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Daily prayer and reflection with the Rev Simon Doogan. Show more

The farmers planning the UK's biggest dairy farm tackle accusations that it could pose a pollution risk. And, sugar beet growers are struggling through a disastrous harvest. Show more

Morning news and current affairs with Sarah Montague and Justin Webb, including the Egyptian government's view on the protests, and reaction to Pfizer's UK pull-out. Show more

Libby Purves is joined by Sophie Thompson, Patrick Cockburn, Kevin Skelton and Fred Sirieix. Show more

Pursued by Janoo Rani's men, Ashok and Sita flee Gulkote. But death overtakes them heading to the mountains. With Vineeta Rishi. Show more

Rory Cellan-Jones tells the story of the social networking scramble of the early 2000s and finds out how Facebook emerged to become the world's biggest social network. Show more

Muriel thinks an apparition may rekindle interest in things religious. The 1960s arrive in the sleepy Irish town. With Margaret D'Arcy. Show more

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Once a partner, Wikileaks has called the Guardian "the slimiest media organisation in the UK": Alan Rusbridger responds; Peta Buscombe defends the PCC's record on phone hacking. Show more

Kenton's on his best behaviour while Nic and Clarrie have a laugh. Show more

4 Extra Debut. Robbie used to be a professional jazz pianist. Now he is a much-abused and miserable music teacher. Stars Gerry Mulgrew. From November 2008. Show more

Vincent Duggleby and guests answer your questions about mortgages. You can call the programme when lines open on Wednesday at 1330 GMT. The number to call is 03700 100 444. Show more

Bees, hay and swallows make a bountiful summer. The National Poet of Wales reads from her journal about life on her small-holding in rural West Wales. Show more

The early 1970s. Gyles is asked to bring a youthful voice to Lord Longford's anti-porn inquiry, accompanying him on his infamous trip to 'sin city' Copenhagen - sex clubs and all. Show more

How does the huge growth in second home ownership impact on British society? Laurie discusses a new report. Also, Iain Sinclair on the cult of the bike. Show more

Dr Mark Porter visits St Joseph's Hospice in East London to find out about care options available for people at the end of their lives. Show more

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A hilarious musical improvised on the spot about scout camp. With Pippa Evans, Ruth Bratt and Dylan Emery. From 2011. Show more

David is in positive mood and Caroline shares an important secret. Show more

Mark Lawson talks to architect Norman Foster and actress Carey Mulligan, the longlist of museums selected for the Art Fund Prize is revealed and TV drama cast changes are debated. Show more

Pursued by Janoo Rani's men, Ashok and Sita flee Gulkote. But death overtakes them heading to the mountains. With Vineeta Rishi. Show more

Is it morally justifiable to tolerate or support authoritarian regimes if we feel the likely alternatives might prove worse for the citizens of countries such as Egypt? Show more

Susan Greenfield gives a talk about a life's work and a life's ambition in the first of a new series of talks on Radio 4. Show more

The Arctic is melting. The wealth of resources - oil, gas, uranium and even diamonds - are suddenly accessible. Tom Heap reports from Canada on the battle to seize them. Show more

Libby Purves is joined by Sophie Thompson, Patrick Cockburn, Kevin Skelton and Fred Sirieix. Show more

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Ruth dashes Noor's hopes for the future and realises the true cost of her own happiness with Farid. Show more

Mordrin enlists the help of an old ally to settle a garden dispute with his neighbour. Stars David Kay. From February 2011. Show more

Bob receives a Royal Appointment and recruits some wild animals for a private zoo. Show more

Alicia McCarthy and team report from Westminster on Prime Minister's Question Time and other top stories. Show more

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Elements have brought colour and drama to our lives - from the bold pigments of art to the dramatic explosions of fireworks. By Hugh Aldersey-Williams. Show more

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