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A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with the Rev Andrew Martlew. Show more
Imports of Indian mangoes are banned to protect UK salad crops from an insect called tobacco whitefly. Are product bans really the best way to protect Britain from invasive pests? Show more
Series of stories about British birds, inspired by their calls and songs. Kate Humble presents the fulmar. Show more
Susan Hulme reports from Westminster, where MPs hold their first major debate on the controversial plans for the High Speed 2 rail link, plus there is a warning for Russia. Show more
Raul Midon, touted as the next Stevie Wonder, was discovered in a New York nightclub. He became a top performer, while his brother, who is also blind, became a Nasa engineer. Show more
In April 1979, the brutal Ugandan dictator Idi Amin was ousted by invading Tanzanian troops. It was the culmination of a six-month conflict between the two countries. Show more
What can athletes tell us about motivation and diet? Kelly Holmes takes a look at how retired athletes stay motivated and shares her favourite juicing recipes. Show more
Caterina is now the reluctant head of the Riccardi clan, but rival family the Caporrinos pose a threat to her authority and possibly her life. Show more
Intelligence: Born Smart, Born Equal, Born Different
Episode 1: Born Smart
28 minutes
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Adam Rutherford charts the rise, fall and rise of the genetics of intelligence and, amid much political and historical baggage, begs for a sensible discussion on the subject. Show more
Virginia McKenna explores the lasting impact of Albinoni's adagio, while Andrew Gant maintains it is wrongly attributed to him. From 2014. Show more
You and Yours
Call You and Yours: Cancer Survival Rates
55 minutes
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Cancer survival rates have improved, but are too many cases being missed at the GP stage when early diagnosis is crucial? Show more
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National and international news with Martha Kearney. Listeners can share their views via email: wato@bbc.co.uk or on twitter: #wato.
In Search of Ourselves: A History of Psychology and the Mind
The Cuckoo's Nest
15 minutes
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From the late 18th century, the treatment of mentally ill people passed from church to doctors. With Martin Sixsmith. From April 2014. Show more
Brian's in pain. Meanwhile, Rob supports grateful Helen. Show more
The vice-chancellor wants to restructure three departments into two, so one of the deans is for the chop. Jim Blunt is determined it is not going to be him. Show more
Josie Long presents stories of ghost ships, hidden underground kingdoms and banal family secrets. From 2014. Show more
Costing the Earth
Chemical Weapons: 100 Years On
30 minutes
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With the end of April being the deadline for Syria to sacrifice its entire arsenal of chemical weapons, Tom Heap finds out the nitty-gritty of how they are going to be disposed of. Show more
Michael Rosen asks what time is and explores the words we use to talk about it. Show more
Writer Deborah Moggach nominates the Potteries author Arnold Bennett. With Matthew Parris and Gyles Brandreth. From 2014. Show more
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The ground-breaking phone-in show, hosted by the legendary Gary Bellamy. Stars Rhys Thomas and Simon Day. From April 2011. Show more
Peggy tries to build bridges. Meanwhile, Adam fights back. Show more
Front Row
Paul Heaton and Jacqui Abbott; Bad Neighbours; sculptor Phillip King; and Sally Wainwright
30 minutes
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With John Wilson. Paul Heaton and Jacqui Abbott of The Beautiful South; sculptor Phillip King; Sally Wainwright on her new TV crime series Happy Valley; Bad Neighbours reviewed. Show more
Caterina is now the reluctant head of the Riccardi clan, but rival family the Caporrinos pose a threat to her authority and possibly her life. Show more
Mark Mardell examines USA's Republican Party, which has been engaged in a civil war. The establishment is fighting back against the Tea Party. Can the Grand Old Party win again? Show more
In Touch
Blind magistrates; reading printed documents; listener feedback.
20 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Presented by Peter White. Two visually impaired magistrates share their experiences. Also, developments in scanning and reading technology on smartphones. Show more
Claudia hears from two finalists, Helen and Lin, in the All in the Mind mental health awards. She also uncovers the writings of soldiers treated for shell shock during World War I. Show more
Raul Midon, touted as the next Stevie Wonder, was discovered in a New York nightclub. He became a top performer, while his brother, who is also blind, became a Nasa engineer. Show more
In-depth reporting and analysis from a global perspective.
Still in shock after discovering her boyfriend dead in bed, Stevie waits for the police to arrive. Show more
Simon Mayo's battle of the comedy generations. With Holly Walsh, Lucy Porter, Tom O'Connor and Duggie Brown. From March 2011. Show more
Susan Hulme reports from Westminster.
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On a summer evening in 1929, Winnie goes to her first dance at the Miners' Welfare Hall. Family saga read by Richard Stacey. Show more
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