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A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with the Rev Dr Janet Wootton. Show more
New research into mastitis could save the UK dairy industry millions of pounds. And why you could be eating English-grown strawberries this Christmas. Presented by Anna Hill. Show more
Kate Humble presents the black grouse. Show more
The business secretary defends the privatisation of Royal Mail. And MPs quiz ministers on steps taken to improve mental health services. Sean Curran reports from Westminster. Show more
Midweek
Steve Hewlett, Jamie Andrew, Ayo, Philip Walling
43 minutes
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Lively and diverse conversation as Libby Purves meets ventriloquist Steve Hewlett, mountaineer Jamie Andrew, singer-songwriter Ayo and sheep farmer turned barrister Philip Walling. Show more
Woman's Hour
The Crimson Field; Intersectionality; Caroline Murphy; Suffragette census boycott
58 minutes
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Professor Kimberlé Crenshaw, the woman who coined the term intersectionality, tells Jenni Murray why feminism can't ignore race. Plus the creator of WW1 drama The Crimson Field. Show more
Rosie and Tom have started running a B&B business in his mother's house. The problem is they have not told her, and her arrival for their wedding is imminent. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Journalist Richard Hollingham meets the pioneers building private industry spacecraft in the American Mojave Desert. From 2014. Show more
With a general strike looming, the Foxes visit Sizzlinghurst to see how aristocrats live, terrified that the oppressed people of Staplehurst will rise up and storm the castle. Show more
You and Yours
Smart meters, Olympic park reopens
56 minutes
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Consumer affairs with Winifred Robinson, discussing smart meters, the most complained about energy company, and making Danish babies. Show more
National and international news. Listeners can share their views via email: wato@bbc.co.uk or on twitter: #wato.
Five Hundred Years of Friendship
Darwin's Best Friend
15 minutes
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The origins of the idea of friendships between humans and animals. Continuing Dr Thomas Dixon's history. From April 2014. Show more
Ruth needs her Mum, and an April Fool gets serious. Show more
Deborah Davis's story mirrors a bridge game: four players split into pairs pitted against each other, the stakes could not be higher but this is no game but a battle for truth. Show more
Need help with childcare costs? Can tax credits or employer schemes help? And how do you employ a nanny? Paul Lewis and guests answer calls and emails. Show more
Inside Health
Care of the dying, Birdsong in GP surgeries, Sex development
28 minutes
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With a replacement of the controversial Liverpool Care Pathway expected over the next few months, Professor Keri Thomas calls for a more personalised care for the dying. Show more
Laurie Taylor explores the cultural meaning and history of the romantic kiss. Plus hitmen for hire - who are Britain's contract killers? Show more
The Media Show
Local TV in Norwich and London; Johnston Press; Mail on Sunday's Scoop of the Year
30 minutes
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The Mail on Sunday wins scoop of year for its 'Crystal Methodist' story; Mustard TV and London Live launch; Johnston Press chief exec Ashley Highfield on the future of local news. Show more
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Susan Calman explains that she has never been interested in having children, and why they frighten her. From 2014. Show more
Shula's speculating about Dan, and there's a crisis at rehearsal. Show more
Front Row
Kate Winslet; The Trip to Italy; Timur Vermes; Lord of the Flies
30 minutes
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Kate Winslet on playing an arch villain in new film Divergent; author Timur Vermes about his satire featuring with Hitler as a stand-up; Lord of the Flies as a dance production. Show more
Rosie and Tom have started running a B&B business in his mother's house. The problem is they have not told her, and her arrival for their wedding is imminent. Show more
Estonia is credited with being the world's leading e-democracy, embracing a policy of digitalisation, including electronic internet voting. What can the UK learn from Estonia? Show more
The Power and the Passion: Andrew Adonis reflects on people power. Show more
Following the publication of the latest report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, a panel of climate experts debate how we will have to adapt to become resilient. Show more
Midweek
Steve Hewlett, Jamie Andrew, Ayo, Philip Walling
43 minutes
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Lively and diverse conversation as Libby Purves meets ventriloquist Steve Hewlett, mountaineer Jamie Andrew, singer-songwriter Ayo and sheep farmer turned barrister Philip Walling. Show more
The latest weather forecast.
Nick vs Nigel round two - Carolyn Quinn has the latest from tonight's debate. Plus a special report by Ritula Shah in Brazil, and air pollution warnings. Show more
Who is the other patient, hidden behind a screen, in the internment camp infirmary? Show more
Problems with long space voyages and troubleshooting tips. Quirky true history with Helen Keen and Peter Serafinowicz. From 2014. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Patrick Marber and Peter Curran find refuge from the hurly burly of life, in a bunk bed late at night, where they talk through the darkness. From April 2014. Show more
David Cameron and Ed Miliband clash over the sell-off of shares in the Royal Mail. Sean Curran has the best of some lively exchanges in the Commons. Show more
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National Service in Egypt was an odd sort of prelude to an Oxford degree. Show more
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