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A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with Sister Gemma Simmonds of the Congregation of Jesus. Show more
The Environment Agency has set new quotas for the number of fish that lave net fishermen can catch. Critics claim the rules threaten an ancient way of life. With Charlotte Smith. Show more
Brett Westwood presents the thrush nightingale. Show more
Morning news and current affairs. Including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss Flavius Josephus, author of The Jewish War. Show more
After the death of Abi Hudson, one of the investigating officers comes under suspicion. Jackie Hartwell wants to know why no-one wants to pursue it. Show more
Correspondents in Bujumbura, Skopje, Aqaba, Barcelona and Rabaul in Papua New Guinea tell their stories. Presented by Kate Adie. Show more
The Folk of the Pennines
Episode 3: Greenhead to Kirk Yetholm
30 minutes
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Mark Radcliffe travels from Greenhead near Hadrian's Wall to the village of Kirk Yetholm. He visits the Roman ruins of Vindolanda and meets up with folk singer Emily Smith. Show more
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You and Yours
Disability hate crime, Middle-aged renters, Dreamland
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The justice system is criticised over the way it records and investigates disability hate crime, and the middle-aged professionals falling off the property ladder. Show more
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Rigorous analysis of news and current affairs, presented by Martha Kearney.
Incarnations: India in 50 Lives
Rajaraja Chola: Cults of the Imagination
15 minutes
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Professor Sunil Khilnani, from the King's India Institute in London, finds connections with Rajaraja Chola, self-styled 'king of kings', in modern-day India. Show more
Rob has a grievance, and Emma is on a mission. Show more
A Cut Above by Marcia Layne. Third drama in crime series Stone created by Danny Brocklehurst starring Hugo Speer as DCI John Stone. Show more
Clare Balding walks in Royal Greenwich Park with a group of parents who each have children with special needs. Show more
Radio 4 Appeal
David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation
3 minutes
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Paul O'Grady presents an appeal for David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation. Show more
Mariella Frostrup talks to Julian Barnes about his book Keeping an Eye Open: Essays on Art, a collection of essays on various artists, plus Attica Locke on an inspirational book. Show more
The Film Programme
Tomorrowland, Iranian Vampire Spaghetti Western, Abderrahmane Sissako, Cannes
28 minutes
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Brad Bird discusses Tomorrowland, Ana Lily Amirpour talks about her film A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night, and there is a report from the Cannes Film Festival. With Francine Stock. Show more
BBC Inside Science
El Nino, Echolocation, Seasons, Snakes
30 minutes
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2015 is predicted to be an El Nino year. Adam Rutherford asks how we know and why it matters for our weather. He also tests his echolocation skills with a blind colleague. Show more
Carolyn Quinn with interviews, context and analysis.
Holly Walsh challenges Richard Herring, Helen Zaltzman and Lloyd Langford over today’s social minefield. From May 2015. Show more
Will makes a decision, and Emma has an unusual hen night. Show more
Front Row
Danny Boyle at Home, Simon Stephens, Lee Miller and Picasso
30 minutes
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Arts news. Danny Boyle discusses new arts centre Home, Simon Stephens talks about his new play The Funfair, and Antony Penrose talks about the Lee Miller and Picasso show. Show more
After the death of Abi Hudson, one of the investigating officers comes under suspicion. Jackie Hartwell wants to know why no-one wants to pursue it. Show more
Aid is pouring into Nepal in the wake of the earthquake. But in a country where corruption is endemic, will the money go where it is meant to? Simon Cox investigates. Show more
Medellin used to be the most dangerous city on earth. Now Colombia's second city has become a top global tourist destination. Peter Day reports on its remarkable transformation. Show more
BBC Inside Science
El Nino, Echolocation, Seasons, Snakes
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
2015 is predicted to be an El Nino year. Adam Rutherford asks how we know and why it matters for our weather. He also tests his echolocation skills with a blind colleague. Show more
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss Flavius Josephus, author of The Jewish War. Show more
The World Tonight
Net migration to Britain last year reached its highest level for a decade.
45 minutes
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The number of people settling in the UK estimated to be 318,000 higher than those leaving. That's the biggest number since 2005.
As the project gets underway, the locals unleash a backlash. Rachel has a life changing first encounter. Read by Hattie Morahan. Show more
Diane, Joe and David break loose from BBC Security and go on the run around Radio 4. From 2012. Watch an animation online. Show more
The jazz pianist Jamie Cullum, learns more about the importance of pianos in community life – past and present. From 2014. Show more
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Steve Boggan heads off along the North Yuba River to try his hand at prospecting alone. Read by Paul Ritter and Sara Markland. Show more
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