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Prayer and reflection with Kevin Franz of the Religious Society of Friends.
With a growing population, the UK could be 2 million hectares short of land for food production by 2030, according to a new report from the University of Cambridge. Show more
Steve Backshall presents the story and sound of the sandwich tern. Show more
The conviction of spin-doctor Andy Coulson leads to fierce exchanges at Prime Minister's Questions. Susan Hulme has the highlights, along with the best of Wednesday in Parliament. Show more
Melvyn Bragg and his guests discuss the medieval mystic, composer and writer Hildegard of Bingen. Show more
Woman's Hour
Dolly Parton - feminist icon? And poet Hollie McNish's Letter to an Unknown Soldier
58 minutes
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Why everyone loves Dolly Parton. A celebration of Ann Radcliffe's Gothic fiction. Combating loneliness. And poet Hollie McNish shares her contribution to a new WW1 memorial. Show more
Kashmala, the young widow, is very unhappy living in the household of her late husband. Her wealthy father-in-law Akbar Khan forbids her to teach at the local school. Show more
From Our Own Correspondent
The Consequences of History
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Reports from writers and journalists around the world. Should the West bear responsibility for today's violence in Iraq and other despatches. Show more
4 Extra Debut. An insight into the world of brilliant dance choreographer Mark Morris, in Dresden, London and New York. From 2014. Show more
You and Yours
Click and collect at railway stations
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The railway stations with changing rooms where you can pick up and try on clothes bought online. Also, news on a ticket fraud that caught out the family of an Olympic swimmer. Show more
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Martha Kearney presents national and international news.
The Butterfly that Stamped. Andrea Sella and Paul Davies explain the chaotic nature of science to Vivienne Parry and whether a butterfly can really change the weather Show more
There's bad news at the Stables, and Elizabeth's still wearing her festival wristband. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Maris's fear sets her on a quest to save the life of her seriously ill husband as reality shifts. Stars Alexandra Roach. Show more
Clare Balding has a sparkling day out walking in South Devon with the Diamond Ramblers. They take on a six-mile walk from the village of Otterton. Show more
Sophie Winkelman presents an appeal for Cure International UK. Show more
Open Book
Sandra Newman, Roopa Farooki, John Banville, Courttia Newland
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Sandra Newman discusses her new novel The Country of Ice Cream Star with Mariella Frostrup, plus acclaimed Irish writer John Banville on the book he would never lend. Show more
The Film Programme
The Golden Dream, Jersey Boys and Mrs Brown's Boys D'Movie
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Immigration epic The Golden Dream, Neil Brand on Jersey Boys and biopic musicals, Mrs Brown's Boys D'Movie and the sitcom movie, director Peter Berg on Lone Survivor. Show more
BBC Inside Science
Longitude Prize Winner; Solar cells; New species; Fiji fisherwomen; Physics questions
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Dr Adam Rutherford learns about the next steps for the Longitude Prize 2014 winning challenge - tackling resistance to antibiotics. Show more
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Jaz Milvain asks Ed to curate a moving tribute for his 'surprise' 60th birthday bash. With Christopher Douglas. From April 2012. Show more
Rob gives Helen a hand, and Fallon gives PC Burns another chance. Show more
Front Row
Metallica, Scottish Art, Dr Zhivago, Beggar's Opera
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Kirsty Lang discusses a huge exhibition of Scottish contemporary art, Metallica drummer Lars Ulrich on headlining Glastonbury and the novel Dr Zhivago as ideological weapon. Show more
Kashmala, the young widow, is very unhappy living in the household of her late husband. Her wealthy father-in-law Akbar Khan forbids her to teach at the local school. Show more
Joshua Rozenberg presents the topical legal magazine. Are online arguments and abuse on social media taking up too much police time? Show more
Can you conquer the world by selling only one product? Evan Davis and guests discuss the risks and rewards of focusing all your energies on a single item. Show more
BBC Inside Science
Longitude Prize Winner; Solar cells; New species; Fiji fisherwomen; Physics questions
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Dr Adam Rutherford learns about the next steps for the Longitude Prize 2014 winning challenge - tackling resistance to antibiotics. Show more
Melvyn Bragg and his guests discuss the medieval mystic, composer and writer Hildegard of Bingen. Show more
The latest weather forecast.
In-depth reporting and analysis from a global perspective. New Savile abuse report, EU leaders debate Commission president, Bosnians mark WWI. Show more
Feeling reprieved, watching her old life as 'the bereaved mother' slip away from her, Laura Campbell begins to focus on the future. The two brothers share some memories. Show more
Anja and Benjio happily show a hapless robber around the Fings and Bobs shop. Stars Ruth Bratt and Lucy Trodd. From June 2014. Show more
The health secretary apologises for letting down the victims of Jimmy Savile. Susan Hulme listens to his statement and has the best of Thursday in the Commons and the Lords. Show more
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Christopher Clark unpicks the complex sequence of events during the July Crisis. Today he explores the dangerous impact of the extension of the Franco-Russian alliance in 1914. Show more
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