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A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Glenn Jordan.
Droughts and floods ruined harvests for many farmers in 2012, but not for all. Anna Hill hears how some cereal farmers have been reaping the rewards despite the poor weather. Show more
David Attenborough presents the sounds and story of the Dartford warbler. Show more
Sean Curran reports from Westminster.
Kirsty Young interviews contemporary artist Damien Hirst. Show more
Woman's Hour
Sheila Dillon; British women and Islam; fatherhood; female composers
58 minutes
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Jenni Murray presents the programme that offers a female perspective on the world, discussing cancer with Sheila Dillon, British women and Islam, fatherhood and female composers. Show more
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Commentary on the second day of the first Test: England v New Zealand from Lord's, with Jonathan Agnew, Bryan Waddle, Henry Blofeld, Michael Vaughan, Phil Tufnell and Jeremy Coney. Show more
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Steve Punt and Jon Culshaw present a comedic look at the week's news, with Jon Holmes, Laura Shavin and Sara Pascoe.
Tom turns a corner, and Paul has something important to ask. Show more
Front Row
Richard Branson on Tubular Bells, Alison Balsom, Cannes
30 minutes
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Arts news and reviews with John Wilson, including Richard Branson on Tubular Bells 40 years on, Alison Balsom's Cultural Exchange choice, and new from the Cannes Film Festival. Show more
The fly-on-the-wall documentary that Richard signed up for to help raise his profile exposes uncomfortable truths about his life, which are now about to be aired on TV. Show more
Any Questions?
Michael Fabricant, Jack Dromey, Jeremy Browne, Jackie Malton
48 minutes
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Jonathan Dimbleby presents political debate and discussion from Fowey in Cornwall with Michael Fabricant MP, Jack Dromey MP, Jeremy Browne MP and the writer Jackie Malton. Show more
John Gray turns to the writer Patricia Highsmith and her character Tom Ripley for a perspective on the meaning of evil. Show more
John McCarthy arrives in Lebanon to visit the Prince's encampment in Beirut and visits Baalbek’s ancient temples. From May 2013. Show more
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In-depth reporting and analysis from a global perspective.
Sir Christopher Probyn's idyllic retirement is about to be shattered. Damian Lewis continues John le Carré's gripping novel. Show more
Melting clocks and lobster phones. John Cooper Clarke on moustachioed surrealist Salvador Dali. With Matthew Parris. From 2013. Show more
Mark D'Arcy reports from Westminster.
The Listening Project
Neil and Tracy - Beyond the Call of Friendship
5 minutes
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Fi Glover presents a conversation between friends who have gone the extra mile, one having given the other a kidney - proof that it's surprising what you hear when you listen. Show more
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. Followed by Weather.
After violence on the streets, can Parliament finally agree on political reform? Read by Adrian Scarborough. From May 2013. Show more
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