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Daily prayer and reflection with Michelle Marken.
With Anna Hill. A new currency is launched in rural Kent and the debate continues over who should fund access to the countryside. Show more
Libby Purves is joined by Prof Chris Rapley, Boyd Clack, Elisabeth Parry and Jamelia. Show more
Presented by Jenni Murray. How to take better photographs of family and friends, and how cuts to public services are pushing the fight for gender equality into reverse. Show more
Lynne Truss's comedy drama set on a rainy golf course in Wales. After years of repression, Angharad's rampant desire for the disgusting old greenkeeper can no longer be contained. Show more
As Christmas nears, Alan Dein visits a community hall in London's old docklands which is home to tango queens, Moslem worshippers, bingo addicts and locals who just fancy a pint. Show more
The showbiz legend decides to get some legal advice, but will he take it or give it? Stars Steve Delaney. From December 2010. Show more
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National and international news.
BBC Trust chairman Sir Michael Lyons on where the BBC will have to cut costs and banker Nicholas Shott on his review of government plans for local television news. Show more
It's a difficult day for Phoebe and Vicky is settling in. Show more
MI5 questions PG Wodehouse about his controversial wartime broadcasts. By Colin Shindler, stars Tim McInnerny, Alex Jennings and Anton Lesser. Show more
Vincent Duggleby and guests answer calls on pensions. Show more
Julia rediscovers a letter her father wrote to her before his death and is comforted. Stories about relationships between adults and children, read by the author. Show more
Edward Stourton and guests discuss the 1976 clash between AJ Ayer and Edward de Bono about the fairness and efficiency of democracy. Show more
Thinking Allowed
'Over by Christmas' - Race, Sport and Politics
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
What created the stereotype of the naturally gifted black athlete? Laurie discusses race and sport. Also, why did people say WWI would be over by Christmas? Show more
Claudia Hammond looks at social networking and adoption and reviews the latest evidence on adopted children's contact with their birth families. Show more
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
A visitor for Joanna Lumley's mum and a battle for the last parachute, on the 'one-woman Fast Show'. From December 2010. Show more
Fallon's feeling hopeful and Hayley is reassuring. Show more
Front Row
Review of new film Catfish; Australian poet Les Murray; review of TV drama Zen
30 minutes
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Mark Lawson talks to poet Les Murray, reviews the film Catfish and the TV adaptation of Michael Dibdin's Aurelio Zen novels which star Rufus Sewell as the detective. Show more
Lynne Truss's comedy drama set on a rainy golf course in Wales. After years of repression, Angharad's rampant desire for the disgusting old greenkeeper can no longer be contained. Show more
Combative, provocative and engaging debate examining whether you can be an intellectual and still watch the X Factor. Chaired by Michael Buerk. Show more
Leading political thinker Phillip Blond makes a powerful case for some of Britain's ancient institutions. In this week's talk he turns his attention to the House of Lords. Show more
Many scientists in British universities have close links with industry. Spin-off companies are a feature of academic life. But does this distort priorities of scientific research? Show more
Libby Purves is joined by Prof Chris Rapley, Boyd Clack, Elisabeth Parry and Jamelia. Show more
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National and international news and analysis. Show more
Helen Dunmore - The Betrayal
Episode 8: Don't Think It Can't Happen to You
15 minutes
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With Andrei arrested, will anyone help pregnant Anna with her inquiries? And how much danger is she facing? Read by Sara Kestelman. Show more
Fantastical comedic look at entertaining apocalypses on parallel Earths. Stars David Soul, Dan Tetsell and Simon Day. From December 2010. Show more
By Janey Godley. 4 Extra Debut. A woman glimpses her own mortality when she suddenly realises her cantankerous father is getting old. Read by the author. From August 2009. Show more
Alicia McCarthy and the BBC's parliamentary team bring the news from Westminster, where Ed Miliband accuses David Cameron of breaking promises on health and education spending. Show more
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Richard Cohen flies by flimsy plane to the Antarctic wastes to witness a dramatic eclipse. Read by Allan Corduner. Show more
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