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Scientists have pinpointed how far bumblebees will fly to find food, which could be a key to reversing the bees' decline. Conserving water at a huge greenhouse complex in Kent. Show more

Sean Curran with the latest news from Westminster and beyond.

Melvyn Bragg and his guests discuss the last of the great Greek astronomers of antiquity, Ptolemy, and his influence on ancient and medieval astronomy. Show more

Presented by Jenni Murray. US band the Dum Dum Girls play live; does resolve weaken with age? Sinead Cusack; and donor sperm children: birth registration and genetic history. Show more

Mia is called unexpectedly to the headmaster's office. Show more

Rupa Jha investigates how local level campaigners against corruption in India face threats and violence, despite promises that the government will stamp out such intimidation. Show more

4 Extra Debut. Barbara Windsor tells the story of the popular variety act Wilson, Keppel and Betty, whose fame exploded in the 1930s. From November 2011. Show more

Winifred Robinson with Martha Lane Fox on web access for the disabled; a council's idea to bulk buy energy; Primark enters Selfridges; and could rail networks deliver better value. Show more

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Martha Kearney with national and international news. Listeners can share their views via email: wato@bbc.co.uk or on twitter: #wato.

Dr Geoff Bunn discusses the electro-encephalograph (EEG) and its impact on neuroscience. Show more

Ruth makes her feelings known. Meanwhile Elizabeth racks her brains. Show more

4 Extra Debut. Eve and Patrick begin chatting online, and agree to meet face-to-face in a hotel to carry out an unofficial sperm donation. With Niamh Cusack, Lorcan Cranitch. Show more

Richard Uridge visits what is known as the jewel of the Channel Islands, Herm, to find out what it is like for the 58 residents who all live and work for one employer on the island. Show more

Matt Croucher, who has been awarded the George Cross for gallantry, presents the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of the charity War Memorials Trust. Show more

Mariella Frostrup launches Open Book's celebration of funny books and funny writers. Terry Jones explains why it all began with Chaucer. Plus John Sessions on his funniest book. Show more

Terence Davies plunges into The Deep Blue Sea, and Daniel Henshall explains why he seized the chance to play Australia's most notorious serial killer in Snowtown. Show more

Quentin investigates risk and regulation of geo-engineering; the risks of getting to Mars; and a new volcanic island that may be rising from the Atlantic. Show more

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A week of radio that never happened. Alice Arnold and Jon Holmes rewind and mangle real programmes. From November 2011. Show more

Pat's thoughts are elsewhere and Neil is insistent. Show more

With Kirsty Lang, who reviews the return of the acclaimed Danish TV series The Killing. Also, comedian Sean Hughes discusses how his father's death shaped his latest show. Show more

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What really happened when an Occupy London protest led to the closure of St Paul's Cathedral? Simon Cox finds a crucial third player in the City of London Corporation. Show more

Evan Davis asks his panel if now is the time for businesses to pursue ambitious plans. They also discuss banking and take stock of the consumer sector in the run-up to Christmas. Show more

Brett Westwood presents a report from Assisi in Italy where faiths and conservationists talk about how they can work more closely together to the benefit of the natural world. Show more

Melvyn Bragg and his guests discuss the last of the great Greek astronomers of antiquity, Ptolemy, and his influence on ancient and medieval astronomy. Show more

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Robin Lustig with national and international news and analysis.

Sherlock Holmes has escaped from prison and Dr Watson, convinced that he has found the House of Silk, takes him to Dr Silkin's House of Wonders in Jackdaw Lane. Show more

Les tackles emergency yodellers and an embarrassing medical matter. Stars Kevin Bishop. From November 2011. Show more

4 Extra Debut. Matthew Sweet meets Michael Chaplin, who exclusively reveals new information about his famous father through access to his personal archives. From February 2011. Show more

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Mussolini's involvement in the conflict breeds hostility against Italians, and the Savoy's waiting staff must prove their allegiance to Britain. Read by Kenneth Cranham. Show more

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