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With Dr Jeremy Morris, Dean of King's College, Cambridge.

Protests against plans for Britain's largest ever dairy farm show no signs of dying down as an MP calls for a debate in the House of Commons about the controversial plans. Show more

Lively and diverse conversation with Libby Purves. Libby is joined by Samantha Bond, Seckou Keita, Ryan Bingham and Brendan Cole. Show more

Presented by Jenni Murray. Should classics be taught in schools? Page 3 forty years on. Is dying at home the model for a "good death"? Children In Need drama on Glasgow runaways. Show more

Robert Forrest's thriller, inspired by the diaries of Sei Shonagon. Yukinari meets his old adversary Lord Tadanobu, but finds Tadanobu a changed man much shaken by recent events. Show more

Alan Dein joins tourists on board the Shopping Express coach to Bicester Village to explore the massive global appeal of designer bargain hunting in rural Oxfordshire. Show more

Comedy drama series by Caroline and David Stafford. Life is fine for conman Ronnie Hazelbeach and his hapless friend Nick - until a very unwelcome guest returns. Show more

As plans for a mega-dairy in Lincolnshire are scaled back we look at our love affair with the idea of 'free-range' and Ian Macmillan laments the death of the Sony Walkman. Show more

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Tom Bradby on his royal scoop and Simon Kelner on why his front page is royalty-free; Lorraine Heggessey on moving tv shows to primetime; US giants buy UK independents; ITV upturn? Show more

It's Race Night at the village hall and Eddie begs a favour from Lilian. Show more

By Oliver Emanuel. The story of a 14-year-old girl who spends seven days in a refuge for runaways.

Paul Lewis and guests answer calls on financial issues. Show more

By Jon McGregor. Early morning is the time when a man stands in his doorway looking out at the river, reflecting on the traumatic experiences of his past. Read by Ron Cook. Show more

Laurie Taylor talks to Pulitzer prize winner C J Chivers about his new book examining the cultural, social and political impact of the AK-47. Laurie also discusses incivility. Show more

Human foibles and forensic science: Claudia Hammond investigates the dramatic challenge to traditional forensic investigation from psychologists and neuroscientists. Show more

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Written by Ian Hislop and Nick Newman. Spoof documentary with Kevin Eldon providing a critique of the London 2012 Olympics. Show more

Lilian sticks her oar in and Helen is reluctant to take advice. Show more

John Wilson talks to Julian Schnabel about directing films; artist Ben Johnson in his studio; Barack Obama's children's book. Show more

Robert Forrest's thriller, inspired by the diaries of Sei Shonagon. Yukinari meets his old adversary Lord Tadanobu, but finds Tadanobu a changed man much shaken by recent events. Show more

Combative, provocative and engaging debate looking at how far society should tolerate civil disobedience and asking when is direct action justified. Chaired by Michael Buerk. Show more

In the second of three essays exploring the subtleties of the barriers to social mobility, Lynsey Hanley assesses the impact of our cultural choices in defining our social class. Show more

Nanoparticles are now being used to develop novel medical treatments. As uses for these tiny particles increase, Richard Hollingham asks if legislation to control them is adequate. Show more

Lively and diverse conversation with Libby Purves. Libby is joined by Samantha Bond, Seckou Keita, Ryan Bingham and Brendan Cole. Show more

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Jim Norton reads JG Farrell's novel set against the struggle for independence. Edward determines to recapture some of the Majestic's former glory by holding a sumptuous ball. Show more

Radio 4's performance poetry series, featuring one of the most unusual poets on the scene: Metis - rapper by night, international banker by day. Show more

Dutch long-distance container driver Hank faces troubling choices when his London girlfriend falls pregnant. Stars Phil Cornwell. From November 2010. Show more

Sean Curran and the BBC's parliamentary team with all the day's news from Parliament. Sean reports on Prime Minister's Questions where David Cameron is challenged over police cuts. Show more

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What I Don't Know About Animals. Jenny Diski uses her own life as a framework to offer an entertaining and rigorous examination of our relationship to the animal world. Show more

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