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A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with the Rev Dr Jo Bailey Wells, Chaplain to the Archbishop of Canterbury. Show more
'Our voices are part of people's lives' - on the invitation of a listener, we bring together Brian Perkins and Peter Donaldson to discuss the role of Radio Announcer. Show more
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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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
The latest news about food, farming and the countryside. Serious farming or playing around? Sybil Ruscoeheads to Worcestershire to uncover the truth about smallholdings. Show more
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Morning news and current affairs. Including Yesterday in Parliament, Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
Saturday Live
Lyricist Don Black and Sir Cliff Richard's Inheritance Tracks
1 hour, 28 minutes
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Richard Coles and Anita Anand with lyricist Don Black and Sir Cliff Richard's Inheritance Tracks. And Lost actor Jeff Fahey tells them about his work with refugees in Syria. Show more
4 Extra Debut. David Owen Norris and guests compile a music playlist for the Duke of Wellington. With Kate Williams and Tim Clayton. From 2013. Show more
Jackie Ashley of the Guardian looks behind the scenes at Westminster. Show more
From Our Own Correspondent
Good to See You Again!
30 minutes
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The incredible journey of a correspondent's spectacles. Plus, fresh insight from Somalia, Greece, Germany, Kenya and Greenland. Show more
A satirical review of the week's news, chaired by Sandi Toksvig.
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Any Questions?
Michael Portillo, Chris Mullin, Nikki King, Mark Damazer
48 minutes
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Jonathan Dimbleby presents political debate and discussion from St Andrew's Church in Middlesex with Michael Portillo, Chris Mullin, Nikki King and Mark Damazer. Show more
Airport expansion - Heathrow, Gatwick, the Thames estuary, or none of the above? Was the BBC right to give extremist Muslim cleric Anjem Choudary airtime? With Julian Worricker. Show more
4 Extra Debut. A father accidentally sells his daughter to the Devil. Blues-infused musical fairy tale from critically acclaimed Kneehigh Theatre. Show more
Exploring how Brahms' German Requiem has touched and changed lives of people, often giving solace to the bereaved. From December 2013. Show more
Woman's Hour
Weekend Woman's Hour: X Factor's Sam Bailey; Powerlister Nicola Sturgeon; Jack Monroe
58 minutes
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Highlights from the Woman's Hour week, including The X Factor's Sam Bailey on the win that changed her life. Presented by Jane Garvey. Show more
Full coverage of the day's news.
'Our voices are part of people's lives' - on the invitation of a listener, we bring together Brian Perkins and Peter Donaldson to discuss the role of Radio Announcer. Show more
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The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
Clive Anderson is joined by Sting, Harry Hill, Nick Lowe, Orla Brady and David Quantick for conversation, music and comedy. Show more
As the drama of street protests in Ukraine continues, Mark Coles profiles 'Dr Ironfist', the world boxing champion turned opposition political leader Vitali Klitschko. Show more
Saturday Review
New novel by Christos Tsiolkas; Stephen Ward the Musical; Death Comes to Pemberley; Anchorman 2; M R James ghost story
45 minutes
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Chrostos Tsiolkas' new novel Barracuda, Andrew Lloyd Webber's Stephen Ward the Musical, Christmas Day period drama Death Comes to Pemberley, Anchorman 2, MR James ghost story. Show more
Satire is supposed to be a cleansing force, but is comedy now harming rather than helping our politics? Matthew Flinders explores how comedy and politics have affected each other. Show more
Jim Sheridan directs a new version of Roddy Doyle's classic novel, bringing some serious soul music to Dublin once more. Show more
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4, followed by weather.
Rev Dr Giles Fraser hosts a debate about the nature of community. Is it something we have lost? Can government help to rebuild it? From St Mary's Church, Newington in South London. Show more
Competitors from Oxfordshire, West Sussex, London and Kent join Russell Davies for the second heat in the current series. Show more
Edge is a journey through space in poetry by Katrina Porteous and music by Peter Zinovieff, recorded live at the Centre for Life in Newcastle during the British Science Festival. Show more
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. Followed by Weather.
A young couple struggle to find the money for a really special Christmas present for each other. Read by John Guerrasio. Show more
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