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A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with the Rev Dr Lesley Carroll. Show more
While more herds of animals are moved to safety on the flooded Somerset Levels, Anna Hill hears from farmers as feed and bedding is handed out to help displaced livestock. Show more
John Aitchison presents the dunnock. Show more
Susan Hulme reports from Westminster.
Midweek
Ben Garrod, Jack Charles, Clare Salaman, Colin Jones
43 minutes
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Lively and diverse conversation as Libby Purves meets primatologist Ben Garrod, Australian Aboriginal actor Jack Charles, musician Clare Salaman and photographer Colin Jones. Show more
Woman's Hour
Shirley Temple Black; Abortion advice; Part-time relationships; Sexting; Animals and autism
58 minutes
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Jenni Murray remembers Shirley Temple Black. Plus abortion advice in the UK, part-time relationships, sexting and teenagers, and autistic children's relationships with animals. Show more
Craven is keen to prosecute the cyber bullies, but the CPS challenges the case. Florence's father Mark Henderson is caught behaving oddly, and Macca's operation looms. Show more
Anita Anand meets teachers and students who have found themselves in a relationship. The idea of these relationships is taboo but they happen. What should be done to tackle them? Show more
Social worker Clare’s finally managed to find some time for romance in between saving society. Stars Sally Phillips. From 2014. Show more
New compensations claims are brought against company that sold faulty breast implants, the hassle of switching broadband provider, and the food industry's salt targets. Show more
National and international news. Listeners can share their views via email: wato@bbc.co.uk or on twitter: #wato.
Marcus du Sautoy argues that mathematics is the driving force behind modern science: Henri Poincaré, maths and problems. Show more
Kenton ups his game. Meanwhile Clarrie is feeling miffed. Show more
By Adam Ganz. 1945, and Michel Oppenheim has survived. He has a visitor: The Gestapo officer he worked for as head of the Jewish community needs a reference from Michel - as a Jew. Show more
Looking for mortgage advice or a better interest rate? Lesley Curwen and guests take your calls and emails. Show more
Inside Health
Glucosamine for osteoarthritis; Alcohol addiction; Gut instinct
28 minutes
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As NICE issues its latest guidelines for treating osteoarthritis, what roles do paracetamol and glucosamine play? Plus medicines for alcohol addiction, and doctors' gut instincts. Show more
A tribute to the leading cultural theorist Stuart Hall, who died this week. Laurie Taylor explores his life, influence and legacy. Show more
The Media Show
Al Jazeera; Panel shows; Exposés; Twitter
30 minutes
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British Al Jazeera journalist Sue Turton, funny women on panel shows, Tom Bower on exposes, and is Twitter too niche to fly? Steve Hewlett on the fast-changing media world. Show more
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Mark Steel visits West Yorkshire in the show that researches the history, heritage and culture of different places and does a stand-up set in each one. From February 2014. Show more
Jill comes to the rescue. Meanwhile Roy and Tom discuss money matters. Show more
Front Row
Line of Duty; Tom Rob Smith; Oh, What a Lovely War!
30 minutes
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A review of the revival of the 1963 stage classic Oh, What a Lovely War!; Tom Rob Smith on his novel The Farm; a review of the second series of Line of Duty; Chinese censorship. Show more
Craven is keen to prosecute the cyber bullies, but the CPS challenges the case. Florence's father Mark Henderson is caught behaving oddly, and Macca's operation looms. Show more
When should the common good outweigh our freedom to do as we please? Engaging debate chaired by Michael Buerk with Claire Fox, Michael Portillo, Anne McElvoy, Matthew Taylor. Show more
Anne-Marie Imafidon argues that we need to think differently about role models, including embracing their mistakes. Show more
Costing the Earth
A Toilet for the 21st Century
30 minutes
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There are 2.5 billion people living on the planet with no basic sanitation. Dr Kat Arney looks at ways to allow everyone to have safe, clean, environmentally-friendly toilets. Show more
Midweek
Ben Garrod, Jack Charles, Clare Salaman, Colin Jones
43 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Lively and diverse conversation as Libby Purves meets primatologist Ben Garrod, Australian Aboriginal actor Jack Charles, musician Clare Salaman and photographer Colin Jones. Show more
The latest weather forecast.
In-depth reporting and analysis from a global perspective.
Little Chandler meets his old friend Ignatius Gallagher, who is home from London. Stories of a world outside Dublin soon make Little Chandler reconsider the choices of his own life. Show more
The comic poet goes to his guitarist’s wedding in Cheam, giving him a stag night he'll never forget. With Tom Basden. From 2014. Show more
A parallel earth is obliterated when Ian inadvertently mucks up global faith. With David Soul and Simon Day. From January 2011. Show more
Susan Hulme reports from Westminster.
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Book of the Week
The Almost Nearly Perfect People: The Truth about the Nordic Miracle
Norway and its Oil Riches
15 minutes
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Scandinavia and its curious tribes explored looking at the impact of the Norway’s colossal oil wealth. Read by Gunnar Cauthery. Show more
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