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Prayer and reflection with Sister Gemma Simmonds. Show more
Warnings that tuition fees of up to 45,000 pounds will lead to a shortage of farm vets. Plus, the split between DEFRA and the devolved nations over continuing subsidies. Show more
Melvyn Bragg and his guests discuss the history and science of the nervous system, the network of tissues which allows parts of the body to communicate with each other. Show more
Jenni Murray presents a phone-in programme about Women in Business. What skills do you think you need to be a successful entrepreneur? Share your experiences - call 03700 100 444. Show more
On the last leg of the journey, Ash confronts an old enemy. Once in Bhithor, he has a new battle to fight. With Blake Ritson. Show more
The programme where correspondents from around the world tell you their stories. Today Kate Adie hosts despatches from Moscow, Delhi, Vienna, Copenhagen and Cairo. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Alastair Sooke meets Milton Glaser, the man who designed the I (heart) NY logo in 1977. From February 2011. Show more
John Waite investigates what went wrong at Northern Ireland Water over Christmas and New Year. Many people were left without running water over the holidays, some for over a week. Show more
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As the Arctic melts it is the local people who are experiencing the toughest impacts of climate change. Tom Heap reports from Arctic Canada on the changing lives of the Inuit. Show more
It's the day of reckoning for the Borchester market project and Pat offers an olive branch. Show more
By Mike Walker. Prior to the credit crunch, four traders launch an aggressive new hedge fund. Two of them play it straight. The other two take a huge daring risk. Show more
Journalist and passionate hiker Stuart Maconie embarks on the first of six city skyline walks - the Bath Skyline Walk. Show more
Julie Christie presents the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of the charity Peace Brigades International. Show more
By Elizabeth Bowen. Something strange occurs when a young wife and an older woman encounter each other in a London restaurant. Read by Sarah Badel. Show more
Martin Ellis explores how the bicycle became a tool in the hands of political pioneers, from suffragettes to socialism. Show more
James Naughtie and a group of readers talk to journalist Tim Butcher about his bestselling travel book Blood River - his account of following the route of the River Congo. Show more
Quentin Cooper looks into the science stories of the week and speaks to scientists who are making headlines. Show more
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Using letters to reveal corporate lunacy - the comedian is bemused by the peculiar practices of utilities companies. From 2011. Show more
Pat finds the perfect solution and Brian's worried about confidentiality. Show more
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Mark Lawson reviews Keira Knightley and Mad Men star Elisabeth Moss in a new production of Lillian Hellman's play The Children's Hour; the appeal of Bela Bartok; and 'mock docs'. Show more
On the last leg of the journey, Ash confronts an old enemy. Once in Bhithor, he has a new battle to fight. With Blake Ritson. Show more
As the economy slows and high street credit tightens, getting money online is becoming fast, easy and very expensive. Too easy? Phil Kemp investigates the online lending explosion. Show more
Stephanie Flanders and guests discuss how political volatility impacts their businesses. They also discuss whether employees really are a company's greatest asset. Show more
If climate change is as serious as the scientists say, why are most of us not that bothered? Jolyon Jenkins asks if greens could use better psychology to sharpen their message. Show more
Melvyn Bragg and his guests discuss the history and science of the nervous system, the network of tissues which allows parts of the body to communicate with each other. Show more
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Unexpected guests and a tantrum in the woods. William Hope reads David Vann's deep exploration of an unravelling marriage. Show more
Hope is in great demand. If only all these people wanted to buy a sandwich, apart from the one that does. Stars Suranne Jones. From July 2009. Show more
Should prisoners have the right to vote? MPs have strong views. Rachel Byrne covers a lively debate in the House of Commons. Show more
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By Amy Chua. After an ill-fated concert in Budapest, relations between Amy and Lulu are under strain. Amy fears she is losing some control over her younger daughter. Show more
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