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The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
Prayer and reflection with Kevin Franz of the Religious Society of Friends.
Farming Today
BBC Rural Affairs coverage; Cattle and rare butterflies; The value of woodlands
13 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FM
Planting more woodlands could bring the UK millions of pounds in economic and social benefits, according to a new report. And, how rare cattle are helping rare butterflies. Show more
Steve Backshall presents the story and sound of the common buzzard. Show more
Judy Murray, captain of the British Fed Cup team and mother of Andy and Jamie Murray, is interviewed by Kirsty Young. Show more
Woman's Hour
Sham marriages; Feeling lonely when you no longer work; Insects for eating
45 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
What are the signs of a sham marriage and how is the government trying to tackle the issue? Food sustainability - could eating insects be the answer? Jenni Murray presents. Show more
We learn whether Sardar Aka has that longed-for son or another daughter. Over in the Khan household, Akbar Khan is tired of the behaviour of Kashmala, his son's young widow. Show more
The amount of donor sperm supplied by Denmark to the UK, and to many other countries, has rocketed in recent years. What's the attraction? Fertility writer Kate Brian finds out. Show more
The staff at Polyoaks are being assessed by the Care Quality Commission. Will they survive the experience? With Nigel Planer. From June 2014. Show more
The Listening Project
Andrew and Stephen - Getting Married
5 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Fi Glover introduces a Church of England vicar and his partner considering their plans to marry this summer, in spite of the Church's continued refusal to sanction gay marriage. Show more
The latest weather forecast.
Shaun Ley presents national and international news.
In Kipling's tale, the elephant got his trunk from a crocodile on the banks of the great grey-green Limpopo river. But does science understand how the trunk really evolved? Show more
Rob gives Helen a hand, and Fallon gives PC Burns another chance. Show more
1518. Strasbourg. Terrifying and mysterious plague strikes. Many dead. 2011. London. Is it happening again? Show more
Gardeners' Question Time
Stottesdon, Shropshire
43 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Eric Robson hosts the horticultural panel programme from Stottesdon, Shropshire. Chris Beardshaw, Bob Flowerdew and Bunny Guinness answer the audience questions. Show more
By Helen Dunmore. 4 Extra Debut. Marion is used to the long-haul flight to Australia. But she can never get used to the airline food. Read by the author. Show more
Last Word
Felix Dennis, Norman Willis, Josephine Pullein-Thompson, Gerry Conlon, Eli Wallach
28 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Matthew Bannister on publisher Felix Dennis, TUC leader Norman Willis, 'pony club' writer Josephine Pullein-Thompson, Guildford Four member Gerry Conlon, and actor Eli Wallach. Show more
Why did the BBC devote so little news coverage to a 50,000-strong anti-austerity protest? Should the 'N-word' be used on air? And did Jack Dee really threaten to quit Clue? Show more
Historian Margaret Macmillan begins her story of the events leading up to the First World War. The Archduke Franz Ferdinand is visiting Bosnia for military manoeuvres. Show more
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
A satirical review of the week's news, chaired by Sandi Toksvig, with regular panellist Jeremy Hardy and guest panellists Justin Moorhouse, Sara Pascoe and Bob Mills. Show more
David is determined, and Elizabeth tells Roy the truth. Show more
Front Row
Mrs Brown's Boys D'Movie; Arcade Fire; Richard Wilson
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Mrs Brown's Boys D'Movie reviewed; Arcade Fire at Glastonbury; Richard Wilson on Krapp's Last Tape; Michelle Magorian on Goodnight Mister Tom; how artists respond to bridges. Show more
We learn whether Sardar Aka has that longed-for son or another daughter. Over in the Khan household, Akbar Khan is tired of the behaviour of Kashmala, his son's young widow. Show more
Any Questions?
Chris Bryant MP, Andrew RT Davies AM, Leanne Wood AM, Simon Jenkins
45 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Jonathan Dimbleby presents political debate and discussion from Hoddinott Hall in Cardiff, with Andrew RT Davies, Chris Bryant, Simon Jenkins and Leanne Wood. Show more
As a spate of high-profile software viruses threaten our computers, AL Kennedy asks if it is time for us to rethink our devotion to computers. Show more
When Harry is convicted of a brutal murder, his obsession with violent virtual reality is blamed. A dark thriller about sex, violence and the illicit underbelly of the internet. Show more
The latest weather forecast.
How has the row over Mr Juncker has left the UK's standing in the European Union? We analyse the UK's diplomatic efforts. Plus, reaction from a Eurosceptic MP. With David Eades. Show more
As Justin's old life, his 'away life' in which he had a girlfriend, is declared off-limits, his younger brother is in the throes of first love, with Fiona. Show more
4 Extra Debut. India Knight, Alvin Hall and Harriett Gilbert discuss books by Barbara Pym, Rebecca Skloot and Boris Akunin. From 2014. Show more
Mark D'Arcy with the news from Westminster and a look back at the parliamentary week.
The Listening Project
Floyd and Tommy - Losing the Beautiful Game
5 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Fi Glover introduces a conversation between two footballers, who reflect on the importance of the game in their lives, and their dread of life without it. Show more
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. Followed by Weather.
Professor Christopher Clark unpicks the complex sequence of events that led to the First World War. Today, how British decision-makers reacted in the July Crisis of 1914. Show more
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