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A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with the Rev Canon John McLuckie, vice-provost of St Mary's Episcopal Cathedral. Show more
The latest farming news. The government is to end the Seasonal Agricultural Workers Scheme. Charlotte Smith assesses the impact on the UK horticultural industry. Show more
Brett Westwood presents the story and sound of the great spotted woodpecker. Show more
Sue MacGregor reunites five people who recall their experience of the German Occupation of Jersey during the Second World War. Show more
Woman's Hour
Katie Melua; Sarah McIntyre; female Bishops in Wales; mirrors, Going Grey
58 minutes
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Singer-songwriter Katie Melua, children's illustrator Sarah McIntyre, uninvestigated rapes in Detroit, and what we see in mirrors. Jenni Murray presents the female perspective. Show more
A dead glamour model in a five-star hotel sets police inspector Alia Khan on the trail of Bollywood's leading heart-throb. Stars Prerna Chawla, Anand Tiwari, Rajit Kapur. Show more
Journey of a Lifetime
Episode 1: Mum Says 'You're a Long Time Dead'
28 minutes
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Will Millard, winner of the 2013 BBC/RGS dream journey award, descends the Mano River by tiny inflatable raft, braving huge rapids, illegal hunters and African bureaucracy. Show more
The promise of a weekend away tests the patience of the three couples. Stars Charlie Higson and John Thomson. From 2013. Show more
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British Conservatism: The Grand Tour
13/09/2013
15 minutes
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Anne McElvoy visits the chapel in Grantham where Mrs Thatcher's father preached, to explore how his story encapsulates how conservatism has changed across the last two centuries. Show more
Martyn lays down the law, and Tony loses his temper. Show more
Frank is called in to represent Jon, who is accused of historic sexual abuse. This has ramifications, as Jon is a teacher, and his wife has just had a baby. Show more
Gardeners' Question Time
Summer Garden Party 2013, Ness Botanic Gardens
43 minutes
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Eric Robson joins Bunny Guinness, Matthew Wilson, Pippa Greenwood and Toby Buckland at the gardening event of the year, the GQT Summer Garden Party 2013 at Ness Botanic Gardens. Show more
4 Extra Debut. A man down on his luck tries to rebuild his life with the help of jogging and classical music. Comic tale read by Mark Meadows. From September 2013. Show more
Last Word
An inventor, an autogyro pilot, a photographer, a science fiction writer and a circus performer
28 minutes
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Matthew Bannister recalls inventor Ray Dolby, autogyro pilot Wing Cmdr Kenneth Wallis, photographer Lewis Morley, sci-fi writer Frederick Pohl and circus performer Lydia Gridneff. Show more
More or Less
How long can you wait to have a baby?
30 minutes
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Tim Harford on fertility statistics, the GDP, a report on sexual violence in Asia, Africa's drinking problem, and whether Britain can really be dismissed as a 'small island'. Show more
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Rory Bremner, Andy Zaltzman, Kate O'Sullivan and Nick Doody are joined by the chief political commentator for the Telegraph Peter Oborne and Guardian columnist Deborah Orr. Show more
Ruth's not willing to compromise, and Oliver's making the most of it. Show more
Front Row
Mark Rylance; prisons on television; actors on songs
30 minutes
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Actor/director Mark Rylance discusses his staging of Much Ado About Nothing, with Vanessa Redgrave and James Earl Jones. Plus why prisons continue to fascinate TV drama writers. Show more
A dead glamour model in a five-star hotel sets police inspector Alia Khan on the trail of Bollywood's leading heart-throb. Stars Prerna Chawla, Anand Tiwari, Rajit Kapur. Show more
Any Questions?
Norman Lamb, John Redwood, Billy Hayes, Maria Eagle
48 minutes
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Jonathan Dimbleby presents political debate and discussion from Southend in Essex, with care minister Norman Lamb MP, John Redwood MP, Maria Eagle MP and union leader Billy Hayes. Show more
AL Kennedy reflects on the stuggle to establish truth in what she regards as an age of lies. Show more
British Conservatism: The Grand Tour
British Conservatism: The Grand Tour - Omnibus
Episode 2: Week 2 Omnibus
58 minutes
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Anne McElvoy tells the stories of big challenges that have spurred British conservatism to reinvent itself, from the Edwardian era to the permissive society. Show more
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In-depth reporting and analysis from a global perspective.
Having awoken in a strange hotel room, Thomas returns to the Expo to find that both his roommate Tony and the highly-prized ZETA machine have mysteriously disappeared. Show more
Peter Bowles selects George Devine, the Royal Court Theatre’s groundbreaking artistic director. With Matthew Parris. From 2013. Show more
Mark D'Arcy reports from Westminster, as MPs head off for the party conference season.
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Kendal is involved in a daring rescue, as Rose George shines a light on the hidden workers behind the massive shipping industry. Show more
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