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A reading and a reflection to start the day on Radio 4 with the Rev Johnston McKay. Show more

As farmers launch an advertising campaign to regain consumers' trust post the horsemeat scandal, Charlotte Smith examines its cornerstone, the Red Tractor quality assurance label. Show more

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Evan Davis chairs a discussion providing insight into business from the people at the top. Show more

Current affairs series, presented by Jenny Chryss. After the recent closures, Jenny examines the behind-the-scenes battles to save some of the high street's best-known names. Show more

The announcement of the resignation of Pope Benedict XVI surprised the Church, but was this act really out of character? Edward Stourton looks at his life and legacy. Show more

New series. Tim Harford tells short stories about fascinating people and ideas in economics. On Regent Street, Tim looks at heated pants and the business of innovation. Show more

Paul Gambaccini explores the making of Best Picture Oscar winner, Amadeus, talking to its director, Milos Foreman. From 2013. Show more

Andrew Marr at the Charleston Festival with Grayson Perry, Virginia Nicholson, Faramerz Dabhoiwala and Janice Galloway. Show more

What does home mean to you? Is it where you come from or where you are now? Is it bricks and mortar or something more profound? Jane Garvey and guests discuss what makes a home. Show more

With the outbreak of war, the Cazalet family find themselves broken apart and the children forced to face bewildering issues. Show more

Lemn Sissay celebrates The Reverend Charles Shaw, a botanist who found exotic plants on tips and dumps. From 2013. Show more

Damien comes to the rescue when an author is knocked unconscious at a literary festival. Stars Miles Jupp. From February 2013. Show more

Michael Mosley looks at health advice on diet, drink and exercise, to find out how government messages are formed, and whether the science behind them still holds true.

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Tim Harford tells the story of Bill Phillips - war hero, engineer, crocodile-hunter, and one of the fathers of macro-economics. Show more

It is so much more than just 'da da da dum'. Exploring the impact of Beethoven's 5th Symphony. With Dana Cameron. From 2013. Show more

When historians Correlli Barnett and Paul Johnson met in 1974, Britain's future looked uncertain. The two men agreed the country was sick but each offered a different diagnosis. Show more

There's heartbreak for Lynda, and Matt tries to be patient. Show more

By Jonathan Holloway. Eric and his sister move to Jura in 1947. He is writing Nineteen Eighty-Four. With Joseph Millson and Liza Sadovy. Show more

Russell Davies chairs the first semi-final in the 2013 series of the nationwide general knowledge quiz. Show more

Reports from the world of food. Sheila Dillon explores a bulb which arouses strong feelings and is now in most of our kitchens - garlic. Show more

4 Extra Debut. Shakespeare's great women were acted by boys. Susan Hitch looks at who they were and what boys still have to tell us? From 2013. Show more

Ernie Rea discuss the beliefs and practices of Rastafari with his guests Tony Tafari of the Rastafari Council of Britain, Dr Ellis Cashmore and lecturer Marzia Coltri. Show more

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Tim Harford tells the story of Chris Ferguson, who applied game theory to poker and won, big time. But as Ferguson would find out, there's always a bigger game. Show more

Nicholas Parsons hosts the popular panel game. Regulars Paul Merton and Gyles Brandreth are joined by comedian Alun Cochrane and actor Stephen Mangan. Show more

Alice is on a covert operation, and Susan is bursting with pride. Show more

Arts news. Writer and producer Paul Abbott on the final series of his drama Shameless, Lionel Shriver on the art of pop pioneer Roy Lichtenstein, and a tribute to Richard Briers. Show more

With the outbreak of war, the Cazalet family find themselves broken apart and the children forced to face bewildering issues. Show more

Isabel Hilton reports from New York on the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy. As the city recovers, what lessons has it learnt? Show more

David Goodhart asks whether too much stress on social mobility has demeaned ordinary jobs, and finds out how low-skilled work can be made to seem more attractive. Show more

The new corona virus - can it be transmitted between humans? Plus how to trace the source of processed horsemeat using DNA to store data, and city blackbirds mating early. Show more

Andrew Marr at the Charleston Festival with Grayson Perry, Virginia Nicholson, Faramerz Dabhoiwala and Janice Galloway. Show more

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Clive Anderson is joined by Sinéad O'Connor, Ginger Baker, Oliver James and Jamie Kilstein for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Villagers. Show more

In a dark episode, Doctor Gordon tries a shocking treatment as Esther starts spiralling into despair. Read by Lydia Wilson. Show more

Tony Harrison reads his own controversial poem in its British radio debut. Introduced by writer Blake Morrison. (Warning: Contains repeated use of very strong language). Show more

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Sir David Attenborough talks about filming in one of nature’s most inaccessible places, high up in the jungle canopy. From 2011. Show more

4 Extra Debut. The non-fiction writing of George Orwell opens with his account of an execution in Burma in the 1920s. Read by Clive Merrison. Show more

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