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A reading and a reflection to start the day on Radio 4 with the Rev Johnston McKay. Show more
The steps butchers are taking to safeguard the provenance of their beef, and a UN report warns fertiliser use must be cut for the sake of the environment. Presented by Anna Hill. Show more
Morning news and current affairs with James Naughtie and John Humphrys. Has the investigation into police corruption overstepped its remit? Show more
Midweek
Owen Sheers, Stephen Grady, Michael Ball, Ffion Jones
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Libby Purves meets poet and playwright Owen Sheers; Stephen Grady, a former member of the French Resistance; plus musical star Michael Ball and brewer Ffion Jones. Show more
Anita Anand has visited Delhi and Jaipur for this special edition hearing from student activists, authors and campaigners two months after the Delhi bus gang rape.
Louise finds a new friend in Stella Rose, but a trip to the theatre brings an unwelcome encounter with her father. Show more
Fancy buying a zoo? If so, here is your chance - a private zoo in Borth, Wales, has been put on the market. Alan Dein visits the animals and their owners and hears their stories. Show more
An ex-policeman doesn't believe an old woman's tale of a serial killer at work in her village - at first. Stars Patrick Baladi. Show more
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Unemployment has fallen, the latest from Oscar Pistorius' bail hearing, and what new IVF guidelines mean for women. National and international news with Martha Kearney.
Edward Stourton revisits broadcast debates from the archives. Are we free to be good? Two philosophers, Iris Murdoch and David Pears, discuss the nature of morality. Show more
Jennifer urges caution. Meanwhile Tom has a radical thought. Show more
In Csaba Szekely's first play, Robert is a young man growing up in Romania under Ceausescu's regime. Adolescence is different there. And bananas have an important role to play. Show more
Financial phone-in with Paul Lewis, discussing how to pay for long-term care. Call from 1pm or email moneybox@bbc.co.uk. Show more
Inside Health
Drinking urine, diclofenac, pigeon fancier's lung, hospital food
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Can drinking urine help you survive? The risk of heart attacks from the anti-inflammatory drug diclofenac, hospital food as medicine, and pigeon fancier's lung. With Mark Porter. Show more
Thinking Allowed
'Ned' Pride in Scotland; Weapon Dogs
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Weapon Dogs: Laurie Taylor considers whether status canines are the new urban menace. Also, the growth of 'chav' or 'ned' pride in Scotland. Show more
Does advertising junk food make children fat? Doctors say yes, advertisers say no. Who's right? Plus the problems facing the BBC over the publication of the Pollard transcripts. Show more
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Sue Perkins sets moral and ethical posers for Paul Sinha, Lemn Sissay, Margaret Cabourn-Smith and Graeme Garden. From 2013. Show more
Pat's holiday mood comes to an abrupt end. Meanwhile Darrell is touting for work. Show more
Front Row
A Chorus Line: Song for Marion; new play about football pioneer Walter Tull
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The classic musical A Chorus Line returns to the London stage; new film Song for Marion reviewed; a new play about the pioneering black footballer Walter Tull. With Mark Lawson. Show more
Louise finds a new friend in Stella Rose, but a trip to the theatre brings an unwelcome encounter with her father. Show more
Debate chaired by Michael Buerk, with Michael Portillo, Melanie Phillips, Giles Fraser and Matthew Taylor. Is the UK as a nation becoming more hostile towards private education? Show more
Leading human rights lawyer Baroness Helena Kennedy QC considers what it means to abandon being human. Show more
By 2020, the UK must significantly reduce its landfill habit or face huge fines. Should we burn waste to generate power? Tom Heap investigates. Show more
Midweek
Owen Sheers, Stephen Grady, Michael Ball, Ffion Jones
43 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Libby Purves meets poet and playwright Owen Sheers; Stephen Grady, a former member of the French Resistance; plus musical star Michael Ball and brewer Ffion Jones. Show more
The latest weather forecast.
Round-up of the day's news with Ritula Shah. The Vicky Pryce case is going to a retrial. After stinging comments by the judge, is it time for a rethink on the jury system? Show more
Esther, a clever young woman with great ambitions, with Doctor Nolan's help, can finally fly free. Read by Lydia Wilson. Show more
Andrew Lawrence on the perils and frustrations of decorating and furnishing, then inviting people round. From September 2011. Show more
Dan Antopolski, Tom Craine and Nat Luurtsema piece together their high-concept, high-paced sketch show. From February 2013. Show more
Sketch comedian Humphrey Ker presents up-and-coming sketch groups from the live UK comedy circuit. Featuring the Noise Next Door, the Boom Jennies and Jigsaw. From July 2012. Show more
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The author attempts to reconcile his patriotism with his left-wing views. Orwell’s non-fiction writing read by Clive Merrison. Show more
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