Morning news and current affairs with Evan Davis and Sarah Montague, with George Osborne on the VAT increase and Haiti one year on from the earthquake. Show more

James Naughtie tells the story of how a committee of Bible translators produced a great work of English literature. Show more

Presented by Jane Garvey. Including the Victorians' fascination with murder, the rise of the countrywoman entrepreneur, and can men and women just be good friends? Show more

Family Liaison Officer DC Jackie Hartwell wants to know who Melanie was about to marry on the day she died. Show more

Geese followed on migration in a previous Radio 4 broadcast event have yielded new science that makes the spectacle of migration even more of a remarkable wildlife phenomenon. Show more

Tim Brooke-Taylor sees how the creative legacy of Charlie Chaplin lives on through his grandson James Thierree, whose new one-man show mixes acrobatics, mime, music and illusion. Show more

The British Chambers of Commerce say economic growth will be less than expected - what impact will that have on the thousands of small businesses already struggling to survive? Show more

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Stephen Johnson explores how Paris's vibrant musical scene survived - and flourished - through the 'dark years' of Nazi Occupation. Show more

The news spreads through Ambridge, and Pat and Tony are left with a dilemma. Show more

An envelope arrives for David with letters from 43 women answering a lonely hearts advertisement he did not place. Stars David Calder. From December 2008. Show more

A skilled motorcyclist can stay upright at very low speeds. The wheels help by acting as gyroscopes but is the effect enough to explain such slow stability? Show more

By Nicola White. 4 Extra Debut. A shy schoolgirl fears the worst when she attends a compulsory religious retreat with her catty classmates. Read by Sally Reid. Show more

As Mohammed becomes the most popular name for boys born in Britain, five men reflect on their lives and about what it's like to be a Mohammed in this country today. Show more

Michael Rosen lends an ear to the last fifty years of the song-lyric and debates the influence of Bob Dylan. Show more

Matthew Parris explores the life of Aneurin Bevan, founder of the NHS, as chosen by the former leader of the Labour Party, Lord Kinnock. From January 2011. Show more

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Camp comic and renowned homosexual Julian Clary reads out extracts from his teenage diaries in public for the first time. With Rufus Hound. From January 2011. Show more

The family rallies round and Brian is forced to change his plans. Show more

Mark Lawson announces the Costa Book Award category winners. Colin Firth and director Tom Hooper on portraying royalty in The King's Speech. And Pete Postlethwaite remembered. Show more

Family Liaison Officer DC Jackie Hartwell wants to know who Melanie was about to marry on the day she died. Show more

Richard Phinney reports from West Africa, where scientists have discovered that vaccines and vitamin supplements have unexpeccted effects on the immune systems of young children. Show more

PC David Rathband was blinded as a result of a shooting and shares his experiences with Peter White. David makes a cup of tea with limited success using a liquid level indicator. Show more

Carolyn Quinn looks at the psychology of leadership. Featuring Ming Campbell, Michael Howard, Deborah Meaden and Mark Steel. Show more

James Naughtie tells the story of how a committee of Bible translators produced a great work of English literature. Show more

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By AD Miller. Three weeks have passed since Nick foiled the bag-snatcher on the Metro. But he has heard nothing from Masha and his mind has re-focused on work. Show more