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Prayer and reflection with Pastor Lindsay Allen.

North and South - two farmers, one in Scotland and the other in England assess the dry weather's affect on crops. And should new drivers be taught how to drive on rural roads? Show more

Michael Buerk talks to gypsy Mikey Walsh about his agonising decision to leave his family and community behind. Show more

Nick Robinson looks at how different leaders have handled the top job in British politics. Today he looks at Harold Wilson, Prime Minister in the 1960s and 1970s. Show more

The sexualisation of young girls - can government change attitudes? How soldiers' wives use art to cope; inventories and Cook the Perfect chicken curry. Presented by Jane Garvey. Show more

After receiving a warm welcome in Ghana, Heather finds herself in trouble after sending a humorous email. Stars Kirsty McKay. Show more

Saving Species is in front of an audience on the Tyntesfield Estate near Bristol - a BioBlitz is taking place here, care of the National Trust. Show more

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Chef Allegra McEvedy joins Red Dwarf's Robert Llewellyn and former Slits guitarist Viv Albertine to discuss three personally significant pieces of music. Show more

Jolene tackles an employment issue. Jill feels stuck in the middle. Show more

By Julia Hollander. Factual drama about environmental activists who broke into Kingsnorth Power Station in a gruelling protest and were taken to court. Show more

Fiona Watson explores the history of those who had to fight for both the Soviets and the Nazis in World War II. Show more

4 Extra Debut. Parodies of country house weekends written 100 years ago by AA Milne, including tips on surviving high-jinks and party games, and a ready-made play for amateurs. Show more

Ruth Padel explores the way in which WS Gilbert used and developed the English language. 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

Diane Abbott MP chooses writer and Nobel Laureate Harold Pinter. She discusses his life with his biographer Michael Billington and host Matthew Parris. Show more

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Social worker Clare doesn't like people on her patch - especially an interfering vicar. Stars Sally Phillips. From June 2010. Show more

Oliver offers to listen and Roy is making plans. Show more

With John Wilson. Film producer Peter Bart reveals stories behind films such as The Godfather, and arts administrators on why it is worth sending artists to the Venice Biennale. Show more

After receiving a warm welcome in Ghana, Heather finds herself in trouble after sending a humorous email. Stars Kirsty McKay. Show more

From Africa to Kazakhstan, a new Islamic network is attracting millions of followers - and millions of dollars. Edward Stourton investigates the Gulen movement. Show more

Are special schools for visually impaired children still needed? And how you could find out more about the cinematic style, characters and costumes before going to the movies. Show more

Can mess make us racist; how to bounce back from defeat; and a comic strip success story. Show more

Michael Buerk talks to gypsy Mikey Walsh about his agonising decision to leave his family and community behind. Show more

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National and international news and analysis. Special programme to coincide with President Obama's visit to the UK. With Robin Lustig in Washington. Show more

An international conference in Switzerland, too much booze, and the luxury of the kiss sets lust in motion. Niamh Cusack reads Man Booker Winner Anne Enright's sparkling new novel. Show more

Jon talks to Stewart Lee about why we're all so caught up in competitive lives. How is aiming low a way forward? From May 2011. Show more

Susan Hulme with the day's top news stories from Westminster.

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Celia has begun the awkward process of keeping an eye on the famously charming, but unpredictable, George Best. Written by Celia Walden. Show more

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