Four In Four

The irresistible radio edit to provoke, delight and inspire.

'It's important that art is flawed'
The singer, Kate Bush, on why imperfection makes art interesting.
Could ants save your life?
‘Amazing ants’ as explained to Eddie Mair by Dr Matt Hutchings.
7 words to change your life
American writer Michael Pollan reveals his simple mantra for the key to good eating.
Growing a baby in India
One woman’s story of using a surrogate mother in India to have her baby.
On the loss of Jeff Buckley
Jeff Buckley and Kurt Cobain’s managers talk about supporting each other.
The most expensive egg in the world - ever!
How German hyperinflation made the price of eggs scramble beyond belief.
Russell Brand: ‘Actual democracy is a beautiful idea’
The comedian and actor, Russell Brand, argues for real democracy.
Are you hip or jive turkey?
Brush up on your jive talk with Cab Calloway’s Hepster’s Dictionary.
Is it possible to switch a bad memory for a good one?
Jonathan Webb explores how MIT scientists have changed memories with light.
Could Ormskirk be the next Glastonbury?
Frank Cottrell Boyce bids for Lancashire's hotspot for his dream festival location.
Sun rising: the dawn of a newspaper
Sue MacGregor gives the tabloid spin on Murdoch’s big red-top dream.
How are Jihadis using Twitter from the front line?
Professor Peter Neumann reveals how western jihadi fighters ‘cannot resist’ Twitter.
Hear the pygmy music that was sent into space
The music of the Mbuti pygmy tribe inspired millions and was launched on board Voyager.