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Daily prayer and reflection with Dr Edward Kessler, director of the Woolf Institute of Abrahamic Faiths. Show more

A court ruling could mean more polytunnels in protected landscapes. Plus we hear from the government minister who plans to sell off some of England's forests. Show more

Veteran Coronation Street actress Betty Driver joins Kirsty Young to choose her Desert Island Discs. Show more

With Jenni Murray. What time should children be tucked up in bed, and is Michelle Obama the first African American Woman to resist historical stereotypes? Show more

The series that explores the lives of real people through their diaries and correspondence now enters the final years of the 20th century. Show more

Aasmah Mir finds out what teenagers are really doing in sexual relationships and uncovers a world where porn and gang culture are strong influences on their attitudes. Show more

Pip wants to save the poor and Harry Biscuit wants swans. Mark Evans's Dickensian spoof starring Tom Allen. From 2009. Show more

Matthew Sweet transports listeners into cinemas around the world with a series of short features. He visits a cinema in Tangiers, Morocco. Show more

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Angry listeners take Archers editor to task and Radio 4 controller unveils her new plans for the network. Show more

Helen and Henry pay a visit and it's a stressful time for Ruth. Show more

When young volunteer Julie sets off for Nigeria, her project is to teach sewing skills to women in a refuge in Jos - but what if they don't like her? Written by Jane Rogers. Show more

Following December's Arctic spell, it is time to face the garden and its surviving plants. Eric Robson and the panel answer questions that listeners have sent via post and email. Show more

Author and film critic David Thomson explores how cinema has changed him - and us: are movies still a place to dream? From 2011. Show more

Matthew Bannister on Peace Corps founder Sargent Shriver, Docklands Development leader Reg Ward, photographer Penny Tweedie and fitness king Jack Lalanne. Show more

Francine Stock talks to actors Donald Sutherland and Paul Giamatti. Show more

Matthew Sweet transports listeners into cinemas around the world with a series of short features, eavesdropping on the stories and characters - today Thailand. Show more

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Sandi Toksvig presents another episode of the ever-popular topical panel show. The guests are Jeremy Hardy, Paul Sinha, Sue Perkins and Carrie Quinlan. Show more

The wedding preparations are taking their toll on David, and Jill makes a suggestion. Show more

A review of Javier Bardem in the Mexican film Biutiful; Winter's Bone director Debra Granik discusses her Oscar-nominated film; and Indian politics in children's fiction. Show more

The series that explores the lives of real people through their diaries and correspondence now enters the final years of the 20th century. Show more

Jonathan Dimbleby chairs the live debate from Grantham with former Cabinet minister David Blunkett, Tory MP Louise Bagshawe, historian Michael Burleigh and Dr Wendy Piatt. Show more

Alain de Botton explores the notion that museums are our new churches. And he appeals for a complete revamp of some of our favourite museums. Show more

Y.T. and the Soprano by Penny Woolcock. Hip hop star Sway plays a rapper who sets out to woo a soprano by stealing her Puccini aria and setting it to his beats. Will it work? Show more

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With an increasing gulf growing between herself and Euan, Ruth finds herself spending more time with Farid. Show more

Katharine Whitehorn chooses Mary Stott, the campaigning journalist and editor. Plus Liz Forgan shares her memories of working with Mary. Presented by Matthew Parris. From Jan 2011. Show more

Mark D'Arcy reports from Westminster. Show more

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Overwhelmed Ailsa misses Academy classes. When her teacher finds out, she tries to make amends. Concluded by Maureen Beattie. Show more

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