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Daily prayer and reflection with Judy Merry.
A quarter of a million new trees are currently being planted in south-east England. Charlotte Smith visits the forest to hear how the timber industry can be sustainable. Show more
Kirsty Young's castaway is the writer Frank Cottrell Boyce. Show more
Woman's Hour
Affairs: acceptable or reprehensible?
45 minutes
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Can an affair save a marriage? Plus, why women are turning their back on the City; and the woman who founded Manchester City Football Club.
Frank turns up unexpectedly at the Prime family farm, and the will is read. Stars Steffan Rhodri and Manon Edwards. Show more
Nick Davis follows a French charity that is giving free phone calls to victims of the earthquake in Haiti and providing crucial communications for relief agencies there. Show more
Jeeves describes his concern that Mr Wooster is considering adopting a daughter. Perhaps a timely visit to a school for young ladies may change his master's mind? Show more
Consumer news and issues. Winifred Robinson at the new Museum of Liverpool and action on huge bills for people using the internet abroad. Show more
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National and international news with Shaun Ley.
Roger Bolton airs listeners' views on BBC radio programmes and policy.
Kate shows she's still a daddy's girl.
By Robert Rigby and Nick Russell-Pavier. Householder Jonathan confronts a burglar with his legally-owned shotgun. Show more
Peter Gibbs chairs a correspondence edition of the popular horticultural forum. Pippa Greenwood, Matt Biggs and Bob Flowerdew answer questions sent in by listeners.
Modern cartography addict Mike Parker discovers how maps can be used as tools of power, politics and propaganda. From 2010. Show more
Matthew Bannister presents the obituary series, analysing and celebrating the life stories of people who have recently died.
Lewis Gilbert on 50 years in film, from directing Reach For The Sky and Alfie to three of the biggest Bond films ever: You Only Live Twice, The Spy Who Loved Me and Moonraker. Show more
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The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present a satirical review of the week's news, with help from Jon Holmes, Laura Shavin, Mitch Benn and a special guest.
Tony is given cause for optimism.
James Shapiro investigates who the real Shakespeare was; a report on how music is used to help adults with physical and mental disabilities. Show more
Frank turns up unexpectedly at the Prime family farm, and the will is read. Stars Steffan Rhodri and Manon Edwards. Show more
Jonathan Dimbleby chairs the topical debate from the BMA in London. The panellists are David Miliband MP, Andrew Lansley MP, Vince Cable MP and Germaine Greer. Show more
Simon Schama reflects on the politics surrounding President Obama's healthcare reforms, which he sees as a turning point of historic significance.
A History of the World in 100 Objects Omnibus
The Beginnings of Science and Literature
57 minutes
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Neil MacGregor of the British Museum presents five more items in his history of humanity told through the objects it's made. This week, self-expression through words and numbers. Show more
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National and international news and analysis with Robin Lustig. The US and Russia agree a treaty to reduce their nuclear arsenals. Show more
The Liberal Democrats' treasury spokesman, Vince Cable, responds to the Budget.
Michael Beard is being pursued by a lawyer from Albuquerque and, to make matters worse, his American girlfriend has just told his English girlfriend that they are getting married. Show more
A Good Read
Robert Service and Valentina Polukhina
30 minutes
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4 Extra Debut. Sue MacGregor, Robert Service and Valentina Polukhina discuss books by Mary Renault, Elena Shvarts and Anthony Burgess. From 2010. Show more
News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament with Mark D'Arcy.
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. Followed by Weather.
The Italian government eventually released Violet Gibson, but how would her family determine her future? Read by Sinead Cusack. Show more
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