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A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Leslie Griffiths. Show more

All the news from Westminster as the Foreign Secretary condemns President Assad's 'doomed' and 'murdering' regime in a statement on the crisis in Syria. With Sean Curran. Show more

Psychiatrist Robin Murray tells Jim why he has changed his mind about the cause of schizophrenia. Show more

Bridget Kendall interviews people who are well known in one field but are experts in another. She talks to prolific author Alexander McCall Smith about his work as an academic. Show more

A review into how the law is equipped to deal with stalking. Her Majesty's Coroner Alison Thompson on what her role really entails. Plus Clare Morrall on her latest novel. Show more

Working as a parliamentary reporter, Charles Dickens longs to be a published writer. By Michael Eaton, stars Samuel Barnett. Show more

An innovative project began when the National Gallery in London invited wildlife sound recordist Chris Watson to create a piece inspired by a painting of his choice. Show more

An exploration of Robert Saint's haunting melancholic hymn written to commemorate the 1934 Gresford pit disaster. From 2012. Show more

An opportunity for listeners to contribute their views on consumer issues. Presented by Julian Worricker.

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Shaun Ley presents national and international news. Listeners can share their views via email: wato@bbc.co.uk or on twitter: #wato.

Clare Balding discovers that the Football Association, founded in 1863, was set up to ensure that players should be gentlemen both on and off the pitch. Show more

Pat and Ruth join the fight, and Eddie shows his generous side. Show more

4 Extra Debut. Dropped after a controversial game, top football referee Geoff's scruples are tested. Drama starring Mark Addy and Andrew Scott. Show more

Jay Rayner presents the first programme of a new series: a food panel show, recorded in front of a live audience, aimed at anyone who cooks, not just the experts. Show more

New techniques allow us to control the minds and bodies of dangerous insects. Professor Alice Roberts asks if we can turn this to our advantage in the battle against malaria. Show more

Allan looks at the first years of the last decade and the failure to enforce the rules of the Stability and Growth Pact. Show more

Harriett Gilbert, Bonnie Greer, Simon Brett on books by Alberto Méndez, Michael Green and Annie Proulx. From 2012. Show more

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Will reluctantly joins Annabelle at a music festival with her annoying friend Heather. With Morwenna Banks. From February 2012. Show more

Alan is master of ceremonies. Meanwhile Jolene refuses to take sides. Show more

With Mark Lawson. Chris Smith announces the 2012 Art Fund Prize longlist; Mark talks to the writers of sitcom Roger and Val Have Just Got In; and A Dangerous Method is reviewed. Show more

Working as a parliamentary reporter, Charles Dickens longs to be a published writer. By Michael Eaton, stars Samuel Barnett. Show more

As scientists alter viruses to produce potentially deadly mutations, could their findings be used by terrorists? How well prepared is the UK to deal with biological threats? Show more

Presented by Peter White. Lee Kumutat reports on the voluntary organisations that are feeling the pinch, and Tony Shearman on the thriving sport of blind cricket. Show more

Presented by Dr Mark Porter. Including the protocols for visitors to hospitals, a new treatment for tennis elbow, and the increase in gout, particularly among younger people. Show more

Psychiatrist Robin Murray tells Jim why he has changed his mind about the cause of schizophrenia. Show more

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Robin Lustig presents national and international news and analysis. Show more

A desperate attempt to dispose of a body, and an even more desperate attempt to fix the wooden floors. Is it time to come clean to Oskar? Show more

Dr Berry treats some menacing east-ender twins with unexpected pasts. Can he pull off the double? With Matt Berry. From 2012. Show more

The troubled Radio 4 announcer is not looking forward to his holiday. Stars Alistair McGowan. From September 2010. Show more

Sean Curran with the day's top news stories from Westminster. The Home Secretary faces calls from some MPs to ignore the European Court of Human Rights and deport Abu Qatada. Show more

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Angela Carter sent Susannah Clapp a series of postcards that reflected her life and times. Now her friend brings these cards to life to form a memorable portrait of the author. Show more

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