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Prayer and reflection with Pastor Lindsay Allen.
Storms rip up hundreds of acres of polytunnels protecting strawberries and other soft fruit in Scotland. In East Anglia drought conditions could mean barley yield could be halved. Show more
Melvyn Bragg and his guests discuss the life and work of the ancient Greek historian and soldier Xenophon. Show more
Presented by Jenni Murray. Andrea Corr on her solo career, Christine Legarde to head the IMF? Helping parents with alcohol problems, Simon May and Lisa Appignanesi on love. Show more
Kate Adie presents stories from correspondents in Malta, Bhutan, Uganda, Sri Lanka and Spain. Show more
Martin Reeve, known on the streets as Mr Lucky, charts the story of street theatre from the turbulent 1960s to today. From 2011. Show more
Down the drains with a flusher clearing up the disposable wipes we insist on throwing down the loo, NHS reform and storm in a growbag - consumer news with Winifred Robinson. Show more
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Advances in genetic research are opening up the natural world to medical researchers. Can we safely exploit the world's plants and animals for use in medicine? Alice Roberts investigates. Show more
Kenton tries to help and Lynda plays the hostess. Show more
By James Goss. On the trail of a dangerous energy field, Torchwood are led to Delhi. Jack discovers that the field centres on an old colonial mansion - Torchwood India. Show more
Clare Balding is back with a new series of walks with a literary theme, beginning in Heptonstall, the childhood home of poet Ted Hughes and where his wife Sylvia Plath is buried. Show more
Radio 4 Appeal
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation
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Justin Webb, whose own son was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes three years ago, makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Show more
How to survive dinner parties by becoming an expert on absolutely anything. Parodies of country-house weekends written 100 years ago by AA Milne. Show more
Ruth Padel examines Gilbert's achievements as a theatre director and looks at the ways in which he helped revolutionise theatre production. Show more
Open Book
Frederick Forsyth, Robert Louis Stevenson, and Literary Salons in Afghanistan
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Mariella Frostrup talks to Frederick Forsyth, 40 years after he wrote his ground-breaking novel, The Day of the Jackal. Show more
Adam Rutherford investigates the latest Icelandic eruption, the shape of the electron and the benefits of urban gardens. Show more
Eddie Mair presents the day's top stories. Including Weather.
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Will the Fast Show star make it onto the Mallard stage, as himself, before the funding cuts bite? From May 2011. Show more
Jazzer's keen to develop international relations and Hayley puts Roy in an awkward position. Show more
With Mark Lawson, including an interview with the actor Rob Lowe, whose screen career began over 30 years ago, and whose roles include Sam Seaborn in the TV drama The West Wing. Show more
As Heather and her friend prepare to travel through Ghana over Christmas, school finances come under scrutiny. Stars Kirsty McKay, Paul Young and Isabella Jarrett. Show more
In the wake of the findings of the 7/7 inquest, Simon Cox looks at what has changed within the emergency services. Would the public be safer in the event of another attack? Show more
Peter Day asks the experts what is next for the Euro and for Europe, as the sovereign debt crisis continues. 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
Melvyn Bragg and his guests discuss the life and work of the ancient Greek historian and soldier Xenophon. Show more
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Hotel rooms, the Mistress Game and an unexpected devastation. Niamh Cusack reads Man Booker Winner Anne Enright's novel. Show more
A slight shortage of cooking oil leads conspiracy theorist Dave to conclude that his town is about to be destroyed by a dirty bomb. Written by and starring Dave Lamb. From May 2011. Show more
John Howard Davies talks about starring, aged eight, in David Lean's classic 1948 film version of Oliver Twist. Presented by Andrew McGibbon. Show more
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Once again, George has eluded the pursuing media and headed off in pursuit of wine and women. Written by Celia Walden. Show more
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