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Daily prayer and reflection with Dr Edward Kessler, director of the Woolf Institute of Abrahamic Faiths. Show more
UK farmers must start producing significantly more food to feed a growing population, according to a new government study. Presented by Anna Hill. Show more
Francine Stock asks if Hollywood is losing its grip on the global market - or is the empire striking back? Show more
Lord Digby Jones has a reputation as an outspoken advocate for business. John Wilson takes the scholarship boy back to his school in Bromsgrove to meet his English teacher. Show more
Presented by Jane Garvey. How will family finances change as new benefits are introduced? Sudden Infant Death Syndrome - what should the police response be? And Spring fashions. Show more
The series that explores the lives of real people through their diaries and correspondence now enters the final years of the 20th century. Show more
Including the final episode of the 'memories' series, about stoats and weasels. Plus a visit to the coast of Africa to get close to the Africa Penguin. Presented by Brett Westwood. Show more
DJ Zoe Ball shares some of her favourite pieces of writing with a live audience. The readers are Hattie Morahan and Blake Ritson, with a guest appearance by Johnny Ball. Show more
Phone-in with Julian Worricker. Should our forests be sold off to help the budget deficit? An opportunity to contribute your views to the programme. Show more
Matthew Sweet transports listeners into cinemas around the world with a series of short features, eavesdropping on the stories and characters. Matthew visits a cinema in China. Show more
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Henry Wood's decision to dismiss viola playing Eric Coates from his orchestra led to a creative composing career with favourites like his London Suite and By the Sleepy Lagoon. Show more
It's a very special day at Bridge Farm and David gets the answers he's looking for. Show more
Drama by Katharine Way. 17 year old spiritual healer Hannah, driven by her vulnerable mother and guided by the memory of her dead sister, suffers a crisis of confidence. Show more
Tree Protection Orders are designed to preserve valuable trees, but many are cut down despite being protected. The panel offer their solutions to this problem. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Emily goes shopping at five in the morning. But although June approaches, outside it is getting darker. Read by Claire Rushbrook. Show more
Author and film critic David Thomson explores how cinema has changed him - and us. The thrill of romance and a kiss as big as a house. From 2011. Show more
Michael Rosen joins the 'back bench' of a newspaper as the presses get ready to roll. Show more
Katharine Whitehorn chooses Mary Stott, the campaigning journalist and editor. Plus Liz Forgan shares her memories of working with Mary. Presented by Matthew Parris. From Jan 2011. Show more
Matthew Sweet transports listeners into cinemas around the world with a series of short features. Matthew attends the reopening of the cinemas in Kabul, Afghanistan. Show more
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Adam finds a bundle of long lost love letters addressed to his late Mum – not from his Dad. With Lenny Henry. From January 2011. Show more
David faces a tricky customer and how is Harry handling the haggis? Show more
Mark Lawson reports on the 2011 Academy Award nominations. Show more
The series that explores the lives of real people through their diaries and correspondence now enters the final years of the 20th century. Show more
With banks chasing profits and affordable mortgages harder to find, Michael Robinson asks what impact the new housing freeze will have on Britain's economy. Show more
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Changes to Incapacity Benefit and the launch of 'Wylie' cards
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RNIB's Dan Scorer tells Peter of the charity's concerns over imminent changes to Incapacity Benefit. And the little card which answers the question 'what can you see'? Show more
Dr Mark Porter looks at a new test for the eye disease glaucoma which should lead to earlier diagnosis, and he finds out about new ways to treat the condition. Show more
Francine Stock asks if Hollywood is losing its grip on the global market - or is the empire striking back? Show more
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Still reeling from Euan's confession, Ruth is visited by her new neighbours, among them the teenage Noor, who is also trying to come to terms with a new life in Bahrain. Show more
Musician and activist Billy Bragg tells Mr Gee about his love of poetry. He explains how he has used music and poetry to express his feelings at pivotal points in his life. Show more
Rachel Byrne and the BBC's parliamentary team report as the Health Secretary, Andrew Lansley, defends his plans for a sweeping overhaul of the way the NHS operates. Show more
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1960s Glasgow. Ailsa is placed in a strict orphanage. Confused and unhappy, she loses her bearings. Read by Maureen Beattie. Show more
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The 4th One Day International between England and Australia from the Adelaide Oval. Commentary team includes Simon Mann and Glenn Mitchell with Terry Alderman and Darren Lehman. Show more
