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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
Anna Hill has the latest on milk prices, she finds out about the use of manure as a new bedding for cattle and the attempts by woodland owners to deal with grey squirrels. Show more
Miranda Krestovnikoff presents the world's most numerous bird: red-billed quelea. Show more
Midweek
Guy Martin, Dr David Drew, Sofka Zinovieff, Mark Bell
43 minutes
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Libby Purves talks to motorcycle racer Guy Martin, former NHS consultant Dr David Drew, writer Sofka Zinovieff and theatre director Mark Bell. Show more
Woman's Hour
Kim Phuc archive; Womb Transplants; India Knight
58 minutes
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Kim Phuc archive interview. Consultant Richard Smith on the prospects for womb transplants in the UK. India Knight with advice for those in their prime: Older, Wiser, Happier. Show more
Queenie writes about falling in love with Harold 24 years ago and the day she met his son. Stars Monty d’Iverno. Show more
The Listening Project
Christine and Adam - Keeping Mum
5 minutes
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Fi Glover presents a conversation asking when it is right to tell somebody else's secret. A mother and son have different ideas about whether she should have revealed his sexuality. Show more
Santanu Das reports from Flanders and Delhi on the First World War experiences of Indian soldiers on the Western Front. From 2014. Show more
Tempers rise over the village fete, and Lucy discovers that Kat's guitar irritates aliens. Stars Peter Davison. From 2014. Show more
21st Century Mythologies
Episode 13: Celebrity Pets
11 minutes
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In his dissection of the popular culture of our era, Peter Conrad turns his attention to celebrity pets. Show more
Half of GP's earn six figure salaries; what do they do for their money? And why are comparison sites promoting duel fuel deals when buying gas and electricty separately is cheaper? Show more
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Analysis of current affairs reports, presented by Mark Mardell.
Hidden Histories of the Information Age
Episode 3: Our World
15 minutes
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Aleks Krotoski looks back to June 1967, when 400 million people across the globe watched a groundbreaking TV show, Our World, the first programme linking countries by satellite. Show more
Will has got an offer for Ed, and Eddie reveals his Christmas plans. Show more
By Sebastian Baczkiewicz. When artist Karin gives an interview about her new exhibition, she reveals the true story behind an iconic photo of herself and a 70s rock star. Show more
Paul Lewis and guests ask listeners if they are happy with the home they rent or let out. What rights do landlords and tenants have? 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
Thinking Allowed
Junk Food Traders in Secondary Schools; Darjeeling Tea Workers
28 minutes
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Laurie Taylor explores the lives of the producers of some of the most expensive tea in the world. Also, a report on a junk food black market in some secondary schools. Show more
The Media Show
Liddiment and Hastings leave the Trust; Women in the media; Mirror complaint
30 minutes
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David Liddiment and Alison Hastings leave the BBC Trust, women in news and current affairs, and why Ipso is pursuing a complaint against the Mirror despite it being withdrawn. Show more
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
Damien is banned from the kitchen so Anthony can cook up a romantic Valentine's Day meal. Stars Miles Jupp. From January 2013. Show more
Joe gives Carol a tour of the cider shed and learns some news. Show more
Front Row
Michael Sheen, Egon Schiele, Daniel Kehlmann, classic hip-hop album Illmatic explored
30 minutes
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Michael Sheen on Under Milk Wood in New York, new Egon Schiele exhibition The Radical Nude reviewed, Daniel Kehlmann on his novel F, and classic hip-hop album Illmatic 20 years on. Show more
Germany: Memories of a Nation
Porcelain: The White Gold of Saxony
15 minutes
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Neil MacGregor focuses on how 18th-century German chemists discovered the secrets of Chinese porcelain, known then as 'white gold' - translucent, fine-glazed and much-coveted. Show more
Should the convicted rapist Ched Evans be allowed to return to playing football? Combative, provocative and engaging debate. Show more
Robyn Scott tells the remarkable story of her work with murderers in South Africa's most notorious jail and argues that accepting more risk will improve public services. 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
Midweek
Guy Martin, Dr David Drew, Sofka Zinovieff, Mark Bell
43 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Libby Purves talks to motorcycle racer Guy Martin, former NHS consultant Dr David Drew, writer Sofka Zinovieff and theatre director Mark Bell. Show more
The latest weather forecast.
In-depth reporting and analysis from a global perspective.
When her son's education comes under threat, Nora realises the power of a widow's curse. Show more
Nigel agrees to join an unusual Simon and Garfunkel tribute act. Stars Richie Webb and Vicki Pepperdine. From May 2012. Show more
Junior Wizard Rincewind orders an egg and cress sandwich at the Beginning of Time. Discworld adventure starring Mark Heap. Show more
Susan Hulme and the BBC's parliamentary team report as David Cameron blames human rights laws for the failure to deport more foreign criminals, and there is a clash over the NHS. Show more
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. Followed by Weather.
Germany: Memories of a Nation
Porcelain: The White Gold of Saxony
15 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Neil MacGregor focuses on how 18th-century German chemists discovered the secrets of Chinese porcelain, known then as 'white gold' - translucent, fine-glazed and much-coveted. Show more
The latest shipping forecast.
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