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A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with the Rev Frank Sellar. Show more
Charlotte Smith discusses changes to farm subsidies after a deal on CAP reform is agreed. Show more
The Marsh Warbler - Miranda Krestovnikoff narrates the story of this bird and its sound. Show more
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Morning news and current affairs with Evan Davis and Justin Webb, including Osborne and Balls on the Spending Review, plus the power of British gothic film. Show more
Melvyn Bragg and his guests discuss Romance of the Three Kingdoms, widely regarded as one of the greatest works of Chinese literature. Show more
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Daily Service
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A book by a teenager with severe autism has given an author a deeper understanding of his own son. Read by Kasper Hilton-Hille. Show more
Jenni Murray meets the young activists getting involved in feminist campaigns. What are the issues which are uniting feminists, and what subjects divide them? Show more
1920. Vera takes on more responsibilities at the orphanage. Show more
From Our Own Correspondent
The Story That Never Was
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Correspondents in Libya, Jordan, Portugal, Croatia and Australia tell their stories and examine news developments in their region. Presented by Kate Adie. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Mark Burman strips away the layers of Stuart Freeborn's remarkable life as a genius of British film make-up. From 2012. Show more
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You and Yours
Green Deal take-up, lower-alcohol wine
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Consumer news with Winifred Robinson, discussing the Green Deal take-up, the increasing popularity of lower-alcohol wines, and why cold calling can cost you when you're abroad. Show more
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National and international news. Listeners can share their views via email: wato@bbc.co.uk or on twitter: #wato.
Stories following family members who are reunited. Richard found his mother through the Salvation Army's tracing service, only to discover he had a brother he never knew existed. Show more
The big day arrives at Bridge Farm, and Rob's making friends. Show more
4 Extra Debut. When Barney's dog is run over, he wonders how to pay the vet's bill - until fate intervenes. Comedy by Sarah Cartwright starring Daniel Kirby. From June 2013. Show more
Clare Balding walks on Cannock Chase with Tara Bariana, who recalls his extraordinary walk home to India. Show more
Michaela Strachan presents an appeal on behalf of Send a Cow. Show more
Neil Gaiman talks to Mariella Frostrup about his hugely popular novels for children and adults alike, from Coraline and Neverwhere to his latest The Ocean at the End of the Lane. Show more
The Film Programme
This Is the End; The Act of Killing; Stories We Tell; The Brood
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Director Evan Goldberg talks to Francine Stock about apocalypse comedy This Is the End, while documentary maker Sarah Polley discusses turning her camera on her family secrets. Show more
Material World
Ancient horses; Uncertainty; How cutlery affects taste
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How 700,000-year-old horse DNA could change the way scientists study evolution, why scientists are seldom certain of their findings, and how cutlery changes the taste of food. Show more
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Day one on the colony, and they have lost the food, the air, the commander and the mood music. With Nicholas Lyndhurst. From April 2012. Show more
Pip has some news, and Roy's feeling the pressure. Show more
Front Row
Mary, Queen of Scots; Mike Figgis; Marianne Jean-Baptiste on Miles Davis
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Arts news with John Wilson, including Liz Lochhead on Mary Queen of Scots exhibition, Mike Figgis on his new film, and Marianne Jean-Baptiste's Cultural Exchange choice. Show more
1920. Vera takes on more responsibilities at the orphanage. Show more
What information do internet companies and social networks have on us, and how can we delete it? Legal magazine with Joshua Rozenberg. Show more
Entrepreneurs discuss how much money is required to start a business, and where best to get it from. Evan Davis presents the business magazine programme. Show more
Material World
Ancient horses; Uncertainty; How cutlery affects taste
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
How 700,000-year-old horse DNA could change the way scientists study evolution, why scientists are seldom certain of their findings, and how cutlery changes the taste of food. Show more
Melvyn Bragg and his guests discuss Romance of the Three Kingdoms, widely regarded as one of the greatest works of Chinese literature. Show more
The latest weather forecast.
Fresh claims about police snooping on Macpherson inquiry into the death of Stephen Lawrence. In-depth reporting and analysis from a global perspective with Philippa Thomas. Show more
Alan Tealing loses patience with Nilsen, forcing the former CIA man to finally reveal the real reason for his visit. Show more
John Thomson, Helen Moon, Fiona Clarke and Gavin Webster perform sketches sent in by the public. With Gyles Brandreth. Made in Manchester. From June 2013. Show more
Rachel Byrne reports from Westminster.
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A book by a teenager with severe autism has given an author a deeper understanding of his own son. Read by Kasper Hilton-Hille. Show more
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