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Daily prayer and reflection with Rev Neil Gardner. Show more

Farmers supplying milk to one of the country's leading dairy food companies will be forced to sign a guarantee that it doesn't come from cloned cows. Show more

Morning news and current affairs with James Naughtie and John Humphrys, debating Zardari's political baggage, lifestyle and dementia, and what makes us laugh. Show more

Kirsty Young's castaway is the comedy producer, writer and actor Jimmy Mulville. Show more

Presented by Jenni Murray. One of the world's top bagpipers plays live, the fight against middle-aged spread, and why are so many women going bankrupt? Show more

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Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present a satirical speed through the week's news, with Jon Holmes, Laura Shavin, Mitch Benn and special guest Marc Maron. Show more

Jennifer's anxieties increase and David and Brian compare notes. Show more

Kirsty Lang meets Karl Marlantes, whose Vietnam war novel is based on his own experiences in the US Marine Corps. Arcade Fire's new album reviewed. Show more

Cardew heads back to the shoot, Dan and Tom are at the head of the beaters, but there’s a tragic death. With Olivia Colman. Show more

Jonathan Dimbleby chairs the topical debate from Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk. The panellists are Tom Holland, Dominic Lawson, Sarah Churchwell and Yasmin Alibhai-Brown. Show more

Lisa Jardine reflects on the colourful career of the founder of the British Museum, Sir Hans Sloane. Show more

Neil MacGregor presents an omnibus edition of five more items in his history of humanity, exploring the world along and beyond the Silk Road in the 7th century AD. Show more

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With Robin Lustig. Authorities in Pakistan say 12 million people have been affected by the floods in the country - we report from the devastated regions. Show more

Bean's love affair with Javier has reached crisis point. But Grandmother Ba's days are numbered. Read by Indira Varma. Show more

Cultural commentator, John Harris champions singer John Lennon. With Matthew Parris and expert witness Barry Miles. From 2010. Show more

Terry Nutkins recalls the impact of fame on author Gavin Maxwell and speaks to his former wife Lavinia Hankinson. From October 2009. Episode 2 of 2. Show more

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With the grizzly bear circling him, Lynn has his back to the surf, and his options are running out. Concluded by Colin Stinton. Show more

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