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Prayer and reflection presented by the Most Rev David Chillingworth, Bishop of St Andrews, Dunkeld and Dunblane and Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church. Show more

Farming and countryside news with Caz Graham. A major investigation is underway after cattle sold from a herd, thought to be TB-free, test positive for the disease. Show more

Kate Humble presents the bittern. Show more

Sean Curran presents the latest news from Westminster.

Jim Al-Khalili talks to Dame Julia Slingo, chief scientist at the Met Office, about her childhood wonder of clouds and the part played by climate change in this winter's floods. Show more

In the second of a two part series about families with inherited genetic disorders, Jane Hill meets John Jennings, who does not know if he has inherited a rare form of Alzheimer's. Show more

Patrick Grant and May Martin, judges of the Great British Sewing Bee; Violinist Rachel Podger; women GPs; men who sell sex. Jane Garvey presents the female perspective. Show more

Edward attempts to make Diana happy with the purchase of a new house. Show more

Jools Gilson explores the world of chrysanthemums, through memories of her grandfather, Chinese tea ceremonies and the search for the perfect bloom. Show more

People reflect on why the pop country classic 'Crazy', made famous by Patsy Cline, still brings out strong emotions. From 2014. Show more

Consumer phone-in. Winifred Robinson discusses if being overweight is genetic. Show more

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The impact of technology and psychology on early 20th century friendship. Continuing Dr Thomas Dixon's history. From 2014. Show more

Tom's very pushed, and Kirsty has a crisis. Show more

Junior clerk Bethany's private ambitions of becoming a barrister come into the spotlight, when she finds herself playing a key role in a criminal trial. By Janice Okoh. Show more

Josie Long presents stories about venturing where you shouldn’t from stolen waxworks to letters severing friendships. From 2014. Show more

Millions of birds suffered as a result of an enormous chemical spill in southern Spain in 1998. Julian Rush returns to the scene to discover how well nature has recovered. Show more

Michael Rosen takes a look at the language of news and journalism with guests Eve Pollard, Robert Hutton, John Mullan and Michael Higgins. Show more

4 Extra Debut. Outspoken columnist Sarah Vine chooses her Italian idol Dante degli Alighieri. With Matthew Parris. From 2014. Show more

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The groundbreaking Radio 4 phone-in show, hosted by the legendary Gary Bellamy. Brought to you by the creators of The Fast Show. With Rhys Thomas. Show more

Shula needs some advice. Meanwhile, David gives Ruth a treat. Show more

Kirsty Lang talks to fashion designer Jean-Paul Gaultier about a retrospective of his work at the Barbican Centre, and to musician Christy Moore about the folk music tradition. Show more

Edward attempts to make Diana happy with the purchase of a new house. Show more

Political diarist Chris Mullin became fascinated with how we manage our refuse while environment minister. Now he goes on a quest to discover what really happens to our rubbish. Show more

Peter White speaks to incoming charity chief executives Miriam Martin and Tony Rucinski, and then heads off to the race track to profile blind race-horse owner Alan Pickering. Show more

The evidence for anti-virals and flu. Plus Dr Mark Porter gets his body fat checked, how GPs should raise the issue of a person's weight, and concern about total body scans. Show more

Jim Al-Khalili talks to Dame Julia Slingo, chief scientist at the Met Office, about her childhood wonder of clouds and the part played by climate change in this winter's floods. Show more

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Things come to a head between Geoffrey and Evelyn. And Orson's brother Hal comes home 'on leave'. Show more

Washed up by a storm, and life, the Shedists clamber onto a pier. In the middle of the sea. Lights flashing, wheels spinning. Connected to nothing. Show more

Sean Curran reports on calls for the reform of parliamentary expenses, and a demand for action against raucous stag nights and hen parties. Show more

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As his Chicago career blooms, Louis distances himself from his mentor in favour of a beautiful pianist. Read by Colin McFarlane. Show more

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