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A short reflection and prayer with Father Eugene O'Neill.
Anna Hill asks whether there is a future for farmers' markets in the UK, and if sustainable intensification is the answer to how to produce more food with fewer resources. Show more
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
Morning news and current affairs, presented by James Naughtie and Evan Davis, debating welfare reform, Egypt elections, Scottish independence and mining in Liberia. Show more
Start the Week
The 'life unlived' with Adam Phillips and Helen Dunmore
43 minutes
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Andrew Marr with the psychoanalyst Adam Phillips, the philosopher Julian Baggini, the writer Helen Dunmore and the scientist Frances Ashcroft. Show more
Woman's Hour
Women in Greece, Gender Pay Audits, Portrait Painting
58 minutes
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Women and the economic crisis in Greece, gender pay audits, French MP Axelle Lemaire, war-time code breaker Joan Clarke, and women and self-portraits. Presented by Jane Garvey. Show more
By Esther Wilson. Award-winning drama series, following the life of a young woman with learning disabilities. Darleen and Jamie go on honeymoon, but it doesn't turn out too well. Show more
The BBC's security correspondent Gordon Corera uncovers the murky details behind an alleged plot, hatched during the Cold War, to blackmail Edward Heath before he became PM. Show more
Mark Steel is in Hampshire talking about war with the Salvation Army, roundabouts and a shopping centre. From December 2011. Show more
Consumer news with Julian Worricker. Care facilities fail inspection, and the number of over-'60s in debt sees a big rise. Show more
James Naughtie profiles Benjamin Britten, one of the greatest composers of the 20th century. A conductor and pianist of gifted brilliance he also founded the Aldeburgh Festival. Show more
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National and international news with Martha Kearney. Listeners can share their views via email: wato@bbc.co.uk or on twitter: #wato.
A drawing scratched onto a wall comes to life, as writer and naturalist Paul Evans reflects on the significance of The Horse. Show more
While things are falling apart at Brookfield, Jamie acquires a fan club. Show more
By award-winning writer Arinze Kene. When three friends break into an East London swimming pool in the middle of the night, they're forced to confront some dangerous truths. Show more
Semi-final of the wide-ranging music quiz chaired by Paul Gambaccini featuring contestants from London and Gateshead. From 2012. Show more
Sheila Dillon meets Jan Matthews, head of the UK's biggest catering job - organising food for the Olympics, London 2012. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Mark Burman strips away the layers of Stuart Freeborn's remarkable life as a genius of British film make-up. From 2012. Show more
Marcus Brigstocke joins Brian Cox and Robin Ince to discuss the role of mavericks in science. Show more
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The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
Radio 4's antidote to panel games returns for its 57th series, with Tim Brooke-Taylor and Barry Cryer joined by Tony Hawks and Jeremy Hardy on the panel and Jack Dee in the chair. Show more
Adam has a narrow escape and Vicky is in her element. Show more
Front Row
Terry Pratchett; Your Sister's Sister; Jed Mercurio
30 minutes
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Arts news with Mark Lawson. Terry Pratchett and Stephen Baxter, Your Sister's Sister reviewed, and TV writer Jed Mercurio on his new police drama The Line of Duty. Show more
By Esther Wilson. Award-winning drama series, following the life of a young woman with learning disabilities. Darleen and Jamie go on honeymoon, but it doesn't turn out too well. Show more
What is the shape of world history seen through Persian eyes? Ali Ansari asks us to rethink our understanding of Iran in the world with a Persian grand tour that begins in 3000 BC. Show more
Disintegration or super-state? As the crisis deepens in the eurozone, Chris Bowlby imagines the EU's future. What will happen to borders, cash movements and political power? Show more
Material World
So You Want to Be a Scientist - the finals
30 minutes
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Adam Rutherford presents the finals of So You Want to Be a Scientist? recorded at the Cheltenham Science Festival. Four finalists vie to become BBC Amateur Scientist of the Year. Show more
Start the Week
The 'life unlived' with Adam Phillips and Helen Dunmore
43 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Andrew Marr with the psychoanalyst Adam Phillips, the philosopher Julian Baggini, the writer Helen Dunmore and the scientist Frances Ashcroft. Show more
The latest weather forecast.
David Cameron wants to end the 'something for nothing' benefits culture, and the Muslim Brotherhood prepare for the Egyptian presidency. News and analysis with Ritula Shah. Show more
Kim Thuy was one of the refugees who fled Vietnam by boat. This is her haunting lullaby to the country of her birth and a letter of heartfelt thanks to Canada, her new homeland. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Dominic Arkwright discusses indolence with writers Hardeep Singh Kohli, Stephanie Calman and Oliver Burkeman. From June 2012. Show more
Sean Curran reports from Westminster, where the Prime Minister updates MPs on last week's G20 summit in Mexico. Show more
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4 Extra Debut. Alex Jennings begins Peter Moore's true tale of brutal murder in the English village of Oddingley on Midsummer's Day, 1806. Show more
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