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Prayer and reflection presented by writer and broadcaster Anna Magnusson. Show more

The number of horses being slaughtered for meat in the UK doubled between 2008 and 2010. Anna Hill hears from an abattoir owner who says more owners should consider the option. Show more

Sian Williams is joined by Sean Foggett, Andrew Barrow, Magsie Hamilton-Little and David Morrissey. Show more

Jenni Murray presents: Marianne Faithfull sings live, Early feminist Stella Browne, Calls for a new dual vaccine to fight HPV and genital warts, depression linked to weight loss. Show more

Ash's peace is shattered by news from Bhithor, where the Rana is dangerously ill. With Vineeta Rishi and Blake Ritson. Show more

Thirty years ago, Brighton was the first major resort in Britain to set aside a section of seafront for naturists. Chris Ledgard tells the story of Brighton's naturist beach. Show more

Phonsie urges Ballylenon to grab agritourism grants with both hands. The 1960s reach the sleepy Irish town. Stars Gerard Murphy. Show more

Winifred Robinson talks to the passenger who's won ash cloud compensation, and finds out why the garden gnome is apparently making a comeback. Show more

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YouView's arrival to "herald an intense battle for the living room" - so why the delay; Richard Desmond's Five launches OK!TV; why is there no deal yet in NewsCorp's bid for BSkyB. Show more

Ruth puts her foot down and Susan comes to the rescue. Show more

Chris finally gets to meet his idol, Frida from Abba, and a connection is made. Stars Christopher Green and Anni-Frid Lyngstad. Show more

Call or e-mail Vincent Duggleby and guests for year end tax planning advice. Make the most of this year's tax free allowances and find out about the tax changes from April 2011. Show more

Two partygoers chat awkwardly as their internal thoughts are revealed, until they find common ground. Read by Emma Fielding. Show more

Martin Ellis investigates how the bicycle thrived during wartime rationing, leading to a golden age of cycling in the 1950s. Show more

What was sex like before 1963 and the Beatles first LP? Laurie Taylor discusses a new study which explores the sex life of people born between the wars. Also, Islam and Capitalism. Show more

Dr Mark Porter visits the Royal Liverpool Hospital, the country's leading centre for treating and researching diseases of the pancreas. Show more

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A hilarious musical improvised on the spot about a magical sea. With Lucy Trodd, Sean McCann and Oliver Senton. From 2011. Show more

There's great excitement at Grey Gables and Lynda seeks her moment in the limelight. Show more

An interview with songwriter and campaigner Bob Geldof; Charles Ferguson on Inside Job, his documentary about the financial crisis of 2008; and a review of E.O. Hoppé portraits. Show more

Ash's peace is shattered by news from Bhithor, where the Rana is dangerously ill. With Vineeta Rishi and Blake Ritson. Show more

Combative, provocative and engaging debate examining the moral issues behind one of the week's news stories. Chaired by Michael Buerk. Show more

David Goldblatt argues that we need a new model for urban redevelopment. And he says in an age of austerity, Stoke's Croft in Bristol offers just such an alternative. Show more

Metal detecting has produced some fantastic finds recently. The Staffordshire and Frome Hoards have excited the historian in all of us, but Alice Roberts asks at what cost. Show more

Sian Williams is joined by Sean Foggett, Andrew Barrow, Magsie Hamilton-Little and David Morrissey. Show more

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Jim finally has a question for Rhoda, but is it too late? And marooned on the storm-ravaged island, Gary and Irene are locked in battle. Read by William Hope. Show more

Mordrin child minds Tracey with disastrous results. Stars Gordon Kennedy, Jack Docherty and David Kay. From February 2011. Show more

Bob Servant is retired and a little bit bored. When he starts getting spam emails, he decides to play the fraudsters at their own game, and soon has them in the palm of his hand. Show more

Rachel Byrne reports on the Bill that brings in a referendum on how we elect our MPs. Show more

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Jonathan Franklin's gripping story reveals what life was like underground for the Chilean miners and relives the drama of their extraordinary rescue. Show more

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