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A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with the Most Rev George Stack, Archbishop of Cardiff.
Scientists say reducing the number of livestock herds by half could reduce nitrogen pollution. And does the culling of badgers have an impact on the number of hedgehogs? Show more
Kate Humble presents the goosander. Show more
Morning news and current affairs. Including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
Sue MacGregor reunites Sir David Attenborough with the team who made the BBC's first natural history blockbuster, Life on Earth. Show more
Woman's Hour
New employment rights for surrogate parents
58 minutes
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Why 70% of all those who defect from North Korea are women. And new rights for parents who have a child using a surrogate mother. Jenni Murray offers the female perspective. Show more
Rebecca and Jeremy introduce us to Olympic equestrian Annabel de Lacy. Clare Balding recalls her winning gold at 2012 and winning the hearts of the nation. Then tragedy strikes. Show more
More and more wealthy Russians are settling in London. Olga Betko enters the world of work and play of the Russian business elite to find out why. Show more
Britain's longest serving and laziest PCSO pairing take on dangerous fly posters. Stars Richie Webb and Noddy Holder. From July 2013. Show more
The Listening Project
Adie and Ruth: Adventure in the Blood
5 minutes
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Fi Glover introduces Adie, who might not have been born if his mother hadn't set off travelling, and Ruth, who might have had fewer worries if Adie hadn't inherited her travel bug. Show more
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Ed Miliband urges Scottish voters to reject independence. Why isn't Labour fighting harder in Scotland when its chances of governing the United Kingdom depend on it? With Shaun Ley. Show more
Ellis, Perls and Rogers. Martin Sixsmith considers the therapists who combined psychoanalysis and behaviourism. From April 2014. Show more
We delve into The Archers’ archive and it’s the happiest day of Kirsty’s life as she’s about to marry Tom Archer. Show more
Drama from Spain by Eugenio Amaya. When an expat's beachside home faces imminent demolition, he uncovers a dark underbelly of corruption which forces him to make some hard choices. Show more
Peter Gibbs presents a programme from the Nissan Car Factory in Sunderland. Taking audience questions are Matt Biggs, Bob Flowerdew and Anne Swithinbank. Show more
In the first in a series looking at those living on the margins of society, Jenni Fagan tells the story of a Ugandan boy trying to make sense of life in London. Damson Idris reads. Show more
Last Word
Mark Shand, Mrs Pilkington Garimara, Derek Cooper, Wally Olins, Julian Wilson
28 minutes
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Matthew Bannister recalls conservationist Mark Shand, writer Mrs Pilkington Garimara, broadcaster Derek Cooper, brand consultant Wally Olins and racing correspondent Julian Wilson. Show more
Characters undergoing personality change? The Archers editor answers your questions. And listeners blow the final whistle on coverage of David Moyes' dismissal. Show more
The Listening Project
Ray and Alan - Search and Rescue
5 minutes
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Fi Glover introduces two search-and-rescue experts sharing their years of experience of working with dogs, including how a flask of coffee can warm frozen paws. From April 2014. Show more
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis are joined by special guest Holly Walsh for a comic romp through the week's news. With Mitch Benn, Laura Shavin and Jon Holmes. Show more
Alice tidies up, and Roy foots the bill. Show more
Front Row
Hinterland; Alain de Botton; Tracks; Bryony Lavery
30 minutes
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Welsh drama Hinterland; Alain de Botton on labelling art; Tracks cinematographer on capturing the Australian outback; Bryony Lavery examines faith in her latest play The Believers. Show more
Rebecca and Jeremy introduce us to Olympic equestrian Annabel de Lacy. Clare Balding recalls her winning gold at 2012 and winning the hearts of the nation. Then tragedy strikes. Show more
Any Questions?
Grant Shapps MP, Tim Aker, Baroness Grender, Dan Jarvis MP
48 minutes
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Jonathan Dimbleby presents political debate from Great Casterton in Rutland, with Tim Aker from UKIP, Baroness Grender, Grant Shapps MP and Dan Jarvis MP. Show more
Mary Beard looks forward to the 60th anniversary of the first 'four-minute mile'. But she argues we should also remember this was a glaring display of class division. Show more
Martin Sixsmith presents a history of psychology and seeks to understand what makes us think, feel and act the way we do. Show more
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The CBI says it was a mistake to register as a campaigner against Scottish independence. With Philippa Thomas. Show more
Nearing the end of Virgil's story, is Ruth any closer to finding her so desperately missed father? Ailish Symons concludes History of the Rain by Niall Williams. Show more
Les Dawson's earnest and open interview with Dr Anthony Clare recorded the week before the comedian's death. From May 1993. Show more
Charming and moving tale about Fernando, a child refugee from the Spanish Civil War who comes to stay with an English family. Show more
The Listening Project
Kiri and Darryl - Wedding Plans
5 minutes
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Fi Glover introduces a couple who are facing an uncertain future because of Kiri's diagnosis of unstable epilepsy. But it's not going to stop them getting married. Show more
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. Followed by Weather.
In the bergamot groves of Calabria citrus oil is harvested for use in perfume and Earl Grey tea. Read by Francesca Dymond. Show more
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