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The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Sister Gemma Simmonds of the Congregation of Jesus.
Anna Hill hears how some dairy farmers are being accused of artificially enhancing cow udders to compete in the show ring. Vets say it threatens animal welfare. Show more
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
Morning news and current affairs, presented by James Naughtie and Sarah Montague, with Ed Balls on the eurozone and debating child care costs, and the death of Bee Gee Robin Gibb. Show more
Start the Week
Michael Sandel on Money and Morality
43 minutes
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Andrew Marr discusses money and morality with philosopher Michael Sandel, and economists Diane Coyle and Grigory Yavlinsky. Show more
Advice about talking to children about dementia. Garbage's Shirley Manson on returning to the music industry after a seven year break. And is it time for legalised brothels? Show more
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Commentary on the final day of the first Test between England and West Indies, from Lord's, with Jonathan Agnew, Henry Blofeld, Tony Cozier, Michael Vaughan and Phil Tufnell. Show more
The latest shipping forecast.
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
Nicholas Parsons challenges Graham Norton, Paul Merton, Gyles Brandreth and Alun Cochrane to speak for 60 seconds without hesitation, repetition or deviation. From 2012. Show more
Alan tries his powers of persuasion. Meanwhile David can't believe his eyes. Show more
Front Row
Moonrise Kingdom, Joanne Harris, artist Richard Wilson
30 minutes
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Wes Anderson's new film Moonrise Kingdom, Chocolat novelist Joanne Harris on her new book Peaches for Monsieur le Curé, and artist Richard Wilson on two ambitious new sculptures. Show more
4 Extra Debut. It is Yasmin's first day in the van on MI5 surveillance. Her lover is also on the case. Stars Amber Agar. Recorded on location. Show more
Recordings following a 12-year-old cannabis user who becomes one of the first people in Britain to be dealt with through a combination of family therapy and home drug testing. Show more
Crossing Continents
China: Too Old to Get Rich?
28 minutes
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China's natural ageing process has been accelerated by the one-child policy. Mukul Devichand asks if Shanghai's ageing population could be undermining economic growth. Show more
Quentin Cooper looks into the science stories of the week and speaks to scientists who are making headlines. Show more
Start the Week
Michael Sandel on Money and Morality
43 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Andrew Marr discusses money and morality with philosopher Michael Sandel, and economists Diane Coyle and Grigory Yavlinsky. Show more
The latest weather forecast.
Tensions between the US and Pakistan, huge suicide bomb in Yemen, and Everest climbers die. National and internatioanl news and analysis with Ritula Shah. Show more
American businessman Charles Wales has returned to Paris, the city where his life fell apart, to make the case for regaining custody of his daughter. Show more
Michael Rosen on the language used by and about disabled people, and the modern trend in humour of using disability to produce laughs. With Victoria Wright and Francesca Martinez. Show more
Susan Hulme and the BBC's parliamentary team report as ministers come under fire, after the Business Secretary condemns proposals to make it easier for firms to sack workers. Show more
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. Followed by Weather.
4 Extra Debut. Enthusiast Hugh Barker's account of how Britain's history has been mapped by a remarkable variety of hedges. Read by Tim Keys. Show more
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