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Presented by the Rev Neil Gardner, minister of Canongate Kirk, Edinburgh. Show more
British songbirds are being trapped in the wild and exported by criminals. The RSPCA says it is a growing problem and the cases they discover are just the tip of the iceberg. Show more
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
With John Humphrys and Sarah Montague. Including Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
Start the Week
Afghanistan and the British Secret Service with Rory Stewart, Frank Ledwidge and Gordon Corera
45 minutes
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Andrew Marr with the Tory MP Rory Stewart, the former intelligence officer Frank Ledwidge, the security correspondent Gordon Corera and expert on the Middle East, Rosemary Hollis. Show more
Woman's Hour
Cook the Perfect, Mary Portas, Women in Afghanistan
45 minutes
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Presented by Jane Garvey. Sue Lawrence on how to 'Cook the Perfect' fish pie. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Pepys plans to save money by cutting back on theatre-going and drinking. He fails spectacularly. Starring Kris Marshall. Show more
With the huge advances in robotics, scientists are focusing on the interaction between humans and robots. Jon Stewart explores how robots are used as carers and motivators. Show more
Whenever people plan to tell porkies, they seem to come to Sandy for help. But deceiving needs practice. Stars Ronnie Corbett. From August 2011. Show more
The launch of the biggest community energy scheme in the UK to date. Why our policy for prescribing drugs to children needs an overhaul. And the big sewer switchover. 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. Show more
Tom Sutcliffe presents the game of lateral thinking and cryptic connections, with Scotland doing battle against the Midlands. Show more
Kathy makes a kind offer, while Will seeks his mother's advice. Show more
Specially written for David Bower and Sophie Woolley by Katie Hims. Cal and Sophie, both deaf, are expecting a baby. Unbeknown to Sophie, Cal already has a son. Show more
Paul Merton discovers the story behind the Leeds City Varieties music hall, its multi-million pound refurbishment and the life and death of the great music hall tradition. Show more
Dominic Arkwright meets people who have made life-changing phone calls. Alice Brooking was on the phone to her sister when an Air France Concorde crashed into her Paris hotel. Show more
As tax breaks on low-alcohol beer come in to effect, Sheila Dillon asks if this is the beginning of the end of 'business as usual' for the big brewers. Show more
Ernie Rea and guests discuss the future of Catholicism in the Irish Republic. Show more
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John Lloyd and new curator Dave Gorman welcome Francesca Stavrakopoulou, Alex Bellos and Jimmy Carr. From October 2011. Episode 1 of 6. Show more
Kenton makes his move and Elizabeth is feeling wistful. Show more
Front Row
Rowan Atkinson interviewed; Claire Tomalin on Dickens
30 minutes
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With Mark Lawson, including Rowan Atkinson on his role as the hapless spy Johnny English, and Claire Tomalin on Dickens. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Pepys plans to save money by cutting back on theatre-going and drinking. He fails spectacularly. Starring Kris Marshall. Show more
Prof Matthew Flinders asks if politicians are unfairly treated by negative, crisis-obsessed media, cynical satirists and drama that ignores the good in politics. Show more
The government is committed to protecting the aid budget. Frances Cairncross asks whether a more relaxed policy on economic migration might help the developing world more. Show more
Material World
So You Want to Be a Scientist launch
30 minutes
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Material World announces the return of 'So You Want to Be a Scientist?' - looking for BBC's Amateur Scientist of the Year. Plus, neutrinos faster than light and catalytic clothing. Show more
Start the Week
Afghanistan and the British Secret Service with Rory Stewart, Frank Ledwidge and Gordon Corera
45 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Andrew Marr with the Tory MP Rory Stewart, the former intelligence officer Frank Ledwidge, the security correspondent Gordon Corera and expert on the Middle East, Rosemary Hollis. Show more
The latest weather forecast.
With Ritula Shah. National and international news and analysis. Show more
Minderbinder's capitalist enterprise shifts up a gear and Yossarian decides against clothing. Read by Stuart Milligan. Show more
The cockney comedian charts his life story during the 1990s, returning to education and becoming a teacher. From June 2010. Show more
Alicia McCarthy and the BBC's parliamentary team report as the House of Lords demands an overhaul of the UK's laws on scrap metal in a bid to counter a rising number of thefts. Show more
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A baby boy is born to a humble family in a remote Tuscan hill town. As he grows up, the purity of his unbroken voice offers him an opportunity for social mobility. Show more
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BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
