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With the Rev David Arnott.
Could cloned food be back on the menu? Anna Hill hears the government are reviewing the rules on cloned animals. Show more
Morning news and current affairs with James Naughtie and Evan Davis, including Lord Browne outlining his plan for tuition fees, plus Kiri Te Kanawa on Joan Sutherland. Show more
As Neil MacGregor's world history comes to an end, Evan Davis visits the British Museum to discover what objects were contenders for the last, 100th, episode. Show more
Jonathan Freedland compares the present public spending review with the 'Geddes Axe' of 1921-22. Guests debate the means of achieving savings and accompanying political debate. Show more
Adam Lusekelo presents a series of personal reminiscences from five Africans who lived through the heady days of independence in five former British colonies. Show more
Presented by Jane Garvey. Including Beverley Turner on her husband James Cracknell's brain injury, the life of 18th century opera singer Elizabeth Linley and child poverty. Show more
Clara Glynn's dramatisation of Guy McCrone's novel. 10-year-old Phoebe moves to Glasgow to live with her brother Arthur and his wife Bel. Show more
The number of cuckoo's being heard and sparrows being seen is going down year on year. What can the decline in British birds tell us about global extinction levels? Show more
Kate Best explores the life of the children's author and illustrator Denys Watkins-Pitchford, better known as 'BB'. From 2010. Show more
How much should students pay for their university education? Lord Browne's review into university funding recommends higher tuition fees and student loans. Would that deter you? Show more
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Keel Watson tells the story of the rise, heyday and ultimate decline of the company which brought grand opera to the provinces of Britain for over a hundred years. From Oct 2010. Show more
Brenda does some detective work and Harry is full of bright ideas. Show more
By Dana Fainaru and James O'Neill. 4 Extra Debut. Dramedy about first-time parenthood. Abi has been taken hostage by her baby, but no-one else has noticed. Stars Lucy Liemann. Show more
How opium helped fund the Empire, why Catholics left Dorset after the Napoleonic Wars and the Sheffield teenager who have Houdini his greatest trick. Show more
Susan Hill reads her story 'Sand' from the Cheltenham Literature Festival. Show more
Big Bang Day: Five Particles
Episode 2: The Quark
15 minutes
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Simon Singh examines the significance of subatomic particles. Quarks comprise virtually all visible material in the universe, but why do we know so little about them? Show more
Sally Magnusson and genealogist Nick Barratt return to solve more family mysteries. This week the team helps listeners delve into the stories surrounding cherished objects. Show more
A Good Read
Tim Mackintosh-Smith and Philip Norman
30 minutes
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4 Extra Debut. Tim Mackintosh-Smith, Philip Norman and Sue MacGregor on books by Adam Nicolson, Truman Capote and JM Coetzee. From 2010. Show more
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James Walton's literary quiz posers with John Walsh, Sebastian Faulks, Mark Billingham and Francesca Simon. From October 2010. Show more
Vicky means business and Kate takes offence. Show more
Front Row
Nicolas Roeg on Canaletto; London Palladium at 100
30 minutes
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Don't Look Now director Nicolas Roeg on visions of Venice, as painted by Canaletto and his rivals. Lord Lloyd Webber, Elaine Paige and Bruce Forsyth on the London Palladium at 100. Show more
A History of the World in 100 Objects
Mass Production, Mass Persuasion (1780 - 1914 AD)
Early Victorian tea set
14 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Neil MacGregor's world history through objects. This week he is exploring the global economy in the 19th century. Today, the story of Britain's favourite drink - with a tea set! Show more
File on 4
Insolvency Practitioners: A Corporate Killing
40 minutes
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Allan Urry investigates whether insolvency practitioners measure up to the high standards expected of them when they are called in to a stricken business. Show more
In Touch discusses what's on offer for blind students in further and higher education. Plus an innovative approach to teaching maths in Brazil. Show more
Chris Ledgard discovers the gadgetry underpinning Team GB's Olympic preparations, talking to scientists and athletes to reveal the science behind sporting success. Show more
Jonathan Freedland compares the present public spending review with the 'Geddes Axe' of 1921-22. Guests debate the means of achieving savings and accompanying political debate. Show more
The latest weather forecast.
National and international news and analysis with Ritula Shah. Show more
July 1964: Esther and Corkbowl prepare for the trip to Chartwell. Can Esther overcome her dread? Read by Miriam Margolyes. Show more
Shappi Khorsandi talks about her unconventional Iranian childhood with guests Paul Sinha and Ken Livingstone. From July 2009. Show more
Susan Hulme reports on events at Westminster and beyond.
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. Followed by Weather.
A History of the World in 100 Objects
Mass Production, Mass Persuasion (1780 - 1914 AD)
Early Victorian tea set
14 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Neil MacGregor's world history through objects. This week he is exploring the global economy in the 19th century. Today, the story of Britain's favourite drink - with a tea set! Show more
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