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Prayer and reflection presented by the Most Rev David Chillingworth, Bishop of St Andrews, Dunkeld and Dunblane and Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church. Show more
Farming Today
TB in Alpacas and Goats, Fly Grazing Inquest, 350th Anniversary of 'Sylva'
13 minutes
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Are we losing the race against the spread of bovine TB? The government has plans to tackle the disease in alpacas and camelids, but it is now in goats too. With Sybil Ruscoe. Show more
Kate Humble presents the common whitethroat. Show more
Sue MacGregor brings together some of those involved on both sides of Britain's longest-lasting and most bitter industrial dispute, the miners' strike of 1984-5. Show more
Woman's Hour
Racial diversity in children's books; 40 years of free contraception; UK's first female photographer; Fresh versus tinned
58 minutes
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A US study has shown that of 3,200 children's books published in 2013, less than 93 were about black people. Does it matter if children's books are racially diverse? Show more
Both Clary and Sid find their worlds turned upside down. Show more
Helen Zaltzman and Olly Mann investigate the phenomenon of 'podcasting', featuring podcasters including Richard Herring, Marc Maron, the Bugle and many more. Show more
Britain's longest-serving PCSO is paired with the laziest. Geoff tries to rebel. Stars Richie Webb and Noddy Holder. From July 2013. Show more
The Listening Project
Wendi and Alison - Who's Derek Hackney?
5 minutes
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Fi Glover introduces a conversation between teenage friends who lost touch and reconnected decades later through music and art, inspired by two Davids - Bowie and Hockney. Show more
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Five Hundred Years of Friendship
The Lonely Cyborg
15 minutes
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How the old and the young navigate friendships through new technology today. History concluded by Dr Thomas Dixon. From 2014. Show more
Ruth and David ask a question, and Rob wants Helen all to himself. Show more
4 Extra Debut. A journalist talks to jazz musicians Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn, revealing a complex relationship. Stars Clarke Peters. Show more
Peter Gibbs hosts the horticultural panel programme from Chard, Somerset. Bob Flowerdew, Anne Swithinbank and Christine Walkden take the questions from local gardeners. Show more
Bill Burtenshaw finds he is put off drink for life by the terrifying ghost of an old shipmate. Read by Mark Williams. Show more
Last Word
Sue Townsend, Lord Kimball, Peaches Geldof, Prof Lorna Casselton, Mickey Rooney
28 minutes
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Matthew Bannister remembers author Sue Townsend, countryside campaigner Lord Kimball, TV presenter Peaches Geldof, fungal biologist Lorna Casselton and film star Mickey Rooney. Show more
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Catherine and Kevin - Our Fat-Free Future
5 minutes
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Fi Glover introduces a conversation about how gastric surgery changed the lives of a couple whose weight problems had threatened their health and well-being. Show more
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Satirical review of the week's news, chaired by Susan Calman, with regular panellist Jeremy Hardy and guest panellists Andrew Maxwell, Tom Wrigglesworth and Holly Walsh. Show more
Dan's having fun, and Tom and Kirsty see their new home. Show more
Front Row
Mark Strong and Ivo van Hove; Harlan Coben; Bernadette Peters; Lunchbox
30 minutes
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Actor Mark Strong and director Ivo van Hove on their production of A View From the Bridge, author Harlan Coben on his novel Missing You, and Broadway star Bernadette Peters. Show more
Both Clary and Sid find their worlds turned upside down. Show more
Any Questions?
Dr Liam Fox MP, Elfyn Llwyd MP, Norman Lamb MP, Baroness Royall
48 minutes
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Jonathan Dimbleby presents political debate and discussion from Chard in Somerset with Dr Liam Fox MP, Baroness Royall, Elfyn Llwyd MP and Norman Lamb MP. Show more
William Dalrymple reflects on the current pivotal elections in India and Afghanistan where religion, identity and economics will all help to determine the outcomes. Show more
Thomas Dixon concludes his major new history of friendship, in a final omnibus edition covering the 20th and the beginning of the 21st centuries. Show more
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Evelyn is not at home. Prompted by Philip's anxiety and suspicions, Geoffrey goes looking for her. And why is there smoke coming from No 5? Show more
4 Extra Debut. Outspoken columnist Sarah Vine chooses her Italian idol Dante degli Alighieri. With Matthew Parris. From 2014. Show more
Mark D'Arcy reports from Westminster.
The Listening Project
Shaun and Kim - The Wildman and the Wolves
5 minutes
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Fi Glover introduces a conversation about the extreme experience of living in the wild with wolves, and the impact it's had on subsequent family life. Show more
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Louis befriends Al Capone. He's singing and dancing for white audiences, but is he selling out? Concluded by Colin McFarlane. Show more
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