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A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with the Rev Andrew Martlew. Show more
'I had to show the police my knife.' With information on the unsolved murder of Elsie Frost, a man who lived close to the murder scene comes forward with an unusual offer of help. Show more
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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On the Hoo Peninsula, one can see what it takes to be human in the 21st century. Helen Mark looks at the changing industry, agriculture and wildlife that make this place. Show more
Charlotte Smith visits Cameron Hendry, contender for the title of Countryfile Farming Hero. Just 17, he has run the family farm since the sudden death of his father at Christmas. Show more
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Morning news and current affairs. Including Sports Desk, Thought for the Day and Weather.
Aasmah Mir and Richard Coles are joined by British fashion designer Dame Zandra Rhodes. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Comedian Robin Ince ventures beneath the earth’s crust to explore the ideas and beliefs behind Hollow Earth theory. From 2015. Show more
Poet and performer Ian McMillan composes an election ode and ponders the relationship between poetry and politics. Show more
From Our Own Correspondent
Battles Over Books and Statues
30 minutes
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Whose history is the right history? Correspondents' reports from South Korea, Russia, South Africa, Cuba and Thailand, presented by Kate Adie. Show more
Money Box
Scottish Nationalists Eye Balance of Power
30 minutes
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What plans do the Scottish National Party have for taxes, pensions and benefits if they hold the balance of power after the general election? Plus insurance woes and energy debts. Show more
The topical impressions show returns to cover one of the most important and incisive votes for decades. Will Austria win again or does Britain's Electro Velvet stand a chance? Show more
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Any Questions?
Paddy Ashdown, Hilary Benn, Caroline Lucas, Grant Shapps
48 minutes
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Jonathan Dimbleby presents political debate and discussion from Totnes with Paddy Ashdown, Hilary Benn, Caroline Lucas and Grant Shapps. Show more
Listeners have their say on the issues discussed on Any Questions? With Anita Anand. Show more
Armageddon is imminent and the fate of the Earth rests on the shoulders of Adam Young. Stars Mark Heap and Peter Serafinowicz. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Saxophonist Andy Sheppard explores the dramatic life and jazz legacy of singer Billie Holliday. With Cleo Laine. From 2015. Show more
Woman's Hour
Weekend Woman's Hour: Clare Balding on the Boat Race; End of a Relationship; Body Beautiful
58 minutes
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Clare Balding on the Women's Boat Race making sporting history. And mourning the end of a relationship: how long is too long? Presented by Jane Garvey. Show more
Full coverage of the day's news.
'I had to show the police my knife.' With information on the unsolved murder of Elsie Frost, a man who lived close to the murder scene comes forward with an unusual offer of help. Show more
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The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
Loose Ends
Nikki Bedi, Sara Cox, Noddy Holder, Jimmy Somerville, Enda Walsh, Ron Sexsmith
45 minutes
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Nikki Bedi is joined by Sara Cox, Noddy Holder, Jimmy Somerville and Enda Walsh for an eclectic mix of conversation and comedy. With music from Jimmy Somerville and Ron Sexsmith. Show more
The imminent return of Tinky Winky, Dipsy, Laa-Laa and Po has made news around the world. Why? Show more
Saturday Review
Eric Ravilious, Force Majeure, Ice Rink on the Estate, After Electra, Jesse Armstrong
45 minutes
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Tom Sutcliffe and guests consider an Eric Ravilious exhibition, Swedish film Force Majeure, Torvill and Dean's new TV series, play After Electra, and Jesse Armstrong's debut novel. Show more
What did the philosopher AJ Ayer have to say on life’s big question? A former student of his, Professor AC Grayling, explores his thinking on the subject. Show more
Four strangers form an unlikely bond that takes them through one of India's most turbulent recent periods. A story of the triumph of the human spirit under inhuman conditions. Show more
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4, followed by weather.
A month before the general election, Michael Blastland examines whether or not the way people vote can really be changed and asks if political persuasion is pointless. Show more
Russell Davies chairs the third semi-final in the 2015 season of the nationwide general knowledge quiz. Show more
Poet John Cooper Clarke explores the radical work and philosophy of the Vorticists, an inflammatory but short-lived artistic movement that dragged British art into the modern world. Show more
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. Followed by Weather.
By Simone Felice. When the lights in his apartment fuse, Adrian Young puts on a dress and takes to his bike to ride the streets of Brooklyn on a wintry December night. Show more
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