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A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Sheikh Michael Mumisa. Show more
MPs debate the science and merits behind the badger cull to tackle bovine TB. Earlier this week the government announced the pilots were to be postponed at the eleventh hour. Show more
Mona Siddiqui, academic and commentator, is interviewed by Kirsty Young. Show more
Woman's Hour
Mary McAleese, sexually abused women and smear tests, whining at work and big sisters
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Celebrating, informing and entertaining women presented by Jenni Murray, with Mary McAleese, former President of Ireland, plus big sisters and people who whine at work. Show more
Shonagon is asking questions and looking into dark corners. Yukinari fears for her safety and struggles to understand why she will not let this mystery lie. Show more
Tuition fees of £9,000 make England the most expensive place in the world to go university. Radio 4 has followed one university for a year as it has tried to recruit new students. Show more
Vera Sackcloth-Vest endures an emotional crisis at a picnic in Kensington Gardens. Stars Miriam Margolyes. From October 2012. Show more
The Listening Project
Noel and Roy: Too Late to Say 'Thanks Mum'
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Fi Glover hears from identical twins Roy and Noel, who wish they could have their mother back to say thanks for buying them 'Yakety Yak', even if it was only a cover version. 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.
Mark Lawson investigates the husband-and-wife team behind Swedish sleuth Martin Beck. With Jo Nesbo and Henning Mankell. Show more
There isn't a moment's peace for Lilian. Meanwhile Peggy has a brainwave. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Amazing true life story of the highest altitude emegency parachute jump, made by Captain Joe Kittinger in 1960. Stars Simon Lee Phillips, David Fleeshman. Show more
The GQT team visit Stamford in Lincolnshire, with Eric Robson in the chair and Pippa Greenwood, Bunny Guinness and Bob Flowerdew taking questions from the local gardening audience. Show more
By Tom Rachman. 4 Extra Debut. Political unrest threatens genteel Kensington, next door to the two Geralds who have just moved in. Read by Julian Rhind-Tutt. Show more
Last Word
George McGovern, Fiorenzo Magni, Paul Kurtz, Mike Morris, Roy Bates
28 minutes
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Obituary series. John Wilson on Senator George McGovern, Italian cyclist Fiorenzo Magni, humanist Paul Kurtz, TV presenter Mike Morris and Major Roy Bates. Show more
Forum for comments, queries, criticisms and congratulations, presented by Roger Bolton. Your views on the BBC's Savile coverage, and how do you make a programme in a prison? Show more
The Listening Project
Tush and Toller: The Names People Play
5 minutes
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Fi Glover hears from fish hawker Tush and retired fisherman Toller about the extraordinary names the Hastings fishing community has given its members over the years. Show more
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A satirical review of the week's news, chaired by Sandi Toksvig. Panellists are Jeremy Hardy, Hugo Rifkind, Roisin Conaty and Kevin Day. Show more
Emma is feeling low and Lynda is in a poetic mood. Show more
Front Row
Jez Butterworth, Wizards vs Aliens, soundscapes for journeys
30 minutes
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Playwright Jez Butterworth on his new play The River, Wizards vs Aliens from Russell T Davies, Adrian Utley from Portishead and Philip Sheppard on soundscapes for journeys. Show more
Shonagon is asking questions and looking into dark corners. Yukinari fears for her safety and struggles to understand why she will not let this mystery lie. Show more
Jonathan Dimbleby chairs the political discussion and debate programme from Blackheath in South London. Guests include former home secretary Charles Clarke. Show more
In his third talk on understanding modern China, Martin Jacques explores the nature of race. Show more
Mark Lawson is assisted by Poirot and Maigret, as he probes Belgium's unexpected prominence in the history of detective fiction. Show more
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US growth is strong, Syria ceasefire violations, and abuse in UK care homes. National and international news and analysis with Roger Hearing. Show more
Wonderful news for Grace, but the joy is short-lived. And the final truth about the past is revealed. Concluded by Joanna Tope. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Justin Webb, Frances Fyfield and Harriett Gilbert discuss books by Wallace Stegner, Iain Pears and Fred Vargas. From 2012. Show more
Mark D'Arcy reports on the day's events at Westminster.
The Listening Project
Bill and Richard: Filipino Dreaming
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Richard wants to move to the Philippines when he retires - he thinks he'll have more chance with women there. Bill is tempted, but not convinced it's for him. Show more
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Erik becomes a campaigner for aviation safety and warns of the dangers of pilot fatigue. He takes to the air once again. Larry organises a reunion. Show more
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