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A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Canon Stephen Shipley.
Farming and countryside news. Who should look after our waterways? Charlotte Smith hears from farmers and conservation groups about different priorities for rivers and streams. Show more
Miranda Krestovnikoff presents the story and sound of the razorbill. Show more
Melvyn Bragg and his guests discuss Einstein's theory of relativity, a hypothetical framework that transformed our understanding of the universe. Show more
Ann Widdecombe on her life and new autobiography Strictly Ann, plus fines for unmarried mothers in China, and American Wife author Curtis Sittenfeld talks about her latest novel. Show more
As an attempt is made to rescue the hostage, one soldier is distracted by events back home. Show more
From Our Own Correspondent
Is Mr Erdogan Listening?
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Correspondents far and wide examine developments in their region, including the protests in Turkey and other despatches from Israel, Bosnia, Dubai and Russia. Show more
Prof Robert Winston looks at music with a scientist's eye and explores the science of music performance. What happens when we perform music? And does it change our brains? Show more
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Rob is working hard, and Lynda pricks Jim's conscience. Show more
Precious Ramotswe is about to get in over her head. She's got an important new client from the incomprehensible world of football, but she's without her loyal assistant Mma Makutsi. Show more
Clare Balding goes for a wild and windy walk, near Machynlleth, with the environmentalist and author George Monbiot. Show more
Liz Wyatt, whose son is deaf, presents an appeal on behalf of SignHealth. Show more
Jim Crace discusses his Booker-shortlisted novel Quarantine, with James Naughtie and a group of readers. Recorded at the Stratford-Upon-Avon Literary Festival. Show more
The Film Programme
Michael Douglas on Liberace, Audrey Tautou on Therese Desqueyroux
28 minutes
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Michael Douglas talks to Francine Stock about playing Liberace in Behind the Candelabra. Show more
Quentin Cooper is at the Cheltenham Science Festival where crystallography, viruses, FameLab and forensic fiction are all on the agenda. Show more
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Victoria Coren Mitchell dares Julia Hartley-Brewer, Richard Coles and Giles Coren to commit heresy. From June 2013. Show more
Emma has a good idea, and Jolene appreciates what she's got. Show more
Front Row
Miranda Hart, Martin Amis, Kwame Kwei-Armah's Cultural Exchange
30 minutes
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Arts news with Mark Lawson. Miranda Hart on her career, Martin Amis on his novel Lionel Asbo: State of England, and Kwame Kwei-Armah selects a landmark play for Cultural Exchange. Show more
As an attempt is made to rescue the hostage, one soldier is distracted by events back home. Show more
The Law Show
Interview with the President of the European Court of Human Rights
28 minutes
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Legal magazine programme. Joshua Rozenberg asks the president of the European Court of Human Rights what he makes of the fierce criticism levelled at his court by some in Britain. Show more
Recruitment companies discuss with Evan Davis the marks left by recession on the employment market. Show more
Ian Peacock explores whether it's still possible to be truly original? Can he create a sound like no other? From 2012. Show more
Melvyn Bragg and his guests discuss Einstein's theory of relativity, a hypothetical framework that transformed our understanding of the universe. Show more
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In-depth reporting and analysis with Philippa Thomas. Austrian troops leave the UN force in the Golan Heights and Prince Philip is back in hospital. Show more
While Lucrezia's marriage is forced to end, the Duke of Gandia plays soldier, infuriating Cesare. Story of Italian Renaissance's most infamous family, read by Robert Glenister. Show more
A week of radio that never happened. Alice Arnold and Jon Holmes rewind and mangle real programmes. From September 2010. Show more
Rachel Byrne hears the government express regret for colonial torture. There are new rules on windfarms, and why space is tight in the House of Lords. Show more
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Caught up in a secret school visit from Scottish poll tax protesters, Damian finds freedom in Glasgow's only gay club. Damian Barr reads his memoir. From June 2013. Show more
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