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Prayer and reflection with the Rev Canon Stephen Shipley. Show more
Despite a rise in the price of food, Anna Hill hears a quarter of fruit and veg growers lost money last year. Show more
All the news from Westminster as David Cameron defends his decision to veto a new European Union treaty, saying he took the 'right course' for the country. With Sean Curran. Show more
Prof Jim Al-Khalili talks to the molecular biologist Sir Tim Hunt about an experiment on sea urchin eggs that changed our understanding of every living thing. Show more
Lucy Kellaway, of the Financial Times, explores the complexities of having considerable personal wealth by talking to rich list entrepreneur Jeremy Middleton. Show more
Woman's Hour
Exam reform; civil partnerships; bullying
45 minutes
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Jenni Murray asks whether we need to reform the school exam system; should religious venues conduct civil partnerships; and is being left out the worst kind of bullying? Show more
Probate researchers Dan and Rachel head to remote upstate New York where they make a surprising discovery. Stars William Ash. Show more
As the year draws to a close, presenter Brett Westwood unpacks some seasonal updates, revisiting a few favourite stories including an update on Chris, the Saving Species cuckoo. Show more
The story of how Scandinavia became a home to African-American musicians trying to escape racism and create music. From 2011. Show more
Julian Worricker presents an opportunity for listeners to contribute their views on a report into how to save the high street by retail expert Mary Portas. Show more
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Martha Kearney presents national and international news. Listeners can share their views via email: wato@bbc.co.uk or on twitter: #wato.
The People's Post: A Narrative History of the Post Office
Episode 7: Business Post
15 minutes
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Thanks to cheap postage, businesses could interact with people in their own homes. Dominic Sandbrook investigates how the post office has shaped British society. From Dec 2011. Show more
The family is worried about Pat, and Lily and Freddie celebrate their birthday. Show more
A stage magician arrives in town just before a jewel robbery at Edinburgh Castle. Show more
Home Planet
Is renewable energy truly renewable?
30 minutes
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Wind turbines extract energy from the atmosphere to convert into electricity. Is there a point at which they do this so well that it could alter our climate? Show more
Is Birmingham the UK’s second city or not? With Dominic Arkwright, Adrian Goldberg, Shazia Mirza and Luke Bainbridge. From 2011 Show more
Sarfraz Manzoor meets music star Dolly Parton to find out more about her campaign to improve children's literacy. From 2011. Show more
Writer Raymond Tallis chooses the 20th-century Austrian philosopher Ludwig Wittgenstein. With Matthew Parris. From December 2011. Show more
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Comic Mark Steel visits Holyhead in Anglesey to talk ferries, foot nibbling, and Kate and Wills. From December 2011. Show more
Tony goes out on a limb. Brian's holiday mood doesn't last. Show more
Front Row
Sir David Jason and the return of Sherlock Holmes
30 minutes
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With Mark Lawson, who interviews David Jason and reviews Robert Downey Jr in his return to the role of Sherlock Holmes; and Front Row's festive Jukebox Jury. Show more
Probate researchers Dan and Rachel head to remote upstate New York where they make a surprising discovery. Stars William Ash. Show more
Shahzeb Jillani was born during the 1971 Indo-Pakistan War, in which Pakistan lost half its territory and Bangladesh was also born. He explores how it still resonates today. Show more
In Touch
Planned changes to Braille meet opposition, and more tips on useful gadgets. 13/12/2011
20 minutes
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The RNIB is under fire about lack of consultation over changes to Standard English Braille. And advice for those newly blind or losing their sight on reading their own post. Show more
All in the Mind
Taxi Drivers - Mental Illness and Work - Neuroscience and the Law
30 minutes
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Taxi drivers' brains grow on learning the Knowledge, disclosing mental health problems at work, and how will neuroscience influence the law and evidence that can be used in court? Show more
Prof Jim Al-Khalili talks to the molecular biologist Sir Tim Hunt about an experiment on sea urchin eggs that changed our understanding of every living thing. Show more
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Robin Lustig presents national and international news and analysis.
The Major attracts attention when he accompanies Mrs Ali to the annual golf club dinner-dance, this year themed as 'An evening at the Mughal Court'. Show more
Brian Cox and Robin Ince head north to Salford to discuss the science of sound with acoustics expert Trevor Cox and comedian Tom Wrigglesworth. Show more
Sean Curran presents the day's top news stories from Westminster. MPs debate the UK's relationship with the European Union. Show more
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London through the voices of Londoners - a Wiccan priestess and a rickshaw rider. Read by Lesley Manville and Tom Brooke. Show more
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