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With Shaunaka Rishi Das, Director of the Oxford Centre for Hindu Studies.
Charlotte Smith hears claims from the RSPCA that chickens from Thailand enjoy better welfare than British birds. But the British Poultry Council disagrees. Show more
Ian Hislop examines the iconic status of Lord Kitchener, the face of World War I, with help from art critics, military historians and members of the Kitchener family.
Is it painful to economise? Debate with David Collins, Laurie Penny and Pauline Black. Presented by Dominic Arkwright. From 2010. Show more
News bulletin from the BBC.
At low tide, the vast expanses of mud which stretch almost as far as the eye can see are a magnet for migratory birds. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Lord Digby Jones chooses Winston Churchill, with expert contribution from Professor David Reynolds and Matthew Parris in the chair. Show more
News bulletin from the BBC.
Peter France narrates an extraordinary story of life on the Wash. As the tide starts to advance across the mud flats, the feeding birds are forced to move nearer the shore. Show more
Marcus Brigstocke offers new pleasures to Dame Joan Bakewell. Who knew she'd be so good at beatboxing? From February 2009. Show more
Internationally renowned Chinese pianist Lang Lang joins Kirsty Young to choose his eight Desert Island Discs. Show more
Presented by Jenni Murray. Getting the best for your special needs child; novelist Polly Samson; Tragedy vs Comedy? What's the best guide to living? 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
Andrew Luck-Baker joins researchers on the East African savannah who are revealing the depths of the elephant mind. From 2010. Show more
Reluctant arms dealer Simon has a chance to leave during an American takeover bid. Starring Darren Boyd. From November 2010. Show more
As You and Yours celebrates its 40th Birthday, Julian Worricker looks at how the telephone has influenced the past four decades. Show more
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The latest news from around the UK and around the world.
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
Radio 4's forum for comments, queries, criticisms and congratulations. Presented by Roger Bolton. Show more
Lynda does some creative thinking and Jazzer tries a new experience. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Kate returns to South Africa to meet Gracey, the woman she betrayed 25 years ago. Stars Harriet Walter and Jenny Jules. Show more
Gardeners' Question Time
Sussex U3A Regional Association
45 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Eric Robson and the panel are guests of the Sussex U3A Regional Association. They return to Brighton to visit the rooftop allotmenteers involved in the Listeners' Gardens series. Show more
Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen's Escape to the Country
Episode 10: Villadom in the Cotswolds
15 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LW
How the idea of escaping to the countryside, seen as a modern symbol of city dweller angst, is as old as the Romans.
Matthew Bannister on John F Kennedy's speechwriter Ted Sorenson; trumpeter Maurice Murphy who played the opening fanfare of the Star Wars theme; John Huchra who mapped the universe. Show more
In an extended interview, Francine Stock talks to Mike Leigh about his latest drama Another Year. Show more
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The latest news from around the UK and around the world.
Sandi Toksvig chairs the topical news quiz with guests Jeremy Hardy, Fred Macaulay and Andy Hamilton. Show more
It's a tough night for Jolene and will Kenton mend things with Jamie? Show more
Mark Lawson reports from the Harrogate Crime Writing Festival, with guests including Karin Slaughter, Jeffery Deaver, Jeff Lindsay and Stuart MacBride. 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
Jonathan Dimbleby chairs the topical discussion from St Bryce Kirk in Kirkcaldy, Fife. The panel is Ian Rankin, Michael Moore MP, Jim Murphy MP and Roseanna Cunningham MSP. Show more
Sarah Dunant reflects on the removing of most of the railings around Kensington Palace and the way this illuminates the tension between past history and future landscape. Show more
A History of the World in 100 Objects Omnibus
First Global Economy (AD 1450 - 1600)
1 hour
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Neil MacGregor presents an omnibus edition of his global history told through objects. This week - objects that speak of the first global economies 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. Wen escapes from the Snakeheads but knows he must make reparation if he is to survive. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Judith Kerr, Matthew Kneale and Sue MacGregor on books by Art Spiegelman, Ryszard Kapuscinski and Jane Austen. From 2010. Show more
Mark D'arcy presents a round up of the week's parliamentary news.
Singer-songwriter Ricky Ross explores the life of the Scottish comedian, actor and music hall star, Will Fyffe. From 2010. Show more
Despite his success with Whitsun Weddings, 50-year-old Larkin wonders if he has achieved all he could. Read by Hugh Bonneville. Show more
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