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The clocks could go back this weekend for what could be the last time and Anna Hill meets a farmer producing power from waste on his farm. Show more
This week Libby Purves is joined by Sheridan Smith, Sir Johnny Scott, Andrew Sharp and Alan Titchmarsh. Show more
Presented by Jenni Murray. Including the Bollywood superstar Preity Zinta. Life running a ferry service in Southwold, Gee walker and women philosophers - why so few in UK academia? Show more
A dramatisation of Lionel Shriver's unflinching new novel which portrays the economic fall-out of illness. How much money is one life worth? Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio stars. Show more
Ian Marchant travels to Britain's least-used stations, on semi-secret trains that don't appear on timetables. From 2010. Show more
Alan Titchmarsh reveals a dark side when his career is at risk. Jon Culshaw explores famous folk's private lives. From July 2010. Show more
Dentists claim extra regulation will reduce time with patients and increase costs. Government plans to reduce fuel duty in remote areas. And, the 1870s high street. Show more
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The former owner of the Telegraph, Conrad Black, on the role of the proprietor, Rupert Murdoch and why he might return to newspapers; the Independent's "i" launch; ad industry up. Show more
Lynda fights for her cause at the village hall and Ed has a bone to pick with Will. Show more
Three lives on three continents start to unravel when children are found working in a textile factory in India. Show more
Vincent Duggleby and guests give financial advice on ending a relationship. Show more
By Rob Green. In spite of her mother, kindly Brenda is still hoping to find her Rock. Read by Jill Gascoine. Show more
Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen's Escape to the Country
Episode 3: The Sporting Estate
15 minutes
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The stylist explores how field sports contributed to the idea of the country house as a seat of social and political power.
Thinking Allowed
Happy families? - Science's first mistake
30 minutes
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Laurie Taylor asks if there ever was a golden age of marriage and family life and considers whether science overplays its claims to knowledge and truth. Show more
The idea of paying people to adopt healthy behaviours is gaining momentum within the NHS in Britain. But does rewarding people with money really work? Claudia Hammond reports. Show more
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Written by Ian Hislop and Nick Newman, starring Kevin Eldon. Hard-hitting, macho, spoof documentary set in 2014, exploring the fiasco that WAS the London Olympics. Show more
Kathy misjudges the situation and Harry's a hit with Jill and Peggy. Show more
Front Row
Julianne Moore and Annette Benning in latest film
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Julianne Moore and Annette Benning in The Kids Are All Right, Bill Tarmey on playing Jack Duckworth, Lloyd Cole on tour and Fay Weldon on a new TV drama with a scary mother in law. Show more
A dramatisation of Lionel Shriver's unflinching new novel which portrays the economic fall-out of illness. How much money is one life worth? Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio stars. Show more
Combative, provocative and engaging live debate examining the moral issues behind one of the week's news stories. Chaired by Michael Buerk. Show more
Do we listen to philosophers enough, too much, or in the right way? Julian Baggini, Editor in Chief of the Philosopher Magazine, investigates. Show more
Costing the Earth
Spring Forwards, Fall Backwards
30 minutes
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On October 31st we'll all turn our clocks back by one hour. There's mounting evidence that we could save energy by cancelling this annual ritual. Alice Roberts reports. Show more
This week Libby Purves is joined by Sheridan Smith, Sir Johnny Scott, Andrew Sharp and Alan Titchmarsh. Show more
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National and international news and analysis. Show more
Penny Downie and Elizabeth Tan read from Betsy Tobin's novel. Lili gets a job in a language school, and Angie and Wen try to communicate. Show more
Bespoken Word returns for another series of performance poetry, beginning with current star Kate Tempest. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Offbeat teacher Colin wants his class to learn his new language. Stars Phil Cornwell and Mia Soteriou. From October 2010. Show more
Sean Curran and the BBC's parliamentary team report as David Cameron and Ed Miliband clash over the Government's plans to place a cap on housing benefit. Show more
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Actor and author Stephen Fry reveals how a call out of the blue led to him becoming a poster boy for, of all things, celibacy. Show more
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