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A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day. With Andrew Graystone. Show more
Environmentalists are celebrating a victory which halts the dumping of poisonous silt off the south Cornish coast. And at last a ray of hope for dairy farmers. Show more
Michael Palin presents the greater roadrunner of south western North America Show more
Susan Hulme reports from Westminster.
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the philosophical movement phenomenology. Show more
Woman's Hour
Beyond Clueless; How Influential Are Our Teenage Film Heroines?
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As the teen film documentary Beyond Clueless hits the screens, how influential are teenage film heroines? Plus Diana Nneka Atuona talks about the inspiration behind her new play. Show more
The prodigal Chip returns home for Christmas. Show more
From Our Own Correspondent
The Knot Reaches the Comb
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All eyes are on the upcoming election in Greece. The results, some say, could trigger a political earthquake. Plus stories from Chile, South Africa, Haiti and Nigeria. Show more
4 Extra Debut. John Cooper Clarke looks back at the life of Salford dramatist, broadcaster and folk singer, Ewan MacColl. From 2015. Show more
A History of Ideas
Barry Smith on Noam Chomsky and Human Language
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Philosopher Barry Smith argues that language is our most important uniquely human attribute and examines Noam Chomsky's idea of a universal grammar. Show more
You and Yours
Carrier Bags, Ex-Council Flats, the Cost of Living
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Consumer news.
Analysis of current affairs reports, presented by Martha Kearney.
Sir David Cannadine examines Winston Churchill's family life, exploring the legacy left by Churchill's childhood when he himself became a father. Show more
Susan loses patience, and Tony makes progress. Show more
The second series of the criminal family saga, from 1961-70, based on GF Newman's novel Show more
Marking the fiftieth anniversary of his death, Helen Mark explores the family home and grounds of Sir Winston Churchill, Chartwell in Kent, to learn how the landscape inspired him. Show more
Jonathan Dimbleby presents an appeal on behalf of Book Aid International. Show more
Open Book
Emma Hooper on Etta and Otto and Russell and James
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Presented by Mariella Frostrup. Emma Hooper discusses her debut novel Etta and Otto and Russell and James, plus the mystery surrounding novelist Elena Ferrante. Show more
The Film Programme
Alex Garland on Ex Machina, Liz Fraser on I'm All Right Jack, JC Chandor on A Most Violent Year
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Alex Garland on his directorial debut Ex Machina, Liz Fraser discusses her career from I'm All Right Jack to Carry On Behind, and JC Chandor talks about A Most Violent Year. Show more
BBC Inside Science
GMOs; International Year of Light; Coral health
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Adam Rutherford investigates the news in science and science in the news. Can a failsafe be built into genetically modified organisms to ensure they would die in the wild? Show more
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Bridget discusses how adverts ruined her sex life and why twitter is a sexist's natural habitat. With Fred MacAulay. From 2015. Show more
Lynda tells David what she thinks. Meanwhile, it's all a bit embarrassing at the Bull. Show more
Front Row
Johnny Depp and Paul Bettany, Imogen Cooper, Kate Saunders, Fortitude
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Johnny Depp and Paul Bettany on new film Mortdecai; pianist Imogen Cooper; Kate Saunders discusses her Costa Children's Book award-winner; Fortitude starring Sofie Gråbøl reviewed. Show more
The prodigal Chip returns home for Christmas. Show more
Germany's new anti-Islamisation movement, Pegida, is attracting a middle-aged following to its weekly marches around the country. Catrin Nye meets its founder. Show more
In Business
Ttip: The world's biggest trade deal
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Peter Day asks how the world's biggest trade deal, currently being negotiated between the US and the EU, may affect business, employment, the environment and democracy. Show more
BBC Inside Science
GMOs; International Year of Light; Coral health
30 minutes
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Adam Rutherford investigates the news in science and science in the news. Can a failsafe be built into genetically modified organisms to ensure they would die in the wild? Show more
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the philosophical movement phenomenology. Show more
The World Tonight
Duke of York speaks publicly for first time about sex allegations
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Prince says he wanted to "reiterate" statements issued by Palace rejecting the claim.
As the summer of 1936 draws to a close, a society portraitist embarks on an affair with a talented actress and a series of murders of young women instils fear on the streets. Show more
A bizarre world featuring the likes of forgotten silver screen star Anna Mann, presented by the sinister ringmaster. From 2015. Show more
Susan Hulme reports from Westminster.
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Will Boast's extraordinary family story: Will struggles to adapt to his new family circumstances. Read by Jamie Parker. Show more
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