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A reading and a reflection to start the day on Radio 4 with the Rev Dr Karen Smith.
As supermarkets commit to stocking more British-sourced food in the wake of the horsemeat scandal, Charlotte Smith asks whether British farmers can deliver. Show more
Sean Curran reports on proceedings at Westminster, where peers say the House of Lords is too full and call for changes allowing them to retire. Plus a report too from Holyrood. Show more
Kirsty Young interviews developmental psychologist Professor Uta Frith. Show more
Woman's Hour
Yodelling with Doreen Kutzke; Supreme Court judges; Comic Relief; video artist Beryl Korot; gender-specific brands
58 minutes
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Jenni Murray presents the programme that offers a female perspective on the world, including yodelling with Doreen Kutzke. Plus, Jenni is joined by video artist Beryl Korot. Show more
Elizabeth Jane Howard's family saga, dramatised by Lin Coghlan. The Blitz begins with consequences for the family while Rachel's visit to Sid provokes an argument. Show more
4 Extra Debut. The writer Tom Dyckhoff looks at the life and work of eccentric polymath Richard Buckminster Fuller. From March 2013. Show more
After the demise of their dog Gherkin, our pensioner chums decide to spend some of their lottery win on animal welfare. But could their noble ideals backfire? Show more
You and Yours
Don Valley Stadium, local TV, retail report critical of government
55 minutes
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The Don Valley Stadium, England's largest athletics facility, is to close. Plus Britain's retail bosses brand Portas a missed opportunity, and will local TV work? With Peter White. Show more
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Shaun Ley presents national and international news. Listeners can share their views via email: wato@bbc.co.uk or on twitter: #wato.
Nick Robinson, BBC Political Editor, continues his series on relations between broadcasters and politicians by looking at broadcast coverage of 'The Troubles' in Northern Ireland. Show more
Paul refuses to leave empty-handed, and Ruth's patience is tested. Show more
By Sarah Buckley. John is in Japan for the weekend for the fire festival in Kyoto. It's the last item on his list of 50 Things to Do Before You Die. But then he meets Sachiko. Show more
Eric Robson takes the Gardeners' Question Time team to Crickhowell in South Wales, with Bob Flowerdew, Matthew Biggs and Christine Walkden taking questions from the audience. Show more
By Hisham Matar: Pressures are placed upon a famous author by his fellow countrymen whilst in exile from his homeland. Read by Hisham Matar. Show more
Last Word
A train robber, an actress, an animator, a TV executive and a human rights activist
28 minutes
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John Wilson on the train robber Bruce Reynolds, the actress Lady Elspet Gray, the animator Bob Godfrey, TV executive Sir Denis Forman and the human rights activist Stéphane Hessel. Show more
Should you be warned before strong language is broadcast? How easy is it to win over the Radio 4 audience with new comedy? And could you make it onto Brain of Britain? Show more
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Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis are joined by Mitch Benn, Jon Holmes, Laura Shavin and Andy Zaltzman to take a satirical look at the events of the week. Show more
Ruth tries to get through to Pip. Meanwhile Alice makes her choice. Show more
Front Row
Yinka Shonibare; playing prime ministers on stage; film classification
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Yinka Shonibare discusses his exhibition at Yorkshire Sculpture Park, actors reflect on prime ministers in Peter Morgan's play The Audience, plus a report on film classification. Show more
Elizabeth Jane Howard's family saga, dramatised by Lin Coghlan. The Blitz begins with consequences for the family while Rachel's visit to Sid provokes an argument. Show more
Any Questions?
Esther McVey, Toby Young, Mohammed Ansar, Evan Harris
48 minutes
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Jonathan Dimbleby presents political debate and discussion from Bradford with blogger Mo Ansar, disabilities minister Esther McVey, journalist Toby Young and Dr Evan Harris. Show more
Lisa Jardine celebrates the influence of art connoisseur Sir Denis Mahon, and reflects on the impact of wealthy art collectors on public taste and government policy. Show more
4 Extra Debut. 1870s London: Mr Parker is looking for more meaning to life. He meets a medium, but is he really his saviour? Stars Bill Nighy. Show more
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The day's news with Philippa Thomas. Which way now for the Tories after Eastleigh? Plus the Kenyan elections, the US sequester standoff and a crackdown on Chinese corruption. Show more
By Jami Attenberg. Bittersweet tragi-comedy about three generations of a Jewish family. Robin gains a new insight into her mother at the Golden Unicorn. Read by Tracy-Ann Oberman. Show more
A Good Read
Alistair Appleton and Simon Baron-Cohen
30 minutes
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4 Extra Debut. Alistair Appleton, Professor Simon Baron and Harriett Gilbert discuss Patrick Gayle, Ian McEwan and Michael Innes. From 2013. Show more
Mark D'Arcy with the day's top news stories from Westminster.
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. Followed by Weather.
Different families are constructed or conceived in different ways, just as some children choose to identify with a gender other than the one they were born as. Read by Kerry Shale. Show more
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