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A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with the Rev Paul Mathole. Show more
Saturday Live
Dr Michael Dixon, director of the Natural History Museum and the Inheritance Tracks of singer Katie Melua
1 hour, 28 minutes
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Sian Williams and Richard Coles with Dr Michael Dixon, director of the Natural History Museum, plus Katie Melua's Inheritance Tracks, and a trip across Exmoor with Benedict Allen. Show more
Paul Gambaccini on Best Picture Oscar for Norman Jewison's In The Heat of the Night, starring Sidney Poitier. From 2013. Show more
Steve Richards of the Independent asks why social reforms like gay marriage generate such heated reactions, and how do prime ministers judge the danger from plots? Show more
From Our Own Correspondent
The Great Nigerian Train Ride
30 minutes
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Correspondents around the world. It's no high-speed rail line, but it's far from dull on the 31-hour train journey from Lagos to Kano in northern Nigeria. Presented by Kate Adie. Show more
The dangers of pension 'liberation' schemes, fraud refunds, what can be done to pay rising water bills and the struggle to get back continuing care costs. Show more
A satirical review of the week's news, chaired by Sandi Toksvig. Panellists include Jeremy Hardy, Daniel Finkelstein, Mark Steel and Katy Brand. Show more
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Any Questions?
David Davis, Norman Baker, Alan Milburn, Julie Bindel
48 minutes
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Jonathan Dimbleby presents political debate and discussion from St Chad's Church, Gateshead. Guests include Alan Milburn, Julie Bindel, David Davis MP and Norman Baker MP. Show more
Anita Anand takes calls on issues including trust in the NHS, same-sex marriage and Page 3. Call 03700 100 444 [standard rates], email any.answers@bbc.co.uk or tweet using #bbcaq. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Inspired by, and starring members of, Madness - a tale of London's melting pot of cultures and ensuing struggles. From February 2013. Show more
The impact of the song written by Leiber & Stoller, inspired by the writer Thomas Mann and made famous by Peggy Lee. Show more
Woman's Hour
Weekend Woman's Hour: Comic Relief
58 minutes
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Jane Garvey visits Comic Relief projects in Ghana. Plus hat designer Philip Treacy, Eastenders actress Laila Morse, and music from the Grammy-nominated Tegan and Sara. Show more
Full coverage of the day's news presented by Ritula Shah.
The traditional print book industry is being shaken up by the digital revolution. Evan Davis and guests examine what the publishing landscape might look like once the dust settles. Show more
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Loose Ends
Mariel Hemingway; David Baddiel; Mike McShane; Foals; Lord Huron
45 minutes
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Clive Anderson is joined by Mariel Hemingway, David Baddiel and Mike McShane for an eclectic mix of conversation and comedy. With music from Foals and Lord Huron. Show more
John Brennan, President Obama's nominee to head the Central Intelligence Agency, is a controversial choice. Jane Deith profiles Obama's most trusted security advisor. Show more
Saturday Review
Wreck-It Ralph, and Ice Age art at the British Museum
45 minutes
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The latest Disney film Wreck-It Ralph, ice age art at the British Museum, and Harvest by Jim Crace reviewed by David Schneider, Gillian Slovo and Giles Fraser. With Tom Sutcliffe. Show more
The Real George Orwell
The Road to Nineteen Eighty-Four
58 minutes
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What led avowed socialist George Orwell to write a book beloved of the Right? David Aaronovitch discovers how 1984 grew from a forgotten political world, shaped by the atom bomb. Show more
Caught between the different factions of their own side, Eric and Eileen are forced to escape from Spain. Stars Lyndsey Marshal. Show more
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4, followed by weather.
Combative, provocative and engaging debate on the moral virtue of marriage. Chaired by Michael Buerk with Michael Portillo, Melanie Phillips, Matthew Taylor and Kenan Malik. Show more
Russell Davies asks the questions in the nationwide general knowledge quiz. Contestants from Staffordshire, Gloucestershire, North Yorkshire and Leeds face questions. Show more
Roger McGough presents a selection of listeners' poetry requests, including work by the late Adrian Mitchell. Show more
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. Followed by Weather.
4 Extra Debut. An eccentric writer-explorer and his bemused amanuensis explore the island, but see very different things. Read by Alan Cox. Show more
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