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A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with the Rev Dr Lesley Carroll. Show more
Farming and countryside news. Charlotte Smith looks at a legal loophole which may allow horses to be exported for meat. Plus, details on how to help farmers in the Somerset Levels. Show more
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
John Aitchison presents the chaffinch. Show more
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Tom Sutcliffe discusses the role of the scientific expert with Harry Collins, Colin Blakemore, Hattie Naylor and Irving Finkel. Show more
Woman's Hour
Katy B; Why we cheat on our partners; Growing up in care
58 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Katy B talks about her new album and performs live. How you tell if your partner is going to cheat. Plus a woman who describes herself as a 'care leaver in recovery'. Show more
The police are alerted to a suspected lynching, when a photo of teenager Florence Henderson hanging in the woods is posted to Facebook. Show more
Peter White follows the eight workers picked from the 1,700 who applied for a position when the Mapperley branch of Costa Coffee opened in February 2013. Show more
Catering at Anthony’s aunt’s funeral – Damien must cope with his literary agent. Stars Miles Jupp and Justin Edwards. From 2014. Show more
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A Brief History of Mathematics
The Mathematicians Who Helped Einstein
15 minutes
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Marcus du Sautoy argues that mathematics is the driving force behind modern science: mathematicians who helped Albert Einstein. Show more
Rob needs some help, and Jolene takes offence. Show more
Fantasy recollections of Hugh Hughes and Sioned Rowlands as the Isle of Anglesey floated off from mainland Wales in April 1982. Show more
Russell Davies meets competitors from London, Buckingham and Egham in Surrey, in the tenth heat of the evergreen general knowledge quiz. Show more
The Food Programme
Claudia Roden: A Life Through Food
28 minutes
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Claudia Roden, author of A Book of Middle Eastern Food and A Book of Jewish Food, shares her remarkable life in food with Sheila Dillon. Show more
Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen, designer and presenter, chooses some of his favourite writing to present to the audience at the Radio Theatre. Read by Geoffrey Whitehead and Sian Thomas. Show more
Ernie Rea and guests discuss the spiritual roots of yoga. Show more
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Gyles Brandreth, Tony Hawks, Fi Glover and Paul Merton are challenged to speak for one minute without hesitation, deviation or repetition by the legendary host Nicholas Parsons. Show more
Kirsty faces a difficult choice, and Ruth has a lot on her plate. Show more
Front Row
Armistead Maupin; Folio Prize shortlist; Her; Raphael Wallfisch
30 minutes
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John Wilson talks to American writer Armistead Maupin about his new Tales of the City book; Lavinia Greenlaw on the Folio Prize shortlist; new film Her; cellist Raphael Wallfisch. Show more
The police are alerted to a suspected lynching, when a photo of teenager Florence Henderson hanging in the woods is posted to Facebook. Show more
Steve Richards looks back on Nick Clegg's rollercoaster ride in power and explores the wider fortunes of the Liberal Democrats, the UK's beleaguered but resilient third party. Show more
Is Saudi-style ultra-conservative Wahhabism really the ideology behind Islamic extremism? Edward Stourton examines its history, interpretation and influence in the world today. Show more
Thundering glacial waterfalls, spouting geysers and hot steaming vents are all part of the dramatic landscape that wildlife sound recordist Chris Watson encounters in Iceland. Show more
Tom Sutcliffe discusses the role of the scientific expert with Harry Collins, Colin Blakemore, Hattie Naylor and Irving Finkel. Show more
The latest weather forecast.
MPs to vote on banning smoking in cars carrying children. In-depth reporting and analysis from a global perspective with Ritula Shah. Show more
Two young men, Lenehan and Corley, argue about how they should best exploit a recent relationship with a young woman for their own selfish reasons. Show more
Comedian Thom Tuck presents a special reunion performance from classic sketch group Absolutely, featuring featuring Morwenna Banks and Gordon Kennedy. From August 2013. Show more
Susan Hulme reports from Westminster, where MPs consider an urgent question on the flooding crisis. Show more
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Book of the Week
The Almost Nearly Perfect People: The Truth about the Nordic Miracle
Episode 1: Denmark, the Happiest Country in the World
15 minutes
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4 Extra Debut. Michael Booth explores how the Danes are consistently rated as the happiest people on earth and yet they pay the highest taxes. Show more
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