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A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, presented by the Rev Marjory MacLean. Show more
As the Glorious 12th arrives, grouse are dwindling in some parts of Scotland, despite an increase in English numbers. Show more
Sue MacGregor brings together some of the key figures involved in the collapse of Barings Bank, which closed in 1995 following rogue trading by employee Nick Leeson. Show more
Woman's Hour
Garden Weeds, Blue Plaques and the 9-Year-Old Cook
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Presented by Jenni Murray. Weeds: should we love them more? Blue Plaques: why do such a small number represent the achievements of women? And Jay Ditum, the 9-year-old cook. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Des Lynam and Christopher Matthew visit Brighton & Hove Albion FC to reminisce, gossip and trade tales. From August 2011. Show more
James Walton's light-hearted literary quiz with John Walsh, Sebastian Faulks, Francis Wheen and Ian McMillan. From October 2010. Show more
Winifred Robinson examines the Odeon's decision to screen films for people with autism, assesses the viability of bike hire schemes around the UK and is vinyl making a comeback? Show more
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With Shaun Ley. National and international news. Listeners can share their views via email: wato@bbc.co.uk or on twitter: #wato.
Can numbers tell us what caused England's riots? Sovereign debt: who do nations actually owe? What the disability benefit statistics really told us. And when to buy a lotto ticket. Show more
There's a poacher on the prowl, and Clarrie makes an effort. Show more
William and Sandy use Holmesian precepts to tackle the theft of a rather famous pipe at a Sherlock Homes Convention. Starring Stanley Baxter and Richard Briers. Show more
Gardeners' Question Time
Blackpool Winter Gardens
45 minutes
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Matthew Wilson, Christine Walkden and Matthew Biggs visit gardeners of Blackpool, who reveal the secrets of award-winning hanging baskets. Show more
Martin Sixsmith analyses the situation of Russia today through the lens of 1,000 years of Russian history and asks whether Russia will always return to the rule of autocracy? Show more
Last Word
Michael Bukht, Hugh Carey, John Hoyland, Nancy Wake and Joe Arroyo
30 minutes
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Matthew Bannister on Classic FM programme controller and crafty cook Michael Bukht, New York Governor Hugh Carey, abstract painter John Hoyland and salsa singer Joe Arroyo. Show more
James Marsh talks about Project Nim; Mark Gatiss grapples with Russian horror; and Romain Gavras discusses, rioting, nihilism and the French New Wave. With Matthew Sweet. Show more
Eddie Mair presents the day's top stories. Including Weather.
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The Joy Division musician interviews a fellow Salfordian and punk poet laureate in the tag talk show. From August 2011. Show more
Things go from bad to worse for Pat and Tony. Meanwhile Adam gives his considered opinion. Show more
Front Row
Howard Marks, Martina Cole, Dreda Say Mitchell
30 minutes
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Mark Lawson reports from the recent Crime Writing Festival in Harrogate, with guests including Howard Marks, who has published his first crime novel, Martina Cole and Tana French. Show more
Tragedy strikes leaving Frederic to ponder the future. Stars Patrick Kennedy and Morven Christie. Show more
Jonathan Dimbleby presents a topical discussion of news and politics from York with Peter Hitchens, Harriet Harman, Sayeeda Warsi and Julia Unwin. Show more
Alain de Botton on why pessimism is the key to happiness. He argues that the best way to find contentment is to learn to be a bit more gloomy! Show more
Gorbachev's liberalisation reveals the extent of public discontent with the whole Soviet system. Yeltsin becomes Russian President and challenges the authority of Gorbachev's USSR. Show more
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National and international news and analysis with Robin Lustig.
Veronica decides she needs to show Tony some historical evidence. Show more
Broadcaster Janice Long chooses her friend, the singer-songwriter Kirsty MacColl. With Karen O'Brien and Matthew Parris. From August 2011. Show more
Talk show which blends comedy and science. Comedians Colin Murphy and Carl Donnelly discuss the smart and the stupid questions in life. Show more
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Embracing all things Welsh means you start dreaming about the country, which has something to do with the author's grandfather Bert and an atmospheric house at Carmarthen. Show more
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