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A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with the Venerable Peter Townley, Archdeacon of Pontefract. Show more
The latest news about food, farming and the countryside. With farmers, scientists and salesmen, Charlotte Smith explores all things arable at Cereals 2014. Show more
David Attenborough presents the garganey. Show more
Melvyn Bragg and his guests discuss the life and work of Robert Boyle, a pioneering scientist and one of the first Fellows of the Royal Society. Show more
Woman's Hour
Carly Simon; Manuals for men; Women diplomats
58 minutes
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Singer-songwriter Carly Simon from our Archive Collection. Plus childcare for disabled children, manuals for men, and why women were barred from being diplomats til after the war. Show more
Fear stalks the herd. Is the case nearing its end? Crime comedy with Julie Hesmondhalgh and Miriam Margolyes. From June 2014. Show more
Kate Adie presents stories from writers and journalists in Sao Paulo, Stockholm, Kabul, Brussels and Mumbai. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Comedian Rainer Hersch explores the life of the composer and astronomer who discovered Uranus, William Herschel. From 2013. Show more
Winifred Robinson examines what protection you have if Japanese Knotweed invades your garden. Plus, fears that old-style student loans could impact your credit rating. Show more
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Martha Kearney presents national and international news.
Admiral Lord West’s history of the Royal Navy in the 20th century: tough times after the Second World War. From 2014. Show more
Peggy has a difficult day. Meanwhile, Neil helps out. Show more
By Michael Symmons Roberts. Following three men through one night in Manchester in the week before England's first World Cup fixture. Starring Maxine Peake. Show more
Clare Balding joins members of U3A walking group Stride Out, to explore the scenic path between Fingle Bridge and Castle Drogo in South Devon. Show more
Radio 4 Appeal
Peace Brigades International, UK (PBI UK)
2 minutes
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Dan Slee presents an appeal on behalf of Peace Brigades International, UK (PBI UK). Show more
News and features from the world of books, presented by Mariella Frostrup. Authors Salman Rushdie and Elif Shafak pay tribute to writer Gabriel Garcia Marquez. Show more
The Film Programme
Belle; Audrey Tautou and Romain Duris; Greek cinema; Icelandic horses
28 minutes
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Amma Asante discusses Belle; Audrey Tautou and Romain Duris on a French trilogy that has spanned 12 years; the Weird Wave of Greek cinema; why Icelandic men love their horses. Show more
BBC Inside Science
Turing test; World Cup exo-skeleton; Plant cyborgs; Music hooks
30 minutes
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As the first kick of the football World Cup 2014 is taken by a paraplegic person wearing a mind-controlled robotic suit, Adam Rutherford hears from the scientist behind the stunt. Show more
Eddie Mair presents coverage and analysis of the day's news.
Ed seems to be in a good mood. Could it be the free sachets? Starring Jenny Agutter and Christopher Douglas. From April 2012. Show more
Peggy rescues Lilian. Meanwhile, Charlie is educating Adam. Show more
Front Row
Helena Bonham-Carter; The Human Factor
30 minutes
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Helena Bonham Carter on her new film, The Young and Prodigious TS Spivet; The Human Factor reviewed; Syrian writers discuss the art currently coming out of the violent conflict. Show more
Fear stalks the herd. Is the case nearing its end? Crime comedy with Julie Hesmondhalgh and Miriam Margolyes. From June 2014. Show more
The Law Show
Cross-Examination in the Pistorius Trial
28 minutes
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Joshua Rozenberg and guests evaluate the combative cross-examination techniques employed by prosecutor Gerrie Nel in the Oscar Pistorius trial. Show more
Making money from products with a controversial image is the topic for Evan Davis and his guests who represent companies selling drugs and sex toys. Show more
BBC Inside Science
Turing test; World Cup exo-skeleton; Plant cyborgs; Music hooks
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
As the first kick of the football World Cup 2014 is taken by a paraplegic person wearing a mind-controlled robotic suit, Adam Rutherford hears from the scientist behind the stunt. Show more
Melvyn Bragg and his guests discuss the life and work of Robert Boyle, a pioneering scientist and one of the first Fellows of the Royal Society. Show more
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In-depth reporting and analysis from a global perspective.
On their wedding day, Jack realises his new wife is unhappy - a sign of things to come perhaps? Read by Ciaran Hinds. Show more
Josie left her life in London for a better one in Glasgow, taking on the world with her flatmate. Stars Josie Long. From 2014. Show more
Alicia McCarthy reports from Westminster.
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A celebration of idiosyncrasy where there's nothing odd about taking a pet rabbit for a walk on a lead. Rebecca Front's quirky take on all that's remarkable about everyday life. Show more
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