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A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with the Rev Dr Stephen Wigley.
Farming news with Charlotte Smith. Natural England has approved an eight-week extension to the badger cull in Gloucestershire. The Badger Trust plans to mount a legal challenge. Show more
Wildlife Sound Recordist, Chris Watson, presents the Leach's Storm-Petrel. Show more
Melvyn Bragg and his guests discuss the Corn Laws, cause of one of the most explosive political debates in the 19th century. Show more
Joanna Trollope on rewriting Austen; The Alzheimer Conundrum; MasterChef winner Natalie Coleman cooks the perfect scallops; Rugby League World Cup CEO Sally Bolton. Show more
The court considers the identity of the veiled woman who lured Rose away from her family. Starring Phyllis Logan and Finlay Welsh. From October 2013. Show more
From Our Own Correspondent
Don't Mention the War!
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The latest from reporters in Vietnam, Myanmar, Greece, Nigeria and Russia, presented by Kate Adie. Show more
Michael Alexander profiles the life and work of Penelope Fitzgerald, one of Britain's most admired writers of the late 20th century, who is the subject of a new literary biography. Show more
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Fergal Keane travels to Germany to tell the story of the Baader Meinhof Gang, a tiny group of Marxist students and intellectuals who waged war on the state in the 1970s and 80s. Show more
Vicky is on edge, and Lynda has a lunch date. Show more
Jack is riding high with his first taste of crime but things go wrong when his mother falls ill. Meanwhile, Joey gets an intriguing call from the Inland Revenue. Show more
John McCarthy walks with two volunteer rangers on the South Downs. Show more
Baroness Boothroyd presents an appeal on behalf of the charity Friends of the Elderly. Show more
Open Book
Conn Iggulden; Autumn in literature; The best non-fiction
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Conn Iggulden on Stormbird, the first in his new series set during The Wars of the Roses; Horatio Clare and Susie Boyt discuss Autumn in literature; and the best of non-fiction. Show more
The Film Programme
Ken Loach; Halloween re-release; Persistence of Vision
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The latest news from the world of film. Francine Stock talks to Ken Loach, director of Kes and Sweet Sixteen among others, about how to get the best performances from young actors. Show more
BBC Inside Science
Nuclear Waste; Exoplanets; BBC time and pips, Synthetic Biology Olympics
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Hinkley C in Somerset will be one of the newest designs of Light Water Reactor, but its radioactive waste will have to be dealt with. Professor Sue Ion tells Adam Rutherford how. Show more
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As society collapses all around her, social Worker Clare Barker is bean counting. Stars Sally Phillips. From January 2013. Show more
Alistair is feeling frustrated. Meanwhile Helen is glad to talk. Show more
Front Row
Earth, Wind and Fire; From Here to Eternity, Chinese paintings; Sir Anthony Caro
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Earth, Wind and Fire on their new album, a review of From Here to Eternity the musical, sculptor Sir Anthony Caro remembered, and an exhibition of Chinese paintings reviewed. Show more
The court considers the identity of the veiled woman who lured Rose away from her family. Starring Phyllis Logan and Finlay Welsh. From October 2013. Show more
Legal magazine. Joshua Rozenberg charts the history of laws forbidding the use of chemical weapons, and reveals how they first emerged in India 2000 years ago. Show more
What is the role of a business leader - to tell staff what to do, or allow them to decide for themselves? Upside-down management is discussed by company bosses and Evan Davis. Show more
BBC Inside Science
Nuclear Waste; Exoplanets; BBC time and pips, Synthetic Biology Olympics
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Hinkley C in Somerset will be one of the newest designs of Light Water Reactor, but its radioactive waste will have to be dealt with. Professor Sue Ion tells Adam Rutherford how. Show more
Melvyn Bragg and his guests discuss the Corn Laws, cause of one of the most explosive political debates in the 19th century. Show more
The latest weather forecast.
Angela Merkel talks about allegations her phone was bugged; trying to save the Grangemouth refinery; the far right in France; the National Anthem. News round-up with David Eades. Show more
The reappearance of his father changes Theo's life again, as he, and the painting, find themselves cast adrift in the harsh light of Las Vegas. Show more
Joe and Terry replace Stuart with new best friend Janice, who has never worked. Stars Mathew Horne. From October 2013. Show more
Sean Curran hears MPs debate energy prices. There's tough choices on airports, a blast at high-speed rail, more blame for the banks, and taking the oath in Welsh. Show more
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The Absolutely Fabulous star is India-bound to write a screenplay with Ruby Wax. The comedienne Jennifer Saunders contiues her memoir. From October 2013. Show more
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