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A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with the Venerable Peter Eagles.
Felicity Evans presents news on how condensing wildlife and its habitat into a smaller area of land could be a win-win situation for farmers. Show more
Martin Hughes-Games presents the Hawfinch. The Hawfinch exerts 180 pounds per square inch with it massive bill to crack open tough seeds to get at the soft kernels inside. Show more
Morning news and current affairs. Includes Sports Desk, Weather, Thought for the Day.
Sami al Hajj spent eight years in Guantanamo. Sue MacGregor reunites him with the man in charge of guarding him, former detainee Moazzam Begg and lawyer Clive Stafford Smith. Show more
Lady Shonagon receives an invitation to Lord Asaji's sacred grotto. Show more
Charlie Connelly tells the story of Alf Gover's famous cricket school, how it inspired generations of players, and contributed to many of England's great Ashes triumphs. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Fiona can't be without her work phone, nor Susan the internet - so they impose a 24-hour ban. Starring Susan Calman. From 2015. Show more
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
You and Yours
Opencast coal mining, Mortgages with low deposits
45 minutes
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Consumer affairs programme. Peter White looks at the future of opencast coal mining in the UK and the reported surge in low-rate mortgages that only require a small deposit. Show more
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News with Shaun Ley, including the Chilcot Inquiry, concerns over Labour's leadership election process and the message in a bottle that took a century to be read. Show more
How to have a better brain by eating differently. Sian Williams meets the neuroscientists with the latest research on how chocolate can boost your brain power. Show more
Peggy talks shop, and Rob explains himself.
A naked young woman is arrested for protesting against the fur trade, but this is just the beginning of a tortuous maze for Frank. Show more
Eric Robson hosts the horticultural panel programme from Bedfordshire. Matthew Wilson, Bunny Guinness and Anne Swithinbank answer the audience questions. Show more
Uncle Joe describes the execution of King Charles I and the love life of Bluff King Hal in his own inimitable way – with little regard for historical accuracy. Show more
Last Word
Khaled al-Asaad, Jazz Summers, Jack Gold, Manual Contreras, Dawn Wofford
28 minutes
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Lucy Ash on Syrian archaeologist Khaled al-Asaad, music manager Jazz Summers, TV and film director Jack Gold, show jumper Dawn Wofford and Pinochet general Manuel Contreras. Show more
More or Less
Soaring diabetes - is there some good news?
28 minutes
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Diabetes cases are soaring. But is this down to new diagnoses? Tim Harford investigates. And should Leicestershire police be congratulated on an unusual experiment? Show more
The Listening Project
Joanna and Jenny – Living Where We Work
5 minutes
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Fi Glover with a conversation between friends and colleagues from a charity in London’s East End who find that it helps to live in the same world as the young people they work with. Show more
Eddie Mair with interviews, context and analysis.
Satirical take on politics, media and celebrity. Recorded at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Featuring Jon Culshaw, Debra Stephenson, Jan Ravens, Lewis MacLeod and Duncan Wisbey. Show more
Kenton feels ashamed, and Jill is dignified. Show more
Front Row
Andras Schiff, The Bad Education Movie, Patrick Ness
30 minutes
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Samira Ahmed talks to pianist Andras Schiff about performing Bach's Goldberg Variations, author Patrick Ness discusses his new novel, and The Bad Education Movie is reviewed. Show more
Lady Shonagon receives an invitation to Lord Asaji's sacred grotto. Show more
Any Questions?
Jeremy Corbyn, Dan Jones, Polly Toynbee, Elizabeth Truss
48 minutes
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Ritula Shah presents political debate from the Radio Theatre at Broadcasting House, London, with Jeremy Corbyn MP, Dan Jones, Polly Toynbee and Elizbeth Truss MP. Show more
A Point of View
John Gray: Recalling Eric Ambler
10 minutes
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John Gray recalls the life and work of the thriller writer Eric Ambler and finds unsettling echoes of the Europe of today in the pages of his novels. Show more
With the help of leading international writers, Marina Warner looks at the world of contemporary storytelling. Show more
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The World Tonight
Migrants rush to the border between Greece and Macedonia.
45 minutes
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Police fire tear gas -- we speak to Macedonia's interior ministry.
Heartbroken after her fight with her father, Atticus, Jean Louise packs for New York. Concluded by Fenella Woolgar. Show more
Woman's Hour
Late Night Woman's Hour: Masculinity, Being a Man in 2015
53 minutes
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Lauren Laverne discusses masculinity with a soldier, a comedian, a political thinker, a rapper and a doctor who specialises in erectile dysfunction. Show more
The Listening Project
Stanley and Sonja – Back on the Bike
5 minutes
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Fi Glover with a couple who met through cycling over 50 years ago. He's still pedalling, but she's stopped. If he has his way, though, she'll soon be back in the saddle. Show more
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The History of the Peloponnesian War
Episode 5: The Beginning of the End
15 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FM
Ancient Greek historian Thucydides' account of the devastating wars between Athens and Sparta. An expedition to conquer Sicily spells the beginning of the end of Athenian power. Show more
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