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With Shaunaka Rishi Das, Director of the Oxford Centre for Hindu Studies. Show more

Anna Hill finds out how conservationists go about legitimate bird netting, amid concern about illegal trapping. And, MPs vote today on ending farmworkers pay protection. Show more

Jim talks to astronomer Dame Jocelyn Bell Burnell, who forged her own path through the male-dominated world of science. Show more

Lyse Doucet speaks to Nader Nadery, a human rights campaigner in Kabul who, despite living under direct threat from the Taliban, continues to work for the future of his country. Show more

After a disastrous and decidedly unromantic weekend away Rosie is worried that Tom doesn't want her at his ex-wife's wedding. Show more

Presented by Brett Westwood. Executive producer Alastair Fothergill talks about Frozen Planet, the latest landmark wildlife series by the BBC Natural History Unit. Show more

4 Extra Debut. Bill Paterson explores the cultural impact of the comic that adapted literary classics like War of the Worlds. From October 2011. Show more

With Julian Worricker. Is it time for a national referendum on the UK's membership of the EU? 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.

Frances and her expert team look at the score of one of Parry's best-known works, his anthem I Was Glad, a favourite at state occasions, notably at this year's royal wedding. Show more

Clive makes an unexpected appearance and things fall into place for Will. Show more

When a community savings system goes wrong, disaster looms for one struggling family. A hard-hitting new play from Karen Brown, starring Alison Steadman. Show more

Featuring Normandy 1204; the Black South African football tour of 1899; was 1872 the peak in republicanism and armchair archaeology. Show more

When William helps newcomers to the village in an eccentric mission to improve the world, there is a surprisingly effective, if unexpected, outcome. Show more

Paul explores the dead of night where each moment brings the insomniac closer to the first chink of light through the curtains. Show more

As the Leveson Inquiry into the culture, practices and ethics of the press takes evidence, Joshua Rozenberg looks at the growing role of public inquiries and independent reviews. Show more

4 Extra Debut. Christopher Frayling, Nikki Bedi and Harriett Gilbert discuss books by Jhumpa Lahiri, Tony Judt and Armistead Maupin. From 2011. Show more

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If your son is visiting with his new girlfriend, how far apart should their beds be placed? Stars Jonny Sweet. From October 2011. Show more

Mike voices his objections. Meanwhile there is domestic bliss at Woodbine Cottage. Show more

Kirsty Lang meets the Italian writer Umberto Eco, as he publishes a new novel, and looks back at the surprise success of The Name of the Rose, published when he was 48. Show more

After a disastrous and decidedly unromantic weekend away Rosie is worried that Tom doesn't want her at his ex-wife's wedding. Show more

While G20 leaders try to avert economic disaster, Michael Robinson reveals how the pain of the eurozone crisis presents a golden opportunity for some sophisticated investors. Show more

Helen Jackman of the Macular Disease Society tells Peter White why they want the government to appraise the use of Avastin, for the treatment of Wet AMD. Show more

Claudia Hammond finds out how a good night's sleep can improve memory, why hysteria is not a thing of the past, and she meets the carers getting involved in mental health research. Show more

Jim talks to astronomer Dame Jocelyn Bell Burnell, who forged her own path through the male-dominated world of science. Show more

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With Ritula Shah. National and international news and analysis. Show more

Ruth remembers the heady early days when she fell first under her cousin Dora's spell. Readers include Sara Kestelman. Show more

Napoleon and Wellington's horses - divided by war, united by love. Stars Stephen Fry and Daniel Rigby. From October 2011. Show more

4 Extra Debut. Michael is 41 with no girlfriend, but desperate mum Susan has a plan. Stars Alison Steadman and Alexander Kirk. From April 2011. Show more

Susan Hulme listens in as MPs reflect on the big Tory rebellion over Europe. And the justice secretary, Ken Clarke, casts doubt on locking up youngsters for carrying knives. Show more

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Five writers from five EU countries offer personal reflections on the idea of Europe in Autumn 2011. Today, Michael Stürmer contemplates the view from Germany. Show more

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