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The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
The bells of All Saints, East Pennard, Somerset.
Chinese artist Ai Weiwei is as well known for his political activism as for his art. Mary Ann Sieghart profiles the man who designed the 'Bird's Nest' Olympic stadium. Show more
The latest national and international news.
Mark Tully attends the Hindu festival of Holi in Delhi, gets covered with dye, and asks what the significance of colour is, in religion and in spring festivals.
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Caz Graham meets John Geldard, a farmer who claims the boom in local food has saved his livelihood and been a lifeline to farmers in the local area. Show more
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The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
William Crawley with the religious and ethical news of the week. Moral arguments and perspectives on stories, familiar and unfamiliar. Show more
Richard Briers presents the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of the charity Action on Elder Abuse. Show more
The latest weather forecast.
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
Part of our series for Lent live from New Life Christian Centre, Derby. Preacher: Pastor Geoff Pickup; Worship Leader: Henry Ita. Show more
Living throughout the Americas, Hummingbirds are brilliantly coloured with aeronautical skills defying imagination. From 2011. Show more
News and conversation about the big stories of the week.
Kathy tries to make amends and Emma has a lot on her mind. Show more
Animator and film director Terry Gilliam joins Kirsty Young to choose his Desert Island Discs. Show more
David Mitchell hosts the panel game in which four comedians are encouraged to lie to each other. With Alan Davies, Jack Dee, Marcus Brigstocke and Lucy Porter. Show more
Sheila Dillon looks at the role of food businesses in combating the Sicilian mafia. Show more
The latest weather forecast.
The latest national and international news, with an in-depth look at events around the world. To share your views email: wato@bbc.co.uk or on twitter: #theworldthisweekend.
Stefan Gates investigates Leonardo Da Vinci’s painting of The Last Supper, and what it says about the life of Jesus. From 2010. Show more
Gardeners' Question Time
Postbag edition from Bunny Guinness' garden
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Round at Bunny's: Chris Beardhshaw, Bob Flowerdew and Eric Robson gather in Bunny Guinness's Peterborough garden to answer listener questions sent in by post and email. Show more
The American satirist Joe Queenan meets the brains behind the ideas bucking the economic downturn. Show more
Aubrey leads a squadron of ships to take Mauritius and Réunion from the French. Naval epic starring David Robb. Show more
Mariella Frostrup talks to Orange Prize nominated novelist Jennifer Egan about her book, A Visit from the Goon Squad. Show more
Brian Patten explores the life and poetry of Anne Ridler, whose quiet and lucid observations of 20th century life are often overlooked. The poems are read by Juliet Stevenson. Show more
The investigation following an air disaster is supposed to make air travel safer. But do the reports always get to the truth about why planes crash? Emma Jane Kirby investigates. Show more
Chinese artist Ai Weiwei is as well known for his political activism as for his art. Mary Ann Sieghart profiles the man who designed the 'Bird's Nest' Olympic stadium. Show more
The latest shipping forecast.
The latest weather forecast.
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
Liz Barclay makes her selection from the week's radio. Show more
Kathy makes an apology. Meanwhile Ed and Emma have some fun at their mothers' expense. Show more
Americana examines how, 150 years after the US Civil War, political, social and racial tensions of the era still reverberate through American society. Show more
By Emma Barnes. 4 Extra Debut. In 1820s Brighton, an elderly lady on a tour of the Royal Pavilion with her nieces has a very particular story to tell. Read by Claire Skinner. Show more
Tim Harford and the team look at more numbers in the news. Show more
Last Word
Juliano Mer Khamis, Leslie Collier, Pinetop Perkins and Andrew Tait
30 minutes
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Matthew Bannister on Israeli Palestinian actor Juliano Mer Khamis, virologist Leslie Collier, blues pianist Pinetop Perkins and Andrew Tait who raised housing standards in the UK. Show more
Paul Lewis with the latest news on personal finance. Show more
Richard Briers presents the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of the charity Action on Elder Abuse. Show more
Indonesia, the world's fourth most populous country, is heading up the global economic league table of emerging giants. Peter Day travels to Jakarta to find out more. Show more
Carolyn Quinn hosts a discussion of NHS reforms, Britain's banks, financial aid to Portugal, whether Scottish MPs should vote on English legislation, and local elections. Show more
Andrew Porter of The Telegraph analyses how the broadsheets and red tops are covering the week's biggest stories.
Francine Stock discusses the French hit, Little White Lies and The Man Who Fell to Earth and also examines attempts to open up the Chinese market to foreign films. Show more
Mark Tully attends the Hindu festival of Holi in Delhi, gets covered with dye, and asks what the significance of colour is, in religion and in spring festivals.
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The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. Followed by Weather.
Thinking Allowed
Streetlife - Performing politics in the square
30 minutes
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Street Politics: protests, policing, revolution and just getting about - how the geography of cities has contributed to the development of society. Show more
The bells of All Saints, East Pennard, Somerset.
The latest shipping forecast.
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