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A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with the Rt Rev Richard Chartres, Bishop of London. Show more

Farming and countryside news with Sybil Ruscoe. The ban on burying animals on-farm is to be lifted in parts of Wales to allow farmers to dispose of snow casualties. Show more

Morning news and current affairs with Evan Davis and John Humphrys. Including Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.

Jonathan Freedland and guests take the long view of the Francis Report into failings at Stafford General Hospital, and the culture of the NHS. Show more

Ian McMillan goes in search of how to write a memoir. Memoirs top the non-fiction best-selling lists, and courses are bursting at the seams. Ian finds out just where to start. Show more

Trumpeter Tine Thing Helseth, author Daisy Waugh on '20s Hollywood, Naomi Gryn on giving birth after 40, comedian and writer Sarah Solemani, and talking therapies. Show more

The kidnappers demand that Jackie delivers the ransom money in person. But will they do as they say and release Anna alive? Show more

4 Extra Debut. Adrian Goldberg becomes detective, as he sets out on a geographical and anthropological investigation into the origins and boundaries of the Black Country. Show more

Milton Jones, Susie Dent, Alun Cochrane and Natalie Haynes vie for wordy supremacy. Chaired by Gyles Brandreth. From 2013. Show more

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Professor David Hendy explores how medieval singers and preachers adapted to the acoustics of holy places. Show more

Brenda feels under pressure, and Paul has an unexpected call. Show more

With the quartet on the verge of playing their first gig, the lead singer's home-life collapses, endangering the band's dreams. From April 2013. Show more

Getting a fair deal from your bank? Paul Lewis and guests answer listeners' questions about personal banking. Show more

Health news. Dr Mark Porter reports on NHS 111, the new 24-hour urgent care number. It was meant to go live across the whole of England but has been plagued by problems. Show more

Women and the Armed Forces: Laurie Taylor explores gender and the military in the light of the US decision to allow women into the frontline of battle. Show more

Melvyn Bragg talks to Steve Hewlett about arts coverage on TV. How important is it to the broadcasters, and how will things change under the BBC's new Director General? Show more

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Comedian Alun Cochrane can only pay off his mortgage by being funny, so he takes us on a stand-up tour of his house. From 2013. Show more

Peggy gives her opinion, and Chris confides in Roy. Show more

Arts news, interviews and reviews with Mark Lawson. Julian Barnes discusses his new book Levels of Life, which combines history, fiction and personal memoir. Show more

The kidnappers demand that Jackie delivers the ransom money in person. But will they do as they say and release Anna alive? Show more

As pornography becomes more available to youngsters through the internet and mobiles, Mariella Frostrup and guests discuss how we can best equip the next generation to deal with it. Show more

William Dalrymple introduces Sri Lankan translator and thinker Ranjini Obeyesekere, who argues that a bad translation is better than no translation. Show more

Alice Roberts discovers the derelict, often hazardous brownfield sites hidden within our urban landscapes that are now becoming a valuable link in our under pressure food chain. Show more

Jonathan Freedland and guests take the long view of the Francis Report into failings at Stafford General Hospital, and the culture of the NHS. Show more

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US sending advanced missile system to Pacific island of Guam, after threats from North Korea. Spanish princess to face court in corruption inquiry. Presented by Ritula Shah. Show more

The next step to becoming filthy rich in rising Asia - patronise the artists of war. Show more

Can Dr Berry help Mary Wolfe Heat with her fear of rubber? With Tracy-Ann Oberman and Bob Mortimer. From 2013. Show more

Neil's new trilby hat is a flashpoint for an argument with Kim. Written by and starring Frank Skinner. From October 2011. Show more

Award-winning Richard Marsh tells a witty and honest story about planning the perfect proposal and wedding day. From April 2013. Show more

Taxicab driver Keith has forthright opinions on everything, but when his wife goes into hospital, he is forced to re-evaluate his view of the world. Show more

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Simon Morrison's moving biography of the remarkable woman who married Russian composer Serge Prokofiev. Read by Sian Thomas. From April 2013. Show more

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