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A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with the Rt Rev Libby Lane, Bishop of Stockport. Show more
The latest epidemiological report from DEFRA points to cattle movement as a significant cause of the transfer of Bovine TB. Plus contraceptive darts for wild boar and milk vodka. Show more
Chris Packham presents the lesser white-fronted goose. Show more
The Life Scientific
Episode 127: Roger Penrose on black holes
28 minutes
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Sir Roger Penrose talks to Jim al-Khalili about his trailblazing work on how black holes form, the problems with quantum theory and his portrayal in films about Stephen Hawking. Show more
One to One
What's it like being a single mum to a child of dual heritage?
15 minutes
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Interview series in which broadcasters follow their personal passions. Miranda Rae meets Gill Sargent to explore the challenges of being a single mum with a child of dual heritage. Show more
Letters from America
Thomas Chatterton Williams
15 minutes
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After the presidential election, five writers give their point of view on where America goes now. Thomas Chatterton Williams on what he sees as a deepening racial divide in the US. Show more
Woman's Hour
Amma Asante, Lady Justice Hallett, Do nurseries benefit pre-school children?
45 minutes
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The director of A United Kingdom, Amma Asante, joins Jane Garvey. Show more
A transformative sea swimming club alters lives: why Australian Jane prefers the freezing sea of Brighton. Stars Karen Bartke. Show more
Brett Westwood joins Richard Mabey inside an old churchyard yew tree in Hertfordshire, to unravel the fascinating history of our relationship with these ancient trees. From 2016 Show more
Thabiso Mohare explores the music of Soweto, a group of townships to the south west of Johannesburg, and how it came to represent black South African culture to the outside world. Show more
In October 1942, French conceptual artist Marcel Duchamp helped put on the first major surrealist exhibition in New York. Hear from Carroll Janis who played a small part. Show more
You and Yours
Call You and Yours: What have YOU seen go up or down since the Brexit vote?
45 minutes
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Consumer phone-in. What have YOU seen go up or down since the Brexit vote? Show more
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Psychology writer Oliver Burkeman looks at when hopefulness can be counter-productive to action, and how negativity can be deployed as a tool to achieve positive results. Show more
The Grundys pull out all the stops, and Jennifer is caught in the middle. Show more
Two-part thriller set in California. A group of eco-terrorist planning to blow up a dam becomes suspicious of their latest recruit, the mysterious Anna. Show more
Cinema's Secret History
How Richard Burton Got His Voice
30 minutes
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Antonia Quirke uses Richard Burton's voice to illustrate how cinematic voices have changed, and she meets with leading dialect coach Penny Dyer to deconstruct it. Show more
Costing the Earth
America's Energy Independence
30 minutes
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New president elect of the USA Donald Trump is a climate change denier, and so what does his rise to power mean for the environment? Show more
Being able to say what we like is at the heart of national life. But should there be limits? Melanie Phillips explores the boundaries of free speech. Show more
Charles Moore, Nadifa Mohamed and Harriett Gilbert discuss books by Jane Austen, Kester Aspden and Patrick de Witt. From 2016. Show more
Six O'Clock News
22/11/2016 No 10 rejects Trump's vision of Farage as US ambassador
30 minutes
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Downing Street insists there's no vacancy to be Britain's top US diplomat
It is Disability Awareness Day, so Clare has taken it upon herself to raise awareness. Show more
Rob acquires new ammunition, and Alan has a job on his hands. Show more
Front Row
Adam Driver, Costa Book Awards shortlist announced, Gilmore Girls
30 minutes
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Adam Driver on Jim Jarmusch's film Paterson; the announcement of the Costa Book Awards category shortlists; the return of Gilmore Girls. Show more
A transformative sea swimming club alters lives: why Australian Jane prefers the freezing sea of Brighton. Stars Karen Bartke. Show more
Documentary. DJ Nihal Arthanayake explores what is stopping members of the ethnic minorities from playing a key part in Britain's intelligence services. Show more
In Touch
Mobile Phone Answering Service, Gary O'Donoghue
20 minutes
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News of a mobile phone answering service which could help blind people make and receive calls. BBC Political Correspondent Gary O'Donoghue has updates from Washington. Show more
All in the Mind
Adolescent brain, Awards update, Phonagnosia
28 minutes
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Why can mental health problems develop during adolescence? Claudia Hammond examines new evidence for a biological explanation that could help guide clinical treatment. Show more
The Life Scientific
Episode 127: Roger Penrose on black holes
28 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Sir Roger Penrose talks to Jim al-Khalili about his trailblazing work on how black holes form, the problems with quantum theory and his portrayal in films about Stephen Hawking. Show more
The World Tonight
Will China gain if US pulls out of Pacific trade deal?
45 minutes
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Donald Trump says he will pull the US out of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP); will China benefit? Should the EU freeze accession talks with Turkey? And Havana gets a facelift. Show more
By Naomi Alderman. While Mother Eve visits the republic of women in Bessapara, Roxy makes a devastating discovery about her family. Show more
Alexei on growing up in a communist household, his drug-dealer career and his physical attraction to Boris Johnson. From 2016. Show more
Susan Hulme reports from Westminster, where the foreign secretary rejects the idea of appointing Nigel Farage ambassador to the US. Show more
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Letters from America
Thomas Chatterton Williams
15 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
After the presidential election, five writers give their point of view on where America goes now. Thomas Chatterton Williams on what he sees as a deepening racial divide in the US. Show more
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