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A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Canon Mark Oakley of the Chapel Royal, St James's Palace.

Caz Graham hears that heavy rain has replenished UK reservoirs, but the Institute of Civil Engineers say it is necessary to plan for more shortages in the future. Show more

Morning news and current affairs, presented by James Naughtie and Evan Davis, with Chancellor George Osborne on the eurozone crisis and debating Syria and water security. Show more

Melvyn Bragg and his guests discuss Solomon, the biblical king celebrated in the Old Testament for his wisdom. Show more

Does India's growing surrogacy industry need greater regulation? Book clubs - for intellectually stimulating debate or gossip and booze? And ventriloquist Nina Conti. Show more

From Our Own Correspondent joins bus passengers praying out loud as they travel along what may be the most dangerous road in the Himalayas. Show more

John Wilson talks to athletes and coaches about the crucial role pop music plays in their training. From 2012. Show more

With Winifred Robinson. Drought restrictions imposed by seven water companies may soon be lifted, but what can be done to save water and make sure there is enough for the future? 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.

Richard discusses how religion dealt with those who paraded their doubts. Those who rethought their relationship to God were vulnerable to the inquisition and excommunication. Show more

Josh is feeing under surveillance. Meanwhile Oliver is keen to press on. Show more

By Hugh Costello. A London priest defies his bishop to speak out on behalf of a Belarusian dissident, with unforeseen and devastating consequences. Show more

Clare goes walking in Northumberland with Kelly and Carolyn, whose close friendship is mirrored by the connection between their dogs, Mel the border terrier and Kizzy the lurcher. Show more

Trevor Eve presents an appeal on behalf of Body & Soul. Show more

Philippa Gregory talks about her historical novel The Other Boleyn Girl which tells the story of sisters Mary and Anne Boleyn. James Naughtie presents. Show more

Simon Pegg talks to Matthew Sweet about his latest comedy, A Fantastic Fear of Everything. Producer Stephen Woolley joins them to celebrate British humour in film. Show more

Why the bacteriology of Legionnaires' disease makes it so hard to detect, why the Transit of Venus is good for science and the truth behind the illusion of stripes. Show more

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Billy Bleach returns to The Mallard, the theatre that gave him his first big break. With Felix Dexter. From June 2012. Show more

Amy goes too far and Jennifer enters into a heated debate. Show more

Presented by Mark Lawson, including an interview with rapper Professor Green and an examination of the plays of Friedrich Durrenmatt. Show more

Darlene recounts to Linus a traumatic childhood event that throws light on the myth of Dracamuth. Stars Heather Craney. Show more

Joshua Rozenberg talks to former Foreign Office principal legal adviser, Sir Daniel Bethlehem, about the Justice and Security bill, and the changing face of international law. Show more

Evan Davis and his executive panel discuss different types of employment contracts and how far employers should go in checking on their employees' behaviour. Show more

William Crawley tells the story of Georges Lemaitre, the Catholic priest who originated the Big Bang theory.

Melvyn Bragg and his guests discuss Solomon, the biblical king celebrated in the Old Testament for his wisdom. Show more

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

Haunted by his memories, Satish has upped his dose, but it is dangerously affecting his work in the operating theatre. Show more

4 Extra Debut. Love and marriage for three couples - ready to explain themselves to the studio audience. Stars Jack Docherty. From June 2012. Show more

Jon considers the moment when we follow the herd and make accusations. With Meredith Maran and David Quantick. From May 2011. Show more

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A year of discoveries on Ainsdale Sands. The mysterious lives of starfish and brittle stars. Read by Jean Sprackland. Show more

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