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The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
A short reflection and prayer with Rabbi Jonathan Wittenberg.
Northern Ireland has seen a huge rise in cattle thefts, up by 100 per cent in two years. It has also been the driest September since 1960; what does that mean for farmers? Show more
Sir David Attenborough presents the emperor penguin from the Antarctic Peninsula. Show more
Morning news and current affairs. Including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
Kirsty Young's castaway is the artist and film-maker Steve McQueen. Show more
As many families see their youngsters depart for university, Jenni Murray asks if 'empty nest syndrome' is worse for single parents? Plus political success for feminist parties. Show more
Bella has made some life-changing decisions, but Bill has an announcement of his own. Stars Stephen Mangan and Claire Skinner. Show more
Alex Bellos examines children's mathematical learning journey from counting through to solving sums, the neuroscience behind it and how school lessons are designed around this. Show more
Richard’s after the youth vote while Brian's campaign is based on some nauseating protein. Stars Nicholas Lyndhurst. From 2014. Show more
Home Front
26 September 1914 - Victor Lumley and Kitty Wilson
11 minutes
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After much negotiation, an amicable alliance is finally reached on the Leas in Folkestone. Show more
You and Yours
Pet Pre-Nups; Customer Complaints; Private Tuition
45 minutes
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Peter White investigates pet pre-nuptial agreements, private tuition and why our energy, mobile and financial service companies mishandle our complaints. Show more
The latest weather forecast.
Analysis of current affairs reports, presented by Shaun Ley and Mark Mardell.
Life coach Carol Ann Rice and Acas spokesman Stewart Gee give their advice on the best way to go, and we hear the story of Mary Manion whose day did not go as she expected at all. Show more
Ruth and David worry. What will become of Heather? Show more
By Rob Gittins. Based on the true story of Operation Julie. In 1977, police swooped on an isolated farmhouse in Wales from where a large proportion of the world's LSD originated. Show more
Eric Robson hosts the horticultural panel programme from Sparsholt College in Hampshire. On the panel are Chris Beardshaw, Anne Swithinbank, Christine Walkden and Matthew Wilson. Show more
By Lionel Shriver. A naive, freeloading young woman makes her first trip abroad and finds herself in peril. Nancy Crane reads 2014's prize-winning tale. Show more
Last Word
The Dowager Duchess of Devonshire, Oleg Ivanovsky, Jim Petrie, Dame Julia Polak and Bob Crewe
28 minutes
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Julian Worricker remembers the Dowager Duchess of Devonshire, scientists Dame Julia Polak and Oleg Ivanovsky, illustrator Jim Petrie and songwriter Bob Crewe. Show more
Tim Harford explains the Barnett Formula and asks why it is so maligned, he looks at some of the numbers from the Labour Conference and asks how we know the distance to the sun. Show more
The Listening Project
Leah and Esther - Being Jewish
5 minutes
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Fi Glover introduces a student and her aunt, who both realise that surviving the Holocaust affected their grandmother/mother and that they have had to come to terms with the legacy. Show more
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The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis are joined by special guest Sara Pascoe for a comic romp through the week's news. With Pippa Evans, Grace Petrie and Jon Holmes. Show more
Roy is determined, and Freddie has got news for Phoebe. Show more
Front Row
Ai Weiwei at Blenheim Palace, Eimear McBride, Roy Williams, New Prince Albums
30 minutes
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Kirsty Lang with Ai Weiwei at Blenheim Palace, Roy Williams on updating Sophocles, Eimear McBride on the stage version of her novel, and a review of two new Prince albums. Show more
Bella has made some life-changing decisions, but Bill has an announcement of his own. Stars Stephen Mangan and Claire Skinner. Show more
Any Questions?
William Hague MP, Yvette Cooper MP, Yasmin Alibhai-Brown, Simon Jenkins
48 minutes
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Jonathan Dimbleby presents political debate and discussion from the City of London School in London with William Hague MP, Yvette Cooper MP, Yasmin Alibhai-Brown and Simon Jenkins. Show more
Lisa Jardine reflects on the rich history of timepieces and the power of clocks and watches. Show more
Home Front - Omnibus
Episode 8: 22-26 September 1914
58 minutes
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Well-known suffragette Emmeline Pankhurst visits Folkestone, and on the Leas an amicable alliance is reached. With Keely Beresford, Michael Bertenshaw, Sean Connolly. Show more
The latest weather forecast.
In-depth reporting and analysis from a global perspective.
The path not taken. Hugo's heart warms to Holly. Show more
Lord Andrew Adonis chooses Victorian engineer, aka ‘The Sewer King’, Sir Joseph Bazalgette. With Matthew Parris. From 2014. Show more
Sean Curran reports on an impassioned Commons debate as MPs back air strikes against Islamic State in Iraq. Peers consider the subject too.
The Listening Project
John and Laura - A Working Relationship
5 minutes
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Fi Glover introduces a conversation between colleagues who went for the same job but did not both get it. Twelve years on, they reflect on power in the workplace. Show more
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. Followed by Weather.
Crisis point is reached as Williams writes the Sweet Bird of Youth. Concluded by Damien Lewis, Trevor White and Elaine Claxton. Show more
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