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It makes us laugh, helps us learn and sometimes endangers lives. Mark Tully considers the many repercussions of embarrassment, from comic accidents and shyness to health and shame. Show more

Chris Packham relives programmes from The Living World archives. In this programme recorded in 1993, Lionel Kelleway is joined by Gary Clennan and Tony Bradshaw in Liverpool. Show more

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Edward Stourton asks Aaron Rosen what contemporary artists want to say about religion at an exhibition in the Jewish Museum London. Show more

Matt Lucas presents the Radio 4 Appeal for YoungMinds. Show more

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A service for All Saints' Day from First Derry Presbyterian Church. Led by Susan Thomas. Preacher: the Rev Dr David Latimer. Show more

As a tribute to the late historian Lisa Jardine, another chance to hear her reflections on memory and her regrets that her mother could no longer recall her own fascinating life. Show more

Liz Bonnin presents the North American black-chinned hummingbird. Show more

Sunday morning magazine programme with news and conversation about the big stories of the week. Presented by Paddy O'Connell.

Ed considers his future as a farmer, and will they be queuing up to audition for Lynda?

Marjorie Wallace, campaigning journalist and and chief executive of Sane, is interviewed by Kirsty Young. Show more

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Sheila Dillon looks into the latest science and thinking on which oils we should choose to cook with and how taste, health and environment all come into play. Show more

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Global news and analysis, presented by Mark Mardell.

James Landale examines the dramatic fall of Margaret Thatcher in November 1990 and asks why she was toppled when she had not been defeated at a general election or in the Commons. Show more

Eric Robson hosts the horticultural panel programme from Liverpool. Matthew Wilson, Christine Walkden and Pippa Greenwood are the panellists answering questions from the audience. Show more

Fi Glover with conversations between friends whose supportive relationship is built on listening and a couple who are adapting to life minus the wife's former severe social anxiety. Show more

The lives of 17 year old Cassandra Mortmain’s eccentric family in a crumbling castle in 1930's Suffolk. Stars Holliday Grainger. Show more

Fantasy writer China Mieville talks about his novel The City & the City, a crime thriller set in a parallel world. With James Naughtie and a group of readers. Show more

Leading poets read work inspired by the Lyrical Ballads - Patience Agbabi, John Burnside, Gillian Clarke, David Harsent, Liz Lochhead, Sean O'Brien, Alice Oswald and Don Paterson. Show more

The Billion Dollar Aid Question: Britain is giving more than a billion pounds in aid to help people affected by the Syrian crisis. How much of it reaches those in most need? Show more

Edward Stourton profiles the leader of the House of Lords and self-proclaimed Beyonce of Parliament's upper chamber, Baroness Tina Stowell. Show more

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The aircraft which crashed in Egypt yesterday killing 224 people broke up at high altitute, according to a Russian aviation official.

Liz Barclay chooses her BBC Radio highlights. Show more

Helen is in a world of her own, and Kenton is wearing special cotton. Show more

Shedtown Mark II rings its own death knell to the tune of Deborah Dearden's meticulously planned merry-go-round, and Jimmy asks where hearts lie. With Emma Fryer, Stephen Mangan. Show more

By Rebecca F John. 'They warned me nothing could survive on Crow Road.' A woman flees from daily life and takes a house on the dark and strange Crow Road. Read by Laura Rees. Show more

Coverage of violence between Israelis and Palestinians, Jane Garvey discusses keeping control of saucy conversation, and a Southampton nonagenarian goes global. Show more

Matthew Bannister on a polymath, a critic, a showjumping manager, a film star Show more

A look at the payday loan redress, insurance premium tax and foreign payment troubles, plus a 'vishing' update. Show more

Matt Lucas presents the Radio 4 Appeal for YoungMinds. Show more

Carnivore and steak-lover Jo Fidgen attempts to work out if killing cows for food can be morally justified. Show more

Weekly political discussion and analysis with MPs, experts and commentators.

Andrew Gimson looks at how the newspapers are covering the biggest stories.

Francine Stock discusses Brief Encounter and why it still makes grown men and women weep 70 years after it was first in cinemas. Show more

It makes us laugh, helps us learn and sometimes endangers lives. Mark Tully considers the many repercussions of embarrassment, from comic accidents and shyness to health and shame. Show more

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Laurie Taylor explores forms of non-religious culture and identification. Also, the impact of neoliberalism on old age and retirement. Show more

Church bells from St Michael's, Angersleigh, in Somerset.

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