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The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Alison Murdoch, director of the Foundation for Developing Compassion and Wisdom. Show more
With the news that a Briton is to head into space, a NASA astronaut talks to iPM. And a gay couple say they're not sure about gay marriage. With Eddie Mair and Jennifer Tracey. Show more
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
The latest weather forecast.
Clare Balding joins the hiking group of the Chilterns American Women's Club, as they walk to discover more about their new home area and to meet other ex-pat spouses. Show more
Anna Hill takes a look round the 100th Chelsea Flower Show, talking to those who bring a bit of farming life to one of the most prestigious events in the gardening calendar. Show more
The latest weather forecast.
Morning news and current affairs with Sarah Montague and Evan Davis, including: Muslim concerns after Woolwich killing, bank lending, and can clothes drying be beautiful? Show more
Saturday Live
Historian Brian Lavery; Caroline Quentin's Inheritance Tracks
1 hour, 28 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Richard Coles and Sandi Toksvig with maritime and naval historian Brian Lavery, the Inheritance Tracks of Caroline Quentin, and tales of adventure from the South Pole to Everest. Show more
One time boy choristers fondly recall 1953, and the magical experience of singing at Queen Elizabeth II’s Coronation. From 2013. Show more
Commentary on the second day of the second Test between England and New Zealand from Headingley, with Jonathan Agnew, Bryan Waddle, Simon Mann, Michael Vaughan and Jeremy Coney. Show more
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Commentary on the second day of the second Test between England and New Zealand from Headingley, with Jonathan Agnew, Bryan Waddle, Simon Mann, Michael Vaughan and Jeremy Coney. Show more
Loose Ends
Emma Freud, Tricky, Richard Bacon, Maria Friedman, Stephen Woolley, Nikki Bedi, Blue Rose Code
45 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LW
Emma Freud is joined by Tricky, Richard Bacon, Maria Friedman and Stephen Woolley for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Tricky and Blue Rose Code. Show more
The Children's Commissioner has produced a report into young people and online pornography. Sebastian Baczkiewicz's fictional response finds a father confronted by a harsh reality. Show more
Saturday Review
All That Is by James Salter, and the Iraq War
45 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
The acclaimed US novelist James Salter's All That Is, The Iraq War on BBC2, and Disgraced at the Bush Theatre. Presented by Tom Sutcliffe. Show more
In 1963 Tom Mangold covered the Profumo Affair for the Daily Express. He reassesses the story, re-interviewing some of the protagonists and revealing new archive he has discovered. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Charles Latimer's obsession with master criminal Dimitrios leads him to pre-war Europe's dark underworld. Show more
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4, followed by weather.
Clive Anderson and guests discuss the chaotic state of the law affecting unmarried cohabiting couples, and expose the 'myth' of the concept of common-law marriage. Show more
Paul Gambaccini chairs the third heat of the general knowledge music quiz, featuring competitors from Dumfries, West Yorkshire and Cardiff. Show more
A typically untypical range of poems, read by Kerry Elkins and John Mackay. Surreal poems by Stevie Smith and Alastair Reid sit effortlessly beside heartfelt tales of loss. Show more
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. Followed by Weather.
4 Extra Debut. Young Robert Thornber discovers strange goings-on in the science block, when he accidentally goes back to school a day early. Read by David Holt. Show more
The latest shipping forecast.
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