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A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with the Rev Dr Lesley Carroll. Show more
As the PM prepares to chair the first meeting of a new flood cabinet, will the relief fund for farmers of up to ten million pounds stretch far enough? Show more
John Aitchison presents the long-eared owl. Show more
Melvyn Bragg and his guests discuss chivalry, which governed the behaviour of the knights of medieval Europe. Show more
Woman's Hour
Rosanne Cash; Women bishops; Foetal Alcohol Syndrome compensation; Trainers with everything?
58 minutes
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Jenni Murray meets singer Rosanne Cash. Plus compensation for children with Foetal Alcohol Syndrome, women bishops' plan to be fast-tracked, and wearing trainers with everything. Show more
Watende's job is on the line, causing a row that threatens to stop Craven from being at Macca's bedside. Meanwhile, things become impossible for the victim's father Mark Henderson. Show more
Reporters around the world go behind the headlines in their regions, including Bosnia, the United States, Nigeria, Zanzibar and Gaza. Presented by Kate Adie. Show more
Celebrated ballet star Carlos Acosta prepares to take on one his most demanding roles - to save the crumbling ruins of a ballet school in Havana.
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A Brief History of Mathematics
Hardy and Ramanujan
15 minutes
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Marcus du Sautoy argues that mathematics is the driving force behind modern science: GH Hardy and the prime number 'menace'. Show more
Jill comes to the rescue. Meanwhile Roy and Tom discuss money matters. Show more
Three elderly tailors discover that the bespoke suit they're making has mysterious powers. Starring Allan Corduner. Show more
Clare Balding walks along the banks of the river Chess with Tom Isaacs, who has Parkinson's disease, and his wife Lyndsey. Show more
Lilly Cook presents an appeal for the charity Heart n Soul. Show more
Open Book
Adam Foulds, Naomi Wood, David Park, Lindsey Davis, listeners' heroines
28 minutes
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Adam Foulds on his latest novel In the Wolf's Mouth; David Park and Naomi Wood discuss the experiences of the wives of great writers; and Lindsey Davis on Quick Reads. Show more
The Film Programme
Grant Heslov on The Monuments Men; Spike Jonze on Her; George MacKay; Charles Gant on global movie surprises
28 minutes
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The latest cinema, DVDs and films on TV. Francine Stock talks to Grant Heslov, a producer on the WW2 epic The Monuments Men. Plus director Spike Jonze on futuristic love story Her. Show more
BBC Inside Science
Whales from space; Flood emails; SUYI JET Lasers; CERN's new tunnel; Discoveries exhibition
30 minutes
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By manipulating satellite images, and looking at certain wavelengths of light, scientists can count Southern Right Whales on their breeding grounds off the coast of Argentina. Show more
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Coming of age in a mixed family in post-apartheid South Africa, comedian Trevor Noah shares his story with this exploration of race and place. From March 2013. Show more
Tom makes his pitch, and Peggy receives the silent treatment. Show more
Front Row
Richard Rogers and Norman Foster; Simon Parkes on Brixton Academy; artist George Condo
30 minutes
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Richard Rogers and Norman Foster discuss a friendship spanning five decades; artist George Condo on working with Warhol and Kanye West; Simon Parkes on Brixton Academy's heritage. Show more
Watende's job is on the line, causing a row that threatens to stop Craven from being at Macca's bedside. Meanwhile, things become impossible for the victim's father Mark Henderson. Show more
After a turbulent few weeks for those at the top of the schools' watchdog, Phil Kemp asks if this public row has distracted from the real struggle going on at Ofsted. Show more
Formatted TV shows like Big Brother are part of a global industry worth billions of pounds. Evan Davis and guests discuss the business of selling TV formats around the world. Show more
BBC Inside Science
Whales from space; Flood emails; SUYI JET Lasers; CERN's new tunnel; Discoveries exhibition
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
By manipulating satellite images, and looking at certain wavelengths of light, scientists can count Southern Right Whales on their breeding grounds off the coast of Argentina. Show more
Melvyn Bragg and his guests discuss chivalry, which governed the behaviour of the knights of medieval Europe. Show more
The latest weather forecast.
Economic cost of floods, Belgian euthanasia for children, latest on Syria. In-depth reporting and analysis from a global perspective with Philippa Thomas.
An alcoholic tries to make it through his working day, taking out his frustrations during a night of drinking. However his rage soon spills out in the city's pubs and finally home. Show more
Missing for 6 years, Brian has stories to tell. Erosia's different view of sexual politics. Stars Neil Pearson. From March 2011. Show more
Sean Curran hears MPs debate the impact of flooding. There's strong criticism of the Police Federation, and why are cancer survival rates lower here than abroad? Show more
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Book of the Week
The Almost Nearly Perfect People: The Truth about the Nordic Miracle
Enigmatic Finland
15 minutes
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Scandinavia and its curious tribes explored, taking in Finland and its penchant for saunas. Read by Gunnar Cauthery. Show more
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