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A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with the Rev Dr Stephen Wigley.
Farming news. Bee farmers say their numbers are in decline along with their hives. Can a new National Pollinator Strategy help? Charlotte Smith speaks to the Bee Minister. Show more
Wildlife Sound Recordist, Chris Watson, presents the Cattle Egret. Show more
Kirsty Young talks to Jeremy Hutchinson, former barrister and member of the House of Lords. Show more
Woman's Hour
Helen Clark; Susie Orbach; Mariane Perle; Singing to survive; Sally Bolton
58 minutes
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Former NZ Prime Minister Helen Clark; Susie Orbach and Mariane Pearl discuss the media's portrayal of women; Val McDermid talks about her new novel. Jenni Murray presents. Show more
As the trial reaches its climax, young Sybil is called to give evidence. Starring Phyllis Logan and Helen Mackay. From October 2013. Show more
Hardeep Singh Kohli traces the stormy creation of the Football Association 150 years ago, steered through six meetings by Ebenezer Morley, known as the father of English football. Show more
Freshly divorced Mimi freezes her eggs and broke Joe's actions spark a choice by Lucy. Stars Mark Bonnar. From October 2013. Show more
The Listening Project
Something to Prove - Marie and Colin
5 minutes
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Fi Glover introduces a conversation between a couple whose marriage finally cracked under the strain of PTSD, about whether or not they should try again. 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.
Fergal Keane charts the development of modern terrorism. He considers the dilemma that Nelson Mandela and the ANC faced over the use of terrorist tactics. Show more
Alistair is feeling frustrated. Meanwhile Helen is glad to talk. Show more
Jack is finally forced into completing national service, but he refuses to box for his regiment. When he hears that his mother is ill, he is forced to think of a means of escape. Show more
Gardeners' Question Time
Leicester University and Botanic Gardens
43 minutes
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Host Eric Robson and his panel of horticultural experts, Matt Biggs, Bob Flowerdew and Anne Swithinbank, take audience questions at Leicester University and Botanic Gardens. Show more
A young woman haunts the alleyways of the city seeking revenge to the strains of Donna Summer. Read by Hannah Donaldson. From October 2013. Show more
Last Word
A sculptor, a comedian, a social worker and Yugoslavia's First Lady
28 minutes
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Obituary series. Matthew Bannister remembers sculptor Sir Anthony Caro, Yugoslavia's First Lady Jovanka Broz, comedian Felix Dexter and social work academic Olive Stevenson. Show more
Morwenna Banks, writer of star-studded drama Goodbye, explains why she chose radio to tell a powerful story of loss. And we consider due impartiality in climate change coverage. Show more
The Listening Project
Itchy Feet - Ian and Judith
5 minutes
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Fi Glover introduces a conversation between a husband - who disappeared on his motorbike for 14 years - and his wife about plans for his next trip. From October 2013. Show more
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Steve Punt and Jon Culshaw present the week via topical stand-up and sketches. With Jon Holmes, Sara Pascoe, Joe Stilgoe and Laura Shavin. Show more
Jim is full of surprises, and Emma is at her wits' end. Show more
Arts news with Kirsty Lang, including an interview with writer Elizabeth Gilbert, James Corden as Paul Potts in One Chance, and Robert Webb and Tamzin Outhwaite in Raving. Show more
As the trial reaches its climax, young Sybil is called to give evidence. Starring Phyllis Logan and Helen Mackay. From October 2013. Show more
Any Questions?
Charles Clarke, Bob Crow, Matt Hancock, Diane James
48 minutes
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Jonathan Dimbleby presents political debate and discussion from Thetford in Norfolk, with Charles Clarke, Bob Crow, Diane James and Matt Hancock. Show more
A Point of View
Lisa Jardine: Reflections on IVF
10 minutes
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Lisa Jardine reflects on the sensitive questions surrounding IVF, as she comes to the end of her term as chair of the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority. Show more
Terrorism became a global tactic of choice for revolutionary groups of the 1970s. Fergal Keane examines the links between disparate groups and the states that funded them. Show more
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Grangemouth petrochemical plant to stay open after union climbs down. US acknowledges latest spying claims have caused tensions with allies. News round-up with David Eades. Show more
In Las Vegas and under the hapless care of his father, Theo's life becomes increasingly anarchic - only his new friend Boris offers consolation. Show more
A Good Read
Brendan O'Neill and Gabriel Gbadamosi
30 minutes
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Brendan O'Neill, Gabriel Gbadamosi and Harriett Gilbert on books by Graham Greene, Tarjei Vesaas and Michael Dibdin. From 2013. Show more
Mark D'Arcy reports from Westminster, where scientist Lord Winston urged the government to stand up for medical researchers who experiment on animals. Show more
The Listening Project
Life Gets Cluttered - Lynn and Gordon
5 minutes
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4 Extra Debut. Fi Glover introduces a conversation about the challenges of de-cluttering. Even boxes that haven't been unpacked in 25 years are full of memories. Show more
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A final tour with Dawn and some unexpected news, as the award-winning comedienne Jennifer Saunders concludes her funny and honest memoir. From October 2013. Show more
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