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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
After the deaths of two farmers attacked by animals, farmers and members of the public are warned of the dangers. Anna Hill finds out why this time of year is so hazardous. Show more
Martin Hughes-Games presents the bar-tailed godwit. Show more
Sean Curran reports from Westminster.
Melvyn Bragg and his guests discuss Ordinary Language Philosophy, one of the most important British contributions to 20th-century thought. Show more
Woman's Hour
Laura Jurd; Refusing chemotherapy; Adult at 25?
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Laura Jurd brings her trumpet to the studio for a spot of jazz improv, Sally Becker explains why she refused chemotherapy, and does adulthood begin at 25? Jenni Murray presents. Show more
The young Adele Roux arrives to watch the trial of her former employers and lovers. Starring Mariah Gale and Honor Blackman. Show more
From Our Own Correspondent
The Midnight Bus to Damascus
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Kate Adie presents stories from Syria, Mali, Malaysia, Jordan and India. Show more
Lauren Laverne charts the evolution of the female muse, profiling three women who have inspired creative genius: Elizabeth Siddal, Suzanne Farrell and Erin O'Connor. Show more
Consumer news with Winifred Robinson. Too much of one type of food? Try one of the new food swapping events springing up around the country.
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Prof Murray Pittock explores the origins of Scottish nationalism. Show more
Lynda mulls things over. Meanwhile Eddie is elated. Show more
Cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin's first space flight recalled by his training partner, Gherman Titov. Stars Derek Riddell and William Ash. Show more
Helen Mark discovers the Salcey Forest in Northamptonshire by geocaching - a technical treasure hunt that's become increasingly popular. Show more
Kate McCann presents an appeal on behalf of Missing People. Show more
Bookclub
Matthew Hollis - Now All Roads Lead to France
28 minutes
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Matthew Hollis talks about his Costa Prize-winning account of the last years of poet Edward Thomas, Now All Roads Lead to France, with James Naughtie and a group of readers. Show more
The Film Programme
George A Romero; Scottish sci-fi; James Toback; Ealing rarities
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Francine Stock talks to zombie godfather George A Romero about inventing the undead and where horror lurks today. Plus Scottish sci-fi, and Hollywood hijinks with James Toback. Show more
BBC Inside Science
Personal genome; Solar cells and music; Asteroids; Alfred Russel Wallace
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A hundred thousand UK volunteers are being asked to allow their personal genome to be published on the internet, and as Dr Lucy Green discovers, anonymity isn't part of the deal. Show more
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As Brian and Clare struggle with childcare, she bumps into the ex-Nanny they sacked. Stars Sally Phillips. From January 2013. Show more
The newly-weds return. Meanwhile Shula is in despair. Show more
Front Row
Jeeves and Wooster; Stanley Spencer; Frank Gehry
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Arts news, reviews and interviews with Kirsty Lang, including Matthew Macfadyen and Stephen Mangan on Jeeves and Wooster, and Fiona MacCarthy on Stanley Spencer's war paintings. Show more
The young Adele Roux arrives to watch the trial of her former employers and lovers. Starring Mariah Gale and Honor Blackman. Show more
Joshua Rozenberg talks to Mr Justice Burton, president of the Investigatory Powers Tribunal which considers complaints brought against the British intelligence services. Show more
Infrastructure projects can take decades to complete and are meant to last for generations. Evan Davis and guests discuss the problems and pitfalls of planning for the long view. Show more
BBC Inside Science
Personal genome; Solar cells and music; Asteroids; Alfred Russel Wallace
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
A hundred thousand UK volunteers are being asked to allow their personal genome to be published on the internet, and as Dr Lucy Green discovers, anonymity isn't part of the deal. Show more
Melvyn Bragg and his guests discuss Ordinary Language Philosophy, one of the most important British contributions to 20th-century thought. Show more
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In-depth reporting and analysis from a global perspective.
Alone in his hotel, with blood on his hands, Theo faces a future without the painting, Boris or freedom. Show more
Events at the Job Centre mean Stuart could finally prove to Nicola that he is a bit heroic. With Mathew Horne. From October 2013. Show more
Sean Curran reports as three spymasters give evidence to MPs, peers debate the UK's relationship with China, and a minister laments the 'Black Adder' view of the First World War. Show more
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Olivier's tenure running the Old Vic in war-torn London is a great success, but he receives a nasty shock. Read by Toby Jones. Show more
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