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A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Jasdeep Singh, curator of the National Army Museum's Indian Army collection.
Presented by Anna Hill. Including reports on rural policing budgets, a conference in Scotland discussing the increasing risk from wildfires, and rural fast broadband. Show more
Chris Packham presents the Plumbeous antbird in a Bolivian rainforest. Show more
Midweek
Michael Portillo, Diana Melly, Yang-May Ooi, Polly Bagnall
43 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Libby Purves meets former government minister and broadcaster Michael Portillo, Diana Melly, widow of George, writer and performer Yang-May Ooi and author and artist Polly Bagnall. Show more
Woman's Hour
More girls in higher education than boys. Why? And what impact will it have on the future?
41 minutes
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Why do more girls than boys now go to university? Women and pension changes. And as more powers are devolved to Scotland could abortion laws change? Presented by Jane Garvey. Show more
Skye's in the bath. Her mum can't understand why she's locked the door. Stars Sydney Wade. Show more
The Listening Project
Matt and Melodie - My Life Just Changed
5 minutes
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Fi Glover with friends who are both parents of disabled children, reflecting on their shock when it became obvious that there was a problem soon after their children's birth. Show more
The traditional two-minute silence to mark Armistice Day.
Alwyn Turner explores how an 18th century British Army bugle became one world’s most famous pieces of music. From 2015. Show more
4 Extra Debut. An unexpected statistical correlation is found between eyebrows, strawberries and dangerous dogs. Stars Steve Brody. From 2015. Show more
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You and Yours
Lasting power of attorney, Low-cost campervan holidays
45 minutes
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Winifred Robinson asks why so few people have legally nominated someone they trust to make decisions on their behalf if they become incapacitated. Show more
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Analysis of news and current affairs, presented by Martha Kearney. Show more
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There is another case for PC Harrison Burns, and Helen senses an opportunity. Show more
La Gorgue. Mickey Bliss finds himself in two meetings: one that might change the whole war for the Signal Service, and one that is about to change his life forever. Show more
Paul Lewis and a panel answer financial questions relating to couples moving in together, including how it differs from marriage. Show more
All in the Mind
Launch of 2016 All in the Mind Awards, Latest results from Big Brain Projects
28 minutes
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With the launch of the 2016 All in the Mind awards, judge and novelist Matt Haig talks about what he will be looking for in the entries. Plus can the human brain be recreated? Show more
Thinking Allowed
Zoos explored, Funeral arranging
28 minutes
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Laurie Taylor goes on a sociological safari. Plus a look at what explains the choices people make when they arrange funerals. Show more
The Media Show
BBC Worldwide CEO Tim Davie, The state of Welsh media, The BBC loses The Voice
30 minutes
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Topical programme about the media world, including the CEO of BBC Worldwide Tim Davie on the new BBC store, plus a look at why Wales is facing a media 'market failure'. Show more
PM at 5pm - Eddie Mair with interviews, context and analysis.
European and African leaders discuss migrant crisis. Man guilty of murdering step-sister
Sophie finally comes into money but a surprise party for her mum interferes. Stars Lucy Beaumont and Maureen Lipman. From 2015. Show more
Charlie is put on the back foot, and Kenton is clearing his debts. Show more
Front Row
Nicholas Hytner, Peep Show, Winner of the Goldsmiths Prize, Waste review
30 minutes
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Arts news with Kirsty Lang, including director Nicholas Hytner on The Lady in the Van, David Mitchell and Robert Webb on Peep Show and the winner of the Goldsmiths Prize 2015. Show more
Skye's in the bath. Her mum can't understand why she's locked the door. Stars Sydney Wade. Show more
Moral Maze
Drugs in Sport and Human Enhancement
43 minutes
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Combative, provocative and engaging debate on drugs in sport and human enhancement. Chaired by Michael Buerk with Matthew Taylor, Claire Fox, Melanie Phillips and Anne McElvoy. Show more
Muna Baig argues that forced displacement should be taken seriously as a war crime. Show more
Environmental investigation series. Murder in Cambodia: Peter Hadfield travels to Cambodia, Thailand and Vietnam to investigate the illegal trade in Siamese rosewood. Show more
Midweek
Michael Portillo, Diana Melly, Yang-May Ooi, Polly Bagnall
43 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Libby Purves meets former government minister and broadcaster Michael Portillo, Diana Melly, widow of George, writer and performer Yang-May Ooi and author and artist Polly Bagnall. Show more
The World Tonight
European and African Leaders Meet to Discuss Migrant Crisis
45 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
European and African leaders meet to discuss the migrant crisis, what can be done? How unequal is Britain? Plus a report on the rise of Isis in Jordan. Show more
Ella Sutton’s death wasn’t an accident – meanwhile a dancer is pregnant and the father is Ella’s widower. Read by Jamie Parker. Show more
Loveable idiots create and deconstruct an odd world in front of a live audience. With Alex Owen and Ben Ashenden. From 2015. Show more
In the tale of equine love, Marengo faces being put to stud, whilst Copenhagen discovers literature. Stars Stephen Fry. From January 2014. Show more
Sean Curran reports from Westminster on today's debates in the House of Lords.
Fi Glover introduces conversations from Aberystwyth, Birmingham and Grantham, celebrating rugby, community and the mother-son relationship. Show more
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Book of the Week
Every Time a Friend Succeeds Something Inside Me Dies: The Life of Gore Vidal
Episode 3
15 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FM
Despite commercial success, lacklustre reviews of The City and The Pillar send Gore in retreat to Europe where he meets Tennessee Williams - soon to become his great friend. Show more
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