more

A new dramatisation by Theresa Heskins of Elizabeth Gaskell's novel of provincial life. The day of the Easter Charity Ball, and Cynthia receives a gift from a mysterious admirer. Show more

David Aaronovitch explores the influence of Freud on British theatre, film, novels and biography, and whether the impact of ideas like the Oedipus complex has been slipping away. Show more

Rosie Goldsmith profiles Nichi Vendola, the governor of Puglia and the hope for the Italian left. Can this gay, Catholic poet and environmentalist challenge Silvio Berlusconi? Show more

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

Andrew Marr with the conductor Semyon Bychkov, the scientist Mark Miodownik, the author Susan Hill and the television screen writer Tony Jordan. Show more

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With the stakes rising, Anna and Andrei know they must try to protect Kolya. Then an early morning call confirms their worst fears. Read by Sara Kestelman. Show more

Dominic Arkwright discusses being written about. With guests Antonia Quirke, Terence Blacker and Bill Coles. From December 2010. Show more

Susan Hulme reports on events at Westminster.

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4 Extra Debut. Some astounding myths associated with the sun and Richard Cohen views a perfect sunrise from Mount Fuji. Read by Allan Cordune. Show more

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