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A spiritual reflection and prayer to begin the day, presented by the Rev Johnston McKay. Show more
The latest news about food, farming and the countryside. Anna Hill hears how this season's carrots are going to be dumpy, short and more expensive due to the heavy rain. Show more
Sean Curran presents the top news stories from Westminster. The government denies it was slow to deal with security problems at the London Olympics. Show more
In the first of a new series of her programme on the economic issues of our times, Stephanie Flanders discusses with top economists how the British economy will return to growth. Show more
Ivan Hewett talks with French horn player Roger Montgomery about the key of F major and its association with pastoral music and hunting sounds. Show more
Woman's Hour
Elizabeth Streb; Women in Opera; Bond's Bikinis
45 minutes
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Dancer Elizabeth Streb, should you plan a career around a baby, women in opera, and James Bond swimwear style, from Ursula's white bikini to Daniel's blue trunks. With Jane Garvey. Show more
Sam's younger brother Tom falls seriously ill, but the diagnosis is unclear. Then secrets emerge about Tom's lifestyle. With Kris Marshall, Katherine Jakeways. Show more
Should the public have the final say on issues such as GM and nuclear, or should they be left to scientists? Geoff Watts explores the value of public engagement in research. Show more
Anna Chen revisits the Chinese Cultural Revolution model operas that she first saw as a child and discovers how they are, somewhat surprisingly, enjoying a new lease of life. Show more
Consumer phone-in with Julian Worricker on the package of investment in the railways in England and Wales. Who will benefit? Show more
James Naughtie profiles the founder of the modern hospice movement founder, who revolutionised palliative care and helped people die with dignity, free from fear and pain. 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.
Para-archery world champion Kay Lucas introduces Hardeep Singh Kohli to the feeling of concentrated serenity she experiences when she is performing her sport. Show more
Lynda acts as agony aunt and David has a driving disaster. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Pulling out all the stops for adopted Amber's 18th, Dan makes a discovery. Inspired by real events. Stars Stephen Tompkinson. Show more
Jay Rayner presents a programme from the Latitude Festival, where the panel discuss the ins and outs of foraging for food and take questions on all aspects of eating and drinking. Show more
Baroness Shirley Williams returns to her childhood homes in London's Chelsea and the New Forest. Born into privilege in 1930, she traces the roots of a life in politics. Show more
Asking the Right Question: Chris Ledgard looks at the art of asking the right question and the impact of asking the wrong one, from referendums and surveys to court rooms. Show more
Jon Plowman, Tim Coates, and Harriett Gilbert discuss books by James Christie, Tobias Wolff and Patrick deWitt. From 2012. Show more
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Humphrey Ker with new sketch group talent: How Do I Get Up There?; The Ginge, The Geordie & The Geek; and Pappys. From July 2012. Show more
There's an uninvited guest at Brookfield. Meanwhile has Jamie finally met his match? Show more
Front Row
Hattie Morahan and Dominic Rowan on booing at the theatre; John Lydon; literary letters
30 minutes
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Arts news, interviews and reviews, with Mark Lawson. Actors Hattie Morahan and Dominic Rowan on booing at the theatre, John Lydon on the Olympics and 'God Save the Queen'. Show more
Sam's younger brother Tom falls seriously ill, but the diagnosis is unclear. Then secrets emerge about Tom's lifestyle. With Kris Marshall, Katherine Jakeways. Show more
Millions of pounds in European regeneration grant cash is earmarked for UK regions, so why are some areas struggling to get their hands on the money? Allan Urry investigates. Show more
In Touch
Eye Health in Care Homes & Olympic Audio Description - 17/07/2012
20 minutes
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The charity for the blind, the Thomas Pocklington Trust and the International Longevity Centre UK are calling for an awareness campaign for eye health within care homes in England. Show more
Inside Health
Whooping cough, Cardiac screening, Antibacterials, Selfcare, Xbox
28 minutes
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Following the recent high-profile cases of elite sportspeople collapsing with undiagnosed heart conditions, Dr Mark Porter asks if screening should be made available to amateurs. Show more
In the first of a new series of her programme on the economic issues of our times, Stephanie Flanders discusses with top economists how the British economy will return to growth. Show more
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Round-up of the day's news, with Ritula Shah. Fighting in Damascus intensifies, but is the momentum with the government or rebels? Are parliament's select committees too powerful? Show more
'I should like to be in love again, I should like to fall in love again, just one more time.' Alexander remembers his 'first encounter' with his best friend's mother, Mrs Gray. Show more
QI creator John Lloyd, Astronomer Royal Prof Sir Martin Rees and solar scientist Dr Lucie Green join Brian and Robin to talk about one of the most tantalising ideas of cosmology. Show more
Sean Curran with the day's top news stories from Westminster. He reports on a gruelling session for the chief executive of G4S, Nick Buckles, as he takes questions from MPs. Show more
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Shortages at her father's shop show Carmen a different side to villagers, and a typewriter arrives. Read by Anamaria Marinca. Show more
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