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Daily prayer and reflection with the Rt Rev Tom Wright, Bishop of Durham. Show more
The English meat industry is going to carry out scientific tests to find out if the beef sold in supermarkets is too tough. Show more
With James Naughtie and Evan Davis. Including Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
Kirsty Young's castaway is actress and writer Emma Thompson. Show more
Jenni Murray celebrates 150 years of fish and chips; Kay Mellor on her new TV play A Passionate Woman; the family of Alison Hargreaves on her son's attempt at K2; cousin marriage. Show more
Dramatisation of the novel by Irene Nemirovsky. With Golder's fortunes all but wiped out, he finds himself having to negotiate one last deal. Show more
4 Extra Debut. As fans get to know a new Doctor, long-time fan Jon Culshaw travels back in time to look at the man who changed Doctor Who forever - Douglas Adams. Show more
The American humorist reads from his extensive published stories and articles, including some guilty secrets. From April 2010. Show more
Paul Gambaccini chairs a celebrity edition of the 4's long-running music quiz. With soprano and Catherine Bott, comedian Kit Hesketh-Harvey and musician and comedian Rainer Hersch. Show more
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National and international news with Shaun Ley.
Roger Bolton airs listeners' views on BBC radio programmes and policy.
Jazzer puts his money where his mouth is, and Ambridge shows it has got talent. Show more
By Jon Canter. In her dreams bored housewife Jackie fantasises about Stephen Fry. He's everything her husband is not: eloquent, learned and gay. Should she tell him she loves him? Show more
Professor of Christianity and the Arts the Rev Prof Ben Quash traces the way of the cross through the sounds and cries he hears on his daily walk to work. Show more
Stories from a collection by Jhumpa Lahiri. During a Christmas visit to his family home, a young man struggles to accept his widowed father's new young Indian wife. Show more
Mike Parker visits his home town and Ambridge, home of the Archers, to explore maps of the imagination. From 2010. Show more
The lives of those who have recently died are assessed with contributions from those who knew the subject or who have a particular knowledge of their life and work. Show more
Colin Shindler investigates the British film studios that time forgot with the help of director Michael Winner. Show more
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Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present a satirical review of the week's news, with help from Jon Holmes, Laura Shavin, Mitch Benn and Nick Doody. Show more
The future can't come soon enough for Tom, and Jill gets good support on Good Friday. Show more
Arts news and reviews. Mark Lawson talks to Brian Eno, guest artistic director of the 2010 Brighton Festival. Show more
Dramatisation of the novel by Irene Nemirovsky. With Golder's fortunes all but wiped out, he finds himself having to negotiate one last deal. Show more
Jonathan Dimbleby chairs the topical debate from Holsworthy, Devon. The panellists are Peter Hain MP, Nick Herbert MP, Susan Kramer MP and Nigel Farage MEP. Show more
Simon Schama reflects on the history of political rhetoric and the power during elections of televised debates as shown by the experience of presidential hopefuls in America. Show more
A History of the World in 100 Objects Omnibus
Episode 5: Old World, New Powers (1100-300 BC)
1 hour
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Neil MacGregor presents an omnibus edition of five more items in his history of human development, exploring the rise of new societies 3,000 years ago. Show more
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With Felicity Evans. Another government advisor resigns over mephedrone; Washington calls on Israelis and Palestinians to pursue talks. Show more
Edwin discovers that Violet has been keeping a surprising secret from him. Read by Eileen Atkins. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Sue MacGregor, Gyles Brandreth and Burt Caesar discuss books by PG Wodehouse, Roger Lewis and CLR James. From 2010. Show more
Micky Flanagan introduces comedy and music from the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, featuring Russell Kane, Rich Hall, Fred MacAulay and Ali McGregor. Show more
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Despite her frail old age, Pearl Buck still shocks and surprises friends with her bizarre life choices. Read by Lindsay Duncan. Show more
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