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A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with the Rev Dr Martyn Atkins. Show more

Farming news with Charlotte Smith. A new man in charge of agriculture in Europe, and how long will it be before there is a cattle vaccine to tackle bovine TB in British herds? Show more

Sir David Attenborough presents the Dupont's lark of southern Europe and North Africa. Show more

Sean Curran reports from Westminster.

Lenny Henry travels to Pittsburgh to witness the opening of Andy Warhol's mysterious and eccentric mega-artwork, the Time Capsules, capturing the essence of the pop artist's life. Show more

A close encounter with the street chess players of Washington Square park, New York, where the game, played for money, is both a spiritual anchor and economic lifeline. Show more

Barbara Hulanicki celebrates the 50th birthday of Biba, Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall cooks the perfect Drop Scone, and Janis Winehouse discusses Loving Amy: A Mother's Story. Show more

Boxing Day. Adam Cook is out of hospital, and Watende and Craven plan a careful interview with him about the murder of his children three days previously. Show more

Becky Palmstrom investigates allegations of modern-day slavery on Thailand's fishing boats. Show more

4 Extra Debut Ian McMillan goes to Doncaster to explore the unique heritage of Working Men’s Clubs. What does the future hold? From 2013. Show more

There is a storm brewing down at the harbour and no shelter for some. Show more

Is our demand for cheap food in supermarkets damaging farmers? Plus consumer complaining, food atrocities, Perceptive Radio, nPower and Doc Martin in Port Isaac. Show more

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Roger Law meets two inventors who are changing the world one small design at a time. Show more

Mike breaks the news to Ed. Meanwhile, Roy has to find the right words. Show more

4 Extra Debut. A tale of the greatest pearl ever found and the tragic impact its discovery has on one family. Narrated by Gary Lewis. Show more

It is 20 years since the author and playwright Dennis Potter died. Felicity Evans visits the Forest of Dean, exploring the landscape that shaped his work. Show more

Baroness Helena Kennedy QC presents the Radio 4 Appeal for SafeHands for Mothers, which works to reduce the number of women worldwide who die in pregnancy and childbirth. Show more

James Naughtie presents from the Edinburgh Festivals, where Allan Massie discusses his novel A Question of Loyalties, about the divisions in France during World War II. Show more

Cinema, DVD and TV news with Francine Stock. Pride, Anton Corbijn on Philip Seymour Hoffman, Jeremy Brock on the life of a screenwriter, highlights of the Toronto Film Festival. Show more

Adam Rutherford challenges the latest scientific claims that Jack the Ripper has been identified and asks how Scottish independence could change the scientific landscape in the UK. Show more

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A special edition from the Edinburgh Fringe Festival with some extra special sketches. With Margaret Cabourn-Smith. From 2012. Show more

There is a family tea at Bridge farm, while Ed is in despair. Show more

A review of Sheridan Smith as Cilla Black, an interview with 'Will' and 'Kate', a new exhibition of Tudor portraits and artefacts, and Alice Oswald on Ted Hughes' animal poems. Show more

Boxing Day. Adam Cook is out of hospital, and Watende and Craven plan a careful interview with him about the murder of his children three days previously. Show more

In Belfast, racist crimes are being recorded more and more frequently. But who is behind them? Helen Grady investigates. Show more

Peter Day asks Scottish entrepreneurs if the referendum debate has changed the business landscape, regardless of the outcome of the vote. Show more

Adam Rutherford challenges the latest scientific claims that Jack the Ripper has been identified and asks how Scottish independence could change the scientific landscape in the UK. Show more

Lenny Henry travels to Pittsburgh to witness the opening of Andy Warhol's mysterious and eccentric mega-artwork, the Time Capsules, capturing the essence of the pop artist's life. Show more

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Pistorius not guilty of murder, Scotland campaign heats up, US woos Arab allies over Islamic State. In-depth reporting and analysis from a global perspective with David Eades. Show more

Fiona hears from all sides and takes an unorthodox approach. Show more

Spring cleaning and more. Pam Ayres' poetry and sketches with Felicity Montagu and Geoffrey Whitehead. From September 2012. Show more

Sean Curran has the best of the day in the House of Commons. Show more

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The discovery of ignorance and the quest for immortality. Adrian Scarborough reads Yuval Noah Harari's account of our history. Show more

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