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Prayer and reflection with Bishop Dr Joe Aldred. Show more
Why scientists think a largely forgotten crop, sainfoin, could be the key to more sustainable meat and milk. And 98 pints of milk - all in a day's work for 'our' dairy cow. Show more
The Life Scientific
Episode 11: Lord Robert Winston
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Jim Al-Khalili talks to Lord Robert Winston about IVF, designer babies and why scientists must take ethical responsibilty for the work they do. Show more
Lucy Kellaway of the Financial Times talks to Sir Peter Moores, son of the founder of the Littlewoods company, about the complexities of having considerable personal wealth. Show more
Woman's Hour
Cook the Perfect bread and pudding with Sophie Dahl; women in N Korea; play-date etiquette
45 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Cook the perfect bread and butter pudding with panettone with Sophie Dahl; North Korean women; shortage of foster carers; angels; and play-date etiquette. Presented by Jane Garvey. Show more
Roland asks a fellow literary scholar for help in his quest to unravel the mystery behind the letters. Starring Kenneth Cranham. Show more
Tales from the Arab Spring
Episode 2: Counter Revolution (Libya)
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
The BBC's Middle East editor Jeremy Bowen hears first-hand accounts of the revolution which started in Tunisia, gained hold in Egypt and spread across the rest of the region. Show more
The story of two Polish composers, Panufnik and Lutoslawski and how they endured the war and subsequent events. From 2011. Show more
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Martha Kearney presents national and international news. 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 12: The Post Office at War
15 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FM
In 1914, the post office was called upon to play a vital role in the war effort. Every week, twelve and half million letters left for Flanders, taking two days to reach the front. Show more
Helen is feeling upbeat, but David is frustrated by wildlife problems. Show more
McLevy sets out to prove that a celebrated stage magician is a jewel thief. Show more
Richard Daniel and the team discuss listeners' questions about the world and our impact upon it. Which plants absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere most effectively? Show more
Stewart Henderson travels to Cornwall to explore the musical heritage of tin mining, investigates the origins of the collective nouns for birds, and asks how we recognise voices. Show more
The language of the financial markets. Michael Rosen returns for a new series on words and the way we use them. Show more
Writer and psychologist Steven Pinker joins Matthew Parris to discuss the life of the great English philosopher Thomas Hobbes. Noel Malcolm provides expert analysis. Show more
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Mark Steel is in Hampshire talking about war with the Salvation Army, roundabouts and a shopping centre. From December 2011. Show more
Jazzer is in a bolshie mood. Meanwhile Susan contemplates Christmas without her mum. Show more
Front Row
Michelle Yeoh, 2011 music picks, book cover design
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
John Wilson talks to actress Michelle Yeoh about her role in The Lady; three music reviewers nominate their album of the year; the art of book cover design in the digital age. Show more
Roland asks a fellow literary scholar for help in his quest to unravel the mystery behind the letters. Starring Kenneth Cranham. Show more
Anita Anand investigates a new system designed to find out who is and isn't fit for work. From form-filling to assessment and final result, she follows people through the process. Show more
In Touch
Latest Can't See, Will Cook + Braille reaction
20 minutes
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Imaginative and safe ways to cook in the latest 'Can't See, Will Cook.' Ian Macrae is feeling adventurous in the kitchen, and dons his apron to rustle up zesty cod with stir-fry. Show more
All in the Mind
The Stress Special: The Results - Time for a Laugh - Disclosing Mental Health Histories
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Claudia Hammond reports on the results of the BBC's scientific study into the UK's stress levels. How anxious and depressed are we? What are the causes of our mental ill health? Show more
The Life Scientific
Episode 11: Lord Robert Winston
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Jim Al-Khalili talks to Lord Robert Winston about IVF, designer babies and why scientists must take ethical responsibilty for the work they do. Show more
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Ritula Shah presents national and international news and analysis. Show more
Fanny Logan is feeling anxious over meeting the husband-to-be of her beloved aunt. Read by Diana Quick. Show more
Robin Ince and Brian Cox stage the battle of the sciences as they pitch physics against chemistry. With ex-physicist Dara O' Briain, and chemists Andrea Sella and Tony Ryan. Show more
Susan Hulme and the BBC's parliamentary team report as the Government says it will bring forward legislation to implement proposed changes to public sector pensions. Show more
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Hugh Dennis delves into the fascinating connections between the seemingly unrelated proof of a pudding, sausage-shaped poison, being hoist by a petard and feisty heroines. Show more
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