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The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
A reading and a reflection to start the day on Radio 4 with the Rev Johnston McKay. Show more
'Throwing them into work ill-equipped.' A listener who is a computer programming expert critiques the way Britain educates its young people for the workplace. Ritula Shah presents. Show more
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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Clare Balding is guided in the art of walking silently by Dr Kate Kirkwood, as they explore the Herefordshire countryside near Hay-on-Wye. Show more
Charlotte Smith looks at farm diversification, from producing ice-cream to providing wedding venues. Show more
The latest weather forecast.
Morning news and current affairs, with Sarah Montague and James Naughtie. Including NHS whistleblower Gary Walker on the Hunt letter to trusts. Plus cellist Alisa Weilerstein. Show more
Saturday Live
Billy Bragg, John McCarthy at the Arirang Games, Debbie Wiseman plays snooker, Dawn O'Porter's Inheritance Tracks
1 hour, 28 minutes
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Sian Williams and Richard Coles with Billy Bragg and a woman who did a good deed every day for a year. John McCarthy is in North Korea. Dawn O'Porter shares her Inheritance Tracks. Show more
Paul Gambaccini explores the making of Best Picture Oscar winner, Amadeus, talking to its director, Milos Foreman. From 2013. Show more
Peter Oborne of the Daily Telegraph looks behind the scenes at Westminster. Show more
Kate Adie presents BBC foreign correspondents telling their stories from Romania, the United States, Japan, the Philippines and Nigeria. Show more
Papal resignation, food contamination and tortoise fornication. Grainne Maguire joins Steve Punt, Hugh Dennis, Mitch Benn, Jon Holmes and Laura Shavin for a new series. Show more
The latest weather forecast.
The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
Any Questions?
Margaret Hodge, John Hayes, Nick Harvey, Ruth Davis
48 minutes
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Jonathan Dimbleby presents political debate and discussion from Langford Budville in Somerset. Guests include Margaret Hodge MP, Nick Harvey MP, John Hayes MP and Ruth Davis. Show more
Topics include the horsemeat scandal, gay parenting, the selection of a new Pope, pride in the NHS, and fossil fuels versus renewables - has the government got the balance right? Show more
Kenneth Grahame's classic combines a special cast with full orchestral score by the BBCSO to tell the story of Rat, Mole, Badger and Toad. Script and music by Neil Brand. Show more
Ian Sansom explores his own and others' enduring obsession with notebooks. Does the advent of technology spell the end of this crucible of creativity for writers and artists? Show more
Highlights from the Woman's Hour week. Jane Garvey talks to the women behind the Power List, and hears from the second most powerful woman in Britain, home secretary Theresa May. Show more
Full coverage of the day's news presented by Eddie Mair.
Evan Davis chairs a discussion providing insight into business from the people at the top. Show more
The latest shipping forecast.
The latest weather forecast.
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
Loose Ends
Clive Anderson, Ginger Baker, Sinead O'Connor, Oliver James, Jamie Kilstein, Nikki Bedi, Villagers
45 minutes
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Clive Anderson is joined by Sinéad O'Connor, Ginger Baker, Oliver James and Jamie Kilstein for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Villagers. Show more
Tom Ford has become one of fashion's most influential designers. James Silver charts his rise and rise, ahead of an eagerly awaited catwalk show at London Fashion week. Show more
Saturday Review
A Life of Galileo at Stratford; Maggie O'Farrell's latest novel
45 minutes
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A Life of Galileo at Stratford starring Ian McDiarmid, Maggie O'Farrell's latest novel Instructions for a Heatwave, and Side by Side with Keanu Reeves on filmmaking's future. Show more
Writer Oliver Burkeman wanders through the archives thinking about the pros and cons of idleness. Helping with his enquiries are Bagpuss, Reagan and The Slobs, among others. Show more
Big Brother is on every poster. Winston Smith works for the Ministry of Truth. Then he finds love. Stars Christopher Eccleston. Show more
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4, followed by weather.
The announcement of the resignation of Pope Benedict XVI surprised the Church, but was this act really out of character? Edward Stourton looks at his life and legacy. Show more
The nationwide general knowledge quiz reaches its final heat, with Russell Davies in the questionmaster's chair. Competitors hail from Sheffield, Anglesey, Devon and Glasgow. Show more
Poetry by Sylvia Plath and others, requested by listeners and introduced by Roger McGough. Readers are Paul Mundell and Fenella Woolgar. Show more
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. Followed by Weather.
Living in a secluded bay, Danko takes Polyanna out on his boat at night in search of phosphorescence. Read by Raquel Cassidy. Show more
The latest shipping forecast.
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