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The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
Short reflection and prayer with Canon Noel Battye.
With Anna Hill. Dartmoor Hill Ponies will be given a contraceptive to try to cut the number of foals. In the last two years around a thousand unsold ponies have been shot. Show more
Susan Hulme reports on how the new Defence Secretary Philip Hammond fares, answering questions from MPs on Afghanistan. And a former FBI agent on interrogation techniques. Show more
Libby Purves is joined by Gloria Elliott, Des Bishop, Michael Morpurgo and Stanley Jackson. Show more
Woman's Hour
Women and Tattoos, Are MBAs worth the money and effort?
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Presented by Jane Garvey. Tattoos - love 'em or loathe 'em? The judgement of mothers: Why are mums often so harsh about each other? Women and Pensions latest, and MBAs. Show more
Ray hopes that he will soon be granted legal access to his beloved granddaughter. But things are not as straightforward as he would like to believe. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Allan Little profiles the philosopher David Hume, born in 1711, whose scepticism challenged old beliefs. From May 2011. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Inspector Lestrade introduces Sherlock Holmes's rivals: the brilliant, eccentric, Auguste Dupin. Stars Andrew Scott. Show more
With Peter White. Renault's new fleet of electric cars; who'll be hit by changes to housing benefit; foraging for mushrooms in the New Forest; and do we need more credit unions? Show more
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With Shaun Ley. National and international news. Listeners can share their views via email: wato@bbc.co.uk or on twitter: #wato.
Mark Lewis on James Murdoch's alleged role in negotiations over hacking settlements, Sir Christopher Meyer on the future of the PCC, Paula Kerger on US channel PBS's UK launch. Show more
Tom handles a tricky meeting and Emma becomes increasingly worried. Show more
All the Dark Corners
Something in the Water by Paul Cornell
45 minutes
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Sceptical scientist James moves to Standlake, famous for its lake monster, but then he sees something. Stars James Nickerson. Show more
Stephanie Flanders discusses the global financial crisis with top economic thinkers and debates the future of growth, jobs and the euro. Show more
By Mairi MacLeod: A woman's mystical experience walking in Skye's Cuillin mountains. Tribute to Gaelic poet Sorley MacLean read by Mairi Morrison. Show more
Yusuf Mahmoud had been organising festivals of African music in the UK for years, but when a job opportunity arose in Zanzibar, off he went. Show more
Thinking Allowed
Becoming Yellow - Journalist bias
30 minutes
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Laurie Taylor explores impartiality in TV political interviewing and the examines how the colour 'yellow' came to be applied to people of Asian origin. Show more
A door creaks, footsteps echo, someone is breathing - and we are terrified. But why? Sean Street investigates the psychology of why certain sounds can trigger fear in the hearer. Show more
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The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
Marcus Brigstocke invites Ian Hislop to try new experiences, including buying his first ever pair of jeans. From September 2011. Show more
Clive's influence is spreading. Meanwhile Lynda begins her recruitment campaign. Show more
Front Row
Thandie Newton; Romola Garai; The Slap
30 minutes
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With Mark Lawson, Thandie Newton on her first ever stage role; Romola Garai discusses depictions of historical actresses in art; and we review the TV adaptation of The Slap. Show more
Ray hopes that he will soon be granted legal access to his beloved granddaughter. But things are not as straightforward as he would like to believe. Show more
Unreliable Evidence
The Law and Government Spending Cuts
45 minutes
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Clive Anderson and top legal experts discuss how the courts are increasingly being used to try to stop government spending cuts. Show more
Science journalist Ed Yong on the physical and philosophical implications of being host to billions of microbes. Is he human or a universe of bacteria in a human-shaped sack? Show more
Britain's electricity grid needs replacing. Does that mean an army of pylons marching across our green and pleasant land? Tom Heap reports. Show more
Libby Purves is joined by Gloria Elliott, Des Bishop, Michael Morpurgo and Stanley Jackson. Show more
The latest weather forecast.
With Robin Lustig. National and international news and analysis. Show more
The history of the silent girl, Asuntha, has profound implications for the other passengers on the Oronsay. Veiled connections and mysterious promises are made. Show more
Kim's bad dream sparks a heated debate that incorporates Elvis on fire. Written by and stars Frank Skinner. From October 2011. Show more
Problems with music teacher Nigel's CRB check threaten to thwart his shot at romance. Stars Richie Webb. From June 2010. Show more
David Cornock presents the day's top news stories from Westminster.
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. Followed by Weather.
When the situation in Bolivia becomes to dangerous, Carmen finds herself in rural Argentina in the depths of a harsh winter. Memoir of a teenage revolutionary read by Mia Soteriou. Show more
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