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The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with the Rev Dr Martyn Atkins. Show more
The latest news about food, farming and the countryside. New research from Sweden suggests controversial neonicotinoid seed treatments do cause damage to wild bees. Show more
Kate Humble presents the ruddy duck. Show more
Morning news and current affairs. Including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
Melvyn Bragg and his guests discuss the life and work of the 18th-century writer Fanny Burney, also known as Frances D'Arblay and Frances Burney, best known for her novel Evelina. Show more
Woman's Hour
Sports Bras; Long-distance running
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Featuring Dr Fatima Akilu, Professor Dame Carol Robinson, sports bras, plus-size modelling, long-distance running and fathers and daughters in Shakespeare. Jenni Murray presents. Show more
Agincourt, 1415, but Sam, a soldier from 2015, is there. He has a death to atone for. Show more
'Police State' Portugal: Does Portugal have a problem with police brutality and racism? The residents of Cova da Moura, a largely immigrant community, believe that it does. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Folk singer Lisa Knapp takes a musical and poetic journey through the inspirational waters of the Shipping Forecast. From 2015. Show more
Charles Kennedy's unusual campaign visit to an operating theatre - during the operation. A heart surgeon and photographer reveal the efforts politicians make to win votes. Show more
You and Yours
Cavalier King Charles Health Screening; Fuel Banks; Gene Tests
45 minutes
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Beebee the cavalier king charles has a heart condition called mitral valve disease - her owner explains why she wants the Kennel Club to introduce compulsory screening for it. Show more
The latest weather forecast.
Analysis of current affairs reports, presented by Shaun Ley.
Shula meets a friend, while Helen is torn. Show more
Caz Graham visits the shores of Solway Firth to discover the folk and wildlife that live around the stunning coastline. Show more
Michael Buerk presents an appeal for Partners for Change Ethiopia. Show more
Open Book
Mexican Literature and the London Book Fair
28 minutes
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News from the world of books. Mexican writers Valeria Luiselli and Jorge Volpi talk about their country's literary heritage and how new voices are re-inventing magical realism. Show more
The Film Programme
Joss Whedon on Avengers; Roy Andersson; Foley; The Falling
28 minutes
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Film news with Francine Stock. Joss Whedon discusses Avengers: Age of Ulron, and Swedish auteur Roy Andersson on A Pigeon Sat on a Branch Reflecting on Existence. Show more
BBC Inside Science
Healthy Guts; Future High Speed Trading; Body Clocks and Colour; William Smith's Geology Map
30 minutes
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Tracey Logan finds out how the gut bacteria of isolated communities shed light on diseases in the industrialised world, and she marks the bicentenary of the first geology map. Show more
Eddie Mair with interviews, context and analysis.
A professor at a prestigious writing retreat? Is Ed's good fortune too good to be true? Stars Christopher Douglas. From December 2013. Show more
Charlie surprises Adam, and Lilian is feeling low. Show more
Front Row
Damian Lewis and Daniel Evans on American Buffalo, Folk Singer Sam Lee, The Proms 2015
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Damian Lewis and Daniel Evans discuss staging Mamet's American Buffalo, Larushka Ivan-Zadeh reviews A Pigeon Sat on a Branch Reflecting on Existence, and news of this year's Proms. Show more
Agincourt, 1415, but Sam, a soldier from 2015, is there. He has a death to atone for. Show more
How Satanic abuse accusations in a north London suburb went global, but turned out to be untrue. Melanie Abbott investigates. Show more
Ellen MacArthur's years of sailing made her aware of the finite nature of global resources. Peter Day talks to her about her work promoting what is known as the 'circular economy'. Show more
BBC Inside Science
Healthy Guts; Future High Speed Trading; Body Clocks and Colour; William Smith's Geology Map
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Tracey Logan finds out how the gut bacteria of isolated communities shed light on diseases in the industrialised world, and she marks the bicentenary of the first geology map. Show more
Melvyn Bragg and his guests discuss the life and work of the 18th-century writer Fanny Burney, also known as Frances D'Arblay and Frances Burney, best known for her novel Evelina. Show more
The World Tonight
EU leaders work on a plan to deal with the migration crisis.
45 minutes
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Agreement reached to triple funding of search and rescue operations in the Mediterranean
Tom’s arrested after the discovery of a body in his flat. Nick and Natalia are convinced he is innocent. Read by Philip Arditti. Show more
Justin Edwards hosts the improvised chat show. With guests Pippa Evans, Hugh Dennis, Robert Popper and Matt Lucas. From April 2015. Show more
Pints and Philosophical Problems. Matthew Sweet asks if we are justified in predicting the future on the basis of what has happened in the past. With philosopher Helen Beebee. Show more
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. Followed by Weather.
Passing like ships in the night. The story of a pilot’s passion for flight and his beloved profession. Read by William Hope Show more
The latest shipping forecast.
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