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Commentary on the first day of the second Test between Sri Lanka and England from Colombo with Jonathan Agnew, Roshan Abeysinghe and Simon Mann. Show more

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Documentary series looking at modern life in Britain's cathedrals. Lord Wallace and David Hill visit Westminster Cathedral to discuss the history and future of the cathedral choir. Show more

Brian makes a breakthrough and Tom feels overloaded. Show more

Callum has no job and nothing to fill his days, but he loves to sing in the cathedral's voluntary choir. Who would dream of stopping him? Show more

Helen Castor meets two listeners who are about to embark on a journey to the exact spot in the North Atlantic where a relative died on a British ship sunk in World War II. Show more

The seas around the Antarctic contain some of our last healthy fish stocks. The chef, Gerard Baker travels to South Georgia to find out if we can keep them that way. Show more

In this Diamond Jubilee year, Michael Rosen looks at the way in which the Queen speaks. Has it changed over the years, and how do her grandchildren speak? Show more

Welsh poet Owen Sheers nominates Dylan Thomas. With Matthew Parris and Damian Walford-Davies. From 2012. Show more

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Ed seems to be in a good mood. Could it be the free sachets? Starring Jenny Agutter and Christopher Douglas. From April 2012. Show more

Jill is overruled. Meanwhile Tony is keen to help. Show more

Headhunters reviewed; Labrinth interviewed; Jean Cocteau's London murals rediscovered; the makers of The Undateables discuss the thinking behind their controversial dating show. Show more

Giacinto runs away after Ruth's death leaving Grixenda distraught and Ester and Noemi financially ruined. With John Lynch. Show more

Mike Wooldridge asks if bamboo could prove to be 'green gold' for Nicaragua's poor. And is investing in bamboo plantations a way not only to fight poverty, but global warming too? Show more

Forces Veteran Terry Bullingham who was blinded in the Falklands conflict; St Dunstans name change to Blind Veterans UK; The Digital TV Switchover helpline. Show more

Prescriptions have gone up in price this week in England. But the British Medical Association says they should be free like they are in Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland. Show more

Eminent Harvard political philosopher Michael Sandel brings his trademark style to a discussion on a current issue, questioning the thinking underlying a current controversy. Show more

The latest weather forecast.

A specially extended report from Zimbabwe. Robin Lustig talks to people about the changes there and interviews both the Prime Minister and Justice Minister. Show more

As winter arrives, Jack and Mabel decide to build a snowman - or rather a snow girl. Show more

Richard Herring reclaims objects that we've grown to hate - a tracksuit top with a hood. With Emma Kennedy. From October 2010. Show more

Alan Dein is in Broughton, Northants, to hear the midnight silence shattered as the village's legendary tin can band once again takes to the streets of this tranquil spot. Show more

The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. Followed by Weather.

The sounds of the geophony were the first heard on Earth, where soundscapes of the non-animal world evolved. With Bernie Krause. Show more

The latest shipping forecast.

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