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The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with writer and broadcaster Anna Magnusson.
Farming and countryside news with Anna Hill. What the Scottish Referendum could mean for farmers; and the trade in horses, both for sport and for meat. Show more
Sir David Attenborough presents the red-headed woodpecker found in North America. Show more
Morning news and current affairs. Including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
4 Extra Debut. Writer Jonathan Meades chooses English artist Edward Burra, who died in 1976 relatively unknown. With Matthew Parris. From 2014. Show more
How Paul Hamlyn spearheaded the non-fiction revolution. Robert McCrum's stories of great British publishers. From March 2014. Show more
Woman's Hour
Kate Hudson; Maternity Care; Enid Blyton; Women Against Fundamentalism
54 minutes
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Jenni Murray presents the female perspective, including actress Kate Hudson on her new film. Plus why are socially disadvantaged women missing out on maternity care? Show more
The story of all-girl band Velveteens has moved to the States as they embark on their first big tour. Will the American tour end in tears or triumph? Show more
The Listening Project
Sarah and Natalie - Blind Faith
5 minutes
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Fi Glover hears how a child's blindness was misdiagnosed as psychological when in fact it was the result of a tumour, in a conversation between the now 17-year-old and her mother. Show more
Alan crosses the world via Facebook and Skype, hearing the real-life dramas of random strangers. Today, stories of relationships under pressure in Arkansas, Ghana and Slovakia. Show more
Ed Byrne, Milton Jones, Hannah Gadsby and Natalie Haynes join Gyles Brandreth in a word-obsessed comedy panel game. From 2014. Show more
Councillor Graham sees a new side to Folkestone. Show more
You and Yours
Copycat websites, British designers, Dogs' homes
45 minutes
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Consumer news with Winifred Robinson. Including young British designers, the tobacco company that is funding an anti-smoking device, and the state of our dogs' homes. Show more
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National and international news with Martha Kearney.
Piers visits Ewelme, a small village in the scoop of the Chiltern Hills, where his sister is buried across the way from Jerome K Jerome. Show more
Hayley speaks her mind. Meanwhile, Wayne is up in court. Show more
A depressed man and the sofa that sorted him out. A true story of illness overcome, written and performed by Andrew Fusek Peters, Polly Peters and Rosalind Jana Peters. Show more
How do you manage money as a couple? Whether you are setting up or splitting up your finances, Ruth Alexander takes listeners' calls and emails. Show more
Vivienne Parry explores how patients are taking control of their own treatment. She asks if patients should be allowed to experiment with procedures that might kill them. Show more
Professor of educational technology Sugata Mitra tells Sarah Montague that formal education is out of date, because children learn best when they educate themselves. Show more
The Media Show
Mike Darcey, CEO of News UK; the role of the press in Scotland; Ofcom on London Live
30 minutes
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Ofcom on why it has rejected London Live's plans to change its licence; News UK CEO on why he has no plans to change Page 3; and the role of the press in Scotland's big decision. Show more
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The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
Jeremy picks up the topic of food with the chopsticks of enquiry and then drops it on his trousers. With Vicki Pepperdine. From 2014. Show more
David is worried about Ruth, and the weather takes a turn for the worse. Show more
Front Row
Joan Baez, BBC National Short Story award shortlist, Hamlet
30 minutes
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John Wilson talks to Joan Baez and screenwriter James Schamus, Alan Yentob announces the BBC National Short Story Award shortlist, and Susannah Clapp reviews Maxine Peak in Hamlet. Show more
The story of all-girl band Velveteens has moved to the States as they embark on their first big tour. Will the American tour end in tears or triumph? Show more
To be human is to seek immortality. Tom Shakespeare daydreams about everlasting life and finds that our desire to live just a little longer is changing the future. Show more
Tiffany Jenkins argues that we need more judgement about quality in art, culture and life. Show more
Costing the Earth
El Nino: Driving the Planet's Weather
30 minutes
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Weatherman Peter Gibbs investigates the global impact of the weather phenomenon El Nino. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Writer Jonathan Meades chooses English artist Edward Burra, who died in 1976 relatively unknown. With Matthew Parris. From 2014. Show more
The latest weather forecast.
On the eve of Scotland's historic independence referendum, Ritula Shah presents a special programme from Edinburgh, featuring the final moments of the campaign. Show more
'All of life and love that lie ahead'. Show more
Dan Antopolski, Tom Craine and Nat Luurtsema piece together their high-concept, high-paced sketch show. From 2014. Show more
The 2000-year-old wizard living in the modern world tries for a seat on the Wizard Council. Stars David Kay. From June 2012. Show more
Mimi and Ryan are getting married. Alan Dein presents a fly-on-the-wedding cake documentary that follows them through the day. Show more
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In 1974 union activist Alan Johnson has joined the Labour Party, but with unlikely political inspiration. Read by the author. Show more
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