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Spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Methodist minister Rev Roger Hutchings. Show more
Anna Hill hears how hi-tech horticulture powered by LEDs could bring rose growing back to Britain. Show more
Sean Curran with the latest news from Westminster and beyond. Peers have approved a move to make stalking a specific criminal offence in England and Wales. Show more
Jim Al-Khalili talks to environmental scientist John Lawton, who describes his studies of birds, dragonflies and bracken and his ground-breaking experiments in the Ecotron. Show more
Journalist and broadcaster Samira Ahmed takes over the One to One interviewing duties. Her first guest, Lucy Mathen, tells a tale of charitable endeavour, with a surprising twist. Show more
Joan Bakewell on the art of the interview; vintage clothes for the vintage lady; preparing a disabled child to leave home; and women on boards. Presented by Jane Garvey. Show more
Harpole's missionary zeal is dented by the loss of his spanner and a disappointing set of exam results. Starring Hattie Morahan. Show more
Scott's bid to reach the South Pole first may have ended in tragic failure, but Kevin Fong argues the scientific discoveries were much more important than who won the polar race. Show more
Singer Catherine Bott explores the Bronte sisters' musical world through their newly restored piano. From 2012. Show more
You and Yours
Call You and Yours: UK officially in a state of drought
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Water companies in southern and south eastern England are introducing hosepipe bans. Julian Worricker hosts a phone-in on drought in the UK. Show more
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Martha Kearney presents the latest national and international news. Listeners can share their views via email: wato@bbc.co.uk or on twitter: #wato.
The Wall Street bond trader Sherman McCoy in The Bonfire of The Vanities was making millions, and believing he was worth it. Alvin Hall asks what has changed in the past 25 years. Show more
Jim gets into his stride and Emma has childcare problems. Show more
A snapshot of austerity Britain, based on interviews with people who have been affected by the cuts. By Adrian Middleton. Show more
A family of Syrian refugees from Homs talk about daily life in the besieged city, their flight to Lebanon and why they still don't feel safe. Show more
In the fight against climate change, the peatlands of the British Isles are one of our greatest assets. So why are we continuing to destroy them? Tom Heap reports. Show more
The Law Show
Drug and Alcohol Misusing Families
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London's Family Drug and Alcohol Court seeks to get families misusing drugs and alcohol back on track. Joshua Rozenberg asks if its approach works and if others should copy it. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Harriett Gilbert, Chris Lintott and Neil McCormick on books by Anne Tyler, Olaf Stapledon and Marie Darrieussecq. From 2012. Show more
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Arriving to run an ill friend's bar, Arthur struggles with Spanish language and culture. Stars Steve Delaney. From March 2012. Show more
David finds that appearances can be deceptive. Meanwhile Mike defends the honour of the Tuckers. Show more
Front Row
Irving Berlin's daughters; playwright Helen Edmundson
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Mark Lawson talks to Irving Berlin's three daughters, plus playwright Helen Edmundson discusses her new work about the life of Mary Shelley, and the posthumous demands of painters. Show more
Harpole's missionary zeal is dented by the loss of his spanner and a disappointing set of exam results. Starring Hattie Morahan. Show more
Fran Abrams investigates tax avoidance schemes which cost taxpayers billions every year. Government employees, bankers, even footballers - is there anyone who isn't involved? Show more
Craig Lundberg tells Peter how he coped with sudden blindness after being shot during the Iraq war and Tony Shearman talks to the blind cast of Extant Theatre company's show 'Sheer Show more
Inside Health
Red meat and heart health, carbon monoxide, screening, joints supplements
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Dr Mark Porter looks at the evidence behind a study showing that a diet rich in red meat increases the risk of cancer, and ponders whether to take supplements for sore knees. Show more
Jim Al-Khalili talks to environmental scientist John Lawton, who describes his studies of birds, dragonflies and bracken and his ground-breaking experiments in the Ecotron. Show more
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Ritula Shah presents national and international news and analysis. Show more
While Shahid Kamal is faced with police interrogation, Zbigniew comes face to face with Matya. Read by Rafe Spall. Show more
A married couple reflect on life waiting for Princess Diana's funeral cortege. Stars Toby Jones and Imelda Staunton. From March 2012. Show more
Joanna Shinn sees the health and social care bill survive another attack in the Commons; and MPs hear details of the attempt to rescue two hostages in Nigeria. Show more
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Svetlana's childhood turns from idyll to nightmare, as her tyrannical father Stalin's power grows. Read by Stella Gonet. Show more
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