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Daily prayer and reflection with Rev Jenny Wigley.

Margaret Stonborough, great-niece of philosopher Ludwig Wittgenstein, investigates her family's fascinating archive. Show more

The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.

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The number of ships sinking in European waters has been increasing. Helen Mark tours Devon and Cornwall to find out why so many shipwrecks still happen. Show more

A year in the life of four groups of people taking the plunge into farming. Economics, animal disease and the weather have all been obstacles. Show more

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With Sarah Montague and Justin Webb. Including Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.

Real life stories in which listeners talk about the issues that matter to them. Fi Glover is joined by Mark Radcliffe. With poetry from Kate Fox.

Sandi Toksvig talks to writer and broadcaster Garrison Keillor about his travels in America and abroad. Show more

4 Extra Debut. David Owen Norris explores Jane Austen's life through her favourite songs. With singer Gwyneth Herbert. From January 2010. Show more

Jim Hancock considers what lies in store for a former parliamentarian in the world beyond Westminster and talks to some of those who are saying goodbye at the next election. Show more

A special programme including some of the highlights of 2009. Presented by Kate Adie. Show more

Paul Lewis with the latest news from the world of personal finance.

Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis review the highlights of the year's Now Show programmes, with contributions from the regular team plus Andy Zaltzman, Carrie Quinlan and Paul Sinha. Show more

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Stephen Sackur is joined by some of the BBC's top correspondents to give their predictions about what will shape our world in the year ahead. Show more

Stephen Sackur hosts a phone-in during which listeners have the opportunity to air their views on the events which will dominate the news in 2010. Show more

4 Extra Debut. Divorced couple Amanda and Elyot meet again on their second honeymoons with new spouses. Stars Helena Bonham Carter, Bill Nighy, Andrea Riseborough, Paul Ritter. Show more

With Jane Garvey. Celebrating inspirational women from 2009, including Shirley Williams, Katie Piper, Marguerite Patten and sword swallower Miss Behave. Show more

Sir John Tusa looks back at the events making the news 20 years ago. Reorganisation begins in Romania as fledgling political parties take shape. Show more

Full coverage and analysis of the day's news with Ritula Shah, plus the sports headlines.

The weekly interactive current affairs magazine featuring online conversation and debate.

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Clive Anderson looks back over the entertainment highlights of Loose Ends in 2009. With Stephen Fry, June Whitfield, Des O'Connor, Dara O Briain, Alison Steadman and Jon Culshaw. Show more

As World Cup year begins, England's football hopes centre on manager Fabio Capello. But despite intense media attention this art-loving Italian remains a distant, mysterious figure. Show more

Paul Morley, John Lanchester and critic Susannah Clapp look at how art has been shaped by technology over the last ten years and how it may be affected in the future. Show more

An exploration of the blackout on 13 July 1977 that plunged a sweltering New York City into chaos as the lights went out at 9.27pm. Show more

Matilda is determined to save the school and her favourite teacher Miss Honey from the vicious grip of its terrifying headmistress, Miss Trunchbull. Show more

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Civil Court cases, from personal injury to unlawful detention, are increasingly being settled out of court. But can the system afford to give everyone their day in court? Show more

Russell Davies chairs the twelfth and final heat of the perennial general knowledge contest, with contestants from the north of England.

Storyteller and musician Nick Hennessey travels to Finland to explore the mythical world of the country's national poem, The Kalevala. Show more

The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. Followed by Weather.

4 Extra Debut. Although best known for his scientific achievements, Albert Einstein once said the most joy in his life came from his violin. Physicist Brian Foster investigates. Show more

By Michael Odell. All teachers want a bright class, but can a child be too clever by half? Little Tommy Spence turns a school model-making project into a life-or-death situation. Show more

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