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The sound of bells from St Paul's Cathedral.
What makes political heavyweight Eric Pickles tick? Friends and foes assess the character and career of the man charged with cutting town hall spending. Gerry Northam reports. Show more
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Violinist Ruth Waterman reflects on the art of listening, drawing on the work of Matthew Arnold, William Blake and Goran Simic and the music of Gershwin and Purcell. Show more
A Nottingham hospital trust is supporting local farmers by sourcing all of its fresh food and drink for it patients from local producers. Show more
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Edward Stourton discusses the religious and ethical news of the week. Moral arguments and perspectives on stories, both familiar and unfamiliar. Show more
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A service about Christian ministry in the week of ordinations around St Peter's Day, live from St Martin in the Fields in London. Led by the Vicar, Rev Nicholas Holtam. Show more
David Cannadine reflects on the teaching of history in schools and the moves at home and abroad to reform the curriculum and rewrite the textbooks. Show more
News and conversation about the big stories of the week with Paddy O'Connell.
Coverage of the third One Day International between England and Australia from Old Trafford. Commentary from Jonathan Agnew, Henry Blofeld and Jim Maxwell. Show more
Caz Graham introduces her selection of highlights from the past week on BBC radio. Show more
Pip needs reassurance, while David and Ruth consider their next step. Show more
Matt Frei presents an insider guide to the people and the stories shaping America today. He investigates changing neighbourhoods: the good, the bad and the ugly. Show more
Short stories that take dusk as a central theme. As the sun goes down on a little Cretan village all manner of mysteries emerge, including a stranger's arrival. By Victoria Hislop. Show more
Tim Harford and the More or Less team tackle the budget, drink-driving statistics and the maths of public toilet equality. Show more
Radio 4's obituary programme, analysing and reflecting on the lives of people who have recently died. Show more
Paul Lewis brings you the latest news from the world of personal finance. Show more
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A charity appeal on behalf of the Laurence-Moon-Bardet-Biedl Society. Show more
Afghanistan forces commander General Stanley McChrystal was fired by President Obama after comments in Rolling Stone magazine. The article is read by actor Christian Camargo.
The latest weather forecast.
Reports from behind the scenes at Westminster.
David Aaronovitch takes a wry look at how the broadsheets and red tops treat the week's top stories. Show more
Francine Stock presents a special edition from The Edinburgh Film Festival, with Stephen Frears and Mike Hodges. Show more
Violinist Ruth Waterman reflects on the art of listening, drawing on the work of Matthew Arnold, William Blake and Goran Simic and the music of Gershwin and Purcell. Show more
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A new concept, 'social capital', came along and took public policy by storm. The only trouble is that it's completely wrong, according to Ben Fine. Also, what it means to be a twin. Show more
The sound of bells from St Paul's Cathedral.
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