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Spiritual reflection to start the day, with the Rev Alison Jack. Show more
Are too many farmed animals dying of disease or neglect, before they even reach the slaughterhouse? Animal Aid thinks so. Anna Hill hears about their new report. Show more
Chris Packham presents the greater rhea roaming the South American pampas. Show more
The surgeon and writer Atul Gawande argues that better systems can transform global healthcare and make the difference between life and death. Show more
Woman's Hour
Valerie Trierweiler; Tracy Chevalier on Laura Ingalls Wilder; Hillary Clinton and the White House
58 minutes
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Valerie Trierweiler on her very public break-up with President Francois Hollande, and author Tracy Chevalier on the enduring popularity of Laura Ingalls Wilder. Show more
New York, 1948. Carol is married, Therese has a boyfriend, but they feel an overwhelming attraction. Stars Miranda Richardson. Show more
Shared Planet
Wildlife and Drought in East Africa
28 minutes
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As east Africa gets hotter and drier, livestock are increasingly being grazed inside wildlife reserves. Inevitably this leads to predation by big cats. What does the future hold? Show more
Exploring the lasting emotional impact of The Smiths' 1986 anthem of hope, loss and love. From December 2014. Show more
No news is good news, but for Kitty, good news is devastating. Show more
You and Yours
Call You and Yours: Are we obsessed with getting the best deal?
45 minutes
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Is it justified to expect something at the lowest price or do discounts and haggling come at a greater cost? Show more
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Analysis of current affairs reports, presented by Martha Kearney.
Terror Through Time
Death Wish: Battling Suicide Bombers
15 minutes
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Fergal Keane visits Tel Aviv and Jerusalem to discover how Israeli society reacted to a wave of suicide bombers. Show more
Kenton speaks his mind, and Peggy speaks from the heart. Show more
Barrister Rebecca Nyman represents 13-year-old Cassius, who is facing permanent exclusion from his school. But is it fair? Show more
Tom Dyckhoff talks to Sir Kenneth Grange about designing furniture for older people, for whom the shiny surfaces and minimal comfort of much modernist design poses challenges. Show more
Bob Geldof & The Boomtown Rats face audience questions about 1978’s album 'A Tonic for the Troops'. With John Wilson. From 2014. Show more
Dr Kevin Fong explores the development of modern trauma medicine and discovers how the lessons from conflict and catastrophe have equipped us to deal with even the worst disasters. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Harriett Gilbert, Sean Lock and Roisin Conaty discuss books by Margaret Atwood, Jim Thompson and Beryl Bainbridge. From 2014. Show more
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
After several sleepless nights caused by lights from the new crossing outside their house, Tom's parents must revolt. From 2014. Show more
David has news for Brian, and Clarrie has advice for Emma. Show more
Front Row
Sondheim's Assassins, Albums of the year, Jeremy Deller, Royal Photographic Society
30 minutes
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A Christmas wishlist of the year's best albums, Jeremy Deller, photographs from the Royal Photographic Society collection, and Assassins reviewed. Show more
New York, 1948. Carol is married, Therese has a boyfriend, but they feel an overwhelming attraction. Stars Miranda Richardson. Show more
Aditya Chakrabortty reports on how university economics students are fighting their tutors over how to teach the subject in the wake of the crisis. Show more
In Touch
Paralympic skier Jade Etherington; Tony Shearman on dating
20 minutes
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Presented by Peter White. Paralympic ski-racer Jade Etherington talks about her decision to retire from the sport. Tony Shearman asks for tips on dating as a blind person. Show more
The distraction of using a mobile phone while driving, an intensive treatment for post traumatic stress disorder and two potential new drugs to target symptoms of psychosis. Show more
David Loyn investigates how a lost document is helping Afghanistan come to terms with its painful past. A 'death list' with the names of 5,000 people leads David to the Netherlands. Show more
The latest weather forecast.
In-depth reporting and analysis from a global perspective.
As the world is plunged even deeper into war, Esmond and Ada travel to the coast on a mission for the Resistance. Show more
What if we live forever, 30 years from now? Kirsty Wark’s documentary from the future. With Alistair McGowan. From 2014. Show more
Sean Curran hears MPs react angrily after China bans them from visiting Hong Kong. And the home secretary argues for action against returning British fighters. Show more
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Hamid relocates to London for his career and finds love in the city, but his birth city is calling. Read by Sanjeev Baskhar. Show more
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