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A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with the Rt Rev David Walker, Bishop of Manchester. Show more
How should the UK farming sector respond to the IPCC report on climate change? What does it mean to protect a food? And rebuilding Scotland's forests - a 200-year-long job. Show more
Series of stories about British birds, inspired by their calls and songs. Kate Humble presents the meadow pipit. Show more
Morning news and current affairs. Including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
Peter White interviews Chris Woodhead, the former chief inspector of schools, as he copes with the final stages of motor neurone disease. Show more
Witness History
Kathrine Switzer: Women's Marathon Pioneer
15 minutes
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In April 1967, Kathrine Switzer became the first woman to run the Boston Marathon. At the time, officials believed women were incapable of running more than a mile and a half. Show more
Woman's Hour
Robyn Davidson; Stay-at-home mothers; Afghan elections; Bechdel Test and Frozen; Rape reporting
58 minutes
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Programme that offers a female perspective on the world.
Rachel nurses Sid, as she becomes increasingly ill, and Clary finds her own way of getting over Archie's infidelity. Show more
Are you sitting or standing reading this? Chris Bowlby discovers it may matter more than we think, as he attempts to give up his chair. Show more
An exploration of the impact of Labi Siffre’s 1984 song which became a protest anthem against discrimination. From 2014. Show more
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National and international news. Listeners can share their views via email: wato@bbc.co.uk or on twitter: #wato.
Martin Wainwright overturns the myth that the 20th century was a continuous story of decline for the North. Show more
Adam has a surprise visitor, and Tony's cross with Tom. Show more
As the battle for supremacy of the clerks' room reaches fever pitch, John finds himself caught in the crossfire. By Mick Collins. Show more
Josie Long presents stories about the idea of being in limbo, from journalist tales to music of voicemail messages. From 2014. Show more
With both house prices and demand rising, many of us are considering - or being forced into - smaller homes. Tom Heap (6'2") asks if the environment is reaping the benefit. Show more
Michael Rosen questions whether we change the way we speak according to the social class of the person we're speaking to. With novelist Graham Joyce and critic Stephen Bayley. Show more
Scientist Sir Mark Walport champions the life of Sir Hans Sloane, founder of the British Museum. With Matthew Parris. From 2014. Show more
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
Legendary phone-in show host Gary Bellamy looks at drug and alcohol addiction. Stars Rhys Thomas and Simon Day, with Rosie Cavaliero, Dave Cummings and Adil Ray. From April 2011. Show more
Shula is grasping at straws, and Charlie's making waves. Show more
Front Row
Milos Karadaglic, Jamaica Inn; Rachel Kushner
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Kirsty Lang reviews Jamaica Inn, talks to classical guitarist Milos Karadaglic, offers the verdict on The Amazing Spider-Man 2, and speaks to Rachel Kushner about Telex From Cuba. Show more
Rachel nurses Sid, as she becomes increasingly ill, and Clary finds her own way of getting over Archie's infidelity. Show more
Adam Smith visits primary schools preparing to teach the hotly-debated new history curriculum, and asks teachers, ministers and pupils themselves how children learn about the past. Show more
In Touch
RNIB and National Talking Newspapers; Blind golfer; Sue Townsend
20 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
RNIB answers criticisms about its takeover of the National Talking Newspapers service. Plus a blind golf club captain and a fond farewell to author Sue Townsend. Show more
Inside Health
Video consultations, Low-fibre diets, Testosterone
28 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Dr Mark Porter investigates the dramatic increase in testosterone prescriptions, why eating high fibre is not always recommended, and video-calling with your GP. Show more
Peter White interviews Chris Woodhead, the former chief inspector of schools, as he copes with the final stages of motor neurone disease. Show more
Ukraine says its forces have retaken an airfield from pro-Russian gunmen. A former counter-terrorism chief is to lead inquiry into claims of Islamist schools plot. With Ritula Shah. Show more
Ruth recounts how her grandfather arrived in Ireland and discovers the curious power of salmon fishing. Ailish Symons reads History of the Rain by Niall Williams. Show more
4 Extra Debut. With waters of change silently rising, Dave is reunited with a naughty childhood 'sweetheart'. Stars Shaun Keaveny. From April 2014. Show more
Alexander McCall Smith, writer of the popular Number One Ladies Detective Agency and 44 Scotland Street novels, chooses his favourite prose, poetry and music. Show more
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Design expert Deyan Sudjic’s toolkit for understanding the modern world: C for Chair, F for Films. From April 2014. Show more
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