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The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with the Rev Andrew Martlew. Show more
Natural England question how successful the planned badger cull in England would be. The body that would issue licences says free shooting has not yet been tested. With Anna Hill. Show more
With Evan Davis and Justin Webb. Including Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
Writer Toby Young, son of Open University founder Lord Young of Dartington, visits his childhood, recalling how grammar school saved him where his progressive education failed. Show more
Peter Curran puts Antarctic scientists under his anthropological lens. What are the rituals and survival strategies of this ice-bound tribe? Show more
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
Milton becomes Britain's most well-known yet least effective undercover journalist. With Dave Lamb. From August 2011. Show more
Kathy has a nerve-racking wait. Meanwhile Tom is determined to make a sale. Show more
Front Row
South Pacific Review, Author Miroslav Penkov
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
A revival of Rodgers and Hammerstein's South Pacific reviewed; new films on today's music scene; Bulgarian writer Miroslav Penkov; and using music to sell books. With Kirsty Lang. Show more
DCI Bettany interviews even more villagers with a grudge against murder victim Colin Arnott. Stars Helen Baxendale. Show more
Wesley Stephenson investigates why the shooting of Mark Duggan in Tottenham sparked unrest and asks whether it led to the worst rioting England has witnessed in a generation. Show more
As global economic confusion continues, maybe it is time to rethink the way the world works. Peter Day hears from three influential business gurus with change-making suggestions.
In Our Own Image - Evolving Humanity
Episode 2: Human Cultural Evolution Versus Genetic Evolution
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Adam Rutherford asks what the effect of globalisation and a greater choice of partners is on human genetic evolution. Show more
Writer Toby Young, son of Open University founder Lord Young of Dartington, visits his childhood, recalling how grammar school saved him where his progressive education failed. Show more
The latest weather forecast.
National and international news and analysis with Samira Ahmed. Show more
Changez's star is rising at work, but when the Twin Towers collapse his reaction is unexpected. Read by Riz Ahmed. Show more
Vicky wants a new body, but is the local gym the best place to get one? Stars Emma Pierson and Stephen Mangan. From August 2011. Show more
Sirens interrupt a sea crossing. Are they what they seem? Fantasy comedy starring Darren Boyd and Dave Lamb. From May 2009. Show more
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. Followed by Weather.
May is relentless with wind, the fire lookout's tower vibrates and dust spirals off the mountains. Read by Kerry Shale. Show more
The latest shipping forecast.
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
