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Daily prayer and reflection with Dr Catherine Cowley. Show more
Julian Lloyd Webber explores different attitudes towards siblings. Islamic countries see relationships develop via wet-nurses. China's one-child policy is proving controversial. Show more
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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Helen Mark explores the unusual features of Loughs Carra, Mask and Corrib in the west of Ireland. Unusually, all three lakes are found almost entirely on limestone. Show more
How droughts and wild fires in Russia and Ukraine will affect the price of bread in the UK. Caz Graham follows the path of flour from field to loaf. Show more
The latest weather forecast.
Morning news and current affairs with Evan Davis in London and James Naughtie at the Edinburgh Festival. Show more
The Reverend Richard Coles with chef Angela Hartnett, poet Matt Harvey and a woman whose hands are insured for millions. Graphic novelist Bryan Talbot shares Inheritance Tracks. Show more
Sandi Toksvig discusses the benefits of travelling slowly around Devon, discovers a very civilised way to canoe between pubs and hears about an imagined account of Nagasaki. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Adil Ray considers why there are so few Asian faces in British rock and pop music, in a light-hearted investigation. From August 2010. Show more
The coalition has asked voters for their views about how and where public spending cuts might fall, but Elinor Goodman asks if their voices will be heard beyond Westminster. Show more
Kate Adie introduces reports on the murder of aid workers in Afghanistan; the spreading violence in Mexico; religion and nationalism in Bosnia. Show more
Financial guru Alvin Hall meets two young families facing difficulties with property and pensions. And he investigates the effect of the baby-boomers on house prices. Show more
The actress/impressionist and top comic in the tag talk show, where the guest is next week's interviewer. From August 2010. Show more
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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
Jonathan Dimbleby takes listeners' calls and emails in response to this week's edition of Any Questions?
Final part of Ian Rankin's crime thriller as Inspector Rebus investigates the death of an MP's wife. Ron Donachie stars in this two-part dramatisation by Chris Dolan. Show more
Professor Robert Winston looks at the evidence that Schubert contracted syphilis and wrote his greatest works under the shadow of this chronic and, at the time, incurable disease. Show more
Presented by Bidisha. Features 7/7 bombings survivor Davinia Douglass, Emma Donogue on her new novel Room, Vanessa Feltz on her gastric band operation, and women ale drinkers. Show more
Full coverage and analysis of the day's news with Carolyn Quinn, plus the sports headlines.
Experiences of life on the picket line and memories of a young life lost in the Spanish Civil War. Show more
The latest shipping forecast.
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Peter Curran is joined by Jah Wobble, Dr Alice Roberts and Wendy Holden, Chas Hodges and Jo Bunting. With music from Andreya Triana and Emit Bloch. Show more
As controversy surrounds his new plans for English schools, what lies behind the rise of education secretary Michael Gove? Show more
Sarfraz Manzoor and guests novelist Malorie Blackman, historian Dominic Sandbrook and actor Kerry Shale review the week's cultural highlights including The Secret in Their Eyes. Show more
Meeting Myself Coming Back
Episode 1: Peter Mandelson
58 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Peter Mandelson, former Labour PR supremo, cabinet minister and peer, reflects on his life via the BBC Archives. From August 2010. Show more
With Merton back in London, Milly hopes that he will be the one great passion in her short life. Stars Anna Maxwell Martin. Show more
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4, followed by weather.
Justin Rowlatt presents a series of debates on topical issues, bringing together experts in a particular field with people living at the sharp end. Show more
Tom Sutcliffe chairs the cryptic general knowledge quiz, featuring teams from Scotland and the North of England. Show more
Boxing Day 1900: the lamp is full of oil but there is no sign of the three keepers of the Flannan Isle light. Kenneth Steven probes the mystery dramatised by Wilfrid Gibson's poem. Show more
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. Followed by Weather.
In this gothic tale by Elizabeth Morgan a painting has strange, possibly dangerous, powers. Read by Miriam Margolyes. Show more
The latest shipping forecast.
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
