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Daily prayer and reflection with Pritpal Kaur Riat. Show more
Another plan for a mega dairy housing thousands of cows is withdrawn and Gloucester Old Spot pork is given European protected food status. Show more
Kirsty Young's castaway is the comedian Frank Skinner. Show more
Presented by Jenni Murray. Featuring an interview with writer Jackie Kay. Show more
When Sir John Garett Stewart decides to speak out in the House of Commons against the latest electoral reform bill he threatens to split the Whigs and bring down the government. Show more
...Aung San Suu Kyi: Portrait of the life Aung San Suu Kyi by Mike Wooldridge. Hearing from friends, loved ones and political colleagues. Show more
Paul's hunt for Dr Belasco takes him from London's Soho to a dangerous rendezvous on the Great North Road. Stars Crawford Logan.
As the BP oil spill nears the beaches of Florida, we ask whether or not holidaymakers can book this popular destination with confidence. And the new guide to buying an electric car. Show more
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National and international news with Edward Stourton.
Tim Harford presents the magazine which explains the numbers behind the news. Show more
It's an emotional evening at The Bull and Susan tackles teething troubles at the village shop. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Rose lives alone on a smallholding. Her rural peace is shattered when her former sister-in-law pays a visit. Stars Barbara Marten. Show more
Anne Swithinbank, Bob Flowerdew and Pippa Greenwood answer questions posed by visitors to Gardeners' World Live in Birmingham. Show more
A Brief History of Mathematics
Carl Friedrich Gauss
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Marcus du Sautoy argues that mathematics is the driving force behind modern science: German mathematician, Carl Friedrich Gaus. Show more
Radio 4's obituary programme, analysing and reflecting on the lives of people who have recently died. Show more
Rebecca Hall talks to Francine Stock about her latest film, Please Give. Show more
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The team anticipate next weekâs emergency budget, crack-out the Frank Spencer impressions for England goal-keeper, Robert Green and wonder whoâs currently doing PR for the animal kingdom. Show more
Jaxx bar opens its doors for business and Pip has a surprise for Jude. Show more
Front Row
Morte D'Arthur at the RSC and artist Cornelia Parker
30 minutes
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With Kirsty Lang. Including King Arthur's adventures on stage at the RSC, artist Cornelia Parker on squashing brass band instruments to make art, and why 4D is the coming thing. Show more
A History of the World in 100 Objects
Inside The Palace: Secrets At Court (700 - 950 AD)
Chinese Tang tomb figures
14 minutes
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Neil MacGregor's history of the world as told through objects. Today; how the Tang emperors of China left their mark
Jonathan Dimbleby chairs the topical discussion from Alnwick Playhouse in Northumberland. The panellists are Dr Maggie Atkinson, Chris Mullin, Edwina Currie and Lionel Barber. Show more
David Cannadine reveals the colourful history of passports and identity cards - the political tensions, public resistance and some curious 19th century practices. Show more
Murder mystery, dramatised by Chris Dolan. London, 1860: a leading MP and a successful female novelist fall in love but the secrets they both harbour lead to blackmail and murder. Show more
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As many as 2,000 may have been killed in ethnic violence in Kyrgyzstan; Obama cajoles Europe ahead of the G20 summit; why dark matter may not exist after all. With Felicity Evans. Show more
PA Bella regrets sending an accusatory email, and high flyer Stella crosses the line. Read by Haydn Gwynne and Lyndsey Marshal. Show more
Norman Lebrecht, Antonia Quirke and Sue MacGregor discuss books by Barbara Trapido, Bela Zsolt and Norman Lewis. From 2010. Show more
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A History of the World in 100 Objects
Inside The Palace: Secrets At Court (700 - 950 AD)
Chinese Tang tomb figures
14 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Neil MacGregor's history of the world as told through objects. Today; how the Tang emperors of China left their mark
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