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Jonathan and his guests ask how governments can best help the unemployed.

Japanese singer Yoko Noge became passionate about the blues as a schoolgirl.

Leon Trotsky settles into the home of artist Diego Rivera and his wife Frida Kahlo.

With Jane Garvey. Florence and the Machine, district nursing and the 'Angels of Pervyse'.

Tom Heap gains exclusive access in the battle to save The Royal Show.

The impact of Islamic design and values on the life of Victorian designer William Morris.
With Julian Worricker. Does the rail franchise system need reforming or scrapping?

The latest weather forecast.

National and international news with Martha Kearney.

John Mayall presents a homage to the British rhythm and blues scene of the early 1960s.

Lilian's cloud gets a silver lining.

Comedy thriller by Vicky Meer. A London drug dealer is relocated under a protection scheme
Richard Daniel and his team discuss listeners' questions about the natural world.

A village is plagued by an especially wicked gang of spirit bears. Read by Ian Holm.

New waves of immigration from Latin America change the country's ethnic makeup.
Examining compensation for victims of child abuse by religious institutions in Ireland.

Kate Mosse talks to actor Clive Swift and Thought for the Day contributor Indarjit Singh.

Coverage and analysis of the day's news with Eddie Mair.

Bill Gates wants a friend.

Jim aims for life in the fast lane.

Serafina is given penance and starves herself for the host. It seems that all hope is lost
Is Britain's system of public protection from violent offenders still among the best?
Is Cath Burchill the only blind woman to circumnavigate the globe on a motorbike?
Claudia Hammond asks how we are placed to deal with growing numbers of dementia sufferers.

Jonathan and his guests ask how governments can best help the unemployed.

Weather information.
Curfew imposed in Xinjiang, rebellion over 10p tax and Michael Jackson is laid to rest.

Ed and Lucy Cross are concerned about their newly-widowed and retired father.

Arthur Smith invites an audience into his home for music and comedy.

News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament with Sean Curran.

The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.

Leon Trotsky settles into the home of artist Diego Rivera and his wife Frida Kahlo.

The latest shipping forecast.

BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.

The latest shipping forecast.

News from BBC Radio 4.

Daily prayer and reflection with Rev Dr Craig Gardiner.

Anna Hill reports on what might replace the Royal Show as it closes its gates forever.