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A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with the Rev Laurence Twaddle. Show more
World agriculture ministers meet in Paris to discuss how to feed the planet and protect the environment. Presented by Sybil Ruscoe. Show more
David Attenborough presents the sounds and story of the greenfinch. Show more
Morning news and current affairs. Including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the rise of the Sikh empire under Ranjit Singh, who became Maharaja of the Punjab at Lahore in 1801 and united most of the Sikh kingdoms. Show more
Woman's Hour
When is a cake a biscuit, or even a pudding?
45 minutes
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Our 5,000-year-old fondness for cake, and what it says about us. Plus solo travelling, the farmer-turned-poet, and the fourth link in our Chain. Show more
Philip has found a new passion to fill the void in his life - acting. He feels it should not be too long before his experience on the shopping channel leads to some film roles. Show more
Crossing Continents
Born Free, Killed by Hate in South Africa
28 minutes
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Pasca was one of the born free generation in South Africa, protected by a constitution that promised to let her 'walk tall' as a lesbian. But her sexuality cost her life. Show more
Will Gompertz Gets Creative
Episode 1: Life Drawing
30 minutes
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Will Gompertz meets people with a passion for art at a life-drawing class in Brighton, with expert advice from artist Humphrey Ocean, and Sue Tilley, who modelled for Lucian Freud. Show more
On this day in 1916, newspapers reported the discovery in Chicago of an anarchist plot to assassinate the rulers of Europe, while at Halecot Farm, more old feuds are reignited. Show more
You and Yours
Phishing emails, M&S quarter sales, Overseas GPs
45 minutes
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Consumer affairs programme. What next for M&S's clothing sales? A possible solution to GP shortages, and why a third of us go on holiday to the same place again and again. Show more
The latest weather forecast.
Analysis of news and current affairs.
Mexico-born author Laia Jufresa reflects on her experience of being a 'global European' and the connection between Spanish and British history that runs through her heritage. Show more
Susan stirs the pot, and Fallon has unwanted company. Show more
Lenny Henry as lifer Frank Watt. Frank escorts Geoff on his first day release – but it turns out they have different ideas about how the day should go. Show more
Helen Mark discovers why the landscape in and around Gainsborough is peppered with nodding donkeys. Show more
The Reverend Richard Coles presents an appeal on behalf of Toybox. Show more
US author Elizabeth Strout discusses her novel Olive Kitteridge, which won the 2009 Pulitzer Prize and was made into a successful HBO TV series. With James Naughtie. Show more
Francine Stock presents Radio 4's weekly look at the world of film. Director Jacques Audiard discusses Dheepan, which won the Palme d'Or at the 2015 Cannes Film Festival. Show more
BBC Inside Science
Air pollution monitoring, Britain breathing, Tracking Hannibal
30 minutes
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Adam Rutherford speaks with Chris Allen, a biologist who may have found a layer of animal dung first laid down by Hannibal's army over two millennia ago. Show more
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
Can the happily-married stay-at-home Dad cope with the romantic attention of his new neighbour? With Hal Cruttenden. From 2014. Show more
Christine has some words of advice, and Henry makes a new friend. Show more
Front Row
Palme d'Or winner Dheepan, Diana Damrau, Noma Dumezweni, Garth Greenwell
30 minutes
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Palme d'Or-winning film Dheepan, German soprano Diana Damrau on Lucia di Lammermoor, Noma Dumezweni in our Shakespeare's People series, and American novelist Garth Greenwell. Show more
Philip has found a new passion to fill the void in his life - acting. He feels it should not be too long before his experience on the shopping channel leads to some film roles. Show more
Jamie Bartlett asks if new research into psychedelic drugs will lead to them being accepted as mainstream medical treatment - despite their controversial history. Show more
Jonty Bloom travels to Norway to find out what happens when everyone's salaries and tax affairs are made public. Show more
BBC Inside Science
Air pollution monitoring, Britain breathing, Tracking Hannibal
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Adam Rutherford speaks with Chris Allen, a biologist who may have found a layer of animal dung first laid down by Hannibal's army over two millennia ago. Show more
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the rise of the Sikh empire under Ranjit Singh, who became Maharaja of the Punjab at Lahore in 1801 and united most of the Sikh kingdoms. Show more
The World Tonight
Jewish organisation criticises Corbyn
45 minutes
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In-depth reporting and analysis from a global perspective. Jeremy Corbyn has been accused of failing to take anti-Semitism seriously. Show more
After spending the morning in bed together, Jane accepts that her lover Paul Sheringham must leave her to meet his wealthy fiancee. Show more
Spoof phone-in show from the creators of The Fast Show, starring Rhys Thomas as Gary Bellamy. Show more
Comedy actress Rebecca Front, star of Alan Partridge and The Thick of It, shares her life in reading. She sings Sondheim and brings readings from Caitlin Moran to PG Wodehouse. Show more
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. Followed by Weather.
Edward Dusinberre and his fellow musicians set about recreating Beethoven's extraordinary music for CD. Show more
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