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Prayer and reflection with Rabbi Dr Naftali Brawer. Show more
As the plans for the reform of the Common Agricultural Policy are unveiled in Europe, Charlotte Smith hears reaction from UK farmers and asks whether food will now become cheaper. Show more
The latest news from Westminster and beyond.
Melvyn Bragg and his guests discuss the Ming Voyages, the 15th-century naval expeditions led by the Chinese admiral Zheng He. Show more
Woman's Hour
Katherine Jenkins, Adoption Parties, Women in the boardroom
45 minutes
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Presented by Jane Garvey: Katherine Jenkins sings in the studio; Adoption parties, Obesity link to rise in Osteoarthritis in women; and what progress for women in the boardroom? Show more
Lost, lonely and vulnerable; Leah is the last person you'd expect to find running through the woods with blood on her hands. Written by Bafta winning Neil McKay. Show more
Kate Adie introduces despatches from correspondents in India, France, Sierra Leone, China and the Republic of Ireland. Show more
The writer Kevin Crossley-Holland meets East Anglians actively affected by coastal erosion. They bring alive his short story about the myth of the drowned bells of Dunwich. Show more
The beauty treatments pushing at the limits of technology and legality, mobile home owners protesting against unacceptable living conditions, and a proposed cap on payday loans. 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.
Tom Heap investigates the mining boom in South and Central America. Show more
Tom is fired up with future plans, while Debbie makes her pitch. Show more
Drew Pautz's drama examining the gaps between facts, finance, conscience and confidence starring Henry Goodman. Show more
Clare Balding joins members of the East Malling walking group to walk the ancient track of the Pilgrim's Way in Kent. Show more
Archbishop Dr John Sentamu presents the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Mildmay International. Show more
Afternoon Reading
Cheltenham Festival Readings
Episode 3: Andrew Miller: Jewel Thieves on Their Day Off
15 minutes
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Andrew Miller, author of Casanova, reads his new short story in front of an audience at the Cheltenham Literature Festival. Show more
Brett Westwood joins a foray with two botanists from the British Bryological Society and hears about the publication of their brand new field guide. Show more
Open Book
Robert Harris discusses his latest novel The Fear Index
30 minutes
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Robert Harris discusses his latest book The Fear Index, set in the money-orientated world of Swiss hedge fund managers. Also under discussion, the enduring appeal of the Iliad. Show more
Quentin Cooper presents his weekly round-up of the latest science research and how it affects our lives. Show more
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Charlie Brooker's comedy panel show full of glorious failures with Richard Herring, Holly Walsh and Iain Morris. From May 2010. Show more
Adam is not best pleased, while Will offers moral support. Show more
Mark Lawson meets Nicky Wire of Manic Street Preachers; DJ Simon Mayo, comedian Mark Watson, Dr Sarah Jarvis and critic Michael Coveney consider the perils of marathon shows. Show more
Lost, lonely and vulnerable; Leah is the last person you'd expect to find running through the woods with blood on her hands. Written by Bafta winning Neil McKay. Show more
With shale gas production contributing to a reduction in gas prices in the US, Simon Cox investigates what Britain can expect from potentially large reserves in the UK. Show more
Stephanie Flanders and guests consider the art of marketing. They also discuss messiness in the workplace - is a cluttered desk really a sign of a cluttered mind? Show more
The Bar-Headed Goose famously migrates high over the Himalayas to reach its breeding grounds on the high altitude grassland plateau - or does it? We report on the latest research. Show more
Melvyn Bragg and his guests discuss the Ming Voyages, the 15th-century naval expeditions led by the Chinese admiral Zheng He. Show more
The latest weather forecast.
With Ritula Shah. National and international news and analysis. Show more
Three young boys meet on a passenger ship bound for London. The boys learn why the wealthy Sir Hector de Silva is travelling on the same ship. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Opinion polls, party conferences and political sat nav. Rory Bremner and Andy Zaltzman's topical sketch show. From October 2011.
David Cornock and the BBC's parliamentary team report as the Foreign Secretary gives a warning about Iranian-backed terrorism. And Labour keeps up the pressure on Liam Fox. Show more
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. Followed by Weather.
Christopher Hitchens' brutal confrontation in Beirut, but he finds it's only one face of a remarkable city. Read by Roger Allam. Show more
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