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A short reflection and prayer with Father Eugene O'Neill.

A multi-million pound global investor tells Charlotte Smith there's no future for small dairy farms in Europe. Show more

Susan Hulme presents the top news stories from Westminster, where there is a battle at Prime Minister's Questions over freezing fuel duty. Show more

Melvyn Bragg and his guests discuss the life and work of Al-Kindi, often described as the first philosopher in the Arabic tradition. Show more

Christine Antorini, Danish Minister for Children and Education, on what we can learn from Denmark about childcare, historian Juliet Nicholson, and live music from Kate Dimbleby. Show more

Darleen is still struggling to consummate her marriage. Her mother, Treena, is worried about Darleen's father turning up out of the blue. Show more

Kate Adie hosts correspondents' despatches from Syria, Mexico, India, Latvia and Italy. Show more

Hugh Haughton explores the unsettling idea of the uncanny in fiction, film, architecture and art. With Mark Gatiss. From 2012. Show more

Do we need a Minister for Older People? Plus GPs and cancer survival rates, why we're still struggling to come to grips with our electricity usage, and getting fit from the sofa. Show more

James Naughtie on the man who first linked tobacco and lung cancer. His efforts prompted governments worldwide to challenge a powerful industry. Show more

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Martin Palmer, secretary general of the Alliance of Religions and Conservation, reflects on the role of caves in religious stories and traditions. Show more

There is startling news for Emma. Meanwhile Natalie finds an inspired solution. Show more

4 Extra Debut. The Reivers Festival, celebrating the exploits of lawless Scots raiders, is the setting for a love story. Stars Jasper Britton. Show more

Clare Balding meets author Barry Stone, his partner Paul and their dog, Bonzo the black labrador. Show more

Caseworker Santok Odedra appeals on behalf of Refugee Action. Donate online at BBC Radio 4. Show more

Adele Parks and Jane Green discuss the continuing appeal of Chick Lit, and Belinda Jack explores the history of women's reading and the controversies it has inspired. Show more

Francine Stock talks to veteran director William Friedkin about his new film Killer Joe. Plus Robbie Collin and Jamie Dunn report from Britain's oldest film festival in Edinburgh. Show more

Quentin Cooper looks into the science stories of the week and speaks to scientists who are making headlines. Show more

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Celebrity Oz chef Mick Cunningham comes to The Mallard believing he’ll be filming a TV show. With Felix Dexter. From June 2012. Show more

Adam learns an uncomfortable truth, while Roy and Hayley get creative. Show more

Mark Lawson talks to singer Macy Gray, plus Ed Vaizey on the future of libraries, Michael Berkeley on replicating music in prose, and the British Museum's new gallery of money. Show more

Darleen is still struggling to consummate her marriage. Her mother, Treena, is worried about Darleen's father turning up out of the blue. Show more

As ministers plan to overhaul how economic crime is prosecuted, Joshua Rozenberg asks if companies which commit offences like serious fraud and bribery will be properly punished. Show more

Evan Davis and guests debate the efficiency of the market at allocating investment capital to business. Do undeserving companies get more than they should? Show more

Can animals really be gay? Some biologists argue that they can, and that their experiences challenge Darwin's theories of evolution. Hermione Cockburn investigates. Show more

Melvyn Bragg and his guests discuss the life and work of Al-Kindi, often described as the first philosopher in the Arabic tradition. Show more

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Robin Lustig presents national and international news and analysis.

Kim Thuy writes of her grandmother having to choose between the risk of losing her son at sea and finding him torn to shreds in a minefield in Cambodia. Show more

Wilson Thomas is our guide to the future, looking back at the 'now'. Stars Dan Tetsell and Katy Brand. From June 2012. Show more

Susan Hulme and team with the day's news from Westminster, including the chancellor George Osborne on the Barclays Bank interest rate-rigging scandal. Show more

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With the prime village murder suspect still on the loose, suspicion falls on the local farmers. Read by Alex Jennings. Show more

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