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A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Sheikh Michael Mumisa.
Farming Today
Scottish Abattoir, Beef Summit, Farm Safety, Mountain Bike Trail
13 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FM
The farming minister George Eustice reports back from the beef summit, where farmers, retailers and meat processors discussed a voluntary code of conduct. Presented by Anna Hill. Show more
Steve Backshall presents the red-backed shrike. Show more
Midweek
Emma O'Reilly, Joshua Sofaer, Ruary Mackenzie Dodds, Danny Braverman
43 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Libby Purves meets Emma O'Reilly, the woman who blew the whistle on Lance Armstrong; performer Danny Braverman and dragonfly expert Ruary Mackenzie Dodds. Show more
Woman's Hour
Suzy Menkes; Domestic abuse; The evolution of the teenager
45 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Suzy Menkes, the doyenne of fashion journalism, plus the evolution of the teenager. Jenni Murray presents. Show more
By Scott Cherry. Caari and Ian are still missing, but Caari's bag has suddenly turned up in a strange place. Someone is trying to tell the police something. Stars Meera Syal. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Travelling to Georgia, ex-MP Oona King discovers the role her family played in the American Civil Rights Movement. From 2014. Show more
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John investigates allegations of malpractice at one of the UK's leading training providers. Show more
Shaun Ley presents national and international news.
Revolution, rebellion and a fighting working class spirit provide inspiring ingredients for Simon Preston and chef Stephen Terry in a brand new signature dish for Merthyr Tydfil. Show more
Helen gets a surprise call, and PC Burns is a bit of a hero. Show more
Leo is in love with Penny and plans to marry her – possessive father permitting. But Leo is harbouring secrets. Stars Don Gilet. Show more
Want to be your own boss? Whatever your business idea, to ask about loans, business plans or tax, Paul Lewis and guests take your calls and emails. Show more
Inside Health
Statins; improving cancer survival rates; reflux and heartburn; recycling medicines.
28 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Dr Mark Porter returns with a new series to address confusion about statins for healthy people, not patients, when heartburn should be investigated and why drugs can't be recycled. Show more
Thinking Allowed
Russia's upper class, Flip Flops
28 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Flip flops: Laurie Taylor explores the global journey of one of the world's most everyday objects. Also, how Russia's upper class acquires social distinction. Show more
The Media Show
Diversity, Changes to Radio 5 Live and Facebook Controlling Emotions
25 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Radio 5 Live presenter changes, increasing Black, Asian and ethnic minority representation on and off screen and how ethical is it for Facebook to play with people's emotions? Show more
Gavrilo Princip confesses to the assassination of the Archduke Franz Ferdinand. Show more
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
A lunch invitation could change everything for the three couples. Stars Jack Docherty and Charlie Higson. From October 2013. Show more
Susan's not satisfied. Meanwhile, the fete committee are on a roll. Show more
Front Row
Mark Ruffalo, Monty Python Reunion, Yael Farber, one-handed pianist Nicholas McCarthy
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Actor Mark Ruffalo on playing drunk, Monty Python's reunion tour reviewed, playwright and director Yael Farber on re-imagining The Crucible, one-handed pianist Nicholas McCarthy. Show more
By Scott Cherry. Caari and Ian are still missing, but Caari's bag has suddenly turned up in a strange place. Someone is trying to tell the police something. Stars Meera Syal. Show more
Germany is considering an outright ban on the publication of Mein Kampf. What are the limits of freedom of expression? Presented by Michael Buerk. Show more
Serena Kutchinsky explains the impact an obsession with the Faberge egg had on her family and why she now believes such priceless objects should belong to all. Show more
Adam Hart looks at how new developments in understanding insect behaviour, plant cell growth and sub cellular organisation are influencing research into developing robot swarms. Show more
Midweek
Emma O'Reilly, Joshua Sofaer, Ruary Mackenzie Dodds, Danny Braverman
43 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Libby Purves meets Emma O'Reilly, the woman who blew the whistle on Lance Armstrong; performer Danny Braverman and dragonfly expert Ruary Mackenzie Dodds. Show more
The latest weather forecast.
Jerusalem clashes after teenagers' deaths, Iraqi PM warns of regional threat, the first in our series on the UK's role in the world and new autism therapy. With Ritula Shah. Show more
Fear, frustration and anger begin to simmer among the Campbells. Dwight Buford's father asks a favour. Read by Clarke Peters. Show more
Ian Leslie with more surprising first literary attempts of the world's best-known writers. With Alex Lowe. From August 2013. Show more
Country legend Tina C wants save the world from its financial mess – in Europe. Stars Christopher Green. From February 2012. Show more
Susan Hulme and the BBC's parliamentary team report as arguments over the health service dominate Prime Minister's Questions and MPs investigate academies and free schools. Show more
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. Followed by Weather.
A moving story, told by his friend Rogelio, convinces author Chris Stewart to put together an anthology of such stories. Show more
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