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Presented by the Chaplain to the Royal Scots Dragoon Guards in Kabul, Padre David Anderson.
Anna Hill is rounding up the ewe-sual suspects at an identity parade to reunite farmers with their stolen sheep. Plus, does lower funding equal lower results at rural schools? Show more
Martin Hughes-Games presents the golden plover. Show more
Sean Curran reports from Westminster.
Midweek
Philip Pittack, Martin White, Annie Tempest, Nicholas Shakespeare, Dillie Keane
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Lively and diverse conversation as Libby Purves meets author Nicholas Shakespeare, singer-songwriter Dillie Keane and cartoonist Annie Tempest. Show more
Woman's Hour
Biddy Baxter, Blue Peter legend; Breast cancer; Vintage clothes
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Biddy Baxter, famed editor of Blue Peter; new treatments for breast cancer; vintage dressing; Anne Cairns of Mastercard on being part of the WH Powerlist. Jenni Murray presents. Show more
With mum Jo desperately worried, Jay's hold on 14-year-old Holly gets stronger. Can anyone help her? With Christine Bottomley. Show more
Seven years ago, a controversial national scheme promised to tackle underachievement among black boys. Dotun Adebayo catches up with the participants and finds out if it worked. Show more
Couple Tom and Ellen organise a night out so their parents can meet. Stars Jonny Sweet and Julia Davis. From November 2013. Show more
You and Yours
Do children get too many presents?
56 minutes
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Consumer news. Started your Christmas shopping already? Winifred Robinson wonders whether children get too many gifts, and hears from the couple who couldn't get a plumber.
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National and international news. Listeners can share their views via email: wato@bbc.co.uk or on twitter: #wato.
Robert and Isabelle Tombs present the gripping story of a battle of two cities, London and Paris, and a battle of two competing cultures. Show more
David is making plans, and Josh tries to pick a winner. Show more
4 Extra Debut. At the height of his fame, William Morris left his philandering wife for Iceland, to find out how to live. Stars Joseph Millson. From November 2013. Show more
Need help with renting or letting? Ask the Money Box Live property experts for guidance. Show more
The first ever edition of All in the Mind was broadcast in 1988. For its 25th anniversary, Claudia looks at how attitudes to mental health have changed over the last 25 years. Show more
Thinking Allowed
Work and Consumption; Neo-liberal Economics
28 minutes
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Laurie Taylor talks to US professor Philip Mirowski about why the recession failed to discredit this economic model. Plus a re-appraisal of the work and consumption 'treadmill'. Show more
The Media Show
BT Sport; Nicholas Coleridge; Digital switchover
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BT TV chief exec Marc Watson; Conde Nast International president on the future of magazines; Why small local commercial radio stations fear digital switchover. With Steve Hewlett. Show more
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Tom's annoyed his parents don't trust him - with his own car or sister. Can he prove them wrong? With Kate Anthony. From 2013. Show more
Lynda refuses to be deterred. Meanwhile Peggy celebrates her birthday. Show more
Front Row
Paul Smith; The Counsellor; Johnny Cash
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Arts news with John Wilson, including an interview with designer Paul Smith, on the eve of a major exhibition of his work and influences at the Design Museum, London. Show more
With mum Jo desperately worried, Jay's hold on 14-year-old Holly gets stronger. Can anyone help her? With Christine Bottomley. Show more
Combative, provocative and engaging debate chaired by Michael Buerk. With Michael Portillo, Claire Fox, Matthew Taylor, Giles Fraser. Show more
Jane Burston argues that by placing too much emphasis on profit, companies behave in an unethical way, and it is time for social purpose to take centre stage. Show more
Adam Hart discovers the role gut microbes play in our health and development, and asks if we should consider ourselves an ecosystem rather than an individual? Show more
Midweek
Philip Pittack, Martin White, Annie Tempest, Nicholas Shakespeare, Dillie Keane
43 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Lively and diverse conversation as Libby Purves meets author Nicholas Shakespeare, singer-songwriter Dillie Keane and cartoonist Annie Tempest. Show more
The latest weather forecast.
UK recovery has 'taken hold', says Bank of England. Report from Iraq as more than 20 killed in bomb attacks on Shia pilgrims and police. Presented by Philippa Thomas. Show more
As Subhash finally starts to make a life in America, tragic news arrives from Calcutta. Show more
Ian Leslie presents the spoof documenting the early literary efforts of famous writers, including the likes of Edgar Allan Poe and Barbara Cartland. 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
African American creativity has fuelled the modern music business, yet blacks have rarely had any control or ownership in the industry. Alvin Hall investigates why. Show more
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Sundry correspondences reveal the warmth and wit of John F Kennedy. Read by Colin Stinton and Richard Laing. Show more
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