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Prayer and reflection with Rev Dr Craig Gardiner. Show more

Charlotte Smith looks at new country of origin labelling. Compassion in World Farming warn animals could be born in Britain and raised abroad, but still receive a UK stamp. Show more

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Morning news and current affairs with James Naughtie and Evan Davis, debating who pays for elderly care, police reform and the UK's love for Ronald Reagan. Show more

Andrew Marr talks to science fiction author China Mieville, poet Jo Shapcott and writers AN Wilson and Jonathan Bate. Show more

Presented by Jane Garvey. What today's report on how we fund social care in England might mean for women. And gifts for teachers: what's appropriate and what's not? Show more

4 Extra Debut. Probate researchers Dan and Rachel scour their family line for their true heir to get a slice of the fortune. Stars William Ash.

Peter Bowes investigates the homeless capital of the USA: Los Angeles. Why are so many of those in need war veterans? From 2011. Show more

Sandy's artist daughter Elle never sells anything - until he buys a canvas anonymously. Stars Ronnie Corbett, Liza Tarbuck. From May 2010. Show more

Peter White discusses new proposals for funding social care with economist Andrew Dilnot, head of an independent Commission. And why is it so hard for governments to cut red tape? Show more

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With Martha Kearney. National and international news. Listeners can share their views via email: wato@bbc.co.uk or on twitter: #wato.

4 Extra Debut. Nigel Rees hosts the quotations quiz with Michael Grade, Simon Munnery, Dr Sandra Scott and Ian McMillan. From July 2011. Show more

Pip has an eye to the future and Jamie tries to get some perspective. Show more

After the dream-turned-nightmare of their wedding in 'Hitched', bride and groom Emma and Richard, two years after their big day, are far from living happily ever after. Show more

From Boomtown Rat to Live Aid organiser and famine relief ambassador, Bob Geldof explores his life through the BBC archives in an extraordinary frank conversation with John Wilson. Show more

During the Reformation, Martin Luther harnessed secular songs for religious music. Classical music history with James Naughtie. Show more

Sheila Dillon follows the River Nith from a hill farm down to the estuary, encountering rare breeds, tales of poaching, and an ancient Norse fishing tradition. Show more

Robin Ince and Brian Cox are joined by actor and magician Andy Nyman, psychologist Richard Wiseman and neuroscientist Bruce Hood to discuss all things supernatural. Show more

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Radio 4's antidote to panel games featuring regulars Tim Brooke-Taylor, Barry Cryer, and Graeme Garden with Marcus Brigstocke on the panel and Jack Dee in the chair. Show more

Nic shows she cares and Kirsty brings welcome news. Show more

With Kirsty Lang, including a review of Terrence Malick's film The Tree of Life, and an interview with writer Aatish Taseer. Show more

4 Extra Debut. Probate researchers Dan and Rachel scour their family line for their true heir to get a slice of the fortune. Stars William Ash.

Adil Ray explores attitudes towards relationships and sex in the British Pakistani community. He talks to ordinary Pakistanis about their sometimes secret and complicated lives. Show more

Defying the downturn, Scotland seems to have free public services the rest of the UK is denied. Anne McElvoy assesses SNP plans to defy austerity Britain and assert independence. Show more

Quentin Cooper on sudden climate change, happy faces, a beacon from the early universe and how mobile phones affect behaviour. Show more

Andrew Marr talks to science fiction author China Mieville, poet Jo Shapcott and writers AN Wilson and Jonathan Bate. Show more

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With Ritula Shah. A proposed shake-up in the funding of long-term care; protests continue in Syria; what do the books most donated to charity shops say about our literary tastes? Show more

By Esi Edugyan. Ernst, Sid, Hiero and Chip have driven to Hamburg, waiting for papers that will take them to Paris and a meeting with Louis Armstrong. Show more

Dominic Arkwright, Harry Eyres, Jemima Kiss and William Powers explore the consequences of hyper-connectivity. From June 2011. Show more

Sean Curran and the BBC's parliamentary team report as the Government responds to an independent review which says social care costs in England should be capped. Show more

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Constance was a shy child with a bullying mother. After the death of her father she escapes to live with her grandfather and blossoms into a confident, outgoing young woman. Show more

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