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BBC Radio 4 is a radio channel that started transmitting on the 30th September 1967. It replaced BBC Home Service.

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iPM is the news programme that starts with its listeners.

The weekly interactive current affairs magazine featuring online conversation and debate.

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iPM: Pained at being apart

'Christmas was the first time we'd been apart'

Pained at being apart

BBC Radio 4 - iPM, Pained at being apart

A listener on the six months he spent without his wife while they waited for a visa

iPM listener Robert describes the six months he's spent without his wife while they wait for her visa to settle in the UK, and find out if they'll be reunited soon. 

We have news on the iPM Outside Broadcast "OB" not a competition chance to host a whole iPM programme. 

And Sara Cox takes a break from her new Radio 2 Drivetime show to read our "Your News" bulletin.

iPM is the show that starts with your story. ipm@bbc.co.uk is how to get in touch.

Presented by Luke Jones. Produced by Cat Farnsworth

Intelligent speech, the most insightful journalism, the wittiest comedy, the most fascinating features and the most compelling drama and readings anywhere in UK radio.

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