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News Briefing
The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
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Prayer for the Day
Daily prayer and reflection with Rev Mary Stallard.
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Farming Today
News and issues in rural Britain with Anna Hill.
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Sports Desk 6.25am, 7.25am, 8.25am; Yesterday in Parliament 6.45am, 8.31am; Weather 6.05am, 6.57am, 7.57am, 8.58am; Thought for the Day 7.48am.
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What's the Point of ... theArchbishop of Canterbury?
1/4: The Archbishop of Canterbury. Quentin Letts takes a witty but thought-provoking look at some great British institutions.
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The Jam Generation
Anne McElvoy on the growing influence of children of the 1980s in politics. 2/2: Contributors include David Miliband, David Cameron, Nick Clegg, Yvette Cooper and George Osborne.
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Book of the Week
Book of the Week: MyFather's Country
Daily Service
Christian worship and music led by Rev Ernie Rea.
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Woman's Hour
How much of the Viagra publicity was just hype? Plus Melissa Benn on her political family, and Julia Hollander on placing her severely brain damaged child in permanent care.
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World on the Move: Great AnimalMigrations
Great Animal Migrations: Philippa Forrester and Brett Westwood present the series following the movement and migration of animals across the planet.
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In Search of Tristan
Twm Morys explores the legend of Tristan and Isolde, one of the world's most enduring love stories. Immortalised by Wagner, the story predates his opera by over 1,000 years. Show more
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Call You and Yours
The latest national and international news headlines, followed by the shipping forecast.
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Call You and Yours
Consumer news and issues with Liz Barclay and Peter White.
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The World at One
National and international news with Shaun Ley.
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Ken Clarke's Jazz Greats
Former chancellor Ken Clarke profiles great jazz musicians of the 20th century. 1/4: He talks to pianist and bandleader Keith Nichols to explore the music of Jelly Roll Morton. Show more
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The Archers
Sid and Jolene talk tactics. Show more
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Afternoon Play: New Metamorphoses
New Metamorphoses: Contemporary reworkings of tales by Ovid. 2/5: Echo and Narcissus, by Hattie Naylor. Determined to get into shape, Mat joins his local gym.
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Home Planet
Richard Daniel and the team discuss listeners' questions about the natural world and our impact on it.
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Liverpool Locations
Stories by writers with a Liverpool connection. 2/5: The Prisoners, by Dinesh Allirajah. A chance meeting at the Prisoners statue causes Ruby to see things very differently.
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The FBI at 100
Tom Mangold presents a history of the first 100 years of the FBI. 2/10: Don't Shoot G Man Don't Shoot. J Edgar Hoover takes on the big gangsters of the thirties.
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Law in Action
Clive Coleman looks at the legal issues in the news. As courts take more notice of pre-nuptial agreements, he asks if they are now essential for everyone, however wealthy.
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A Good Read
4 Extra Debut. Mishal Husain and David Hepworth join Kate Mosse to discuss books by Willa Cather, Nadeem Aslam and PG Wodehouse. From 2008. Show more
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Full coverage and analysis of the day's news with Eddie Mair.
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Six o'clock News
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4, followed by Weather.
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Rudy's Rare Records
Now living above the shop, Grandad, father and son collide over a local history exhibition. Stars Lenny Henry. From March 2008. Show more
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The Archers
The walls come crashing down for Roy. Show more
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Front Row
Arts news and reviews.
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Writing the Century
Vanessa Rosenthal explores the 20th century through real correspondence. 2/5: Keep the Home Fires Burning. Lloyd George becomes Minister of Munitions.
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File on 4
As the goverrnment devolves more responsibilities to England's nine Regional Development Agencies, Allan Urry investigates their performance.
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In Touch
Peter White with news and information for the blind and partially sighted.
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Am I Normal?
Test Match Special
Am I Normal?
First day's play of the First Test between New Zealand and England at Seddon Park, Hamilton. Commentary by Jonathan Agnew, Christopher Martin-Jenkins and Bryan Waddle. Show more
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Selection of BBC World Service Programmes
Test Match Special
World Briefing
First day's play of the First Test between New Zealand and England at Seddon Park, Hamilton. Commentary by Jonathan Agnew, Christopher Martin-Jenkins and Bryan Waddle. Show more
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World Today
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service for a selection of news and current affairs, arts and science programmes. BBC Radio 4 resumes at 5.20am.