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Daily prayer and reflection with Dr Edward Kessler, director of the Woolf Institute of Abrahamic Faiths. Show more
A public consultation begins on the sale of England's forests. Charlotte Smith hears from a private landowner and a campaigner. Show more
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss Aristotle's Poetics, the first and arguably most influential work of literary theory in history. Show more
With Jenni Murray. Including women playing male Shakespearean roles. Are milk teeth being neglected? Maria Sveland, author of Bitter Bitch; and women and computer gaming. 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
The correspondent's view: Kate Adie introduces reports from Delhi, Mogadishu, Dubai and Las Vegas. Show more
Singer-songwriter Guy Garvey explores the legal pitfalls that can befall the honest musician and how to avoid them. From 2011. Show more
Consumer affairs with Shari Vahl. MP targets music ticket prices. EU clarifies health rules over treatment abroad. Show more
To inform or inflame? Are distorted stories about Muslims in some British newspapers increasing tensions in communities across the UK? John Waite investigates. Show more
Matthew Sweet transports listeners into cinemas around the world with a series of short features. In this programme, the story of the Ritz Cinema in Sydney, Australia. Show more
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Stewart Henderson presents the programme which finds answers to listeners' questions. In this programme, a quest to discover the origins of Sodom and Gomorrah in Suffolk. Show more
Clarrie stakes her claim at the dairy and Elizabeth makes some strategic decisions. Show more
By Abigail Docherty. Inspired by the true story of Ursula Kemp whose eight-year-old son testified against her for witchcraft in 1582. Show more
Helen Mark visits the developing nature reserve of Portbury Wharf and discovers how local residents in Bristol are making a unique investment to their natural habitat. Show more
Michael Rosen presents the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of the Meningitis Research Foundation. Show more
Arne has had a breakdown, but will he and his wife Elsa find peace on a remote island? Read by Alice Coulthard. Show more
Author and film critic David Thomson explores how cinema has changed him - and us: flying and our desire to escape. From 2011. Show more
Mariella Frostrup talks to author of Salmon Fishing in the Yemen Paul Torday about his new book, and writer Jay Parini discusses the life of Herman Melville. Show more
Quentin Cooper looks into the science stories of the week and speaks to the scientists who are making the headlines. Show more
Matthew Sweet transports listeners into cinemas around the world with a series of short features, eavesdropping on stories, and occasionally trying snacks. He begins with Lebanon. Show more
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On Mark's agenda today: extend civilian partnerships to straight couples and ban traffic during the rush hour. From 2011. Show more
Helen and Henry pay a visit and it's a stressful time for Ruth. Show more
Mark Lawson talks to Nicole Kidman about her Oscar-nominated performance in Rabbit Hole, and to cellist Steven Isserlis and composer Anne Dudley about their new work for children. 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
Amid increasing anger over the soaring costs of fuel, Michael Buchanan asks why prices are so high. Show more
Evan Davis and guests predict how the world economy will look in five years' time. They also assess the value of networking, both actual and virtual, on your business and career. 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
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss Aristotle's Poetics, the first and arguably most influential work of literary theory in history. Show more
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Flattered by Ruth's kindness, Noor spends more time with the missionary's wife. Ruth is glad of her company, but cannot shake the memory of the morning with Farid. Show more
Jodie and Dave try to get a little quality time with a rare night out, but there is no hiding place. With Suranne Jones, Susan Cookson. Show more
Alicia McCarthy and team report from Westminster. Top story: the former Conservative Cabinet Minister Lord Fowler has called for a "full scale inquiry" into phone hacking. Show more
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Ailsa Dunn's teacher enters her for the competitive Saturday school at the Glasgow Academy of Music. Read by Maureen Beattie. Show more
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