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Daily prayer and reflection with Dr Gemma Simmonds.
Scotland's farmers receive 3 million pounds in aid after snow causes farm buildings to collapse. But Anna Hill hears from a farmer who has lost two buildings and won't get a penny. Show more
Niall Ferguson, Will Hutton and Stephanie Flanders join Jonathan Freedland to take the long view of national debt, from the battlefield of Waterloo to today's financial crisis. Show more
Forty years ago, thousands of 11-year-olds were asked to predict what they might become. John Waite finds out how far their childhood dreams have matched up to the reality of life. Show more
Should you put your marriage before the kids? Plus, singer Alison Goldfrapp on her career in music; and Paul Delaroche's masterpiece, 'The Execution of Lady Jane Grey' examined.
Tony has left his wife assuming that he can see his children whenever he wants to, but Clare has other ideas. With Craige Els and Gillian Kearney. Show more
Luton-born Sarfraz Manzoor explores his home town as a subject of sociological studies with Prof Fiona Devine, who studied the town's workers during the late 1980s. Show more
The Ballets Russes in England
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Jane Pritchard traces the Ballets Russes in England, as they toured, triumphed, went bust and survived Spanish flu, as well as an audience who'd never seen anything like it. Show more
Consumer news and issues with Julian Worricker.
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An exploration of the hymn by Henry Francis Lyte, based on Psalm 103, sung at national events and times of sadness. From February 2010. Show more
Tensions run high for David and Elizabeth. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Emigrating post-war to Canada with Clarence, Eleanor learns her childhood sweetheart is on her ship. Stars Charlotte Emmerson. Show more
Vanessa Collingridge asks listeners to suggest objects that help tell A History of The World.
By Oliver Emanuel. A shy young girl who doesn't even like rock 'n' roll is dragged to the airport by her best friend, who is determined to catch a glimpse of the American superstar. Show more
Viscount de L'Isle and his daughter the Honourable Sophia Sidney discuss changing attitudes towards nobility during their lifetimes. Show more
Clive Coleman looks at super-injunctions and what the recent John Terry case says about the development and limitations of privacy law. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Kenneth Cranham, Adam Nicolson and Sue MacGregor discuss paperbacks by David Niven, Helen Thomas and John Lahr. From 2010. Show more
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Simon Mayo discovers which generation is the funniest. With Jon Richardson, Lucy Porter and Roy Walker. From February 2010. Show more
Ambridge says goodbye to Phil. Show more
Thomas Heatherwick on Henry Moore; Lady Antonia Fraser on Delaroche; Joan Bakewell reviews Everybody's Fine; Michael Winner on his new TV show. Show more
A History of the World in 100 Objects
The World in the Age of Confucius (500 - 300 BC)
Parthenon Sculpture: Centaur + Lapith
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Neil MacGregor's history of humanity through objects at the British Museum arrives at the Parthenon in Greece and the story of the great sculpture Show more
Seven years after reporting that CAFCASS, the family courts' advisory service, was in crisis, Jenny Cuffe returns to ask why the service is still facing a backlog of urgent cases. Show more
Peter White reports that despite NHS guidelines many blind and partially-sighted people aren't offered accessible medical information. Plus advice on an alternative form of make-up. Show more
Dr Mark Porter visits the Hospital of Tropical Diseases in London, where Professor Peter Chiodini and his team treat diseases caused by parasites. Show more
Niall Ferguson, Will Hutton and Stephanie Flanders join Jonathan Freedland to take the long view of national debt, from the battlefield of Waterloo to today's financial crisis. Show more
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News and analysis with Robin Lustig. President Karzai issues a decree to control Afghanistan's electoral commission. Gordon Brown is set to apologise to 1950s child migrants. Show more
Daria rejects Vlad's offer of marriage, choosing instead to fly to America and join Tristan in the life she has dreamt of for so long. But when he proposes marriage, she hesitates. Show more
Sitcom by Lucy Clarke. The Queen is coming to visit Faye's office. Mum has made some bruschetta. Show more
News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament and Susan Hulme.
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A History of the World in 100 Objects
The World in the Age of Confucius (500 - 300 BC)
Parthenon Sculpture: Centaur + Lapith
14 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Neil MacGregor's history of humanity through objects at the British Museum arrives at the Parthenon in Greece and the story of the great sculpture Show more
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