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A short reflection and prayer with Padraig O Tuama. Show more
Farming news presented by Charlotte Smith. Environment secretary Liz Truss confirms that the government is looking into plans to pay farmers to allow their fields to flood. Show more
Michael Palin presents the red-eyed vireo from North America. Show more
Liz walks into a siege. Rollercoaster story based on tough true social work cases. Show more
Every Case Tells a Story
The Case Against Slavery
28 minutes
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Clive Anderson and guests explore the Somersett Case from 1772, which paved the way for the abolition of the slave trade. Show more
Geoff and family are off on a summer holiday. He has romantic plans – but they're under threat. Stars Danny Robins. From 2016. Show more
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You and Yours
Flood Flu, Contactless Cards and Gift Aid
45 minutes
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Consumer news and issues, featuring the health implications following floods, contactless card transactions, short story vending machines, gift aid and the Food and Farming Awards. Show more
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News and current affairs presented by Mark Mardell: the EU migration crisis, details of the new defence chief, the high court criticising criminal record disclosure and lad culture. Show more
Bishop Richard Holloway argues that, even if it is nothingness that awaits us after death, we should live our lives in such a way that death will be an unjust fate. Show more
Pat is rather taken by surprise, and Kirsty's talking weddings (!).
The victim of an apparent hit-and-run is a journalist with a reputation for fearlessness. Trevor Preston's drama follows her struggle to recover her memory of what really happened. Show more
Eric Robson and the panel answer gardening questions from Stowe Gardens, Buckinghamshire. The panellists are Bunny Guinness, Pippa Greenwood and Bob Flowerdew. Show more
With no one to talk to and working in a job that he hates, Pan Wong just cannot wait for lunchtime. Read by Thom Tuck. Show more
Last Word
Glenn Frey, Lord Weidenfeld, Jeanne Cordova, Haskell Wexler, Gilbert Kaplan.
28 minutes
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Matthew Bannister on Glenn Frey of the Eagles, publisher Lord Weidenfeld, lesbian campaigner Jeanne Cordova, cinematographer Haskell Wexler, amateur conductor Gilbert Kaplan. Show more
Does it matter that 62 people now own as much wealth as half of the world's population? Show more
The Listening Project
Edward and James – The Sausage Machine
5 minutes
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Fi Glover introduces a conversation between friends who have both come out of university with degrees, but at some cost. Show more
Six O'Clock News
22/01/2016 Chancellor Merkel appeals for EU unity in the migrant crisis
30 minutes
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The German Chancellor, Angela Merkel, has warned her fellow EU partners against acting alone to deal with the migrant crisis.
A satirical review of the week's news, chaired by Miles Jupp. With Jeremy Hardy, Susan Calman, Andrew Maxwell and Samira Ahmed. Show more
Lilian enjoys being back in the saddle, and Rex and Toby need to choose their moment.
Front Row
Michael Keaton, Herons, Helen Ellis, John Bratby exhibition
30 minutes
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Featuring Michael Keaton on Spotlight, a review of Simon Stephens's play Herons, Helen Ellis on American Housewife, her book of short stories, and the John Bratby exhibition. Show more
Liz walks into a siege. Rollercoaster story based on tough true social work cases. Show more
Any Questions?
Andrew RT Davies AM, Carwyn Jones AM, Mark Reckless, Kirsty Williams AM, Leanne Wood AM
48 minutes
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Jonathan Dimbleby presents political debate from Pembroke Dock in Wales with Andrew RT Davies AM, Carwyn Jones AM, Mark Reckless, Kirsty Williams AM, and Leanne Wood AM. Show more
Tom Shakespeare is concerned by the growth in cosmetic surgery and the pressure more and more women and girls in particular feel to conform to a face and body type. Show more
In the week of the first concerted attempt to break the Siege of Kut, Folkestone's characters are all looking for release. Show more
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Global news including the mosquito-borne virus that's caused nearly 4,000 babies to be born with abnormally small heads, street protests in Tunisia, and should rents be controlled? Show more
Kamel takes over his father's job in the storeroom, where he makes a powerful contact. Show more
Musician Nitin Sawhney chooses the celebrated American singer-songwriter, Jeff Buckley. With Steve Abbott and Matthew Parris. From 2016. Show more
Mark D'Arcy reports from Westminster.
The Listening Project
Alan and Victoria - Fishing for Family History
5 minutes
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Fi Glover introduces a conversation from Jersey about a onetime family fishing business and the powerful pull of the sea for island dwellers. Show more
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Examining the fault lines bisecting her life, Amy questions why she became an alcoholic. Show more
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