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A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with the Rev Dr Jeremy Morris, Dean of King's College Cambridge. Show more
Charlotte Smith hears the English pilot badger culls will be challenged in court, and the cost of Europe's biodiversity crisis is put at 450 billion euros. Show more
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Morning news and current affairs, presented by James Naughtie and John Humphrys. Including David Cameron interviewed, plus the 'Granny-nav' and Jack Ashley remembered. Show more
Andrew Marr discusses national identity with the playwright David Hare, the novelists Iain Banks and Rachel Seiffert, and the composer George Benjamin. Show more
Cutting IVF costs through egg-sharing, Johnny Ball on grandfathers, plus gang psychology and the art of the circus. Presented by Jane Garvey. Show more
In the first episode it looks like Family Liaison Officer, Jackie Hartwell, might be offered some paid leave after the tragic events of a recent case. Show more
Mind Changers
Julian Rotter and Locus of Control
28 minutes
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Claudia Hammond meets Julian Rotter, who promoted personality theory in clinical psychology with his test to measure if a subject has an internal or external locus of control. Show more
Can Harvey stand firm when his daughter, Charlie, wants an expensive 18th birthday party? Stars Mark Benton. From April 2012. Show more
Government plans for young people to volunteer abroad, the companies accused of ripping off people trying to claim compensation for mis-sold PPI, and would you buy a TV from Ikea? Show more
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National and international news. Listeners can share their views via email: wato@bbc.co.uk or on twitter: #wato. Show more
Shakespeare's Restless World
6. Europe: Triumphs of the Past
15 minutes
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Neil MacGregor shows what Henry V's armoury tells us about the depiction of history on the Elizabeth stage. From 2012. Show more
Brian refuses to listen. Meanwhile cricket practice proves to be surprisingly popular. Show more
Black comedy by James O'Neill. A celebrated cardiologist is driven to distraction by a persistent odour. It pervades the whole of his life, and he becomes obsessed by it. Show more
Paul Gambaccini hosts the wide-ranging music quiz, with contestants from London, Wiltshire and Bedfordshire. From 2012. Show more
From barrel aging beer to sourcing intensely bitter hops, Dan Saladino reports on the latest trends in American brewing that are starting to influence British beer styles. Show more
Last year on World Book Night, one million books were given away for free. Mariella Frostrup explores the experience through the words of givers and receivers. Show more
Ernie Rea and guests discuss whether modern physics leaves any room for God. Show more
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David Mitchell challenges Tony Hawks, Arthur Smith, Lucy Porter and Graeme Garden to hide truths in lies. From April 2012. Show more
Alan is late for an important meeting and Tom takes a well-earned breather. Show more
Front Row
World Book Night; Mark Ravenhill; Winning Words at Olympic Park
30 minutes
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John Wilson visits the Olympic Park to see the finished Winning Words poetry project; Shakespeare's sonnets on World Book Night; and new film Marvel Avengers Assemble. Show more
Shakespeare's Restless World
6. Europe: Triumphs of the Past
15 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Neil MacGregor shows what Henry V's armoury tells us about the depiction of history on the Elizabeth stage. From 2012. Show more
It's My Story
Mr Fan, from Boatperson to Horseman
28 minutes
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Mr Fan fled Vietnam on a boat and landed in Greenwich. He grows vegetables like a Chinese peasant, and rides horses like an English gentleman. In his barber shop, he tells his tale. Show more
All Turkish men have to complete a period of military service, unless they are sick, disabled or homosexual. But for gay men, applying for exemption is a humiliating process. Show more
Science magazine programme. Show more
Andrew Marr discusses national identity with the playwright David Hare, the novelists Iain Banks and Rachel Seiffert, and the composer George Benjamin. Show more
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Is the euro crisis back? Are David Cameron and George Osborne 'arrogant posh boys'? And does the Arab world hate women? International news and analysis with Ritula Shah. Show more
Antigone is slowly beginning to reveal to Maud the events that broke her family apart. Show more
As the 100-day countdown to the Olympics begins, Chris Ledgard examines how trademark law can control the language of the games, and asks if word use can ever be contained. Show more
Susan Hulme and the BBC's parliamentary team report as the Chancellor defends his decision to commit a further 10 billion pounds to the International Monetary Fund. Show more
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Scottish poet and travel writer Kathleen Jamie journeys north to a world of ice, aurora and silence. Read by Maureen Beattie. Show more
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