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Prayer and reflection with Becky Harris.
Live sheep and veal calves will be exported from Ramsgate for the first time in the port's history re-opening the debate on animal welfare. Show more
Melvyn Bragg and his guests discuss the Battle of the Little Bighorn, also known as Custer's Last Stand, the bloody 1876 battle between Native Americans and the US Cavalry. Show more
Presented by Jenni Murray. Tracey Emin on the latest exhibition of her work; sleep patterns as you age; should we teach ethics in schools? Women in Business: your leadership style. Show more
Rebecca Front (Knowing Me Knowing You) and brother Jeremy find out what drives arctic explorer Kate Wilkie. With Brian Blessed, Geoffrey Whitehead and Morwenna Banks. Show more
Crossing Continents
Searching for an Alzheimer's Cure in Colombia
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Alzheimer's has stalked a poor extended family in Colombia. Bill Law follows researchers who hope to find a cure by using desperate family members to trial new drugs. Show more
John Tams looks back at the machine breakers of the 19th century, the Luddites, through the songs they inspired. From 2011. Show more
Consumer news with Winifred Robinson. A key report on the future of the railways; we'll have details. The government promises more allotments and the typewriters helping the blind. Show more
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Since the 1930s there's been a simmering conflict over California's water supply. The state governor has now demanded a resolution by 2012. Tom Heap asks if he will get his way. Show more
Oliver is feeling isolated and an afternoon of luxury awaits Jolene. Show more
4 Extra Debut. In 1840, Scots blacksmith Kirkpatrick Macmillan invents the pedal bicycle, but it is not an easy ride. True tale with Scott Hoatson. Show more
Ten years after the countryside was devastated by foot and mouth, Helen Mark is in Cumbria to find out how the people of the area have coped with the crisis since then. Show more
Gervase Phinn, for many years a school inspector and writer, presents the Radio 4 Appeal for African Revival. The charity builds schools, trains teachers and supports students. Show more
By Toby Litt. 1985. After his LP collection is vandalised at his sister's party, a 15-year-old boy searches the village to track down his one surviving record (by Bob Dylan). Show more
During the chaotic months of revolution, competing strains of government and revolutionaries struggle to fill the vacuum. Can Lenin seize the moment? Show more
Mariella Frostrup talks to novelists Eoin Colfer and John Boyne about their new books, as they cross the divide between writing for children and adults. Show more
This week: smallpox, should it be destroyed? 150 years of the first colour photo and when will we know if we’ve found the Higg’s? Show more
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Legendary comedian Tommy Cockles is stunned when the Mallard Theatre's manager Ron Bone has no idea who he is. From May 2011. Show more
A picnic at Lower Loxley takes an unexpected turn. Meanwhile Roy has everything under control. Show more
Front Row
Catherine Tate and David Tennant, Michael Portillo, Ed Smith
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With Mark Lawson. David Tennant and Catherine Tate discuss playing Shakespearian lovers. Ed Smith on cricket films. Michael Portillo reveals the finalists for the Art Fund Prize. Show more
Rebecca Front (Knowing Me Knowing You) and brother Jeremy find out what drives arctic explorer Kate Wilkie. With Brian Blessed, Geoffrey Whitehead and Morwenna Banks. Show more
Were riots at Easter in the Stokes Croft area of Bristol a sign of increased frustration about the planning regulations and supermarket expansion? Phil Kemp reports. Show more
Patents and copyright have recently been stirring up a lot of strife. Peter Day finds out why copyright is such a contentious issue in the Internet Age. Show more
The proposed sell-off of state-owned woodlands in Wales and England caused a public outcry. Brett Westwood investigates the biodiversity value of Britain's woodlands. Show more
Melvyn Bragg and his guests discuss the Battle of the Little Bighorn, also known as Custer's Last Stand, the bloody 1876 battle between Native Americans and the US Cavalry. Show more
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With Robin Lustig. President Obama sets out his vision for the Middle East. Could the Tories lose their law and order mantle? Economic aftermath of Japan earthquake. Show more
Busayna, the most beautiful young resident on the Yacoubian roof, finds employment with strings attached. Show more
Jason's lively look at happiness in the workplace with Chris Ramsey, psychiatrist Dr Sandra Scott and his mum. From May 2011. Show more
Alicia McCarthy and the BBC's parliamentary team report as the Government backs a reports that says there should be a 'rebalancing' of rail fares but no increase overall. Show more
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Emma Fielding reads. Industrialist, James Naysmith and polymath, Mary Somerville are fascinated by the volcano and scientists are trapped in its observatory during an eruption. Show more
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