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Rosie Goldsmith profiles the notorious literary bad boy Martin Amis, who has caused a stir in an interview with a French magazine by saying he would 'prefer not to be English'. Show more

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Through the words and music of Carol Shields, Daniel Abse, Radiohead and Jacques Brel, Felicity Finch examines the need people feel for orderliness in their lives. Show more

A meditation to mark the dawning of Easter Day from Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral, led by the Dean, the Rev Canon Anthony O'Brien, with the Cathedral Girls' Choir. Show more

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William Crawley with the religious and ethical news of the week. Moral arguments and perspectives on stories, familiar and unfamiliar. Show more

Lord Ramsbotham presents the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of the charity Prisoner's Education Trust. Show more

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The joy of Easter is celebrated in a communion service live from St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle. Preacher and celebrant: the Rev Dr Hueston Finlay. Show more

Although David Attenborough hates rats, having filmed them he explains why they should be respected. From April 2011. Show more

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Oliver has cause for complaint and there's a very special event at the village hall. Show more

Designer Cath Kidston joins Kirsty Young to choose her Desert Island Discs. Show more

David Mitchell hosts the panel game in which the contestants are encouraged to lie to each other. With panellists Arthur Smith, Tony Hawks, Rhod Gilbert and Charlie Brooker. Show more

Featuring Sophie Herxheimer, an artist who collects and draws food stories. For four months, she has been meeting people in Margate to record their food memories. Show more

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The latest national and international news, with an in-depth look at events around the world. Listeners can comment via email: wato@bbc.co.uk or on twitter: #theworldthisweekend.

The inside story of Ireland's bailout - a tale of high drama, international diplomacy and, ultimately, political meltdown. Almost six months on, the main players tell their story. Show more

Eric Robson and the GQT panel answer questions from the gardeners of Ambridge in a special programme to mark the Archers 60th anniversary. Show more

American writer and satirist Joe Queenan takes on the services of a life coach to help with his change of career. He wants to become a falconer. Show more

Doleful is charged as Master of Ceremonies to turn Handley Cross into a spa town. Enter the sporting hero to rival all before him - John Jorrocks. Show more

Mariella Frostrup in extended conversation with the novelist Edward St Aubyn, author of the Booker nominated Mother's Milk. With readings by Rory Kinnear. Show more

Brian Patten highlights the work of Patricia Beer, which he feels deserves a new evaluation. Her strong, clear poetic voice grew out of a life menaced by insecurity and anger. Show more

Nearly a decade after the 11 September attacks, America is confronting a new threat from homegrown Islamic extremism. Presented by BBC Washington Correspondent Jonny Dymond. Show more

Rosie Goldsmith profiles the notorious literary bad boy Martin Amis, who has caused a stir in an interview with a French magazine by saying he would 'prefer not to be English'. Show more

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Ernie Rea makes his selection from the week's radio. Show more

Kenton and Jolene find the perfect hideaway. Meanwhile George is being indulged. Show more

As the 2012 election season gets under way, MSNBC's Joe Scarborough looks at how the field of Republican contenders is shaping up. And Dolly Parton talks about the Royal Wedding. Show more

By Sylvestra Le Touzel Teale. On tour at the Theatre Royal, Frances is captivated by the romance of Brighton's Royal Pavilion. Read by Sophie Thompson. Show more

Tim Harford and team look at more numbers in the news. Including GDP, school standards and the results of 'The Other Census'. Show more

Jane Little on the award-winning photographer Tim Hetherington; pilot Barbara Harmer, who flew Concorde; Irish landscape painter TP Flanagan; and actress Elisabeth Sladen. Show more

The latest news from the world of personal finance.

Lord Ramsbotham presents the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of the charity Prisoner's Education Trust. Show more

As President Obama reins in government spending and NASA is told to work in partnership with private enterprise, Peter Day examines the future of the USA's journey into space. Show more

Preview of the week's politics with politicians, pundits and experts. Carolyn Quinn chairs debate about the referendum on the voting system. Show more

Andrew Grice of the Independent analyses how the newspapers are covering the biggest stories. Show more

Francine Stock with what's going on in the world of film, including the latest offerings from Wim Wenders and Alexei Popogrebsky. Show more

Through the words and music of Carol Shields, Daniel Abse, Radiohead and Jacques Brel, Felicity Finch examines the need people feel for orderliness in their lives. Show more

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A special edition marks the British Sociological Association's 60th year. Laurie Taylor discusses the demise of a Welsh steel town and the sexual politics of ballroom dancing. Show more

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