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The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with the Rev Clair Jaquiss. Show more
The Scottish government plans to promote dairy products from Scotland, and Muller Wiseman will cut the amount they will pay farmers for milk. Presented by Charlotte Smith. Show more
Michael Palin presents the black-nest swiftlet deep inside an Indonesian cavern Show more
Sean Curran reports on the best of Thursday in the Commons and the Lords. Should non-payment of the BBC licence fee be a criminal offence or a lesser offence? Show more
Kirsty Young talks to Angie Hobbs, professor of the Public Understanding of Philosophy at the University of Sheffield. Show more
Woman's Hour
FGM; 'Ask Her More'; Holidays Without Children; Author Katharine Norbury
58 minutes
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On the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation, Jenni Murray speaks to crime prevention minister Lynne Featherstone about new measures to end FGM. Show more
Jen understands what she found could have repercussions for her and the environment. But there’s hope. Stars Claire Rushbrook. Show more
Zareer Masani tells the story of how the Tata Group became Britain's biggest industrial employer and asks if it can maintain its reputation for ethical capitalism. Show more
Mark Steel visits West Yorkshire in the show that researches the history, heritage and culture of different places and does a stand-up set in each one. From February 2014. Show more
Robert Lyle never expected today to bring this many challenges. Show more
You and Yours
Blacklisted Mobile Phones; Care Home Fees; Ukuleles
45 minutes
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People whose mobile phones are barred without their knowledge by the mobile phone industry blacklist, plus care home exit fees and the appeal of the ukulele. With Peter White. Show more
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Analysis of current affairs reports, presented by Edward Stourton.
Nick Danziger travels to Uganda to find three orphan sisters he photographed in 2005. Show more
Lilian makes a move, and Jim throws down the gauntlet. Show more
4 Extra Debut. A meteorite explodes over the North East Yorkshire coast, changing the lives of four lonely people forever. Stars David Crellin. Show more
Eric Robson chairs the programme from West Scotland. Bob Flowerdew, Bunny Guinness and Matthew Wilson answer the audience questions. Show more
A family struggle with hardship in Imperial Japan. A tale of war through the hopeful eyes of a child. Read by Claire Knight. Show more
Last Word
Colleen McCullough, Richard von Weizsaecker, Carl Djerassi, Geraldine McEwan and Lotte Hass
28 minutes
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Matthew Bannister on the lives of author Colleen McCullough, German president Richard von Weizsaecker, chemist Carl Djerassi, actress Geraldine McEwan and diver Lotte Hass. Show more
Tim Harford on claims that keen runners might be damaging their health. Plus tuition fees, affairs among cruise passengers, UK election safe seats and listeners' favourite stats. Show more
The Listening Project
Paddy and Mick - Swimming and Philosophy
5 minutes
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Fi Glover introduces a conversation between men who share an interest in mindfulness and meditation, and who also brave the icy waters of Northern Ireland's lakes, rivers and seas. Show more
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The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches featuring Mitch Benn, Pippa Evans, Jon Holmes and Aditi Mittal.
Jennifer and Jill are on the trail, and the pressure is on Ed. Show more
Front Row
Seth Rogen's The Interview, Blake Morrison, Marie NDiaye
30 minutes
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News, reviews and interviews from the worlds of art, literature, film and music, with John Wilson on Seth Rogen's film The Interview, poet Blake Morrison and novelist Marie NDiaye. Show more
Jen understands what she found could have repercussions for her and the environment. But there’s hope. Stars Claire Rushbrook. Show more
Any Questions?
Scott Fletcher, Lisa Nandy MP, Molly Scott Cato MEP, Grant Shapps MP
48 minutes
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Jonathan Dimbleby presents political debate and discussion from Cheadle Hulme in Cheshire with Scott Fletcher, Lisa Nandy MP, Molly Scott Cato MEP and Grant Shapps MP. Show more
Will Self reflects on the growing and vexed divide between people with and without children. Show more
Home Front - Omnibus
Episode 16: 2-6 February 1915 (Season 3 start)
58 minutes
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For Season 3, the focus shifts to industrial Tynemouth, which is experiencing a quite different war to that felt in Folkestone. Show more
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The World Tonight
Iran Special - Life Under Sanctions
45 minutes
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A special edition, presented by the BBC's Middle East Editor Jeremy Bowen. Show more
Luke has a sense of foreboding as the soldiers break convoy to go sightseeing, and Anne's artistic achievement is about to be recognised. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Maureen Lipman, Frankie Boyle and Harriett Gilbert on books by Michael Blakemore, Barbara Trapido and Joseph Heller. From 2015. Show more
Mark D'Arcy reports from Westminster.
The Listening Project
Charlotte and Lyndie - Puppets and People
5 minutes
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Fi Glover introduces a conversation between a founder and a former manager of the Little Angel puppet theatre in Islington, about puppetry and how it can influence life and art. Show more
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. Followed by Weather.
Literary greats and The Waste Land. Robert Crawford's biography of poet TS Eliot. Concluded by Tom Mannion and David Acton. Show more
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