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A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with the Rev Roger Hutchings. Show more

One of the largest events in the farming calendar, Livestock 2013, starts today and this year the focus is on growing Britain's dairy industry. Presented by Anna Hill. Show more

Steve Backshall presents the turtle dove. Show more

Libby Purves meets James Bowen, owner of Bob the cat, plus author Mary Sheepshanks, surgeon Dr Gino Strada and Ty Jeffries, also known as cabaret star Miss Hope Springs. Show more

Publisher and philanthropist Sigrid Rausing, Brene Brown on why we all need to be more vulnerable, and the challenges facing intersex people. Jenni Murray presents. Show more

Sid's relationship with Thelma reaches breaking point, whilst Christopher declares his feelings for Polly. Show more

Richard Mabey in the New Forest tells the natural and cultural history of three British trees - Holly, Beech and Elm. From 2013. Show more

4 Extra Debut. An eminent physician's daughter disappears after a night out at the Alpine Club. The suave sleuth's rebooted 1946 mystery. Stars Crawford Logan. Show more

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Over porridge and a flat white at her local cafe, retail guru Mary Portas tells Nina Myskow about sex and chocolate and how losing her parents as a teenager shaped her food habits. Show more

Brian's got work on his mind, and Brenda's lost direction.

4 Extra Debut. A Japanese businesswoman arrives on the Scottish island of Islay in search of the perfect dram of whisky. Starring Naoko Mori. Show more

Where's the best place to keep your cash? Vincent Duggleby and a panel of guests answer your calls on saving and investing. Show more

Dr Mark Porter goes on a weekly quest to demystify the health issues that perplex us, asking why up to one-in-seven British children have soft yellow teeth. Show more

Laurie Taylor considers our complex relationship with the quintessential city bird. Also, sectarianism versus civility amongst Belfast mothers. Show more

BBC trustee David Liddiment on whether the BBC needs closer scrutiny; C4 to show a UK murder trial on TV for the first time in 20 years; impact of delays to press regulation plans. Show more

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Marcus Brigstocke has been put in charge of his own hospital, with doctors, nurses and pyjama smokers outside so you know it's a proper one. With William Andrews. From July 2013. Show more

Pip has a good suggestion, and Freddie's putting the work in. Show more

Elton John reflects on his return to musical basics on his forthcoming album, the pressures of celebrity on young performers, and the effect of his young sons on his career. Show more

Sid's relationship with Thelma reaches breaking point, whilst Christopher declares his feelings for Polly. Show more

Michael Buerk chairs combative, provocative and engaging debate on transparency and secrets, with Claire Fox, Melanie Phillips, Anne McElvoy and Kenan Malik. Show more

Advertising guru Kevin Allen tells a tale of missing cutlery on passenger jets to show where business leaders go wrong. Success, he says, belongs to the 'buoyant' leader. Show more

Roland Pease discovers whether photosynthetic life on early Earth led to the evolution of plate tectonics, making our planet unique in the solar system. Show more

Libby Purves meets James Bowen, owner of Bob the cat, plus author Mary Sheepshanks, surgeon Dr Gino Strada and Ty Jeffries, also known as cabaret star Miss Hope Springs. Show more

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Egypt's army forces elected president Morsi from power. Jubilation in Tahrir Square, but Morsi condemns it as military coup. In-depth reporting and analysis with Ritula Shah. Show more

After Tealing's confession, Kim reveals the details of her own tragic loss - and makes it clear that Parroulet deserves to have his side of the story heard. Show more

The News Quiz gets a US makeover with an all-American panel. Presented by Andy Borowitz. Show more

Sean Curran reports from Westminster on Prime Minister's Question Time and all the top news from the Commons and the Lords. Show more

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Anchee Min learns about student culture American-style, dancing to Michael Jackson and learning English from Sesame Street, but an outstanding debt worries her. Read by Chipo Chung. Show more

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