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A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with Claire Campbell Smith. Show more
The programme that starts with its listeners. 'I have an empty seat at my kitchen table'. When adoption doesn't work as you hope. Presented by Eddie Mair and Jennifer Tracey. Show more
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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Helen Mark is in the Peak District to meet Mountain Rescue Team, who keep visitors safe should they come a cropper when enjoying the rugged countryside. Show more
Presented by Anna Hill. How is UK agriculture getting a slice of the Chinese market? Show more
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Morning news and current affairs. Including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
Commentary on the second ODI between England and Australia, from Lord's, with Jonathan Agnew, Ed Smith, Phil Tufnell, Michael Vaughan, Alec Stewart and Marcus North. Show more
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Loose Ends
Sara Cox, Nikki Bedi, Noel Fielding, Rick Stein, Bobby Friction, Rebecca Root, Georgia, Nerina Pallot
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Sara Cox and Nikki Bedi are joined by Noel Fielding, amongst others, for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Georgia and Nerina Pallot. Show more
He’s the bad boy of French literature. Loved and hated in equal measure. But who is Michel Houellebecq?
Ed Stourton profiles the controversial novelist who loves to provoke.
Saturday Review
Jonathan Franzen, People, Places and Things, Me and Earl and the Dying Girl, Lady Chatterley, Dulwich Picture Gallery
45 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Jonathan Franzen's Purity, People, Places and Things at the National Theatre, Me and Earl and the Dying Girl, Lady Chatterley and Dulwich Picture Gallery's permanent collection. Show more
When a major crisis from the past slips from public memory, does this open up possibilities for current politicians? David Aaronovitch finds out, with historians and an audience. Show more
Charles pursues his adolescent love to redeem past misdemeanours but a young man on his own mission appears. Stars Jeremy Irons. Show more
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4, followed by weather.
Timandra Harkness and Leo Johnson taste some strange foods of the future as they investigate how technology and a rising global population might transform what people eat. Show more
Paul Gambaccini is in the questionmaster's chair for the 2015 final of the wide-ranging music quiz. Show more
News presenter Mike Embley meets and speaks to Syrian poets, writers and academics about how their work has reflected the emotions and humanity in a seemingly impossible situation. Show more
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. Followed by Weather.
By Jess Walter. A troubled father frets about being a good parent, as he sets a trap to catch a thief. Read by John Schwab. Show more
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