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Daily prayer and reflection with Rev Dr Michael Piret. Show more
Anna Hill finds out about a new research strategy to tackle the UK's commonest cause of food poisoning. Show more
Kirsty Young's castaway is the interviewer Lynn Barber, whose razor-sharp observations have earned her the nickname the Demon Barber and won her many awards. Show more
Presented by Jenni Murray. The importance of good posture. Children in Belfast who take part in 'recreational rioting'. How to plan a family holiday with grown-up offspring. Show more
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Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present a satirical review of the week's news, with help from Laura Shavin, Mitch Benn and special guests. Show more
Kathy handles a tricky phone call, and Tom is economical with the truth. Show more
Front Row
Film director James Mangold; Dawn French & Alfred Molina's new TV comedy
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Director James Mangold on how to get the best from Hollywood A-list stars; BBC Two's Roger And Val Have Just Got In reviewed; has the Big Society anything new to offer the arts? Show more
By Steve Gough, based on the diaries of a spirited elderly lady in the Welsh valleys in the 1980s. Margaret has news for Rachel which sets her thinking about the past and future. Show more
Jonathan Dimbleby chairs the topical discussion from St Mary's Church, Sandwich in Kent. The panellists are Chris Grayling MP, Rosie Winterton MP, Lord Digby Jones and AN Wilson. Show more
Lisa Jardine reflects on changing styles of architecture and commends buildings that prove to be the boldest and the best in every age rather than simply 'new old fashioned'. Show more
A History of the World in 100 Objects Omnibus
The Rise of World Faiths (AD 100 - 600)
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Neil MacGregor continues his global history as told through objects from the British Museum's collection. This week - how the world's great religions began to portray the divine. Show more
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National and international news and analysis with Robin Lustig. Show more
In Madras, Babo and Sian now have two daughters, Mayuri and Bean. Then Sian hears bad news from Wales. Read by Indira Varma. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Sue MacGregor, Lisa Appignanesi and Claire Fox discuss books by Willa Cather, John Armstrong and Joseph O'Neill. From 2010. Show more
Reece Shearsmith's Haunted House
Episode 2: Films, Fangs and Frightening Fellas
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Reece Shearsmith examines classic scary moments from the movies and looks back at some of the great horror actors. Show more
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In Tokyo's red light district there are not only hostess but also host clubs, and reporter Jake Adelstein is invited to spend a night as a host. Show more
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