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A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with the Rev Peter Whittaker. Show more
London 2012 is billed as a 'showcase for British food' but farmers are asking why some caterers are choosing to import produce available in the UK. Show more
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
Presented by John Humphrys and Justin Webb. Including Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
Start the Week
Elizabethans: Max Hastings, Mary Beard, John Guy and Lola Young
43 minutes
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Andrew Marr discusses the modern Elizabethan age with Max Hastings, Mary Beard, John Guy and Lola Young. Show more
Alex Polizzi on how to run a family business. Is it time to tackle 'dead beat-dads'? Plus forget tulip fever embrace fern fever. Show more
In 1961, on the brink of global success, East German racer Ernst Degner vanished. Stephen Evans unearths this fascinating story of technology, speed and Cold War intrigue. Show more
Now George Barton has died in the same horrible way as his wife, Colonel Race has two deaths to investigate. Stars Sean Baker. Show more
Consumer news with Julian Worricker. How to slash student housing costs. Do unpaid internships make work experience the preserve of the rich? And a TV channel devoted to shoes. Show more
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Martha Kearney presents national and international news. Listeners can share their views via email: wato@bbc.co.uk or on twitter: #wato.
Sport and the British
Episode 11: Rugby's Great Split
15 minutes
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Clare Balding tells a story of lies, expulsions, bigotry and witch-hunts, as a civil war in sport erupted when rugby split in two. Show more
Tracy has second thoughts. Meanwhile David and Tony drown their sorrows. Show more
The story of Rod, a Premier League footballer accused of rape, who discovers his skill, wealth and fame make no odds in a police station. Show more
The second semi-final, with competitors from Elgin in Morayshire, London, Twickenham and Sale in Cheshire. Show more
In these uncomfortable times, Sheila Dillon asks what role food plays in giving comfort. Show more
Nicholas Parsons, celebrated chairman of Just a Minute, chooses favourite pieces of prose and poetry gathered since childhood. His readers are Prunella Scales and Samuel West. Show more
Beyond Belief
The Role of Bishops in the House of Lords
30 minutes
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Ernie Rea and guests discuss the role of Bishops in the House of Lords. Show more
Eddie Mair presents the day's top stories. Including Weather.
Nicholas Parsons challenges Paul Merton, Gyles Brandreth, Ross Noble and Jenny Eclair to talk without hesitation, repetition or deviation for 60 seconds. From February 2012. Show more
Plans are brewing at Bridge Farm, and Josh thinks about his future. Show more
Front Row
Daniel Radcliffe; Big Fat Gypsy Weddings producers
30 minutes
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With Mark Lawson, including an interview with actor Daniel Radcliffe, who now stars in the film The Woman in Black; the makers of Big Fat Gypsy Weddings discuss the latest series. Show more
Deciding against Shirley's offer of dog-clipping, Bev resorts to desperate measures to save the salon. Show more
Mark explores the relationship between the police and other agencies. Could other agencies take over some responsibilities from an overburdened police service? Show more
What happens if the eurozone splits? Policymakers across Europe are putting their contingency plans together. Chris Bowlby reveals their thinking. Show more
Quentin Cooper asks how Freud would fare as a scientist today; cold winters and global warming; the Russians reach Antarctic Lake Vostok; and LARES, the disco ball bound for space. Show more
Start the Week
Elizabethans: Max Hastings, Mary Beard, John Guy and Lola Young
43 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Andrew Marr discusses the modern Elizabethan age with Max Hastings, Mary Beard, John Guy and Lola Young. Show more
The latest weather forecast.
The Arab League wants the UN to send a peacekeeping mission to Syria. There needs to be a ceasefire first, says Russia. Israel charges Iran with attacking its diplomats. Show more
1985. Gorbachev is in the Kremlin and change is in the air. The art critic Sukhanov is at the height of his prestige. But life is about to unravel. Show more
Can Sylvia and Caroline help with a case of inadvertently encouraged romantic interest? Stars Anna Massey. From June 2010. Show more
Sean Curran and the BBC's parliamentary team report as peers press ministers over whether they used management consultants to help draw up their plans for the NHS in England. Show more
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. Followed by Weather.
4 Extra Debut. Three young Englishmen leave Grimsby to motor through northern Germany. 1926 travelogue read by Rupert Penry-Jones. From February 2012. Show more
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