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A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Dr Ed Kessler, Director of the Woolf Institute for Abrahamic Faiths, Cambridge.
More than over 2000 geese have already been shot in a pilot cull on Orkney. Animal rights campaigners say there are more effective ways of controlling the bird population. Show more
Morning news and current affairs with John Humphrys and James Naughtie. Including Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
Melvyn Bragg and his guests discuss the Ontological Argument, the philosophical attempt to prove the existence of God through reason alone. Show more
Woman's Hour
Rochdale Safeguarding Children Board Review
58 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
The report into the Rochdale sexual grooming case, fashion and technology in tights, and why are women reluctant to air their views in mixed forums? Presented by Jenni Murray. Show more
From Our Own Correspondent
A gun-toting poet and the Vegas blues
30 minutes
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Why the US presidential campaign has descended on America's casino capital Las Vegas, and the Syrian rebel commander who'd rather write poetry than fight. Presented by Kate Adie. Show more
John Sugar hears from today's music industry managers about their role in a changing sales market, gaining an insight into the challenges facing them and the modern music industry. Show more
You and Yours
NHS Branding, whisky biofuel, and can a collagen drink hold back aging?
55 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Does the NHS need a Head of Branding? Plus turning whisky into fuel, and can a collagen drink keep you looking young? Consumer news with Winifred Robinson. Show more
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National and international news with Shaun Ley. Listeners can share their views via email: wato@bbc.co.uk or on twitter: #wato.
Deborah Bull's Dance Nation
Episode 4: Dancing to Our Own Beat
15 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Dancer, writer and broadcaster Deborah Bull looks at the moment when we broke off from our partners and started dancing solo. Show more
Lynda proves to be very persuasive and Tom confides in his mum. Show more
4 Extra Debut. A freak accident means Ellen has no recollection of who she used to be. Her husband sets out to show her. Stars Amelia Bullmore, Jamie Glover, Di Botcher. Show more
Clare joins three taxidermists with a unique take on wildlife by the River Wharfe. Show more
Lesley Jenkins presents an appeal on behalf of the Hepatitis C Trust. Show more
BBC National Short Story Award
BBC International Short Story Award 2012
Episode 9: Before He Left the Family, by Carrie Tiffany
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FM
Ten shortlisted stories in contention for this prestigious award. A teenager struggles with divided loyalties and some confusion about sex. Read by Gabriel Andrews. Show more
Kylie Minogue discusses her transformation into a French new wave starlet in Holy Motors, and Joseph Gordon Levitt describes being a young Bruce Willis. With Francine Stock. Show more
Quentin Cooper visits the Gravity Fields festival in Grantham, Lincolnshire, which aims to celebrate the legacy of the town's most famous son, Sir Isaac Newton. Show more
Eddie Mair with interviews, context and analysis.
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
Messengers, the history of alchemy, and a sketch about the repeated use of the word 'sketch'! With Carrie Quinlan. From 2012. Show more
Mike has money on his mind and George counts the cost. Show more
JK Rowling discusses her new novel The Casual Vacancy and also reflects on the Olympic opening ceremony, her global success and whether she will ever return to Harry Potter. Show more
The 70s, a world of HRT and growing old disgracefully. Judy has news for her parents. Stars Lesley Manville. From September 2012. Show more
With police still trying to establish a clear motive for the shooting of a British family and a cyclist in the French Alps, Simon Cox asks whether the murders will ever be solved.
Evan Davis's guests recount the stories of products that have shaped their companies' fortunes. They also discuss firing people. How easy should it be to dismiss an employee? Show more
Saving Species has the call of the sea in its sights. Brett Westwood examines some of the issues that make a healthy marine environment vital to a functioning natural world. Show more
Melvyn Bragg and his guests discuss the Ontological Argument, the philosophical attempt to prove the existence of God through reason alone. Show more
The latest weather forecast.
The Spanish prime minister delivers a tough budget, the latest on UK floods, and NHS public health reforms. National and international news and analysis with Robin Lustig. Show more
With the loss of Margaret and the death of his bear, Sir Robert Merivel must find new purpose, so seeks to rekindle a friendship. Read by Nicholas Woodeson. Show more
Diane, Joe and David must do 30 minutes of community service as punishment for crimes against radio. With Aled Jones. From 2012. Show more
The Philosopher's Arms is a pub where philosophy and the real world meet for a drink. Matthew Sweet asks whether we have any moral reason to obey the law? Show more
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Even with a crack production team behind Rupert Everett's American sitcom Mr Ambassador, the path to success is paved with elephant traps. Show more
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