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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.
News about food, farming and the countryside. Charlotte Smith investigates how EU rules might affect UK abattoirs. Wales's environment minister says standards must be maintained. Show more
Morning news and current affairs with John Humphrys and James Naughtie. Including Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
Goldie Hawn, Oscar-winning Hollywood actress, is interviewed by Kirsty Young for a new series of Desert Island Discs. She chooses her eight discs to take to a desert island. Show more
Woman's Hour
Having a good argument, care of terminally ill teenagers, Dame Kathleen Ollerenshaw
58 minutes
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Celebrating, informing and entertaining women. Jenni Murray examines the care for teenagers who are told that they may be facing death sooner rather than later. Show more
Jolyon Jenkins explores the story of the Spanish toddler chosen by the Dalai Lama as a reincarnated Tibetan lama. From 2012. Show more
Miriam Margolyes, Alison Steadman, John Sessions and Nigel Planer send up the infamous Bloomsbury literary group. From September 2012. Show more
You and Yours
Ticketless trains and Birmingham-to-Kashmir buses
55 minutes
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Ticketless trains, new ATOL protection for holidays and how local communities are losing their bank branches. Consumer news with Peter White. 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 5: Dance Yourself Cheerful
15 minutes
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Deborah Bull looks at moments when dance has been a vital part of the national expression of resilience or, at the very least, an opportunity for escape. Show more
Mike has money on his mind and George counts the cost. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Stan Laurel's relationship with his erratic mother Maggie holds the key to his future in comedy. Stars James Anthony Pearson. Show more
Eric Robson and the team return to Ashton-Under-Lyne, where the first ever GQT was recorded in 1947, for the first in a three-part North of England Tour. Show more
BBC National Short Story Award
BBC International Short Story Award 2012
Episode 10: The iHole, by Julian Gough
30 minutes
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Ten shortlisted stories in contention for this prestigious award. Satirical tale about contemporary desires for the latest must-have gadgets and technical innovations. Show more
Last Word
Andy Williams, Charlie Richardson, Gertrude Hughes, Herbert Lom and Eva Figes
28 minutes
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Obituary series. Matthew Bannister on singer Andy Williams, gangster Charlie Richardson, missionary Gertrude Hughes, actor Herbert Lom and feminist writer Eva Figes. Show more
Your views on the BBC and the Queen, plus did music enhance The History of the Future? Forum for audience comment, presented by Roger Bolton. Show more
Eddie Mair with interviews, context and analysis.
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A satirical review of the week's news, chaired by Sandi Toksvig. Panellists include Jeremy Hardy, Francis Wheen, Andy Hamilton and Bob Mills. Show more
Lilian can't believe her luck. Meanwhile Rhys is in relaxed mood. Show more
Front Row
The Thick of It, Cerys Matthews, Lucy Liu in Elementary
30 minutes
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Writers of The Thick of It on life imitating art, singer Cerys Matthews celebrates the women of country music, and the verdict on new Sherlock series Elementary. With Kirsty Lang. Show more
The 70s, a time of HRT and growing old disgracefully. What is the future for Trevor and Eileen? Stars Lesley Manville. From September 2012. Show more
Any Questions?
St Catherine's Primary School, Bletchingley
48 minutes
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Jonathan Dimbleby hosts political debate and discussion from St Catherine's Primary School, Bletchingley, with guests Michael Fallon, Sadiq Khan, Fiona Reynolds and Tom Brake. Show more
Sarah Dunant takes a sideways look at teeth through the ages, and dentistry in times of austerity. Show more
A couple's relationship through a lifetime of holidays in Blackpool. Stars original stage cast performers, John and Jane Godber. Show more
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Fierce fighting in Syria, the Labour party prepares for conference and Venezuela's elections test Chavez's promises. National and international news and analysis with Robin Lustig. Show more
Sir Robert sets out for Switzerland and has a lusty encounter on the road. Could it be true love? Read by Nicholas Woodeson. Show more
4 Extra Debut. American social critic and author Naomi Wolf chooses novelist Edith Wharton. With Janet Beer and Matthew Parris. From September 2012. Show more
Welcome to the Philosopher's Arms. A place where moral dilemmas, philosophical ideas and the real world meet for a chat and a drink. Matthew Sweet presents with a live audience.
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At last, Mr Ambassador, Rupert's US TV sitcom is filmed in front of a live studio audience. What could possibly go wrong? Show more
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