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A spiritual reflection and prayer to begin the day, presented by the Rev Johnston McKay. Show more
Rain and mould stop play for strawberry growers. Some farmers have stopped picking their fruit because of low demand from shoppers for summer berries. Show more
Monty is critically ill, autistic and fighting against life-saving treatment. As his life hangs in the balance, to what lengths should the medical team go to save him? Show more
How one Essex teacher is fighting back against the reality TV show that builds on the national stereotype of Essex Girls, plus live music from the Korean pianist HJ Lim. Show more
China's main microblogging site, Sina Weibo, has more than 300 million users. Shanghai-based journalist Duncan Hewitt finds out how the service is changing China. Show more
Fionola Meredith goes in search of medieval scholar, author and poet Helen Waddell, who was a dominant figure on the English literary scene in the 1920s and '30s. Show more
You and Yours
How well do the police deal with detainees with mental illness?
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The UK transport system prepares for the Olympics, how well equipped are the police in dealing with mental illness, and concern over sales of a 'miracle' solution. Show more
James Naughtie remembers the cricketer from South Africa who became British and was incidentally instrumental in the fight against apartheid. Show more
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Foster parent Maria Mansari talks to Hardeep Singh Kohli about how she manages to let a bit of peace and serenity into her life. Show more
Eddie aims for monster profits and Brian tackles a crisis. Show more
By Charlotte Bogard Macleod. Martha can hear voices of unborn babies, including her son Riot. They are all refusing to be born into a cruel world. Only Martha can save the day. Show more
Jules Hudson explores the waters of Hampstead Heath, which have been used for over 200 years by champion swimmers and year-round bathers. Show more
Michael Morpurgo presents an appeal on behalf of Storybook Dads. Show more
Open Book
Ben Fountain on his satirical Iraq war novel Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk
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With Mariella Frostrup. Ben Fountain discusses his satirical Iraq war novel Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk, and author Siri Hustvedt talks about her new collection of essays. Show more
Francine Stock talks to Christopher Nolan about The Dark Knight Rises, and Nigel Havers recalls Chariots of Fire, while composer Neil Brand deconstructs that famous Vangelis score. Show more
New evidence from ancient teeth that herbal remedies may have been on the Neanderthal menu, new art around the Jurassic coast, and new ways of funding research using crowd funding. Show more
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Satan turns his malevolent eye on a certain sporting event. He transports historian Edith from the chaos of Hell up to London in 2012, so she can appreciate real chaos. Show more
Tracy has a bone to pick with Emma. Meanwhile Ruairi shows his entrepreneurial spirit. Show more
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Rapper Ice-T, Monica Mason's farewell to the Royal Ballet, Tom Hanks' new online project
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Rapper Ice-T on his new film about the culture of hip-hop, new online projects from Tom Hanks and Jerry Seinfeld, and Monica Mason's farewell to the Royal Ballet after 54 years. Show more
Sam's secret affair with Mrs Lane continues. He is even tempted by the whores on Fleet Street, but manages to resist... just. With Kris Marshall and Katherine Jakeways. Show more
As investigations continue into claims the Libor interest rate was manipulated, Simon Cox examines allegations of collusion between banks and asks who has lost out.
As the euro struggles for survival, Peter Day asks continental businesses what it is like to trade in the midst of the crisis and how they see the future of the currency. Show more
Monty is critically ill, autistic and fighting against life-saving treatment. As his life hangs in the balance, to what lengths should the medical team go to save him? Show more
Quirky sound composition inspired by the songs of crickets, created from field recordings of the insects, electronically-treated calls and songs, as well as music and human voices. Show more
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Western powers react with fury to China and Russia's veto of their Syria resolution. Crime figures fall to a 20-year low, so why are we increasingly fearful? With Robin Lustig. Show more
Alexander Cleave enters the strange new world of film and discovers that the man he is to play is shrouded in mystery. Memories of Mrs Gray continue to haunt him. Show more
Meet the waifs, strays, wig-shops, murderous pensioners and squirrels of this delightful land. Stars Alice Lowe. From July 2012. Show more
Sean Curran listens in as peers debate border security, police morale and more power for Wales, plus an interview with the Clerk of the Commons. Show more
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Realising the impact of her father's actions, Carmen sees the state's insidious methods first-hand. Read by Anamaria Marinca. Show more
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