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The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with Shaunaka Rishi, director of the Oxford Centre of Hindu Studies. Show more
Farming news with Anna Hill. A new report, published today by the agricultural consultants Andersons, claims banning too many pesticides could lead to lower yields on farms. Show more
Miranda Krestovnikoff presents Australia's satin bowerbird. Show more
The Life Scientific
Episode 84: Margaret Boden on artificial intelligence
28 minutes
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Jim Al-Khalili talks to Maggie Boden, a world authority in the field of AI, who explains why computers can provide answers to the philosophical mysteries of the human mind. Show more
Political journalist Isabel Oakeshott nearly tried surrogacy after having problems conceiving a second child. She talks to Natalie, who had twins through a surrogate in the UK. Show more
Woman's Hour
Doreen Lawrence and the Unicef report into child deaths due to violence
58 minutes
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Doreen Lawrence and Anita Tiessen on a new Unicef report into child deaths due to violence, plus Craig Jordan on his pioneering work in breast cancer prevention and treatment. Show more
While Harold Fry walks the length of England, Queenie gets notes typed up and won’t stop until he arrives. Stars Paul Venables. Show more
Shared Planet
Hen Harriers: Trust in Conservation
28 minutes
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Hen harriers eat grouse, and conservationists are up in arms. Monty Don asks if all sides can be brought together to find a solution. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Richard Coles explores a musical phenomenon, when a recording of monks singing Gregorian Chant became a global hit. From 2014. Show more
21st Century Mythologies
Episode 12: The Oyster Card
11 minutes
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Peter Conrad looks at the electronic travel card used on public transport in London. Show more
You and Yours
Call You and Yours: Are you worse off than your parents' generation?
45 minutes
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As a new report reveals low pay and poor housing prospects for the under 30s, we ask if you are in a worse financial position than your parents ever were. Show more
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Pistorius jailed for five years for killing girlfriend, could get parole in 10 months. Danczuk says chair of historic abuse inquiry should stand down. Presented by Mark Mardell. Show more
Hidden Histories of the Information Age
Episode 2: Tat-1
15 minutes
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In the 1950s, Paul Robeson was banned from leaving the USA. Aleks Krotoski tells the story of how he used the new transatlantic telephone cable to sing live to British fans. Show more
Jill is concerned about Elizabeth, and Ruth and David wonder what she knows. Show more
Mickey's plan to be a battlefield tourist is undone by an artillery captain on a mission. By Jonathan Ruffle. Show more
Josie Long presents stories from behind the scenes, from moral dilemmas on a reality show to secret telephone discos. From 2014. Show more
Tom Heap meets Darren Reynolds, a health and environment professor, who has developed a mini treatment plant that can turn dirty water into clean drinkable water. Show more
Joshua Rozenberg asks whether the prime minister needs to seek consent from Parliament before committing Britain to military action overseas. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Adam Hills, Steven Pinker and Harriett Gilbert discuss books by Albert Camus, Richard Bach and Jonathan Livingston. From 2014. Show more
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
Mark asks why it’s so hard to get to the bottom of what makes people look and feel good. With Tim Key and Tom Basden. From 2014. Show more
Will has got an offer for Ed, and Eddie reveals his Christmas plans. Show more
Front Row
John Kander; Jimmy Page; The Babadook reviewed; René Burri remembered
30 minutes
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Composer John Kander discusses The Scottsboro Boys and a career including Cabaret, Chicago and New York, New York; a review of The Babadook; Jimmy Page on remastering Led Zeppelin. Show more
Germany: Memories of a Nation
Dürer: An Artist for All Germans
15 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Neil MacGregor focuses on the work of Albrecht Dürer (1471-1528), arguing that he is the defining artist of Germany, his image - and his self-image - known to all Germans. Show more
Simon Cox investigates why it took so long for the world to wake up to the threat of ebola. He asks what mistakes were made and if enough is being done now. Show more
In Touch
Blind People in Sierra Leone; 'Affordable' Braille; Accessible Pedestrian Signals
20 minutes
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Peter White reports on blind people in Sierra Leone who are at increased risk of contracting Ebola; the race to make cheaper electronic Braille; and accessible pedestrian signals. Show more
Inside Health
Private hospitals, Hyperbaric medicine, Sick day rules to reduce kidney damage, Warfarin
28 minutes
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Dr Mark Porter explores patient safety in private hospitals, kits to self-monitor warfarin, high doses of oxygen to accelerate healing, and sick day rules to reduce kidney damage. Show more
The Life Scientific
Episode 84: Margaret Boden on artificial intelligence
28 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Jim Al-Khalili talks to Maggie Boden, a world authority in the field of AI, who explains why computers can provide answers to the philosophical mysteries of the human mind. Show more
The latest weather forecast.
In-depth reporting and analysis from a global perspective.
Nora discovers the healing power of music. Show more
Zoo monkeys take control. Comedy sketches with Daniel Rigby, Sara Pascoe, Mike Wozniak, Cariad Lloyd and Henry Paker. From 2014. Show more
Sean Curran reports on efforts to give voters the power to change their MP between elections. And there is a sceptical hearing for the child abuse inquiry's new head. Show more
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Germany: Memories of a Nation
Dürer: An Artist for All Germans
15 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Neil MacGregor focuses on the work of Albrecht Dürer (1471-1528), arguing that he is the defining artist of Germany, his image - and his self-image - known to all Germans. Show more
The latest shipping forecast.
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