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A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with the Reverend Richard Littledale.
A ban on farm antibiotics has been suggested, but is it a practical idea? Brexit as seen from Scotland and New Zealand. And ideas for renewable energy on farms get a warm reaction. Show more
David Attenborough presents the Eurasian scops owl found in Mediterranean regions. Show more
The health secretary Jeremy Hunt is imposing a new contract on junior doctors. Susan Hulme has the reaction of MPs and reports on the best of Thursday in the Commons and Lords. Show more
Kirsty Young interviews academic and policy advisor Professor Dame Carol Black. Show more
Camila Batmanghelidjh, founder of Kids Company, talks to Jenni Murray about shutting down the children's charity. Show more
A tough situation and Ailsa in particular struggles to accept that her daughter will never recover. Starring Sharon Small. Show more
International Cricket
South Africa v England. The Fourth ODI from the Wanderers Johannesburg
8 hours
on BBC Radio 4 LW
Commentary on the fourth One Day International between South Africa and England, from the Wanderers in Johannesburg, with Simon Mann, Simon Hughes and Neil Manthorp. Show more
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Front Row
The People v OJ Simpson, Figaro, Pre-Raphaelites, 14 Bottoms
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Kirsty Lang discusses a new TV drama about OJ Simpson and a major exhibition of Pre-Raphaelite paintings in Liverpool. Plus the fascinating character of Figaro in opera. Show more
A tough situation and Ailsa in particular struggles to accept that her daughter will never recover. Starring Sharon Small. Show more
Any Questions?
Lord Blunkett, David Davis MP, Dr Kate Hudson, Quentin Letts
48 minutes
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Jonathan Dimbleby presents political debate and discussion from the Royal College for the Blind in Hereford with Lord Blunkett, David Davis MP, Dr Kate Hudson and Quentin Letts. Show more
Adam Gopnik argues that the results of America's primary in New Hampshire say far less about shifts in political opinion than the pundits and commentators claim. Show more
In the week that conscription came into effect, there are secrets and celebrations in Folkestone. Show more
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The World Tonight
Will Saudi Arabia send troops into Syria?
45 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
In-depth reporting and analysis from a global perspective. Saudi Arabia's thinking on Syria, the pope meets the patriarch, and the art of a sickie. Show more
The present catches up with Orlando's extraordinarily lengthy past. Show more
Rebecca Root, Jake Arnott and Harriett Gilbert choose books by Chris Ware, Damien Barr and Kurt Vonnegut. From 2016. Show more
Mark D'Arcy reports from Westminster.
The Listening Project
Nyree and June - Sharing Life Skills
5 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Nyree and June - Sharing Life Skills: Fi Glover with a conversation about how a monthly tea party helped a widow re-engage with life and pass on skills to the younger generation. Show more
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. Followed by Weather.
Monday and Muna find their child, Christine, is being attacked by embittered Somali clan members. Guled threatens to make the long journey to Italy. Show more
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