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A reading and a reflection to start the day on Radio 4. With the Rev Dr Stephen Wigley. Show more
Susan Hulme with the latest news from Westminster and beyond.
Commentary on the First Test between Pakistan and England in Dubai with Jonathan Agnew, Henry Blofeld, Michael Vaughan, Geoff Boycott and Ramiz Raja. Show more
Caroline faces some communication difficulties and Tom is on a roll. Show more
Norman Birkett, the most celebrated advocate of the inter-war years, defends a doctor accused of murdering and dismembering his wife and maid. Show more
Nina Garthwaite presents a showcase for delightful and adventurous short documentaries from the UK and abroad. Stories of separation - political, personal and playful. Show more
Stewart Henderson presents the programme that answers listener questions on just about everything. He looks into why the swallow sometimes flies high and sometimes low. Show more
Michael Rosen explores the new wave of public-speaking events, including Ignite and TED, and asks if 'Show and Tell' in American classrooms produces better public speakers. Show more
Matthew Parris and actress Emma Kennedy explore the life of American comedienne Gracie Allen, who died in 1964. From January 2012. Show more
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After Will and Annabelle's disastrous first anniversary, they're off for marriage guidance. Stars Will Smith. From August 2010. Show more
Ambridge shows its Blitz spirit as Jim organises back-up. Show more
Front Row
William Boyd on David Hockney, and new film Haywire
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William Boyd responds to a major exhibition of landscape paintings by David Hockney; a review of Steven Soderbergh's new film Haywire; and music from Carolina Chocolate Drops. Show more
Zeena goes away to see a doctor, so Ethan and Mattie are left alone for the first time. Stars Dominic Mafham and Laurel Lefkow. Show more
Gary Younge meets the American family of which three generations have all spent time in jail. He asks why criminal behaviour has been passed down and if it will continue. Show more
In Touch
The Lords debate the welfare reform bill - 17/01/2012
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The latest on the cross bench Lords debate on postponing the replacement for Disability Living Allowance. Show more
Inside Health
Health bill, Memory, Resuscitation, Flu
28 minutes
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Dr Mark Porter demystifies the health issues that perplex us, separates the facts from the fiction and brings clarity to conflicting health advice. Show more
Jonathan Freedland takes the long view of the Stephen Lawrence case, comparing it with the racist murder of Kelso Cochrane in Notting Hill in 1959. Jack Straw joins the debate. Show more
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National and international news and analysis with Robin Lustig. Show more
In France, newly-promoted Riley Purefoy is about to return to the front line. Meanwhile in London, his girlfriend Nadine makes the decision to become a nurse. Show more
Ms Taffgoon has a fear of heights, so Dr Matt Berry's cure includes a talking pigeon. With Morgana Robinson. From 2012. Show more
It's late, the schedules have gone barmy and our Radio 4 announcer has marital woes. Alistair McGowan's spoof. From September 2010. Show more
Susan Hulme with the day's top news stories from Westminster. Peers discuss the Welfare Reform Bill, which proposes changes to benefits for disabled people. Show more
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. Followed by Weather.
Mexican Chinese traffickers cash in on America's illegal opium market and the mountain farmers of the Sierra Madre begin to find a way out of poverty. Show more
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