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A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with the Rev Andrew Martlew. Show more
Farming and countryside news. Anna Hill hears fears that traffic light labelling of food could put consumers off buying dairy products. Show more
The Lesser Whitethroat-Miranda Krestovnikoff narrates the story of this bird and its sound Show more
Midweek
Claire Belhassine, Paul Conroy, Douglas Villiers, Errollyn Wallen
43 minutes
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Libby Purves meets film-maker Claire Belhassine, photojournalist Paul Conroy, entrepreneur Douglas Villiers and composer Errollyn Wallen. Show more
A special programme examining alternatives to prison for low-risk female offenders. Jane Garvey talks to staff and clients at the Anawim Women's Centre in Birmingham. Show more
As the death toll mounts, Jessie’s act of heroism could save the human race - but can she win support? Stars Holliday Grainger. Show more
London's Oldest Prison: A History of Criminal Justice
Episode 2: The Experiment
28 minutes
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In 1853, Brixton was converted into a prison solely for female convicts. Jerry White investigates how both prisoners and staff dealt with this new regime. Show more
After Matt agrees to look after his mate's baby, Vicky decides to borrow it to become a 'single mother'. She is certain it will help with her upcoming pay review. Show more
You and Yours
Computers for £24, supermarket fashions, Picasso pottery
56 minutes
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Consumer news with Winifred Robinson. Spanish property compensation, Picasso pottery auction and changing supermarket habits. 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.
1913: The Year Before
Politics and the Tory Gamble
15 minutes
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Michael turns his attention to the Tories of the day, the party that seemed to be dicing with political death as tensions over Home Rule in Ireland turned from potential to reality. Show more
Tom fills Brian in, and Brenda's having a tough time. Show more
4 Extra Debut. The River Thames separates crime-free police state North London from the lawless slumland of the South. Stars Justin Salinger. Show more
Financial phone-in. Paul Lewis and guests answer questions on disability and carers' benefits. Show more
All in the Mind
Ageless Psychiatry; From DNA to the Brain; Recipe of Life
28 minutes
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Do older people want or need specialist mental health services? Claudia Hammond investigates. A London-based Vietnamese community has developed a recipe to prevent homesickness. Show more
Thinking Allowed
Remembering Diana; Ethnography Award
28 minutes
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Laurie Taylor explores the repercussions of Princess Diana's death. Did it lead to a major shift in British culture? Plus, ethnographies past and present. Show more
Jon Snow on reporting from Iran during the recent elections, the difference the Prism story has made to the Guardian USA, and is the TV licence fee threatened by catch-up viewing? Show more
Coverage and analysis of the day's news.
Comedian Thom Tuck is in Glasgow to host a reunion performance by classic sketch group Absolutely along with online sketch sensations Endemic. From May 2013. Show more
Jamie's finding it hard work, and Jolene has some good advice. Show more
Front Row
Lenny Henry, Joan Bakewell, Foghorn Requiem and the Kate Greenaway prize winner
30 minutes
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John Wilson talks to Lenny Henry as he returns to the stage in Fences. Joan Bakewell offers her choice for Cultural Exchange. Foghorns become musical instruments in a new requiem. Show more
As the death toll mounts, Jessie’s act of heroism could save the human race - but can she win support? Stars Holliday Grainger. Show more
Combative debate chaired by Michael Buerk examining the moral issues behind pornography and the internet. With Claire Fox, Melanie Phillips, Matthew Taylor and Giles Fraser. Show more
Economist Judith Shapiro argues that the next steps towards equality for women will be far harder than those that went before. Hosted by David Baddiel. Show more
Bacteria need to talk to each other to cause disease. Geoff Watts explores whether we can stop their virulent communications and prevent the looming antibiotic resistance crisis. Show more
Midweek
Claire Belhassine, Paul Conroy, Douglas Villiers, Errollyn Wallen
43 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Libby Purves meets film-maker Claire Belhassine, photojournalist Paul Conroy, entrepreneur Douglas Villiers and composer Errollyn Wallen. Show more
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George Osborne announces Lloyds Bank will return to the private sector, but RBS will wait. Plus, an Islamist attack on the main UN compound in the Somali capital, Mogadishu. Show more
The investigation follows a new twist. The sham of the Frobishers' marriage is now out in the open, with Walter admitting that he knew that his wife had affairs. Show more
By Alexander Kirk: Luke struggles to tell his paranoid mother about his long-term girlfriend. Stars Daniel Mays and Linda Robson. From November 2012. Show more
A woman returns to the ancient ruins of Silchester where she once spent the perfect day with her lost love. She discovers it has become a bustling city. Written by Naomi Alderman. Show more
Sean Curran reports from Westminster, where there is an apology from the health secretary over accusations of a cover-up by England's health watchdog. Show more
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A meal with Peter Stothard's two newly acquired friends, Mahmoud and Socratis, takes a bizarre conversational turn. A lifelong interest in Cleopatra. Read by Kenneth Cranham. Show more
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