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Daily prayer and reflection with Rev Peter Baker. Show more
A cull of badgers is announced in England to reduce the spread of TB in cattle. Charlotte Smith hears reaction to the news and whether there is scientific backing for the cull. Show more
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Kirsty Young's castaway is comedian and actor Rob Brydon. Show more
Presented by Jenni Murray. The portrayal of women on Italian TV; the perils of cheap fertility drugs; and Welsh suffragette Lady Rhondda and the feminist journal 'Time and Tide'. Show more
In adulthood, Laura returns to Buenos Aires to discover what happened to the house and to friends Did and Cacho. Show more
Exploring how the internet and technology is changing the way we deal with death. We leave vast data legacies of the lives we lived, but what happens to them? Show more
Sandy's artist daughter Elle never sells anything - until he buys a canvas anonymously. Stars Ronnie Corbett, Liza Tarbuck. From May 2010. Show more
VisitEngland claim that more of us than ever are taking UK breaks. Peter White explores the pros and cons of holidaying nearer to home. Show more
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National and international news with Shaun Ley.
Tim Harford presents the magazine which explains the numbers behind the news. Show more
Alistair goes on a recruitment drive, and Vicky embraces a new challenge. Show more
By Richard Stevens. In 1943, a B-17 takes off from Florida on its way to active service in England. But each leg of the journey is beset with increasing difficulty and danger. Show more
Local gardening expert Carole Baxter joins Bob Flowerdew, Anne Swithinbank and Peter Gibbs in Aboyne, Aberdeenshire. Peter Gibbs explores woodland flora. Show more
Baroness Julia Neuberger - rabbi, social reformer and member of the House of Lords - takes a stroll through the Victorian gardens and hothouse in the heart of Royal Leamington Spa.
Matthew Bannister presents the obituary programme. This week features Major General Khattiya Sawasdipol, Professor Richard Gregory, Hank Jones, Alan Watkins and Pamela Green. Show more
Francine Stock reports on the British film industry during the New Labour years with director Roger Michell and novelist Deborah Moggach. Show more
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Sandi Toksvig chairs the topical comedy quiz. The panel includes Phill Jupitus and Jeremy Hardy. Show more
Lilian has a confession to make, and absence makes the heart feel anxious for Pip. Show more
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The history of the world as charted through objects at the British Museum. Today the story of the great ruler Caesar Augustus - told through a 2000 year old bronze head Show more
Jonathan Dimbleby chairs the topical debate from Gowerton School, on the Gower Peninsula. The panellists are John McDonnell MP, Grant Shapps MP, Simon Jenkins and Anastasia de Waal. Show more
David Cannadine recalls Britain's forgotten history of coalition government, reflecting that the so-called 'new politics' is not that unusual. Show more
Omnibus edition of Laura Alcoba's moving account of her childhood in Argentina during the 'Dirty War' of the 1970s. Dramatised by Sheila Yeger. Show more
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With Robin Lustig. European finance ministers gather to discuss their economic woe; the unexpected consequences of GM in India; and what's in a name in the car industry? Show more
Delphine de Vigan's tale of adolescence and homelessness, set in contemporary Paris. It's decision time for Lou and No. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Physicist Brian Cox tells Matthew Parris why Carl Sagan inspired him to dedicate his life to science. From May 2010. Show more
The story of the original Izal Medicated, in the words of people who have a soft spot for hard toilet paper. With songs written by the presenter, Sally Goldsmith. Show more
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