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A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with the Most Rev George Stack, Archbishop of Cardiff.
The NFU says last week's tidal surge has caused long-term damage to farmland along the East coast, Wales and Scotland. As the clean up continues, farmers are counting the cost. Show more
Chris Packham presents the mute swan. Show more
Melvyn Bragg and his guests discuss the Roman lawyer and statesman Pliny the Younger, whose letters offer a fascinating insight into his life and the ancient world. Show more
Woman's Hour
Wendy and Peter Pan; Boarding kindergarten schools in China
58 minutes
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Wendy takes centre stage as Peter Pan gets a feminist makeover. China's boarding kindergarten schools. And how child support in South Africa is helping reduce HIV in young women. Show more
Sam has been gadding about while Elizabeth was away. But that is nothing compared to what happens when she finds him fondling the maid. With Kris Marshall and Katherine Jakeways. Show more
Crossing Continents
Indonesia's humungous healthcare plan
28 minutes
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Claire Bolderson asks if Indonesia can successfully introduce the world's largest public health insurance scheme? Show more
Martin Ellis explores how modern makers continue the ancient tradition of making beautiful objects in silver. From 2013. Show more
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Jeremy Summerly describes the impact of the Reformation and Puritan attitudes to music in his history of carols. From December 2013. Show more
Tom seeks advice, and Jess springs a surprise on Helen. Show more
By Sebastian Baczkiewicz. Starring Paul Hilton and James Fleet. Pilgrim's quest for the Radiant Boy forces him to travel to the one place he has been forbidden to go. Show more
Felicity Evans travels the route of the Shropshire Union Canal between Beeston and Ellesmere Port to meet those who have adopted this area as their own. Show more
Kathy Lette presents an appeal for Women and Children First UK. Show more
Open Book
David Vann, Stuart Kelly, Penelope Lively, Suzanne Berne
28 minutes
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David Vann and Stuart Kelly on Norse myths, Penelope Lively on where she writes, and Suzanne Berne talks about her novel The Dogs of Littlefield. With Mariella Frostrup. Show more
The Film Programme
Harvey Weinstein; Xmas gifts from the film world; Alfonso Cuaron on Gravity
28 minutes
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Francine Stock talks to film producer and co-founder of Miramax, Harvey Weinstein. Plus a pick of Christmas gifts from the film world, and Alfonso Cuaron on the 3D wonder Gravity. Show more
BBC Inside Science
Horsemeat; NanoSims; Early bacteria; Crystallography
30 minutes
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Food crime is big business and today's food safety report author, Professor Chris Elliott, says he wants scientists to take centre stage in the battle to keep food safe. Show more
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From Mary Berry to Ray Winstone - Jon Culshaw and Debra Stephenson explore the bizarre private lives of famous folk. From 2013. Show more
Shula makes a shocking discovery. Meanwhile Ed has a plan. Show more
Front Row
Victoria Wood, Neon Artwork, Sam Smith, Moonfleet
30 minutes
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John Wilson is joined by writer and comedian Victoria Wood for a special edition of the live daily arts programme, featuring the switch-on of this year's Front Row neon artwork. Show more
Sam has been gadding about while Elizabeth was away. But that is nothing compared to what happens when she finds him fondling the maid. With Kris Marshall and Katherine Jakeways. Show more
With a new influx of Eastern European migrants expected in January, Andrew Fletcher asks whether enough is being done to ease community tensions in some UK cities. Show more
Employers are now ultra-sensitive to discrimination at work, but what does that mean for people with disabilities and the people they work with? Peter Day finds out. Show more
BBC Inside Science
Horsemeat; NanoSims; Early bacteria; Crystallography
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Food crime is big business and today's food safety report author, Professor Chris Elliott, says he wants scientists to take centre stage in the battle to keep food safe. Show more
Melvyn Bragg and his guests discuss the Roman lawyer and statesman Pliny the Younger, whose letters offer a fascinating insight into his life and the ancient world. Show more
The latest weather forecast.
With Philippa Thomas. Will Ukraine's Yanukovich sign Europe's trade deal? Plus David Cameron's legal gaffe, reaction to the Mandela signer and a special report on Mexico's economy. Show more
Buddy shudders at his worst enemy, Odd Henderson, whose presence he feels before he even sees him. From December 2013. Show more
Welcome to a kingdom much like our own and nothing like it in the slightest! Sketch show with Alice Lowe. From December 2013. Show more
Rachel Byrne reports from Westminster.
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Gone underground as an organiser for the ANC using the name David Motsamayi, Mr Mandela is asked to set up a military wing of the organisation. Show more
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