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The sound of bells from St Leonard's Church, Hythe, in Kent.
Jonathan Maitland profiles the Greek prime minister George Papandreou, the man whose job it is to steer his country through its economic crisis. Show more
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Mike Wooldridge talks to the Chief Rabbi, Jonathan Sacks, about the particular - and unprecedented - challenges that confront religion and society in the 21st century. Show more
Lionel Kelleway travels to the RSPB's Ham Wall nature reserve in Somerset in an attempt to see all five species of heron which currently breed in the UK. Show more
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The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
Edward Stourton discusses the religious and ethical news of the week. Moral arguments and perspectives on stories, both familiar and unfamiliar.
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A service for Lent from the chapel of Scargill House in the Yorkshire Dales, led by Bishop Chris Edmondson with Rev Phil Stone and music directed by Jo McKee. Show more
Lisa Jardine reflects on the art and dangers of writing secret missives, from love letters and confidential documents to illicit text messages.
This week on BH- has Gordon Brown's conduct in Downing Street been less than exemplary? Show more
The week's events in Ambridge.
Kirsty Young's castaway is former England rugby coach Sir Clive Woodward. Show more
Nicholas Parsons chairs the devious word game with Paul Merton, Jenny Eclair, Gyles Brandreth and Pam Ayres. From February 2010.
Sheila Dillon looks at the growing demand for halal meat in Britain and how the meat industry is responding to this growing market. Show more
The latest weather forecast.
A look at events around the world with Shaun Ley.
From boot fitting and voice coaching to rehearsal room and first night nerves, Lenny Henry prepares to take on one of Shakespeare's most demanding roles, Othello. Show more
Eric Robson chairs the horticultural forum. Bunny Guinness, Chris Beardshaw and Bob Flowerdew answer questions posed by the gardeners of Lakeland Horticultural Society in Windemere. Show more
Clive James' debate with Gore Vidal on how Christianity has affected mankind's ability to think and live freely. Professors AC Grayling and Alister McGrath unpick both standpoints. Show more
King Henry II refuses to acknowledge Prince Richard as heir apparent, so he turns to the Crusades. Stars David Warner. Show more
Mariella Frostrup's guests include Thomas Lynch, who talks about his first collection of fiction Apparition and Late Fictions. Show more
Roger McGough is joined by poet Tony Harrison for a new reading of Newcastle is Peru, and introduces poems by Frances Horowitz and Heather Reid. Show more
Julian O'Halloran asks how many people are still being killed by avoidable medical blunders in hospitals, and how far the NHS has progressed in addressing the situation. Show more
Jonathan Maitland profiles the Greek prime minister George Papandreou, the man whose job it is to steer his country through its economic crisis. Show more
The latest shipping forecast.
The latest weather forecast.
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
Hardeep Singh Kohli introduces his selection of highlights from the past week on BBC radio. Show more
Tony gives Helen a lesson in family values. Show more
Kevin Connolly talks to Pulitzer-winning author Garry Wills about his new book, Bomb Power, and takes a tour of Washington's most significant espionage locales with Eamon Javers. Show more
Mark Williams reads one of Anthony Buckeridge's classic school stories. Jennings and Darbishire must think fast when the General wants to see an old school photograph. Show more
Roger Bolton airs listeners' views on BBC radio programmes and policy.
John Wilson presents the obituary series, marking the lives of Lionel Jeffries, Dick Francis, Geoffrey Burbidge and Alfred Gregory.
Paul Lewis with the latest news from the world of personal finance.
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John McCarthy appeals on behalf of Medical Foundation for the Care of Victims of Torture. Show more
Treason laws are widely regarded as out of date, so can any citizen now challenge the state with impunity? Chris Bowlby asks if treason still matters in modern Britain. Show more
The latest weather forecast.
Reports from behind the scenes at Westminster. Including Hung, Drawn and Thwarted.
Lord Of The Rings director Peter Jackson discusses the challenges of adapting Alice Sebold's bestselling novel The Lovely Bones. Show more
Mike Wooldridge talks to the Chief Rabbi, Jonathan Sacks, about the particular - and unprecedented - challenges that confront religion and society in the 21st century. Show more
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Intellectual property wars from the Renaissance to the digital age; Adrian Johns explores copyright battles past and present; the morality of obesity. Show more
The sound of bells from St Leonard's Church, Hythe, in Kent.
The latest shipping forecast.
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