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Prayer and reflection with the Rev Canon Stephen Shipley. Show more
Charlotte Smith hears that the recent warm weather means home grown coriander will be on the shelves three months early. Show more
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Morning news and current affairs with John Humphrys and Sarah Montague, debating the EU veto, RBS failings, the Durban deal and humanity's greatest invention. Show more
Andrew Marr discusses sport with Mihir Bose, Brian Moore, Janie Hampton and Julian Savulescu. Show more
Woman's Hour
The Snow Queen; summer riots; the winter garden; Dame Mary Perkins
45 minutes
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The appeal of the Snow Queen, unpicking the summer riots, the winter garden, and billionaire businesswoman Dame Mary Perkins. Presented by Jenni Murray. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Probate researchers Dan and Rachel search for an heir to a 73-year-old recluse. Stars William Ash and Claire Keelan. Show more
An exploration into the increasingly violent thefts in which Asians are being targeted for the wedding gold that has passed through generations and which is now soaring in value. Show more
Giles tries to put Budleigh on the gastronomic map, but cooks up a disaster. Stars Marcus Brigstocke. From December 2011. Show more
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National and international news with Martha Kearney. Listeners can share their views via email: wato@bbc.co.uk or on twitter: #wato.
The People's Post: A Narrative History of the Post Office
Episode 6: The Penny Black
15 minutes
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Dominic Sandbrook investigates how the post office has shaped British society, including the arrival of Universal Penny Postage in 1840. From December 2011. Show more
Nic plans her hen night. Meanwhile Pat and Tony consider the past. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Promising young journalist Gemma is sent to interview reclusive chef Milo Markhov about his glossy new cookery book. Stars Jasmine Hyde and Robert Harper. Show more
Nationwide general knowledge quiz chaired by Russell Davies. With competitors from Aberdeenshire, the West Midlands, Berkshire and Essex. Show more
Dan Saladino exlores how higher food prices are changing what we buy and how we eat. From increases in food-related crime to shortages of ingredients, what else is in store? Show more
Mark Lamarr explores the life of blues woman Memphis Minnie, known for her guitar skills, her rowdy ways and the song When the Levee Breaks. Show more
Brian Cox and Robin Ince head north to Salford to discuss the science of sound with acoustics expert Trevor Cox and comedian Tom Wrigglesworth. Show more
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A welcome visit to the Watford Colosseum for regulars Tim Brooke-Taylor, Barry Cryer and Graeme Garden, plus Andy Hamilton on the panel and Jack Dee in the chair. Show more
The family is worried about Pat, and Lily and Freddie celebrate their birthday. Show more
Front Row
Meryl Streep on playing Margaret Thatcher in The Iron Lady
30 minutes
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With Kirsty Lang. Meryl Streep on playing Margaret Thatcher in the film The Iron Lady, the pick of children's books for Christmas, and Shane Meadows' This Is England 88 reviewed. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Probate researchers Dan and Rachel search for an heir to a 73-year-old recluse. Stars William Ash and Claire Keelan. Show more
As the debate about wealth in British society continues, Prof Hugh Cunningham presents a timely history of philanthropic giving in Britain from the 18th to the 21st century. Show more
Ed Butler investigates abuse of children and scamming of volunteers by some orphanages in Bali. Is such charity actually intensifying the misery of vulnerable children? Show more
Quentin Cooper on carbon capture, a world shortage of rare elements and a 500 million year old monster eye. Plus, the first finalists from listeners who want to be a scientist. Show more
Andrew Marr discusses sport with Mihir Bose, Brian Moore, Janie Hampton and Julian Savulescu. Show more
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Ritula Shah presents national and international news and analysis.
The Major and Mrs Ali take a walk along the cliff tops and read Kipling, as the day of the shoot approaches. Show more
Dominic Arkwright talks to Julie Welch, Gwilym Gibbons and Paul Welcomme on the impact of their formative years. From December 2011. Show more
Susan Hulme with the day's top news stories from Westminster. MPs pack the Commons chamber to question David Cameron about last week's European summit. Show more
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London through the voices of Londoners - a teacher describes her first experience of teaching. Read by Emerald O'Hanrahan. Show more
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