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Daily prayer and reflection with Rev Dr Stephen Wigley.

News and issues in rural Britain with Charlotte Smith.

With Edward Stourton and Sarah Montague. Including Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day; Yesterday in Parliament. Show more

Kirsty Young's castaway is politician Vincent Cable MP. Show more

An act of worship and music, led by Oliver McTernan.

The emotional impact of childbirth on the midwife discussed. Plus the merits of northern parents, and one of Scotland's top all-women dance bands, The Belle Star Band, play live.

Home to myths and wildlife, an evocative sound portrait of Britain's largest lake, Lough Neagh in Northern Ireland. From January 2009. Show more

A heatwave and an archaeological excavation lead to an unexpected swimming pool. With James Fleet, Neil Dudgeon. From January 2009. Show more

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Consumer news and issues with Peter White. The Food Standards Agency is trying to persuade restaurants to include the calorie information of meals on its menus. Show more

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National and international news with Brian Hanrahan.

Tim Harford asks how do you make statistics useful to those seeking IVF treatment? Show more

The moment of truth arrives for Grange Farm. Show more

Adaptation of the John Irving novel, dramatised by Linda Marshall Griffiths. As the draft cards for the Vietnam War arrive, Johnny cannot understand why Owen is so keen to join up. Show more

Peter Gibbs chairs the popular horticultural forum. Bob Flowerdew, Bunny Guinness and Matthew Biggs answer the questions posed by gardeners in Norfolk. Show more

David Reynolds tells the story of the American Civil War which began 150 years ago this month. Today, the burning of Atlanta. Show more

Matthew Bannister presents the obituary series, analysing and celebrating the life stories of people who have recently died. Show more

Francine Stock talks to Gus Van Sant, the director of Milk, which stars Sean Penn as Harvey Milk, California's first openly gay elected official. Show more

Full coverage and analysis of the day's news with Eddie Mair. Plus Weather.

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The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4, followed by Weather.

Sandi Toksvig chairs the topical comedy quiz, with panellists Andy Hamilton, Jeremy Hardy, Danielle Ward and Fred MacAulay.

Brian plays hardball at Bridge Farm. Show more

Arts news, interviews and reviews with With Kirsty Lang. Plus a review of Bruce Springsteen's new album, Working On A Dream. Show more

Lady Slane's decision about what to do with Mr FitzGeorge's vast fortune outrages her family, but a visitor brings hope for the future. Stars Honor Blackman. Show more

Jonathan Dimbleby chairs the topical debate in Chudleigh, Devon. The panel are Ben Bradshaw MP, Andrew Lansley MP, Don Foster MP and Dame Suzi Leather. Show more

A weekly reflection on a topical issue from Harold Evans.

Omnibus edition of David Reynolds's history of America. The years of Civil War: a fight for Southern independence and the end of slavery, with an immense price paid in human lives. Show more

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National and international news and analysis with Robin Lustig. With reports on the UK recession, the new US attitude to Hamid Karzai and prosecuting 'war cimes' in Gaza.

One Morning Like a Bird: Michael Maloney reads from the novel by Andrew Miller. With Alissa and Emile on their way to Singapore, Yuji makes some life-changing decisions. Show more

Series of biographical discussions with Matthew Parris. Travel writer Redmond O'Hanlon champions the life of naturalist Alfred Russel Wallace. Dr Sandy Knapp joins the discussion.

News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament with Mark D'Arcy.

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Gemma Arterton reads Vesna Maric's account of coming to Britain as a 16-year-old asylum seeker. Vesna receives a letter from the Home Office that will decide her fate. Show more

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