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A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with the Rev Alison Jack. Show more

Caz Graham visits the high fells of the Lake District to look at the tradition of farming common land. Show more

Continuing the series in which Peter White follows a group of East End teenagers widely credited with being London's secret weapon when it succeeded in its 2012 Olympic bid. 2/2. Show more

Evan Davis continues his exploration into deception by talking to those who have had cause to be economical with the truth. For decades Penny Gadd concealed her true self. Show more

Gillian Gilbert - back on stage with New Order; recovering from anorexia; dressing for a wedding; employment rights for club workers; sexting and teens. Presented by Jane Garvey. Show more

Bruce has his eye on Pat as his new tenant, and five-year old Bertie has issues. Stars Crawford Logan and James Mackenzie. Show more

Chris Sperring goes in search of sika deer and discovers how conservation groups like the RSPB and National Trust are managing the delicate balance of deer, people and habitats. Show more

Cerys Matthews celebrates the life of the great gospel singer and civil rights campaigner, Mahalia Jackson. From 2012. Show more

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Analysis of current affairs reports, presented by Martha Kearney. Including conclusions reached by the committee of MPs investigating phone-hacking. Show more

Neil MacGregor on how a goblet reveals Venice’s twin seductions - its luxuries and sought-after lecherous women. From 2012. Show more

Jennifer gets her hopes up and Usha needs a confidante. Show more

Hugh Costello's fictional play explores how, for several decades, abuse by Catholic priests was allegedly covered up in an attempt to protect the church's reputation in Ireland. Show more

Helen Castor presents the history magazine programme in which listeners and researchers share their passion for the past. In this edition, the origins of May Day. Show more

A new generation of genetically-modified crops aims to avoid public objections to the technology by offering clear health-giving benefits. Tom Heap gauges their success. Show more

Michael Rosen investigates the world of interpreting, hearing from interpreters in business, sport and even psychotherapy how there is more to the job than just language skills. Show more

Alexei Sayle chooses Palestinian writer and scholar, the 'fiercely intelligent' Edward Said. With Matthew Parris. From May 2012. Show more

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Ed lends authentic 'oldenspeak' to the modern gaming fraternity. Stars Christopher Douglas and Stephanie Cole. From May 2012. Show more

Brian's thinking positive. Meanwhile Pat considers her options. Show more

With John Wilson, including an interview with writer Mark Haddon and news of the shortlist for the Turner Prize. Show more

Neil MacGregor on how a goblet reveals Venice’s twin seductions - its luxuries and sought-after lecherous women. From 2012. Show more

After the recent deaths of journalists reporting from Syria, John Simpson examines what it is like to work on the news front line and considers the cost of getting the story home. Show more

An update on blind Chinese activist, Chen Guangcheng, from Martin Patience and Stephen Hallett, plus a special school taster for students currently in mainstream eduction. Show more

Claudia Hammond investigates what reforms to the NHS could mean for mental health services, and what psychology can tell us about the pros and cons of online dating. Show more

Continuing the series in which Peter White follows a group of East End teenagers widely credited with being London's secret weapon when it succeeded in its 2012 Olympic bid. 2/2. Show more

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Robin Lustig presents national and international news and analysis. The culture committee says Rupert Murdoch is not fit to lead a major company - are they right? Show more

Balwhidder continues his account, remembering how news of trouble in the Americas trickled through to the sleepy town of Dalmailing in 1769. Read by Paul Young. Show more

In the first of three salty tales written by Lynne Truss, the Periwinkle (Bill Wallis) and the Hermit Crab (Geoffrey Palmer) reveal the funny side of life between the tides. Show more

Susan Hulme and the BBC's parliamentary team report as moves to reshape the House of Lords come under attack on the last day of the longest session of Parliament in living memory. Show more

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Travel writer Pico Iyer recalls schooldays in Oxford and a remarkable decision to commute to California! Read by Paul Bazely. Show more

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