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A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with Father Eugene O'Neill. Show more
Countryside news. Charlotte Smith discusses cuts to rural fire services after a 2.9 per cent cut in local government funding. Could cuts mean even slower response times? Show more
David Attenborough presents the snow bunting. Show more
Melvyn Bragg and his guests discuss the science of complex systems, and its importance to understanding the world around us. Show more
Woman's Hour
Sexual Offences Investigation Team; Anne-Marie Cockburn; Sandi Toksvig
58 minutes
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A look at the work of the Sexual Offences Investigation Team, how writing helped a mother cope with the loss of her daughter, and the latest window in Radio 4's Advent Calendar. Show more
George Burgess confronts Sharon; he has come up with a plan for the baby's future. Show more
Crossing Continents
Bangladesh: Trials of Strength
28 minutes
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Farhana Haider investigates the prosecution of alleged war criminals from the conflict of 1971, and asks if the trials are being used to target the opposition. Show more
The tapes, recorded from 1983 to 1985 are frank, revealing conversations between Orson Welles and independent director Henry Jaglom. They remained unheard for 30 years - until now. Show more
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Jeremy Summerly explores how carols from all over the world became more popular in Britain during the first half of the 20th century. From December 2013. Show more
Lynda receives unexpected news. Meanwhile Ed is in for a disappointment. Show more
Jan flies to Nigeria to try to find out who's supplying genetically modified seed corn to the famer there, while Hans and Nick track down the elusive GMO researcher Erika Blomkvist. Show more
Countryside magazine. Felicity Evans explores the site of Royal Haslar Hospital in Gosport, built over 250 years ago to treat sick and injured of military conflict. Show more
Jo Brand presents an appeal for Macmillan Cancer Support. Show more
Open Book
Lord Peter Wimsey, John Freeman, Kate Mosse
28 minutes
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Books news. Jill Paton Walsh and Sarah Crown talk to Mariella Frostrup about the enduring appeal of Lord Peter Wimsey, plus author Kate Mosse on the book she would never lend. Show more
The Film Programme
The Secret Life of Walter Mitty; American Hustle; All Is Lost; Location scouting
28 minutes
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Francine Stock talks to Ben Stiller about The Secret Life of Walter Mitty. Plus directors David O Russell on American Hustle and JC Chandor on one-man epic All Is Lost. Show more
BBC Inside Science
Antimicrobial soap; GAIA; Stone-age jellybones; Antarctica
30 minutes
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The world's most powerful satellite camera, GAIA, has been launched into space today. Its mission is to map the billion stars in our galaxy, the Milky Way. Show more
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From the Queen to Russell Crowe, Jon Culshaw and Debra Stephenson explore the bizarre private lives of famous folk. From December 2013. Show more
Helen feels apprehensive, and Jennifer makes things worse. Show more
Front Row
The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, David Morrissey, Cities of Culture that weren't, Text on screen
30 minutes
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John Wilson with a review of Ben Stiller in The Secret Live of Walter Mitty, an interview with David Morrissey, the Cities of Culture that weren't, and the rise of text on screen. Show more
George Burgess confronts Sharon; he has come up with a plan for the baby's future. Show more
Simon Cox investigates how three women could disappear into a London-based Maoist collective for more than 30 years and seemingly lose contact with society. Show more
Pantomime time means weeks of lots of bums on seats for hardpressed theatres across the country. Peter Day goes behind the scenes in Nottingham. Show more
BBC Inside Science
Antimicrobial soap; GAIA; Stone-age jellybones; Antarctica
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
The world's most powerful satellite camera, GAIA, has been launched into space today. Its mission is to map the billion stars in our galaxy, the Milky Way. Show more
Melvyn Bragg and his guests discuss the science of complex systems, and its importance to understanding the world around us. Show more
The latest weather forecast.
Lee Rigby murderers convicted, Putin pardons opponents, Egypt turns back the clock. In-depth reporting and analysis from a global perspective with David Eades. Show more
Bertie Wooster finds himself unexpectedly betrothed, and in receipt of a missing cat. Read by Blake Ritson. Show more
A trip to Wunderland, which has been awarded prestigious by-the-sea status. Sketch show by Alice Lowe. From December 2013. Show more
Mark D'Arcy reports from Westminster.
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Duff and Diana continue their travels. At home in 1949, all hopes are on the dawn of a new era. Read by John Julius Norwich. Show more
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