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A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Glenn Jordan.
Droughts and floods ruined harvests for many farmers in 2012, but not for all. Anna Hill hears how some cereal farmers have been reaping the rewards despite the poor weather. Show more
David Attenborough presents the sounds and story of the Dartford warbler. Show more
Kirsty Young interviews contemporary artist Damien Hirst. Show more
Woman's Hour
Sheila Dillon; British women and Islam; fatherhood; female composers
58 minutes
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Jenni Murray presents the programme that offers a female perspective on the world, discussing cancer with Sheila Dillon, British women and Islam, fatherhood and female composers. Show more
At a time when what we eat is under increasing scrutiny, Yasmeen Khan investigates fried chicken - where we buy it, who eats it and what's in it. Show more
The young idealists are on their way to Corby to research for the upcoming by-election. Stars Tim Key. From October 2012. Show more
You and Yours
Digital exclusion, perfume, homebuilding crisis
55 minutes
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Consumer news with Peter White. Do businesses and government offer a second-class service to offline consumers? And why do we find it so hard to build enough new homes? Show more
The Listening Project
Kate and Jean - What Would He Have Thought?
5 minutes
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Fi Glover presents a conversation between sisters widowed in very different circumstances, who continue to offer each other support and understanding. 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.
John McCarthy travels to Athens and Greek island Kefalonia in the final stage of his journey retracing Prince Albert’s 1862 tour. From May 2013. Show more
Jim enjoys an afternoon out, and Jazzer loses his rag. Show more
4 Extra Debut. When bailiff Jack Parker collects on serial shoplifter Chrissie Hart, he expects trouble. Cue the unexpected. From May 2013. Show more
Gardeners' Question Time
Postbag edition, Sparsholt
43 minutes
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Postbag edition from the potting shed at Sparsholt College, hosted by Eric Robson with Matt Biggs, Christine Walkden and Pippa Greenwood answering questions sent by post and email. Show more
Robert Glenister reads a new specially-commissioned story by David Pownall recounting an unusual journey taken by a father and son, both of whom are writers. Show more
Last Word
A geophysicist, a pro-life campaigner, a former Ford UK chief executive, a composer and an actor
28 minutes
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Matthew Bannister on geophysicist Joe Farman, pro-life campaigner Dr Margaret White, Ford UK chief executive Sir Terence Beckett, composer Steve Martland and actor Arnold Peters. Show more
More or Less
Angelina Jolie's 87% cancer risk; Romanian crime stats
25 minutes
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As Angelina Jolie announces an 87% cancer risk prompted her to have a double mastectomy, Tim Harford assesses the numbers. Plus, has the UK been hit by a Romanian crime wave? Show more
The Listening Project
Will and Matt - Stone Age Men
5 minutes
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Fi Glover presents a conversation between friends who share an ancient history, and enjoy spending their time making iron age tools. It's surprising what you hear when you listen. Show more
Coverage and analysis of the day's news. Including Weather at 5.57pm.
Steve Punt and Jon Culshaw present a comedic look at the week's news, with Jon Holmes, Laura Shavin and Sara Pascoe.
Tom turns a corner, and Paul has something important to ask. Show more
Front Row
Richard Branson on Tubular Bells, Alison Balsom, Cannes
30 minutes
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Arts news and reviews with John Wilson, including Richard Branson on Tubular Bells 40 years on, Alison Balsom's Cultural Exchange choice, and new from the Cannes Film Festival. Show more
The fly-on-the-wall documentary that Richard signed up for to help raise his profile exposes uncomfortable truths about his life, which are now about to be aired on TV. Show more
Any Questions?
Michael Fabricant, Jack Dromey, Jeremy Browne, Jackie Malton
48 minutes
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Jonathan Dimbleby presents political debate and discussion from Fowey in Cornwall with Michael Fabricant MP, Jack Dromey MP, Jeremy Browne MP and the writer Jackie Malton. Show more
John Gray turns to the writer Patricia Highsmith and her character Tom Ripley for a perspective on the meaning of evil. Show more
John McCarthy arrives in Lebanon to visit the Prince's encampment in Beirut and visits Baalbek’s ancient temples. From May 2013. Show more
The latest weather forecast.
In-depth reporting and analysis from a global perspective.
Sir Christopher Probyn's idyllic retirement is about to be shattered. Damian Lewis continues John le Carré's gripping novel. Show more
Melting clocks and lobster phones. John Cooper Clarke on moustachioed surrealist Salvador Dali. With Matthew Parris. From 2013. Show more
Mark D'Arcy reports from Westminster.
The Listening Project
Neil and Tracy - Beyond the Call of Friendship
5 minutes
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Fi Glover presents a conversation between friends who have gone the extra mile, one having given the other a kidney - proof that it's surprising what you hear when you listen. Show more
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. Followed by Weather.
After violence on the streets, can Parliament finally agree on political reform? Read by Adrian Scarborough. From May 2013. Show more
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