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A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with the Rev Dr Craig Gardiner.

As the Oxford Farming Conference calls for UK livestock farmers to seek alternatives to the 'tried and tested', we ask if they could earn more if they acted like New Zealanders. Show more

David Attenborough presents the mistle thrush. Show more

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Jim O'Neill asks if Indonesia can break its old reliance on exporting raw materials to realise the potential of a huge, growing and rapidly urbanising population. Show more

Why bother with New Year resolutions? Taking on the care of an ex-partner - a Woman's Hour listener and Carers UK discuss the issues. Eva Dolan on her debut novel, Long Way Home. Show more

Carmen meets Don Jose again at a party. He is unable to resist her charms despite the trouble she brings. Stars William Ash. Show more

As both human and deer populations are increasing, is there potential for conflict? Monty Don explores this question in our increasingly urbanised countryside. Show more

The most emotionally charged piano movements aren't by Bartok or Brahms. Moving a battered upright or cherished concert grand can easily turn into tragedy or comedy. Or both. Show more

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Prof Colley examines the island nature of the United Kingdom and the way the geography, history and political rhetoric of Britain have often been at odds. Show more

Jim and Joe have a lot to discuss. Meanwhile Robert lays a wager. Show more

At the age of 60, Christopher Reid lost his wife, actress Lucinda Gane, to cancer. Robert Bathurst reads this award-winning series of poems written in response to her death. Show more

Tom Holland and a cast of leading historians join with listeners to discuss the latest historical research. This week, a visit to a holy site in a remote corner of Scotland. Show more

Fi Glover talks to women who have left their children and about the impact that decision has had on their lives. Show more

Chimps undoubtedly communicate but, asks Michael Rosen, do their utterances mean they use language? And if so, then precisely what distinguishes humans from primates? Show more

Writer and comedian David Baddiel chooses the American novelist, John Updike. With Matthew Parris. From 2013. Show more

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Comic book writer Grant Morrison in the tag talk show, where the guest is next week's interviewer. From January 2014. Show more

Pat can't believe her ears. Meanwhile Kirsty is getting excited. Show more

Graeme Simsion on the surprise success of his book The Rosie Project, a review of the film Delivery Man, and an assessment of stand-up comedy and popular music in Indonesia. Show more

Carmen meets Don Jose again at a party. He is unable to resist her charms despite the trouble she brings. Stars William Ash. Show more

Syria's stockpiles of nerve gas are being destroyed, but Allan Urry asks if enough is being done to prevent other rogue states and terrorists acquiring chemical weapons. Show more

Peter White talks to Stephen Remington, the outgoing CEO of Action for Blind People, about his experience of running the charity for almost 20 years. Show more

Should restraint in mental health hospitals be eliminated? Are mind wanderers less happy? And the challenges of starting a new business with a serious mental health problem. Show more

Jim O'Neill asks if Indonesia can break its old reliance on exporting raw materials to realise the potential of a huge, growing and rapidly urbanising population. Show more

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Galahad doesn’t want to be overawed by London, but he needs help after a trip to the employment exchange. Read by Don Warrington. Show more

Nationalism is the focus for Andrew’s probe behind the lazy assumptions about threats to British society. From 2013. Show more

Behind you! There's a spot of pantomime when deputy prime minister Nick Clegg faces questions from MPs. Susan Hulme has the best of a lively day in the Commons and the Lords. Show more

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Ambrosio the artisan cheese maker recounts the story of how his incredible cheese was born, and grew into an international success story - until one day the tables turned. Show more

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