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Daily prayer and reflection with Shaykh Michael Mumisa. Show more
A labour recruiter who exploited migrant fruit and veg pickers in Lancashire has been stripped of his licence. Caz Graham talks to a drought stricken farmer from Russia. Show more
Morning news and current affairs with Evan Davis and James Naughtie, debating the Afghan war timeline, German economic recovery, ITV's future and dysfunction at the FA. Show more
Kirsty Young's castaway is Lord David Cobbold, founder of the Knebworth rock festivals. Show more
Presented by Jenni Murray. Mine's a pint: the rise of female ale-drinkers. Bluegrass from south Devon: the Appalachian music of the Carrivick Sisters. Writer Tamara Chalabi. Show more
Leo Tolstoy is old and ill. Sofya fights for control of his diary and papers. Will their marriage survive? Stars Haydn Gwynne, Ian McDiarmid. Show more
With the rise of the home washer dryer, Yasmin Khan finds out what has become of the humble laundrette. From August 2010. Show more
Satan introduces historian Edith to Adam and Eve, but they are none too bright. Stars Andy Hamilton. From October 2007. Show more
What if you find the hotel room you booked and paid for has been filled? Has the 'Commonwealth Games brand' been compromised? The musicians selling records on QVC shopping channel. Show more
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National and international news with Shaun Ley.
Roger Bolton asks whether coverage of the trial of Charles Taylor on the BBC been more concerned with the evidence of supermodel Naomi Campbell than the accusations of genocide. Show more
It's a day of celebrations for Matt, while Fallon starts a recruitment drive. Show more
Samina's life is thrown into chaos when both her parents become ill. As she struggles to care for them she uncovers lost family stories that connect her to her roots. Show more
Matthew Wilson, Bunny Guinness and Bob Flowerdew are guests of Wenhaston Gardeners Club in Suffolk. They explore drought-tolerant plants at the Dry Garden, RHS Hyde Hall. Show more
People from different generations discuss society's changing attitudes to money. Mother and son Rose and John Luff compare their contrasting experiences of retirement. Show more
Matthew Bannister hosts Radio 4's obituary programme and remembers historian Professor Tony Judt, actress Patricia Neal, union leader Jimmy Reid, and jazz drummer Jack Parnell. Show more
The writer, star and co-creator of BBC's Sherlock, Mark Gatiss, celebrates the work of his favourite actor, Roger Livesey. Show more
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The actress/impressionist and top comic in the tag talk show, where the guest is next week's interviewer. From August 2010. Show more
Susan is feeling sidelined while Jamie thinks he is under surveillance.
John Wilson is joined by Philippa Gregory to discuss her new historical novel about Margaret Beaufort, mother of Henry VII. Show more
Leo Tolstoy is old and ill. Sofya fights for control of his diary and papers. Will their marriage survive? Stars Haydn Gwynne, Ian McDiarmid. Show more
Jonathan Dimbleby chairs the topical debate from Little Wenlock Village Hall, Shropshire. The panellists are James Delingpole, John Sergeant, Ruth Lea and Tony Benn. Show more
Lisa Jardine reflects on the history of fireworks and their political significance, especially in France's history and contemporary life. Show more
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Neil MacGregor continues his global history as told through objects from the British Museum's collection. This week - the private lives of the powerful. Show more
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Adjoa Andoh reads from the novel by Andrew Sean Greer. There is an obstacle standing in the way of Buzz's happiness, and Pearlie agrees to help him deal with it. Show more
The Greek poet Sappho has been described as everything from a great intellectual to little more than a vamp. Bettany Hughes discusses the life of an enigmatic character. From 2010. Show more
The radical comedian asks whether 4x4s should be made of perspex. And if Ofsted inspectors ought to teach? From February 2010. Show more
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Now working as a journalist, Zaiba returns to her home town of Bradford to see how things have changed. Show more
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