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A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with Claire Campbell Smith. Show more
The programme that starts with its listeners. 'I have an empty seat at my kitchen table'. When adoption doesn't work as you hope. Presented by Eddie Mair and Jennifer Tracey. Show more
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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Helen Mark is in the Peak District to meet Mountain Rescue Team, who keep visitors safe should they come a cropper when enjoying the rugged countryside. Show more
Presented by Anna Hill. How is UK agriculture getting a slice of the Chinese market? Show more
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Morning news and current affairs. Including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
Jay Rayner hosts the culinary panel show from Rochester. With food historian Dr Annie Gray, chef Rachel McCormack, restaurateur Henry Dimbleby and Indian cuisine expert Meera Sodha. Show more
The important role shells played in our evolution and how climate change is now affecting their survival. With Anne Cohen, Josephine Joordens and Toby Green. Show more
From Our Own Correspondent
Europe's Migration Turmoil
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Including reports on Europe's migration crisis from Prague and Vienna, Azerbaijan locking up critics, speed, skill and hard stares on the hurling field, and slow trains in America Show more
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
Topical impressions show that offers a satirical take on politics, media and celebrity. Featuring Jon Culshaw, Debra Stephenson, Jan Ravens, Lewis MacLeod and Duncan Wisbey. Show more
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Any Questions?
Amanda Foreman, Nick Gibb MP, Alan Johnson MP, Ken Livingstone
48 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Jonathan Dimbleby presents political debate and discussion from Dorchester in Dorset with a panel including Amanda Foreman, Nick Gibb MP, Alan Johnson MP and Ken Livingstone. Show more
Listeners have their say on the issues discussed on Any Questions?
Iain Glen plays the vagrant who claims his tattoos come to life after dark and predict the future in an adaptation by Brian Sibley of Ray Bradbury's iconic short story collection. Show more
A spoken word concept album, including the words and music of Carl Sagan, George Clinton and more, exploring the connections between music and outer space in popular culture. Show more
Woman's Hour
Weekend Woman's Hour: Sona Jobarteh, Redheads, Retirement
58 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Includes Sona Jobarteh playing the kora, three senior police officers reflecting on their careers, and Miriam Moss on how being on a hijacked plane as a teen inspired her novel. Show more
Full coverage of the day's news.
The programme that starts with its listeners. 'I have an empty seat at my kitchen table'. When adoption doesn't work as you hope. Presented by Eddie Mair and Jennifer Tracey. Show more
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Loose Ends
Sara Cox, Nikki Bedi, Noel Fielding, Rick Stein, Bobby Friction, Rebecca Root, Georgia, Nerina Pallot
45 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FM
Sara Cox and Nikki Bedi are joined by Noel Fielding, amongst others, for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Georgia and Nerina Pallot. Show more
He’s the bad boy of French literature. Loved and hated in equal measure. But who is Michel Houellebecq?
Ed Stourton profiles the controversial novelist who loves to provoke.
Saturday Review
Jonathan Franzen, People, Places and Things, Me and Earl and the Dying Girl, Lady Chatterley, Dulwich Picture Gallery
45 minutes
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Jonathan Franzen's Purity, People, Places and Things at the National Theatre, Me and Earl and the Dying Girl, Lady Chatterley and Dulwich Picture Gallery's permanent collection. Show more
When a major crisis from the past slips from public memory, does this open up possibilities for current politicians? David Aaronovitch finds out, with historians and an audience. Show more
Charles pursues his adolescent love to redeem past misdemeanours but a young man on his own mission appears. Stars Jeremy Irons. Show more
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4, followed by weather.
Timandra Harkness and Leo Johnson taste some strange foods of the future as they investigate how technology and a rising global population might transform what people eat. Show more
Paul Gambaccini is in the questionmaster's chair for the 2015 final of the wide-ranging music quiz. Show more
News presenter Mike Embley meets and speaks to Syrian poets, writers and academics about how their work has reflected the emotions and humanity in a seemingly impossible situation. Show more
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. Followed by Weather.
By Jess Walter. A troubled father frets about being a good parent, as he sets a trap to catch a thief. Read by John Schwab. Show more
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