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A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with Shaunaka Rishi Das. Show more
Environment secretary Liz Truss has told MPs that Defra needs to be 'smaller and more strategic' as big budget cuts loom. But she denied Defra agencies would be abolished. Show more
Miranda Krestovnikoff presents the Arctic specialist the king eider duck. Show more
Morning news and current affairs. Includes Sports Desk, Yesterday in Parliament, Weather and Thought for the Day.
1944: As American soldiers parade through Rome, Chiara receives some terrible news. Starring Greta Scacchi and Juliet Aubrey. Show more
From Our Own Correspondent
A Murder at Number 48
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Tit-for-tat violence in Burundi threatens to spiral out of control, plus reporters' stories from the Philippines, Canada, Djibouti and France. Presented by Kate Adie. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Jolyon Jenkins reports on "Spiral Tribe", the 90s party sound system, infamous for "never switching off the music". From 2015. Show more
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You and Yours
Buy-to-let, Plastic plants, Will disputes
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With more contested inheritances, is it worth fighting to change final wishes? Plus a look at whether scrapping buy-to-let tax relief could lead to more difficulties for tenants. Show more
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Analysis of news and current affairs, presented by Martha Kearney.
Peter Snow Returns to the Future
Genevieve Bell
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What connects the medieval Domesday Book with the world of big data, which shapes the choices we make about our lives? The futurist Genevieve Bell takes Peter back to 1086. Show more
Susan fears overexposure, and Henry feels happier. Show more
By Nick Underwood. Quirky drama about a part-time humanist celebrant who specialises in death deciding to expand her repertoire. Show more
Clare Balding walks in north Somerset with Carolyn Savidge, who explains how walking and art have helped her deal with the loss of her husband. Show more
Kamila Shamsie presents the Radio 4 Appeal for Peace Direct. Show more
Novelist Jonathan Lee talks to Mariella Frostrup about his new book High Dive, and Sebastian Faulks reveals the book he'd never lend - and why. Show more
The Film Programme
Mad Max, Jaws, Cartel Land, Casting James Bond
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Looking at the latest cinema releases, DVDs and films on TV, presented by Francine Stock. Including Mad Max: Fury Road, the Jaws music, Cartel Land and casting James Bond. Show more
BBC Inside Science
Animal experiments, Bees and diesel, Sense Ocean, Readability of IPCC report
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With fewer animals used in UK science, are scientists producing weaker science by following the 'three Rs' (replace, refine, reduce) of ethical animal research? Show more
Six O'Clock News
22/10/2015 English MPs given new powers to veto English laws
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Commons approves English votes for English laws. Official report calls for tax on sugar Show more
Please turn your radio over and start listening as Marcus Brigstocke has just thirty minutes to retake his GCSEs. From October 2015. Show more
It is a bitter-sweet day for Pip, and Emma is ready to move on. Show more
Front Row
Daniel Craig, Art Power 100, Stephen Kovacevich
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John Wilson talks to Bond star Daniel Craig about his new film Spectre. Plus 75-year-old pianist Stephen Kovacevich on working with Jaqueline du Pre and coping with stagefright. Show more
1944: As American soldiers parade through Rome, Chiara receives some terrible news. Starring Greta Scacchi and Juliet Aubrey. Show more
The Report
Salad v Surgery: Treating Type 2 Diabetes
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Could an operation be the best way to treat Type 2 Diabetes - and also save the NHS millions of pounds? Show more
Companies like BP and Aviva spend millions of pounds sponsoring arts, sports and other causes to promote their brands. How effective is it and what are the risks involved? Show more
BBC Inside Science
Animal experiments, Bees and diesel, Sense Ocean, Readability of IPCC report
30 minutes
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With fewer animals used in UK science, are scientists producing weaker science by following the 'three Rs' (replace, refine, reduce) of ethical animal research? Show more
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss Simone de Beauvoir - her work on existentialist ethics, philosophy and literature and her influence on feminism. Show more
The World Tonight
Clinton anger over Republican questions on Benghazi attack
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Former Sec of State says opposition trying to exploit attack which killed US Ambassador
Television comes to the valley and stirs emotions Egger has buried deep. Show more
An A-Z of evolution, tackling the mysteries of nature via stand-up and sketches. With Claire Price and Jenni Murray. From 2015. Show more
Sean Curran reports from Westminster, as MPs debate proposals to give English and Welsh MPs extra powers when legislation only affects their constituents. Show more
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The writer meets a literary hero, hits the heights of fame and tackles his most difficult book. Read by Stephen Boxer. Show more
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