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A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with the Rev Alison Jack. Show more
Dairy farmers say a cut to their milk price means losses of thousands of pounds. Dairy Crest says it's acting to secure the future of its dairies in a very challenging market. Show more
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
Morning news and current affairs, presented by James Naughtie and John Humphrys, debating the murder of Khalil Dale, wind farm planning and Roy Hodgson for England manager. Show more
Andrew Marr discusses creativity with science writer Jonah Lehrer, experimental sound artist Scanner, nano-scientist Rachel O'Reilly and author Joanna Kavenna. Show more
Woman's Hour
Prof Robert Winston, bisexuality, supporting friends in crisis
58 minutes
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Presented by Jane Garvey. Featuring dolls' house restoration, Prof Robert Winston, exploring attitudes towards bisexuality, and being a supportive friend. Show more
Anthropologist Domenica MacDonald observes the lives of her neighbours and the neighbourhood in Edinburgh's New Town. Stars Carol Ann Crawford. Show more
Mind Changers
Donald Broadbent and the Cocktail Party
28 minutes
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Claudia Hammond examines the legacy of Donald Broadbent. The British psychologist launched the cognitive revolution with his work on attention and how information is processed. Show more
Harvey's rather difficult mum is having a tough time. What can his family do to help? Stars Mark Benton. From April 2012. Show more
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Analysis of current affairs reports, presented by Martha Kearney. Listeners can share their views via email: wato@bbc.co.uk or on twitter: #wato. Show more
Shakespeare's Restless World
11. Treason and Plots
15 minutes
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Neil MacGregor’s Shakespearean tabloid history of contemporary accounts of plots to murder Elizabeth I and James I. From 2012. Show more
Carl pays a surprise visit. Meanwhile Alice is keen to help. Show more
4 Extra Debut. How British PoWs survived incarceration in German camps by studying free-flying birds. Drama documentary with David Bamber. Show more
Paul Gambaccini hosts the wide-ranging music quiz, with contestants from Gateshead, London and Hertfordshire. From 2012. Show more
Sheila Dillon looks at changes to the UK's egg supply following the EU's ban on battery cages. Is the food industry really facing shortages and escalating prices? Show more
Alistair Sooke traces the history of the ampersand, the little character that has quietly given joy to so many, from a bored medieval scribe to a modern-day digital font designer. Show more
In a new series about the digital world, Aleks Krotoski looks at what is behind the urge to capture every image, experience and feeling for online eternity. Show more
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David Mitchell challenges Danielle Ward, Henning Wehn, Tom Wrigglesworth and John Finnemore to hide truths in lies. From April 2012. Show more
Jennifer gets her hopes up and Usha needs a confidante. Show more
Front Row
Leonardo Da Vinci reviewed; Maxim Vengerov interviewed
30 minutes
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Arts news and interviews with John Wilson, including violinist Maxim Vengerov, Robert Winston on Da Vinci's anatomical drawings, and a review of American Pie's latest comedy feast. Show more
Shakespeare's Restless World
11. Treason and Plots
15 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Neil MacGregor’s Shakespearean tabloid history of contemporary accounts of plots to murder Elizabeth I and James I. From 2012. Show more
Millie died when she was 22 months, but she touched so many lives. Her family, friends, neighbours and people who never even met her, celebrate her life and its ongoing impact. Show more
Crossing Continents
The Marriage Breakers of Bangladesh
28 minutes
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In Bangladesh, 20% of girls are married before their 15th birthday. Angus Crawford joins campaigners trying to persuade rural villagers not to marry off their daughters so young. Show more
Science magazine programme. Show more
Andrew Marr discusses creativity with science writer Jonah Lehrer, experimental sound artist Scanner, nano-scientist Rachel O'Reilly and author Joanna Kavenna. Show more
The latest weather forecast.
Round-up of the day's news, with Ritula Shah. As Spain falls into a double dip recession, is discontent with austerity growing across Europe? Show more
4 Extra Debut. Reverend Micah Balwhidder's appointment in 1760 tears the community apart, as the young minister is placed in his post by an absentee landowner. Read by Paul Young. Show more
What is it like to lose the language spoken by your parents? Michael Rosen goes to meet families in which parents and children have different mother tongues. Show more
Sean Curran reports from Westminster, where the Prime Minister is forced to defend Jeremy Hunt's handling of the BSkyB takeover bid. Show more
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4 Extra Debut. Pico Iyer describes how his global wanderings are shaped by his fascination with writer Graham Greene. Read by Paul Bazely. Show more
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