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The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
A spiritual comment and prayer, presented by the Very Rev Graham Forbes, Provost of St Mary's Cathedral, Edinburgh.
The latest news about food, farming and the countryside. Charlotte Smith reports from the Oxford Farming Conference, as the government launches a farming recruitment drive. Show more
Morning news and current affairs. Including Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
The Value of Culture
Episode 5: What's the Value of Culture Today?
42 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Melvyn Bragg and his guests debate the meaning and value of culture today. Is Matthew Arnold's vision of culture as a force for good still relevant? Show more
Woman's Hour
Sounds of 2013; Choosing a guardian for your children; Men who secretly diet; Birmingham gun crime
58 minutes
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In 2012, women artists dominated the shortlist for the BBC's annual poll of new musical talent. Who are the names set to make it big in 2013? Presented by Jenni Murray. Show more
As the political situation in Germany worsens Louise discovers an enemy closer to home. Narrated by Penelope Wilton. Show more
Mark Whitaker reports from Bangladesh and Vietnam on the surprising fact that drowning is a leading cause of child death in SE Asia, and on the efforts being made to prevent it. Show more
How do actors come to terms with ageing? Simon Fanshawe draws parallels with how old age is portrayed on stage and screen, from Victor Meldrew to flawed Shakespearean characters. Show more
We all want to believe that a little bit of alcohol can be good for us, but what's the truth? Dr Michael Mosley examines the government guidelines. Consumer news with Peter White. Show more
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National and international news with Norman Smith. Listeners can share their views via email: wato@bbc.co.uk or on twitter: #wato.
Brooke Magnanti considers modern pseudonyms and managing personas, and asks what happens when an anonymous voice is unmasked. Show more
Peggy strides out, and Mike puts on a brave face. Show more
Events spiral out of control for Duncan as he attracts the attention of the Egyptian authorities. Stars Nigel Lindsay. Show more
Peter Gibbs, Christine Walkden, Chris Beardshaw and Bob Flowerdew kick off the gardening year, in the first programme of 2013, recorded in Mercia. Show more
By Gerald Murphy. Brendan's plan to study for his exams in the library and then crash the college ball does not go as expected, but he discovers an escape route. Show more
Last Word
An American General, a legendary radio producer, a former Times editor, a British composer, a cricket commentator
28 minutes
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Obituary series. Matthew Bannister on American General Norman Schwarzkopf, BBC radio producer Charles Chilton, Times editor Lord Rees Mogg and composer Sir Richard Rodney Bennett. Show more
Tim Harford explains what a 'guess the weight of the ox' competition can tell us about a bloated and dysfunctional financial system. Show more
The latest shipping forecast.
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
The News Quiz (Sandi Toksvig and Jeremy Hardy) take on The Now Show (Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis) in the ultimate topical smackdown. Hosted by Rory Bremner. Show more
Jill's hard work pays off. And is Lilian's secret out? Show more
Front Row
Haim, Mr Selfridge, The Imposter, theatre ticket pricing
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
John Wilson meets Haim, the band of sisters who topped the BBC Sound of 2013 list; The Imposter and TV drama Mr Selfridge reviewed, and how to get theatre ticket pricing right. Show more
As the political situation in Germany worsens Louise discovers an enemy closer to home. Narrated by Penelope Wilton. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Alan Dein tells the story of pioneering oral historian Tony Parker and tries to track down some of his interviewees. From May 2012. Show more
Sarah Hemming, theatre critic for the Financial Times takes a ride on the popular new, more interactive theatre trend that has been taking bums off seats over the past decade. Show more
The Value of Culture
Episode 5: What's the Value of Culture Today?
42 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Melvyn Bragg and his guests debate the meaning and value of culture today. Is Matthew Arnold's vision of culture as a force for good still relevant? Show more
The latest weather forecast.
Round-up of the day's news, with Carolyn Quinn. Show more
With just hours to go before he is hanged, Dona and William conspire to spring the Frenchman from his prison. But will their plan succeed? Read by Adjoa Andoh. Show more
Richard Herring selects Grigori Rasputin - mad monk or righteous spiritual man? With Matthew Parris and Bob Service. From January 2013. Show more
Tony Blair has just resigned. At the BBC, he gets mistaken for his own lookalike. Stars Jon Culshaw and Fiona Allen. From March 2012. Show more
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Conclusion of Cheryl Strayed's account of hiking 1,100 miles solo through America's rugged west. Cheryl anticipates the journey's end. Show more
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