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The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with the Rev Dr Calvin Samuel. Show more
The latest news about food, farming and the countryside. The fight for farmland - Charlotte Smith hears how high demand is pushing up prices. Show more
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
Morning news and current affairs. Including Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
Start the Week
History of Music - John Adams and Howard Goodall
43 minutes
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Tom Sutcliffe discusses the history of music with composers John Adams and Howard Goodall. Show more
Woman's Hour
Aimee Mann; women at Davos; heavy periods.
45 minutes
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Grammy award-winning singer Aimee Mann on her weakness for charmers, Chinese entrepreneur Ping Fu, Diana Henry's gravlax, women at Davos, heavy periods. Presented by Jane Garvey. Show more
4 Extra Debut. A case of dangerous dogs and legal drugs is not enough to distract the tetchy team. Starring Maxine Peake as DCI Sue Craven. Show more
To mark the 40th anniversary of the last man on the moon, science writer Chris Riley examines the legacy of the Apollo moon missions and their continuing impact on our lives. Show more
Cookery writer Damien Trench is asked to write a restaurant review for Pink Floyd. Stars Miles Jupp. From January 2013. Show more
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National and international news. Listeners can share their views via email: wato@bbc.co.uk or on twitter: #wato.
Murray Lachlan Young creates, in ballad form, a series of comments on modern-day life, beginning with Stephen Gough as he walks from Perth Prison wearing nothing but his boots. Show more
Lilian is in trouble, and Tom is overloaded. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Inventing the truth to get ahead in journalism leads Frankie into Cardiff's criminal underworld. Stars Craig Roberts. From January 2013. Show more
Which city was the ancient capital of the Nabataeans? And who was the author of Gentlemen Prefer Blondes? Nationwide general knowledge quiz chaired by Russell Davies. Show more
The Food Programme
Horsemeat and the Irish burger scandal
28 minutes
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Sheila Dillon investigates the horsemeat burger scandal affecting food in the UK and Ireland, and reports on work underway to find out what went wrong in the supply chain. Show more
Mel Giedroyc introduces her favourite pieces of writing to an audience at the Cheltenham Literature Festival. From Ronnie Barker to Jackie magazine to a poem about Lithuania. Show more
Ernie Rea discusses the development of Makkah with Professor Yaqub Zaki, Professor Mona Siddiqui and Irfan Al Alawi, executive director of the Islamic Heritage Research Foundation. Show more
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
David Mitchell hosts the panel game in which four comedians are encouraged to lie to each other. Tony Hawks, Ed Byrne, Lucy Porter and Charlie Higson are the panellists. Show more
Vicky is overcome with emotion. Meanwhile Helen is doing good business. Show more
Front Row
Jessica Chastain; Michael Winner remembered
30 minutes
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Arts news and reviews. Mark Lawson talks to Jessica Chastain, star of the film Zero Dark Thirty; Barry Norman and Andrew Neil remember Michael Winner, film-maker and food critic. Show more
Katie is facing her release from prison after spending most of her life behind bars. Will she be able to cope with life on the outside? Written by Francesca Joseph. Show more
Winifred Robinson follows Louise Casey, who was appointed following the riots to oversee a government pledge to turn around the lives of Britain's most troubled 120,000 families. Show more
Workers once won the fight for rewards at work, now executives dominate. Michael Blastland asks how bosses have become so powerful, and if workers and investors can fight back. Show more
Material World
Smog; Exploding stars; Animal-free research
30 minutes
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Quentin Cooper asks why the smog in China is so bad, and looks at the situation in UK cities. Plus, alternatives to researching on animals, and exploding stars. Show more
Start the Week
History of Music - John Adams and Howard Goodall
43 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Tom Sutcliffe discusses the history of music with composers John Adams and Howard Goodall. Show more
The latest weather forecast.
The day's news and analysis. As President Obama is sworn in for a second term, Roger Hearing asks if America will retreat further from its role as the 'world's policeman'. Show more
There's a plot afoot to unseat Miss Brodie at an Edinburgh school for girls, but she is in her prime. Read by Gerda Stevenson. Show more
Michael Rosen meets parents, researchers and carers to explore new thinking about ways to communicate with people with autism or profound learning disabilities. Show more
Sean Curran with the day's top news stories from Westminster, including an update from David Cameron on the situation in Algeria, and more arguments over benefits changes. Show more
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. Followed by Weather.
Lucy Hughes-Hallett charts the life of the Italian politician and poet Gabriele D'Annunzio. One man's attempt to build a utopia becomes a story about the birth of fascism. Show more
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