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A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with Leslie Griffiths. Show more
How much of a threat are non-native invasive species of plants and animals to the UK's biodiversity? Charlotte Smith finds out about their impact. Show more
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
Chris Packham presents the South American toco tucan. Show more
Morning news and current affairs. Including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
Anne McElvoy discusses the language of money with writers John Lanchester and Naomi Alderman and journalists Martin Wolf and John Kampfner. Show more
Woman's Hour
Odaline de la Martinez, Working Conditions for Au Pairs, and Jessica Chastain
58 minutes
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The Cuban-born UK-based conductor Odaline de la Martinez turns 65, the varying working conditions for au pairs in the UK, and Jessica Chastain on her role in Interstellar. Show more
Ina has to come to terms with being posted in Mauritius, while Gwladys relishes the snowy challenges of her Newfoundland posting. Show more
4 Extra Debut. The story of a momentous day during Jeff Buckley's first solo UK tour in 1994. He was to die in 1997 aged only 30. From 2014. Show more
The Godlimans are off on holiday, so Kerry makes a holiday list, including flatten stomach, learn Greek, shave legs and understand quantum physics. Sketches from November 2014. Show more
Witness History
Leipzig - Before the Wall Came Down
11 minutes
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Massive demonstrations in the East German city of Leipzig in October 1989 heralded the fall of the Berlin Wall. Martin Jankowski was one of the young protestors on the streets. Show more
You and Yours
Council houses; Lone justice; Online subscriptions
45 minutes
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Consumer news with Winifred Robinson. Are we on the brink of a boom in new council homes? And DIY justice - the pitfalls of representing yourself in court. Show more
The latest weather forecast.
Analysis of current affairs reports, presented by Martha Kearney.
Voices of the First World War
Episode 6: Morale
15 minutes
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Dan Snow looks at the morale of men serving in WWI in 1914, from the relationship between officers and their troops, to rest period activities and steeling themselves for combat. Show more
There is no turning back for David. Meanwhile, Jazzer has got advice for Johnny. Show more
4 Extra Debut. How British PoWs survived incarceration in German camps by studying free-flying birds. Drama documentary with David Bamber. Show more
Russell Davies chairs the latest heat of the wide-ranging general knowledge music quiz, with competitors from Alfreton, Preston and Wigan. Show more
Sheila Dillon talks to the publisher, writer and restaurateur Tom Jaine about his life. With contributions from Rick Stein, Joyce Molyneux and Tim Hayward. Show more
Alvin Hall visits Detroit and asks if the city that owes 18 billon dollars should sell its art collection. Show more
Aleks Krotoski explores if the internet is a nostalgia machine. Show more
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The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
John Lloyd and Phill Jupitus with presenter Clive Anderson, composer Anne Dudley and animator Richard Williams. From 2014. Show more
Jill has got a worry, and Will needs help from Ed. Show more
Front Row
Interstellar, Nick Hornby, John Harle, Bob Dylan's Basement Tapes
30 minutes
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Arts news with John Wilson. Lionel Shriver reviews Interstellar, Nick Hornby talks about his new novel Funny Girl, John Harle on Adolphe Sax's sax, and Bob Dylan's Basement Tapes. Show more
Germany: Memories of a Nation
The Germans Expelled
15 minutes
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Neil MacGregor focuses on a small handcart to tell the story of how more than 12 million Germans fled or were forced out of central and eastern Europe after 1945. Show more
4 Extra Debut. An exploration of the evolution, and lasting impact, of a visionary urban design: the Manhattan street grid. From 2014. Show more
Margaret Heffernan explores why big organisations so often make big mistakes, and asks if the cure could be the aviation industry's model of a 'just culture'. Show more
Measures have been in place for some years to help stem albatross by-catch from the long-line fishing industry. Shared Planet looks at the success of their conservation. Show more
Anne McElvoy discusses the language of money with writers John Lanchester and Naomi Alderman and journalists Martin Wolf and John Kampfner. Show more
The latest weather forecast.
In-depth reporting and analysis from a global perspective.
With the cameras rolling, Otto listens as some residents talk about their lives in Marlowe House. Show more
Jarvis Cocker follows the long Icelandic summer night, communing with elves, looking for ghosts and venturing behind a sacred waterfall. Show more
Susan Hulme reports from Westminster.
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. Followed by Weather.
Germany: Memories of a Nation
The Germans Expelled
15 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Neil MacGregor focuses on a small handcart to tell the story of how more than 12 million Germans fled or were forced out of central and eastern Europe after 1945. Show more
The latest shipping forecast.
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