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A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with Judy Merry. Show more
A scheme helping farmers feed their animals during a crisis is set to become a farming charity. And conservationists say the deal on fish quotas is a missed opportunity. Show more
Liz Bonnin presents the greater racket-tailed drongo of South-East Asia. Show more
Alicia McCarthy reports from Westminster.
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss philosophical approaches to truth. Show more
June Mottershead, whose story inspired TV series Our Zoo, Maddy Prior on 45 years in folk music, the hard sell of beauty products, and what is being done to get more women elected? Show more
A sleepover for Amy with new friends brings things to a head between her parents. Show more
Tim Whewell gains rare access to the shadowy world of Russia's radical nationalists fighting in eastern Ukraine for Novorossiya, or New Russia, and a dream of empires past. Show more
4 Extra Debut. The name is Isaev, Maxim Maximovich Isaev. Miles Jupp uncovers the Russian superspy dubbed the “Soviet James Bond”. From 2014. Show more
Maisie Plackett takes very seriously the question 'Is your best boy in khaki?'. Show more
You and Yours
Delivery delays; Audi problem; 'Gripe sites' censored
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Courier companies explain what they are doing to ensure parcels arrive on time. Facebook removes a consumer 'gripe site', plus the Audi drivers complaining about oil consumption. Show more
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Analysis of current affairs reports, presented by Martha Kearney.
Bettany Hughes pursues nemesis in her archaeology of philosophy on the streets of ancient Athens, in the gym and with experts on counterterrorism and climate change. Show more
Justin is hosting the local farmers, and Roy is lonely at Christmas. Show more
A terrifying new disease is discovered in the tropical rainforest of Zaire. Can the outbreak be stopped before it reaches the country's capital Kinshasa? Dramatised by Mike Walker. Show more
Caz Graham visits Castle Howard, where Christmas tree sales are in full swing and customers are flocking to get their hands on their festive decorations. Show more
Sian Williams presents the Radio 4 Appeal for Hearing Link, a UK charity for people with hearing loss and their family and friends. Show more
Open Book
William Fiennes on the Folio Prize; BJ Novak; Ben Elton on PG Wodehouse
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William Fiennes on the Folio Prize, BJ Novak on a book with no pictures, Evie Wyld and Peter Walker discuss writing about the Vietnam War, and Ben Elton on PG Wodehouse. Show more
The Film Programme
Angelina Jolie, Danny Elfman, Kevin Macdonald, Kon-Tiki
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Angelina Jolie tells Francine Stock why she is planning to give up her acting career to concentrate on directing. The star of Kon-Tiki on recreating Thor Heyerdahl's epic voyage. Show more
BBC Inside Science
Microplastics; Holey Ice; Vesalius; Overeating
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Adam Rutherford on the news in science and science in the news. Microplastic pollution has been found in deep ocean sediments at levels four times that found on the sea surface. Show more
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Comedian Robert Newman’s 1981 memories of a CND rally and falling in love on the bus. With Rufus Hound. From December 2014. Show more
Charlie needs a bit of help, and Helen is feeling the pinch. Show more
Front Row
Esio Trot, Robert Olen Butler, The Thompson Family, The Interview controversy
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Razia Iqbal with TV adaptations of Esio Trot and The Boy in the Dress, folk group the Thompson Family, Robert Olen Butler on his espionage thriller and The Interview controversy. Show more
A sleepover for Amy with new friends brings things to a head between her parents. Show more
Should women suspected of making false accusations of rape be prosecuted? Melanie Abbott reports. Show more
Britain's cathedrals have defined the landscape for centuries, but what is their role today? Peter Day hears about the business of running some of the country's most famous places. Show more
BBC Inside Science
Microplastics; Holey Ice; Vesalius; Overeating
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Adam Rutherford on the news in science and science in the news. Microplastic pollution has been found in deep ocean sediments at levels four times that found on the sea surface. Show more
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss philosophical approaches to truth. Show more
The latest weather forecast.
In-depth reporting and analysis from a global perspective.
Nearing retirement, Tess enjoys a new-found contentment, but fate intervenes with a terrible loss. Read by Niamh Cusack. Show more
Milton becomes Britain's most well-known yet least effective undercover journalist. With Dave Lamb. From August 2011. Show more
Peter Mulligan reports as MPs clash on the NHS. There are new cuts for town halls. And what is it like to demonstrate for democracy in Hong Kong? Show more
The Listening Project
Nancie and Neil - Tears Not Allowed
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Fi Glover introduces a 90-year-old and her son, who were both sent to boarding school and who now reflect on the pain of being separated from your parents at the age of six. Show more
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The Kingdom to Come
Episode 4: Alistair Darling MP
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Peter Hennessy is joined by Alistair Darling MP, the former chancellor of the Exchequer, to discuss how further devolution will change the United Kingdom's constitution. Show more
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