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Prayer and reflection with the Rev George Pitcher. Show more
In future people could be eating meat produced in labs, and farmers could use robots to ensure we all have enough food. Caz Graham asks how to feed the Earth's growing population. Show more
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
With James Naughtie and Justin Webb. Including Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
Andrew Marr is in Australia to talk mining, money and monarchy with Danny Sriskandarajah, economist Andrew Charlton and journalist Geoff Hutchison politician Norman Moore. Show more
Woman's Hour
Orchids, Legal Aid cuts, Victoria and Albert
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Orchids: The history of this exotic house plant, and stories of female friendship. Presented by Jane Garvey. Show more
The Emperor has disappeared into the wilderness beyond the palace walls and challenges Lieutenant Yukinari and Lady Shonagon to find him. Show more
Alan Dein goes to Boston, Lincolnshire to explore the tensions caused by a major influx of migrant workers from Eastern Europe. Show more
The Brighton police force look set to be movie stars while Mrs G's singing wins a prize and Captain Hoagland's heart. Show more
Complaints to the Energy Ombudsman about gas and electricity companies have risen 81 per cent on last year. The Ombudsman, Rev Lewis Shand Smith, explains his powers. Show more
The latest weather forecast.
With Martha Kearney. National and international news. Listeners can share their views via email: wato@bbc.co.uk or on twitter: #wato.
Tom Sutcliffe welcomes teams from Scotland and Northern Ireland for the last in the current series of the cryptic quiz. Show more
Adam speaks his mind and Peggy poses a dilemma for Jennifer. Show more
Frank and Declan both stand witness for things they are unsure about. How much does this compromise them? Show more
With Gaddafi dead, Owen Bennett-Jones explores what happens after dictators fall: from Stalin to Saddam, Mao to Milosevic. How does the way they go shape their country's future? Show more
James Hill of the New York Times attempts to get the famous balcony kiss shot at the royal wedding of Catherine Middleton and Prince William. Show more
A traditional cooking oil and a controversial food ingredient found in everything from margarine to chocolate to animal feed. Dan Saladino journeys into the world of palm oil. Show more
Simon Cox presents the latest news from the digital world.
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The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
John Lloyd and Dave Gorman accept new exhibits for their imaginary museum from comedian Alex Horne, travel writer Sara Wheeler and author Alain De Botton. From October 2011. Show more
There's shocking news for the Carter family, and Tom wins a partial victory. Show more
Front Row
Top Boy writer Ronan Bennett; Andrew Lloyd Webber
30 minutes
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Writer Ronan Bennett, whose new TV drama Top Boy focuses on young drug dealers in Hackney; Andrew Lloyd Webber on the English Heritage Angel Awards; and spooky music for Halloween. Show more
The Emperor has disappeared into the wilderness beyond the palace walls and challenges Lieutenant Yukinari and Lady Shonagon to find him. Show more
Misha Glenny charts the emergence of a unified Germany in 1871, and looks for the implications for what came next - namely two world wars. Show more
David Goodhart meets the politicians who claim to advocate on behalf of Britain's black communities and asks how the ideologies of black politics have changed since the 1980s. Show more
Material World this week comes from the London Science Festival, with a show recorded in front of an audience at the National Maritime Museum.With performances by Guerilla Science. Show more
Andrew Marr is in Australia to talk mining, money and monarchy with Danny Sriskandarajah, economist Andrew Charlton and journalist Geoff Hutchison politician Norman Moore. Show more
The latest weather forecast.
With Ritula Shah. National and international news and analysis. Show more
As the Nazis take hold in Germany, Dora is determined to bring proof of Hitler's plans to London. Readers include Samuel West. Show more
Six finalists from around Britain compete for the title of 2009 Radio 4 Poetry Slam champion in a fierce contest hosted by Dreadlock Alien at the Birmingham Book Festival. Show more
Susan Hulme with the day's top news stories from Westminster. MPs debate Legal Aid and subsidies for solar power. Show more
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. Followed by Weather.
4 Extra Debut. Jeanette Winterson reads from her memoir revealing the grim truth and surreal comedy behind the 1985 novel that made her famous. Show more
The latest shipping forecast.
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