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The imminent return of Tinky Winky, Dipsy, Laa-Laa and Po has made news around the world. Why? Show more

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John McCarthy is joined by theologian Paula Gooder to consider the phrase 'I Am' as a means of exploring and asserting identity. Show more

Chris Packham relives programmes from the Living World archives. In this first programme, from 1997, Lionel Kelleway is joined by one of Britain's leading woodland historian. Show more

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Edward Stourton speaks to Oby Ezekwesili, co-founder of the Bring Back Our Girls campaign. Plus the admission policies at Anglican schools and 'gay conversion' therapies. Show more

Diane Louise Jordan presents an appeal on behalf of The Who Cares? Trust. Show more

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Soul Sanctuary Gospel Choir, with Tracey Campbell and Friends, and the Rev Lucy Winkett journey to a point on the road where they meet a stranger who shares bread and wine. Show more

Howard Jacobson explains why he dislikes the narcissism of the selfie, 'putting the self at the centre of everything we see.'. Show more

Series of stories about British birds, inspired by their calls and songs. Kate Humble presents the little owl. Show more

Sunday morning magazine programme with news and conversation about the big stories of the week. Presented by Paddy O'Connell.

Easter dawns on Lakey Hill, and Joe has got a problem. Show more

Sue MacGregor reunites five people who experienced the worst disaster in the history of ocean racing, the Fastnet Race of 1979. Show more

Sue Perkins' moral and ethical posers for Sarah Millican, John Robins, Michael Deacon and Janet Ellis. From April 2015. Show more

Dan Saladino meets the people working to save foods and flavours at risk of extinction. A global project called the Ark of Taste is now attempting to catalogue traditional foods. Show more

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Global news and analysis, presented by Mark Mardell.

4 Extra Debut. Composer Debbie Wiseman travels with renowned writers Don Black and Gary Osborne, into the song lyricists’ world. From 2015. Show more

Eric Robson chairs the programme from the Forest of Bowland. Bob Flowerdew, Bunny Guinness and Anne Swithinbank answer horticultural questions from the audience. Show more

Fi Glover introduces conversations from Cumbria, Wales and Northern Ireland, about CDG1A, birth partners, and whether to marry or buy a camper van. Show more

4 Extra Debut. In the middle of an alien world Ice Age, a young man prepares for the biggest mission of his life. Stars Kobna Holdbrook-Smith. Show more

News and features from the world of books. Christopher Bollen talks about his novel Orient, a literary murder mystery set in a remote town on the very tip of Long Island. Show more

Robert Crawford's new suite of poems elaborates on the connections between a village in Argyll, the bomb that dropped on Nagasaki and the mutant bounty hunter Strontium Dog. Show more

Matthew Hill investigates how money is spent on cancer treatments and asks if the balance is right. Show more

The imminent return of Tinky Winky, Dipsy, Laa-Laa and Po has made news around the world. Why? Show more

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The latest weather forecast.

The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.

Liz Barclay chooses her BBC Radio highlights from the past week. Show more

Ian is wary. Meanwhile, Alistair has a lot to think about. Show more

A show that starts by going to the dogs and ends with what is surely the oldest hymn in the world. Stars Simon Kane. From 2012. Show more

By Vito Racanelli. Two New York kids jump into a series of escapades, until a shattering event breaks the spell of adventure. Read by E James Ford. Show more

Roger Bolton finds out how listeners are literally getting into bed with politicians, and why waking up with Sara Cox is not everyone's cup of tea. Show more

Matthew Bannister on architect Frei Otto, cricket commentator Richie Benaud, documentary director Albert Maysles, lawyer Julio Cesar Strassera and dance critic Mary Clarke. Show more

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

Diane Louise Jordan presents an appeal on behalf of The Who Cares? Trust. Show more

Peter Day explores how companies are wrestling with the demands of keeping their computer systems fit for purpose in an era of rapid developments in information technology. Show more

Weekly political discussion and analysis with MPs, experts and commentators.

Tom Newton Dunn of the Sun analyses how the newspapers are covering the biggest stories. Show more

Presented by Francine Stock. Ryan Gosling discusses his directorial debut Lost River, and the head of BBC Films, Christine Langan, on the highs and lows of its 25-year history. Show more

John McCarthy is joined by theologian Paula Gooder to consider the phrase 'I Am' as a means of exploring and asserting identity. Show more

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Laurie Taylor considers the degree to which people make free choices, plus a look at kinship across the species barrier as pets become part of a family. Show more

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