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Daily prayer and reflection with Dr Gemma Simmonds.
Charlotte Smith hears how the European Union is to consider reintroducing rules to ban wonky vegetables and misshapen fruits. Show more
Melvyn Bragg and guests Justin Champion, Susan Hardman Moore and Diarmaid MacCulloch explore the ideas of John Calvin and their impact. Show more
Actor John Barrowman on show tunes. Plus, the impact of the first UK Women's Liberation Conference in 1970; and actor Lesley Sharp on Ibsen.
Tony is outraged when his parenting skills are assessed during his children's visits. But his son Josh has a solution. With Craige Els and Gillian Kearney. Show more
Foreign correspondents with the stories behind the world's headlines. Introduced by Kate Adie.
Capturing America: Mark Lawson's History of Modern American Literature
Episode 3: Divided States
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Mark Lawson traces how American writers have explored the violent divisions in their society. With Toni Morrison. From February 2010. Show more
Consumer news and issues with Winifred Robinson.
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National and international news with Martha Kearney.
According to researchers, a large dog could have a bigger carbon footprint than a 4 x 4. Is it really time to ditch the dog? Alice Roberts finds out. Show more
Kenton looks at the ghosts of his past. Show more
The true story of 16-year-old Edith Scholem, forced to flee Berlin in 1934 as her family was arrested. Stars Emerald O'Hanrahan.
Clare Balding discovers the joys of group walking as she explores the island of Anglesey with members of the North Wales Gay Outdoor Club. Show more
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Medical Foundation for the Care of Victims of Torture
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John McCarthy appeals on behalf of Medical Foundation for the Care of Victims of Torture. Show more
News that Sonia's best friend has been hit by a car is overshadowed by an international celebrity's arrival. Read by Sally Reid. Show more
Sub-postmaster Alistair Redman and post-bus driver Elizabeth Stuart discuss changes on the Scottish Isle of Islay. From February 2010. Show more
Mariella Frostrup's guests include Thomas Lynch, who talks about his first collection of fiction Apparition and Late Fictions. Show more
Quantum physicist Prof Vlatko Vedral of Oxford University discusses quantum information with Quentin Cooper. Show more
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Crush cars illegally parked in disabled spaces? An audience interacts with the free-thinking funny man. From February 2010. Show more
Bridge Farm finds a new recruit. Show more
Tim Burton on Alice in Wonderland. Martina Cole on stage. Pianist Joanna MacGregor on performing the tango in Buenos Aires. The artist who makes birds play guitars. Show more
A History of the World in 100 Objects
The World in the Age of Confucius (500 - 300 BC)
Olmec Stone Mask
14 minutes
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Neil MacGregor's global history told through objects arrives in Mexico before the time of the Maya or Aztecs. He tells of a forgotten people, the Olmec and the extraordinary masks. 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
Evan Davis is joined by a panel of top executives to ask where businesses should draw the line when it comes to outsourcing. They also discuss the future of publishing. Show more
Beverley De-Gale investigates the disparity between the number of black and Asian people in need of transplants and the number of people from those communities who act as donors. Show more
Melvyn Bragg and guests Justin Champion, Susan Hardman Moore and Diarmaid MacCulloch explore the ideas of John Calvin and their impact. Show more
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News and analysis with Robin Lustig. President Obama brings together Democrats and Republicans in an attempt to revive the healthcare bill. Show more
Daria is becoming increasingly disenchanted with life in California, and her unhappiness is compounded by her failure to become pregnant. Show more
Agony aunt Sarah and her group tackle a mother behaving like a teenager and a butcher who can't find a girl. From February 2010. Show more
News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament with Sean Curran.
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A History of the World in 100 Objects
The World in the Age of Confucius (500 - 300 BC)
Olmec Stone Mask
14 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Neil MacGregor's global history told through objects arrives in Mexico before the time of the Maya or Aztecs. He tells of a forgotten people, the Olmec and the extraordinary masks. Show more
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