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Spiritual reflection and prayer to begin the day with Richard Hill. Show more
As the worst drought in 80 years grips the American Midwest, Anna Hill is at the Missouri State Fair to meet farmers struggling with soaring temperatures and parched crops. Show more
Morning news and current affairs with James Naughtie and Sarah Montague. Including Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
Critic and satirist Craig Brown is interviewed by Kirsty Young. Show more
Woman's Hour
Camille Paglia on women in Hitchcock, Parveen Ahmed on Eid, and being blind on a bike.
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Camille Paglia talks about the women in Hitchcock's films, Parveen Ahmed on celebrating Eid, and is there such a thing as fun for all the family? Presented by Jenni Murray. Show more
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Commentary on the second day of the third Test between England and South Africa from Lord's, with Jonathan Agnew, Henry Blofeld, Michael Vaughan, Geoff Boycott and Shaun Pollock. Show more
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The illusionist and the musical comedian in the talk tag show where the guest is the next interviewer. From August 2012. Show more
Vicky struggles to find the right words. And at Home Farm, Pawel lends a hand. Show more
Front Row
Philippa Gregory, The Last Weekend, Dirty Dancing at 25
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Kirsty Lang discusses the Plantagenets with Philippa Gregory, plus Blake Morrison's portrayal of male jealousy on TV, Dirty Dancing at 25 and Brazilian writer Jorge Amado profiled. Show more
Laura and her parents prepare to meet the girl who was accidentally swapped with Laura at birth. Stars Natasha Watson, Frances Grey, Robin Laing. Show more
Shaun Ley chairs a live discussion of news and politics from Bourne End, Buckinghamshire with panellists Simon Heffer, Susan Greenfield, Debbie Bannigan and David Bell. Show more
A Point of View
Sherlock Holmes and the Romance of Reason
10 minutes
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John Gray reflects on the enduring appeal of Sherlock Holmes at a time when we've lost confidence in the power of reason alone to solve problems. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Stunning blonde Marnie is not what she appears to be. She's about to be trapped and her ruthlessness tested. Stars Jade Williams. Show more
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The 'Pussy Riot' group is sentenced to two years in prison - Ritula Shah discusses the issues raised. Plus, a special report from the Turkey-Syria border. Show more
A new ghost story from Helen Dunmore, set during and after the Second World War, about the power of the past to imprint itself on the present, and possess it. Show more
Politician, author and adventurer Rory Stewart chooses the Scottish writer, Sir Walter Scott. With Stuart Kelly and Matthew Parris. From August 2012. Show more
Tube system goes berserk, earthquake in Corinth and the anniversary of space. Chris Morris fronts the news satire. From May 1992. Show more
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. Followed by Weather.
The revealing of Isabella's diaries has caused much ado, and forced what will be an unforgettable trial in a sweltering summer in London. Read by Emma Fielding. Show more
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