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A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with the Rev Sharon Grenham-Toze. Show more
As floodwaters continue to rise, farmers are forced to remove their livestock from the Somerset Levels. For one farmer this meant finding temporary accommodation for 550 cattle. Show more
Chris Packham presents the great spotted woodpecker. Show more
Sean Curran reports from Westminster.
Kirsty Young talks to broadcaster Bob Harris. Show more
Woman's Hour
Addiction, women in quizzes, Sochi 2014, Jane Drew
58 minutes
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Jenni Murray takes a look at the women winter athletes to watch out for at Sochi 2014, finds out who Jane Drew was and discusses the ramifications of addiction. Show more
Anna's focus is on her sick parents and pregnant daughter but she’s still being followed. With Anastasia Hille and Fiona Clarke. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Midge Ure explores the art and craft of the bridge, or middle 8, in popular song from Mozart to McCartney. From 2013. Show more
Beauty and wellness explored. Pam Ayres' poetry and sketches with Felicity Montagu and Geoffrey Whitehead. From February 2014. Show more
You and Yours
Solar panels as a retirement investment
55 minutes
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Peter White examines claims that solar panels could be a sensible investment ahead of retirement. Would prices go up or down if Scotland were to become independent? Show more
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David Cameron calls on everyone from the rest of the UK to send a message to the people of Scotland to stay in the Union. But do they want to hear from their neighbours? Show more
A Brief History of Mathematics
Carl Friedrich Gauss
15 minutes
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Marcus du Sautoy argues that mathematics is the driving force behind modern science: German mathematician, Carl Friedrich Gaus. Show more
Kenton is getting competitive, and Kirsty voices her opinions. Show more
4 Extra Debut. What happens when a brilliant dancer loses his will to dance? Passionate play starring John Heffernan and Wyllie Longmore. From February 2014. Show more
Eric Robson and the panel visit the Italianate village of Portmeirion, North Wales. Answering questions from Hercules Hall are Matt Biggs, Christine Walkden and Matthew Wilson. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Behind the scenes in the new Broadcasting House of 1932 described with awe and humour by failed chicken farmer-turned-radio pioneer Roger Eckersley. From Nov 2012. Show more
Last Word
Philip Seymour Hoffman, Jose Sulaiman, Anna Gordy Gaye, Ron Hall, Peter Austin
28 minutes
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Matthew Bannister on actor Philip Seymour Hoffman, journalist Ron Hall, Motown records executive Anna Gordy Gaye, boxing administrator Jose Sulaiman and micro-brewer Peter Austin. Show more
Too tabloid. Obsessed with sex. Not enough real news. Some of the criticisms of BBC Radio News. We put concerns to the editor of the BBC Radio Newsroom. Show more
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Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis are joined by Canadian vlogger IISuperwomanII plus Angela Barnes, Mitch Benn and Laura Shavin for a comic run through the week's news. Show more
Tom tries to break the news gently. Meanwhile Jill does something new. Show more
Front Row
Wilko Johnson and Roger Daltrey; Barkhad Abdi; Salamander
30 minutes
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John Wilson talks to Roger Daltrey and Wilko Johnson about their joint project, and hears from Oscar-nominated actor Barkhad Abdi on playing a Somali pirate in Captain Phillips. Show more
Anna's focus is on her sick parents and pregnant daughter but she’s still being followed. With Anastasia Hille and Fiona Clarke. Show more
Any Questions?
Jeremy Browne MP, Jack Straw MP, Anna Soubry MP, Jack Monroe
48 minutes
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Jonathan Dimbleby presents political debate and discussion from Altrincham Grammar School for Girls with Jeremy Browne MP, Jack Straw MP, Jack Monroe and Anna Soubry MP. Show more
Adam Gopnik explains his indifference to Twitter and social media. Show more
4 Extra Debut. 1967: Maverick inventor Bill Galpin is getting rich while battling with his children, Roxanna and Danny. Stars Timothy Spall. Show more
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Thousands of Muslims flee sectarian violence in the capital of the Central African Republic. Violent protests spread in Bosnia over economic hardship. Presented by David Eades. Show more
Following a motorcar race, Jimmy Doyle tries to impress his new wealthy European friends on a night out in Dublin. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Mervyn King, Arabella Weir and Harriett Gilbert discuss favourite books by Machiavelli, Jon Canter and Eric Newby. From 2014. Show more
Mark D'Arcy with a round-up of the day at Westminster, including plans to make it easier for service personnel to get British citizenship. Show more
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Sally Magnusson reads the moving account of her mother's struggle with dementia: a peaceful end amongst family. From February 2014. Show more
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