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A reading and a reflection to start the day on Radio 4 with the Rev Johnston McKay. Show more

The latest news about food, farming and the countryside, presented by Sybil Ruscoe. As more horses are being abandoned, could ASBOs stop people dumping horses on farmers' land? Show more

Morning news and current affairs with John Humphrys and Evan Davis, discussing how best to tackle extremism, plus why we love weepy movies. Show more

Cricket commentator Jonathan Agnew is interviewed by Kirsty Young. Show more

The future for girl guiding, Irish folk musician and accordion player Sharon Shannon, Canadian female politicians, Cath Staincliffe, and Nicola Shindler. Presented by Jenni Murray. Show more

Louise is home from drama school and insufferable, Polly is struggling with her parents being at loggerheads, and Clary is about to receive the phone call she never wanted to hear. Show more

Geoff Watts investigates why we cry. Is there an evolutionary advantage for human beings in their tears? From 2013. Show more

In Nigel William's hit comedy, Jonathan Pryce and Nicholas Le Prevost star as a retired odd couple sharing a suburban semi. Will a lottery win change their lives? Show more

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Shaun Ley presents national and international news. Listeners can share their views via email: wato@bbc.co.uk or on twitter: #wato.

Edward Stourton revisits broadcast debates from the archives. Philosopher Karl Popper and neuroscientist John Eccles discuss scientific progress. Show more

Paul makes an exciting announcement and Jazzer spots an opportunity. Show more

By Oliver Emanuel. Michael didn't mean to come to England, and he didn't mean to end up living secretly in Stephanie's spare room. But most of all, he didn't mean to be found. Show more

Peter Gibbs chairs the horticultural panel programme with gardeners in Milton Keynes. Chris Beardshaw, Bunny Guinness and Pippa Greenwood are on hand to answer audience queries. Show more

By Helen Dunmore. A woman faces a terrible dilemma when she discovers a student wanted for questioning by the anti-terrorist squad. Read by Joanna Tope. Show more

Obituary series. Matthew Bannister remembers actor Richard Briers, law professor Ronald Dworkin, Scottish skiing pioneer Eileen Fuchs and musician Kevin Ayers. Show more

Roger Bolton presents audience comment. Can you make jokes about Jimmy Savile on the BBC? And is BBC Radio's horsemeat coverage alarmist or even-handed? Show more

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Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis are joined by Cariad Lloyd, John Finnemore and Mitch Benn to present a comedic breakdown of the week's news. Show more

Alistair gives Lynda food for thought, and Darrell is dismayed to meet an old acquaintance. Show more

Damien Hirst on humour in art; Terrence Malick's To the Wonder reviewed; RB Kitaj's paintings; Marc Isaacs on the stretch of the A5 which inspired The Road. With John Wilson. Show more

Louise is home from drama school and insufferable, Polly is struggling with her parents being at loggerheads, and Clary is about to receive the phone call she never wanted to hear. Show more

Jonathan Dimbleby presents political debate and discussion from the Gloucester Guildhall. Guests include Baroness Jan Royall, Deborah Meaden, Mark Harper MP and Jeanette Winterson. Show more

Lisa Jardine celebrates Elizabeth of Bohemia, the 'Winter Queen', and sees her relegation to the margins of history as typical of our failure to recognise powerful women. Show more

Romantic drama by Michael Chaplin. Two entwined love stories tell a tale about music - its capacity to redeem and corrupt - and the vexing question of who owns it. Show more

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Round-up of the day's news, with Roger Hearing in London and David Eades at the Italian elections in Rome. Also tonight - Pistorius gets bail, plus Pollard and Poetry. Show more

Adam Thorpe's new story, with an ecological theme, takes us to a flaking old house, where the dreams of reclusive Gus are jolted by the appearance of a stranger. What's his motive? Show more

4 Extra Debut. Sarah Moss, Francis Spufford and Harriett Gilbert discuss Dorothy Wordsworth, TH White and Penelope Fitzgerald. From 2013. Show more

Humphrey Ker with new sketch group talent: How Do I Get Up There?; The Ginge, The Geordie & The Geek; and Pappys. From July 2012. Show more

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Orwell explores gullibility, absurdities of New Year's Honours, and the spark for his socialist outlook. Read by Clive Merrison. Show more

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