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Reflection and prayer with the Rev Peter Baker. Show more

The latest news about food, farming and the countryside, with Anna Hill. Peas are rotting in the field, with farmers unable to harvest them after weeks of rain. Show more

Susan Hulme reports from Westminster, as MPs begin debating government plans to reform the House of Lords. Up to a hundred Conservatives are threatening to rebel. Show more

Niall Ferguson examines the role of institutions in creating a vibrant and independent civil society - and identifies the continuing risk of threats to their autonomy. Show more

A space for spiritual reflection with a Bible reading, prayer and a range of Christian music. Led by Canon Stephen Shipley. Show more

Do parents really know what their kids are up to? Are domestic cleaners valued? Plus a profile of one of WWII's most daring female special agents. Show more

Elgin is paid a visit by an agent from the FBI, who makes a shocking revelation. Stars Miranda Richardson and Lydia Wilson. Show more

4 Extra Debut. Natalie Haynes meets some of the people and poultry involved in the fashion for keeping urban chickens. From 2011. Show more

Peggy Reynolds explores the story of Sibelius's notorious 'lost' Eighth Symphony, and its remarkable rediscovery. From 2012. Show more

Julian Worricker looks at working beyond the traditional retirement age. Who benefits most - the individual, the company or the economy? Part of the 'When I'm 65' ageing season. Show more

Jim Naughtie considers the life and legacy of the eminent prima ballerina. 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.

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Round-up of the day's news, with Robin Lustig. The latest on reform of the House of Lords, will Bob Diamond be recalled to Parliament, and Spanish miners march to Madrid. Show more

Mabbut gets to know Melville and Kumar takes him to see the destruction caused by the Astramex Corp. Read by Alex Jennings. Show more

Mathematician Marcus Du Sautoy, science journalist Adam Rutherford and comic book legend Alan Moore join Brian and Robin to discuss why symmetry seems such a pervasive phenomenon. Show more

Susan Hulme and the BBC's parliamentary team report, as the government drops plans for a key vote on reform of the House of Lords in the face of a significant Conservative revolt. Show more

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Yasmin Alibhai-Brown explores the impact of family breakdown. She speaks to author Louis de Bernieres, patron of the charity Families Need Fathers. Show more

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