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A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with Rabbi YY Rubinstein. Show more
Farming Today
Somerset Levels Flooding, Tidal Surge Damage, Breakfast Eggs
13 minutes
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Farming news with Charlotte Smith. A ten-point plan to solve flood problems on the Somerset Levels suggests farmers should be compensated for storing flood water on fields. Show more
Chris Packham presents the great northern diver. Show more
Kirsty Young interviews English sailing star Sir Ben Ainslie. Show more
Woman's Hour
After the economic downturn, which way is up?
58 minutes
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After the economic downturn, which way is up? Jenni Murray and guests discuss if the recession is over for women. Show more
When Dame Laura was commissioned as war artist, the British government didn’t expect this 'crazy idea'. Starring Diana Quick. Show more
Robin Lustig heads to Russia to investigate claims of spectacular levels of corruption in the build up to the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi. Show more
The wonder of allotments and beekeeping. Poetry and sketches with Felicity Montagu and Geoffrey Whitehead. From January 2014. Show more
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Bettany Hughes explores changing ideas of peace, through images of war-torn Syria and by talking to people on the brink of death. From January 2014. Show more
There is a terrifying night in store for the Grundys, and Ed feels the pressure. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Tennis ace Baron Gottfried Von Cramm offends Hitler by refusing to join the Nazi party. Stars Geoffrey Streatfeild. Show more
Eric Robson presents the horticultural panel programme from the Pavilion Gardens in Buxton. Bob Flowerdew, Bunny Guinness and Anne Swithinbank take questions from local gardeners. Show more
Sybil will do whatever it takes to see her daughter Lucia fall in love. A tale of love, loss and white magic read by Ruth Gemmell. From January 2014. Show more
Last Word
Pete Seeger, Kathryn Findlay, Sir Robert Scholey, Sir Run Run Shaw
28 minutes
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Matthew Bannister remembers folk singer and activist Pete Seeger, architect Kathryn Findlay, British Steel chairman Sir Bob Scholey and Hong Kong movie mogul Sir Run Run Shaw. Show more
Tim Harford looks at how much revenue the 50p rate of tax would raise. Plus plus have wages risen? How much does it cost to raise a child? Who do you invite to your wedding? Show more
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Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis are joined by special guest Andy Zaltzman for a comic romp through the week's news. With Mitch Benn, Jon Holmes and Laura Shavin. Show more
Ed turns over a new leaf, and Peggy makes her mind up. Show more
Front Row
The Bridge stars, Jonathan Lethem, RS Thomas
30 minutes
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The stars of Nordic noir TV series The Bridge, the strange case of RS Thomas and the crisp packet, novelist Jonathan Lethem on the history of the Communist party in the USA. Show more
When Dame Laura was commissioned as war artist, the British government didn’t expect this 'crazy idea'. Starring Diana Quick. Show more
Any Questions?
Diane Abbott MP, Eric Pickles MP, Simon Heffer, Baroness Jenny Jones
48 minutes
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Jonathan Dimbleby presents political debate and discussion from Purfleet in Essex with Eric Pickles MP, Diane Abbott MP, columnist Simon Heffer and Baroness Jenny Jones. Show more
Adam Gopnik reflects on the nature of sportsmanship ahead of the American Super Bowl, following controversy over a player's supposedly unsporting comments. Show more
Based on true stories, this is a biting and humorous play about homeless people. Roz is a drug addict with four adult children. She meets Tony Teardrop, and a friendship develops. Show more
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UK and France deepen defence cooperation; ONS verdict on real wages; Thai Democrat opposition tries to stop Sunday's election. In-depth reporting and analysis with Philippa Thomas. Show more
This fragmented and compelling story of modern America concludes with Rose's stepson Cicero and her grandson Sergius. Show more
Great Lives
DJ Sara Cox nominates singer Lisa 'Left Eye' Lopes
30 minutes
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DJ Sara Cox chooses Lisa 'Left Eye' Lopes, 1990s hip hop artist and rapper with the group TLC. With Matthew Parris. From 2014. Show more
Mark D'Arcy with a round-up of the day in Westminster, where peers killed off the EU Referendum Bill. Show more
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Germaine Greer tells of her quest to find a piece of her native Australia to heal: a rainforest surprise. From January 2014. Show more
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