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

As the horsemeat scandal spreads to Asia, it turns out one of Amsterdam's most famous restaurants has been selling horse steaks as beef for the last 60 years. Show more

Morning news and current affairs with John Humphrys and Evan Davis, including: What's to be done about our jury system? Plus Kevin Ayers remembered. Show more

Melvyn Bragg and his guests discuss Evelyn Waugh's comic novel Decline and Fall, published when the author was 25. Show more

Mia Wasikowska talks to Aasmah Mir about her latest role in the psychological thriller Stoker, and we discuss Helena Rubinstein's cosmetics career with author Michele Fitoussi. Show more

As Rupert leaves for the navy, an old friend of his provides some consolation for Clary and Polly. Show more

Presented by Kate Adie. Featuring a little-reported rebellion in southern Thailand and despatches from Italy, Singapore, Uganda, and Egypt. Show more

Marseille and the surrounding region of Provence are one of 2013's European Cities of Culture. Philip Sweeney explores a city more often in the news for its crime than its culture. Show more

Every home will be offered an electricity smart meter by 2019, but are they a smart choice? Plus problems with Spotify's 'Premium' music service for some mobile users. 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.

Edward Stourton revisits broadcast debates from the archives. The permissive society comes under fire when Malcolm Muggeridge and Bernard Levin discuss pornography and censorship. Show more

Pat's holiday mood comes to an abrupt end. Meanwhile Darrell is touting for work. Show more

The immortal wanderer William Palmer has to fight the malevolent Mr Speed for a stolen midsummer bride. Starring Paul Hilton. Show more

Clare Balding explores the Longdendale Trail in Derbyshire with Tracey Standring and Christine Valentine, who explain the important role walking has played in their friendship. Show more

Lorna Smith, who has experienced homelessness, presents an appeal on behalf of charity St Mungo's. Donations: Freepost BBC Radio 4 Appeal, mark the back of the envelope St. Mungo's. Show more

The best new fiction and non-fiction. Mariella Frostrup talks to David Baddiel and Naomi Alderman about what defines a Jewish novel, and to Jim Crace about his new novel Harvest. Show more

Matthew Sweet talks to Tom Tykwer, director of Cloud Atlas; actress Olga Kurylenko discusses her latest role in To the Wonder; and the power of music in children's film. Show more

Why does a virus manage to infect us and make us ill so quickly? Structural biologist David Stuart uses special X-rays to find out how they do it. Show more

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Stephen K Amos compiles an idiot’s guide to health and medicine with Paul Sinha, Andre Vincent and John Hegley. From 2013. Show more

Paul makes an exciting announcement and Jazzer spots an opportunity. Show more

Jackson brothers Jackie, Marlon and Tito discuss Michael and being back on stage; a review of Meera Syal in a new political drama and writer Chris Morgan Jones with John Wilson. Show more

As Rupert leaves for the navy, an old friend of his provides some consolation for Clary and Polly. Show more

After centuries of legal union, is it time for Wales to have its own legal system? Also: Britain's forgotten children, and how much legal protection do whistleblowers really get? Show more

Evan Davis cuts through confusion and spin to present a clearer view of the business world. This week, his guests talk about the challenges of doing business in and out of Africa. Show more

Listening is about more than hearing as we discover with people whose professional lives revolve around listening, in one case using listening devices to pick up signs of life. Show more

Melvyn Bragg and his guests discuss Evelyn Waugh's comic novel Decline and Fall, published when the author was 25. Show more

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David Cameron has said he is considering re-allocating some international development money, Italians go to the polls this weekend, and are French workers lazy? With Carolyn Quinn. Show more

Deborah Moggach's story about affairs of the heart, exclusively for Book at Bedtime, in which overheard conversations reveal a surprise connection between two strangers. Show more

A tale of the Wild West, as Adam recalls the story of Big Rich, a sass-talkin', gun-totin' cowboy. From February 2013. Show more

Humphrey Ker with new sketch group talent from the circuit: The Three Englishmen, Max & Ivan and Frisky & Mannish. From July 2012.

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Thoughts on horribly artificial theme parks excluding the natural world. Orwell’s non-fiction writing read by Clive Merrison. Show more

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