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Daily prayer and reflection with Rev Dr Leslie Griffiths. Show more
The bling that's ruining the countryside. Charlotte Smith hears about a campaign to remove cultivated daffodils from grass verges in the UK. Show more
Jenni Murray discusses a new biography of Myra Hindley. We also visit Montreal's ice hotel and mark the centenary of Olive Shapley - one of the most important women in broadcasting. Show more
Crime mystery by Scott Cherry, featuring police family liaison officer DC Jackie Hartwell. Jackie finally discovers the tragic secret behind Richard's death. Show more
Alkarim Jivani explores how curry has become intimately linked with a sense of British identity. With Madhur Jaffrey. From 2010. Show more
American humorist David Sedaris reads from his comedy essays, including memories of a snowy childhood and his experience of being in a long-term relationship. From April 2010. Show more
Can banks be blamed for not backing bands? An expert's view on a reported rise in food poisoning from oysters. And why police are interested in a sale of wines from bankrupt pubs. Show more
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National and international news with Martha Kearney.
Roger Bolton airs listeners' views on BBC radio programmes and policy.
Time starts running out for Brenda, and Tom puts his money where his mouth is. Show more
Drama on 4
Katie Hims - A Small Piece of Silence
15 minutes
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4 Extra Debut. Inspired by conversations with David Bower and with a role specially created for him. Joe cannot hear, we see the world from his point of view. Show more
Eric Robson chairs the horticultural forum. Bunny Guinness, Bob Flowerdew and Pippa Greenwood answer questions from gardeners of the Radcliffe Gardening Club in Nottinghamshire. Show more
Over lunch in a Sichuan restaurant, Jung Chang, author of Wild Swans, explains how food defines her identity and changing tastes have shaped her life. Show more
John Wilson presents Radio 4's obituary programme, analysing and reflecting on the lives of people who have recently died. Show more
Tilda Swinton discusses her film career with Francine Stock, including her latest, I Am Love, which was 11 years in the making. 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 Mark Watson. Show more
Chris and Alice enjoy some domestic bliss, and the game is up for Lilian. Show more
With Mark Lawson. Including a review of ITV's new version of the TV classic The Prisoner, playwright Laura Wade on putting posh boys on stage, and the sculptor David Nash. Show more
Crime mystery by Scott Cherry, featuring police family liaison officer DC Jackie Hartwell. Jackie finally discovers the tragic secret behind Richard's death. Show more
Jonathan Dimbleby is the guest of the Eden Valley Hospice in Cumbria with questions from the audience for the panel including: Andy Burnham MP, Secretary of State for Health. Show more
Simon Schama celebrates the distinctive history and culture of New Zealand and regrets any renewed talk of joining forces with Australia. Show more
A History of the World in 100 Objects Omnibus
Episode 6: The World in the Age of Confucius (500 - 300 BC)
1 hour
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Neil MacGregor of the British Museum presents five further items in his history of humanity told through objects. This week - the emergence of new cultures and new rulers. Show more
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National and international news and analysis with Ritula Shah.
Having reunited with Edwin after decades, Violet begins to make sense of her past. Concluded by Eileen Atkins. Show more
Playwright John Godber discusses the life of German writer Bertolt Brecht, with the help of Prof Michael Patterson. Presented by Matthew Parris. From April 2010. Show more
Special edition of Radio 4's performance poetry show from Cardiff University. Featuring Brit School graduate Laura Dockrill, Radio 4 Poetry Slam competition Dizraeli, and Siadwell. Show more
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For years, the French capital was the most dangerous of cities for General de Gaulle. Narrated by Stephen Boxer. Show more
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