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A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, presented by the Rev Marjory MacLean. Show more
A challenge: can our listeners collectively edit the works of Charles Dickens, in just six months? Your news is read by the veteran broadcaster, Sue MacGregor. Show more
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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Walkers, cyclists and motorists rely today on Ordnance Survey maps. But 220 years ago, the Kent coastline was first mapped to defend against Napoleon - as Helen Mark discovers. Show more
After a week harvesting on a Lincolnshire farm, Charlotte Smith assesses how much impact the drought and downpours have had on the amount of crops brought in. Show more
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Morning news and current affairs with James Naughtie and Evan Davis, featuring the US credit rating downgrade and 'the world's hardest crossword'. Show more
Saturday Live
Richard Coles with Paul Gambaccini, Matt Harvey and Nicholas Evans
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Richard Coles with Paul Gambaccini, poet Matt Harvey, two men linked by the discovery of some old photos, a jet engine sound sculpture, and Nicholas Evans' Inheritance Tracks. Show more
Sonia Deol looks at Kashmir, with Rosie Thomas and Tim Hannigan. She also meets a couple visiting all the world's countries in order of independence. Show more
Rhona Cameron explores the earliest known women's golf competition - between the fishwives of Musselburgh. From 2011. Show more
As the government pushes ahead on its reform plans, Anita Anand asks if elected commissioners in England and Wales will make the police more accountable. Show more
Kate Adie introduces correspondents' stories from around the world. This week we here from Guatemala, Spain, Colombia, Paris and Poland. Show more
The comedian and Joy Division musician in the tag talk show, where the guest is the next interviewer. From August 2011. Show more
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Jonathan Dimbleby chairs a discussion of news and politics from Poolewe, Wester Ross, northwest Scotland, with Rory Stewart, Mike Russell, Gisela Stuart and Douglas Murray. Show more
Listeners' calls and emails in response to this week's edition of Any Questions?
Hugh Whitemore's dramatisation of Ian Fleming's 1958 novel. James Bond is sent to investigate a strange disappearance on the island of Jamaica. Show more
Woman's Hour
Eva Gabrielsson; Yasmeen Khan; Kathryn Tickell
1 hour
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Eva Gabrielsson on her life with Stieg Larsson, and boredom - how interesting can it be? Plus comedian Yasmeen Khan gets ready for Edinburgh, and Kathryn Tickell on Percy Grainger. Show more
With Carolyn Quinn. A fresh perspective on the day's news with sports headlines.
A challenge: can our listeners collectively edit the works of Charles Dickens, in just six months? Your news is read by the veteran broadcaster, Sue MacGregor. Show more
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The latest weather forecast.
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
Clive Anderson is joined by Timothy Spall, Liza Goddard, Doug Stanhope and Jon Richardson, with 'Gyp-step' music from Molotov Jukebox and Brixton Blues from Errol Linton. Show more
James Reynolds profiles Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the religious leader of Iran, the cleric who, despite appearances, wields true power in the Islamic Republic. Show more
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4 Extra Debut. Melvyn Bragg asks if the 400-year reign of Received Pronunciation is finally over, as increasing pride is taken in regional accents. From August 2011. Show more
Steerpike takes up his new role as the Master of Ritual, and as Titus grows older, so his suspicions about the former kitchen boy grow. Show more
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4, followed by weather.
Newsnight economics editor Paul Mason chairs a debate between followers of two of the great economic thinkers of the 20th century: John Maynard Keynes and Friedrich Hayek. Show more
The popular quotations quiz, hosted by Nigel Rees. With guests Sian Phillips, James Richardson, Edward Stourton and Rebecca Front. From August 2011. Show more
Ruth Padel presents a landmark series exploring the pleasures of writing and reading poems. For the first of her poetry workshops she joins members of ExCite poetry group in Exeter. Show more
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. Followed by Weather.
By Tamara Pollock. 4 Extra Debut. Jules has been diagnosed with cancer. Will her best friend Kate be as supportive as she should be? Read by Nicola Walker. Show more
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