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A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with the Rev Preb Edward Mason, rector of Bath Abbey. Show more
Environment secretary Liz Truss defends the Rural Payment Agency's online system to MPs, but some users tell how they are still struggling with it. Plus solar farms and green jobs. Show more
Bill Oddie presents the lapwing. Show more
Melvyn Bragg and his guests discuss dark matter, the mysterious and invisible substance that is believed to make up most of the universe. Show more
Woman's Hour
Kristin Scott Thomas, Landmark Divorce Ruling, Housing
45 minutes
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Kristin Scott Thomas on the story that lies behind her latest film, Suite Francaise, based on Irene Nemirovsky's best-selling novel. Presented by Jenni Murray. Show more
Delia Grinstead left her family on the beach this morning, and now she is starting a new life alone in the small town of Bay Borough. Show more
From Our Own Correspondent
Dreams Deferred, Hope On Hold
30 minutes
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There is a further setback for President Obama's immigration reform plans, plus despatches from China, India, Kenya and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Presented by Kate Adie. Show more
Sarah Cuddon explores how framing decisions can draw attention to, detract from, or even radically alter the nature of what is inside. Show more
Collingwood Park is prepared for a homecoming. Show more
You and Yours
Financial Abuse, Roaming Charges, Florists, Council Tax Debt; Financial Ombudsman
45 minutes
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Consumer news and issues. How can government departments, agencies and banks help to protect survivors of physical and financially abusive relationships? Show more
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Analysis of current affairs reports, presented by Martha Kearney.
Promises, Promises: A History of Debt
Episode 9: The International Politics of Debt
15 minutes
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David Graeber examines the rise of virtual money since the 1970s and the power of the international creditors. Show more
Lynda is desolate, and Lilian is kind. Show more
New mother Mma Makutsi expands her business portfolio in an unexpected direction. Meanwhile, Mma Ramotswe meets a client with a problematic house guest. Show more
Clare Balding walks with a group who bond, not just through walking, but through their shared passion for bell-ringing. Show more
Benedict Allen presents an appeal on behalf of Environmental Justice Foundation. Show more
Open Book
Robert Macfarlane on his new book Landmarks
28 minutes
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Presented by Mariella Frostrup. Travel and nature writer Robert Macfarlane discusses the relationship between language and landscape, the subject of his latest book, Landmarks. Show more
The Film Programme
Terence Stamp, Joanna Hogg, Benshi
28 minutes
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Joanna Hogg on Chantal Akerman and Terence Stamp on Far from the Madding Crowd. Plus Francine tries Benshi and Larushka Ivan-Zadeh picks her DVDs of the month. Show more
BBC Inside Science
Large Hadron Collider Run Two, Flooding, Nasa's Biggest Rocket, Violin Evolution
30 minutes
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Adam Rutherford examines the opportunities as the Large Hadron Collider gets its long-awaited reboot and hears of new research hoping to unravel the acoustic power of the violin. Show more
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
Ed Byrne hosts as Brits Hal Cruttenden and Roisin Conaty take on the world - Henning Wehn and Christian Schulte-Loh. From 2015. Show more
Phoebe knows her own mind, and there is good news about Tony. Show more
Front Row
Michael Flatley, Suite Francaise, Terry Pratchett Remembered, Wellington at the National Portrait Gallery
30 minutes
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Michael Flatley on preparing to stop dancing, a review of Suite Francaise, Terry Pratchett remembered and Wellington at the National Portrait Gallery. With Kirsty Lang. Show more
Delia Grinstead left her family on the beach this morning, and now she is starting a new life alone in the small town of Bay Borough. Show more
A recent report in a respected scientific journal claims there is no link between saturated fat and heart disease. Is it wrong to recommend a low-fat diet? Adrian Goldberg reports. Show more
If you want to expand your business, when is the right time to look abroad and which countries should you target? Evan Davis discusses the ups and downs of trading overseas. Show more
BBC Inside Science
Large Hadron Collider Run Two, Flooding, Nasa's Biggest Rocket, Violin Evolution
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Adam Rutherford examines the opportunities as the Large Hadron Collider gets its long-awaited reboot and hears of new research hoping to unravel the acoustic power of the violin. Show more
Melvyn Bragg and his guests discuss dark matter, the mysterious and invisible substance that is believed to make up most of the universe. Show more
The latest weather forecast.
The World Tonight
Best-selling fantasy author, Sir Terry Pratchett, dies.
45 minutes
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He was diagnosed with a rare form of Alzheimer's disease 8 years ago.
Axl and Beatrice hope to kill the dragon, but they fear a time when the mist lifts, and the memory returns. Read by David Suchet. Show more
The seasoned presenter relives his experiences in Kognitia, where forgetfulness is a virtue. Stars Neil Pearson. From 2012. Show more
MPs argue over the level of defence spending. Sean Curran follows the debate and has the best of the rest of Thursday in the Commons and the Lords. Show more
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Rock-star mathematician Cédric Villani's quest to tame a new theorem continues. Rejection by prestigious journal Acta Mathematica proves to be a turning point. Show more
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