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A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with Shaunaka Rishi Das, Director of the Oxford Centre of Hindu Studies. Show more
As the extended badger cull in Somerset fails to meet its target, Defra minister George Eustice admits lessons will be learned and that future culls may need to be longer. Show more
Martin Hughes-Games presents the barnacle goose. Show more
Payday lenders face MPs on the Business Committee. Meanwhile, two police officers caught up in the Plebgate affair return to parliament. Susan Hulme reports from Westminster. Show more
Midweek
Courtney Pine, Rula Lenska, Andrew Davidson, Amrik Singh
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Lively and diverse conversation as Libby Purves meets journalist Andrew Davidson, jazz musician Courtney Pine, actor Rula Lenska and Sikh chaplain Amrik Singh. Show more
Woman's Hour
Maternity discrimination; Penal reformers; Cheating partners
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Jenni Murray presents the female perspective, discussing maternity discrimination, penal reform campaigners, support for cheated partners, and author Rosemary Friedman's new book. Show more
1914 Paris, and Andre discovers Adele and Luce's affair - with violent consequences. Starring Marcus D'Amico and Mariah Gale. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Katie Grant visits a summer camp for mixed-race families, working to give children access to both parents’ culture. From 2012. Show more
Tom's loyalty is tested over supporting bridesmaid Ellen or a Jonathan Creek TV fest. Stars Jonny Sweet. From November 2011. Show more
Consumer news. Will water bills go up like our gas and electricity? Also, Winifred Robinson talks about borrowing and credit, and keeping safe on a bike when you're near a lorry.
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Prof Murray Pittock explores the origins of Scottish nationalism. Show more
Kathy is put on the spot. Meanwhile Kirsty is fuming. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Dan Rebellato's adventurous play explores the pain, poignancy and new possibilities of parting. Show more
Need advice on making your will or long-term estate planning? Ruth Alexander and expert guests take your calls and emails. Show more
Inside Health
Gender X; Diabetes diagnosis; Trigeminal Neuralgia; Oesophageal cancer
28 minutes
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Dr Mark Porter goes on a weekly quest to demystify perplexing health issues. Show more
Thinking Allowed
Richard Hoggart; The Anti-Social Family
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Laurie Taylor discusses the first biography of this leading cultural commentator and academic. Plus changing conceptions of the family. Show more
The Media Show
New People website, the Independent relaunch, Sports on TV, the Mirror ruling
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Trinity Mirror's Sue Douglas on the new People website, why the Independent is re-designing yet again, and what BT Sport and Sky have to play for in Champions League bidding. Show more
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Phoning his parents in Tenerife, Tom regrets persuading them to explore beyond their holiday hotel. With Paul Copley. From 2013. Show more
Lynda mulls things over. Meanwhile Eddie is elated. Show more
Front Row
Zadie Smith; Actors and audio books; nut; Lady Gaga
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Arts news, including Zadie Smith on her new story The Embassy of Cambodia, actors and audiobooks, a review of nut by debbie tucker green, and new albums by Lady Gaga and Lorde. Show more
1914 Paris, and Andre discovers Adele and Luce's affair - with violent consequences. Starring Marcus D'Amico and Mariah Gale. Show more
Combative, provocative and engaging debate chaired by Michael Buerk. With Michael Portillo, Claire Fox, Anne McElvoy and Kenan Malik.
Sam Edwards argues that we should think again about how and what we memorialise, including wars and other major events in our national history. Show more
Tom Heap meets a man determined to rid the world of plastic and replace it with a biodegradable fungus. Show more
Midweek
Courtney Pine, Rula Lenska, Andrew Davidson, Amrik Singh
43 minutes
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Lively and diverse conversation as Libby Purves meets journalist Andrew Davidson, jazz musician Courtney Pine, actor Rula Lenska and Sikh chaplain Amrik Singh. Show more
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BAE Systems to cut 1,775 jobs across the UK and stop shipbuilding in Portsmouth. Swiss forensic scientists say Yasser Arafat may have died of radiation poisoning. With Ritula Shah. Show more
In a foggy, pre-Christmas Amsterdam, Boris is determined to put The Goldfinch back in Theo's hands, whatever the cost. Show more
Join Ian Leslie for an exercise in literary archaeology, as he unearths the early writing efforts of our best-known novelists, poets and playwrights. From November 2013. Show more
Writers and performers Aisling Bea and Yasmine Akram bring some of Ireland's most popular folklore to life. From November 2012. Show more
MPs react to news of a thousand job losses in shipbuilding in Portsmouth and Glasgow. The defence secretary makes a statement, following questions to the PM. Susan Hulme reports. Show more
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As war threatens Europe, Olivier advances at the Old Vic, plus his film breakthrough in a timely Henry V. Read by Toby Jones. Show more
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