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A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with the Venerable Peter Townley, Archdeacon of Pontefract. Show more
The programme that starts with its listeners.
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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James Herriot's stories about his vet practice in Thirsk made the town famous. Felicity Evans meets the son of the real James Herriot, Jim Wight, to talk about his father's legacy. Show more
Is there still a role for traditional country estates in Britain? Charlotte Smith heads to Ragley Hall in Warwickshire to find out what challenges they face in the 21st century. Show more
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Morning news and current affairs with Sarah Montague and John Humphrys, including Belmarsh 'attack' probe and your balmy summer night sounds. Show more
Mark D'Arcy reports from Westminster.
Saturday Live
Lenny Henry, Cyrille Regis, John McCarthy
1 hour, 28 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Sian Williams and Richard Coles with actor and comedian Lenny Henry, the Inheritance Tracks of former footballer Cyrille Regis, and John McCarthy in the Lake District. Show more
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Commentary on the third day of the second Ashes Test between England and Australia from Lord's, with Jonathan Agnew, Jim Maxwell, Henry Blofeld, Michael Vaughan and Glenn McGrath. Show more
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Loose Ends
Toby Jones, Nigel Planer, Antony Hegarty, Gruff Rhys, Neon Neon
45 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LW
Clive Anderson is joined by Toby Jones, Nigel Planer, Antony Hegarty, Gruff Rhys and Nikki Bedi for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. Show more
Edward Stourton profiles Samantha Cameron. Three years into her role as Prime Minister's wife, how is she handling life in Number 10? Show more
Saturday Review
The World's End; A Season in the Congo; Burton and Taylor reimagined on BBC4
45 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
A look at the week's cultural highlights. Simon Pegg and Rosamund Pike star in The World's End, and Joe Wright directs Chiwetel Ejiofor in A Season in the Congo at the Young Vic. Show more
Meeting Myself Coming Back
Episode 1: Martin Amis
58 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
4 Extra Debut. Writer Martin Amis meets his younger self via the BBC Archives and discusses his reactions with John Wilson. From July 2013. Show more
By Mike Walker. Charles I's stammer famously disappeared on the morning of his execution. A story of the English Civil War, with Julian Rhind-Tutt and Anton Lesser. Show more
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4, followed by weather.
Are mixed communities a moral good? Combative, provocative and engaging debate chaired by Michael Buerk with Michael Portillo, Anne McElvoy, Giles Fraser and Matthew Taylor. Show more
Paul Gambaccini is in the chair for the second semi-final of the general knowledge music quiz. Show more
Roger McGough takes a new job as Noah at the helm of an ark of animal poems. A back to nature edition of poetry requests. Show more
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. Followed by Weather.
By Nikesh Shukla. Moving story about coping with grief in the age of social media. Read by the author. Show more
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