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A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with the Rt Rev Libby Lane, Bishop of Stockport. Show more
Farming Today
Lord Plumb on farming's future, Nuffield Scholars conference, Ant gin, Juniper crop
13 minutes
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Veteran statesman of UK farming Lord Henry Plumb reflects on the industry's future. Having overseen the UK's entry into the EEC 40 years ago, he considers the years ahead. Show more
Wildlife Sound Recordist, Chris Watson, presents the Eider. Show more
Nicola Adams, boxer and Olympic gold medallist in 2012 and 2016, is interviewed by Kirsty Young for Desert Island Discs. Show more
After the election, five acclaimed writers give their point of view on where America goes now. Philosopher John Gray argues that apocalyptic forebodings are exaggerated. Show more
Woman's Hour
Owning our ambition, The work of print maker Helena Markson, Sophie Walker of the Women's Equality Party.
58 minutes
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Diversity leader Funke Abimbola on why we should own our ambition. Sophie Walker, leader of the Women's Equality Party. Plua we celebrate print maker Helena Markson. Show more
A transformative sea swimming club alters lives: Shelley is not a club member but her life depends on it. Stars Michele Austin. Show more
A radio journalist revisits an audio diary she kept documenting the sudden departure of her husband and their subsequent divorce. Show more
Comedian and activist Mark Thomas creates a People's Manifesto from the policies of his BBC Radio Theatre audience. From 2013. Show more
Witness History
The Bugging of the US Embassy in Moscow
11 minutes
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How the Soviets hid hi-tech listening devices deep inside the walls of America's new embassy in Moscow, while the building was still under construction. Show more
You and Yours
Gloucester evictions, Argos, The beauty of knives
45 minutes
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A look at low-income tenants losing their homes in the scramble to supply councils with social housing, and retailers' price conundrum for the new year. Show more
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The Power of Negative Thinking
Death Can Make You Happy
14 minutes
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Psychology writer Oliver Burkeman confronts what many of us see as the most negative of all life's experiences. Could we derive happiness from thinking more about death? Show more
Lilian has to face the music, and Pip gets bad news. Show more
After the horrors of the Battle of the Somme, Mickey Bliss is on leave in Paris where he is drawn into the shady world of intelligence and politics. From November 2016. Show more
Eric Robson and the panel visit the Tower of London. Pippa Greenwood, Matt Biggs and Chris Beardshaw answer this week's horticultural questions. Show more
Mallory dines alone at a favourite restaurant in Venice and eavesdrops on the couple at the next table. Read by William Trevor. Show more
Last Word
Martin Aitchison, Sir Mota Singh QC, William Trevor, Ruth Gruber, David Mancuso
28 minutes
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Kate Silverton on the artist Martin Aitchison, judge Sir Mota Singh, writer William Trevor, photojournalist Ruth Gruber and party host David Mancuso. Show more
High-rolling pensioners and the triple-lock. Using Twitter to predicting Norovirus, How to find your friend in a club, and air pollution. Show more
The Listening Project
Sigs and Pauline - They Shoot Horses Don't They
5 minutes
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Fi Glover introduces a conversation between horse owners facing the decision of when to call it a day, now a beloved animal's health means he can be no more than a 'field ornament'. Show more
Six O'Clock News
25/11/2016 More ex footballers speak of child abuse
30 minutes
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2 men give harrowing accounts of suffering at the hands of their coach as children. Serial killer Stephen Port to serve a whole life. Jaguar could build electric cars in the UK.
Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis are joined by Andy Zaltzman, Mae Martin, Luke Kempner, Freya Parker, Greg Jenner and Adam Kay to present the news via topical stand-up and sketches. Show more
David serves an ultimatum, and Alistair moves forward. Show more
Front Row
Mel Giedroyc on new musicals showcase, Michael Morpurgo, Bad Santa 2, Penelope Lively
30 minutes
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Mel Giedroyc and Gemma Whelan join Maria Friedman for a musicals gala; Penelope Lively returns to writing short stories; Bad Santa 2; Michael Morpurgo on books and war zones. Show more
A transformative sea swimming club alters lives: Shelley is not a club member but her life depends on it. Stars Michele Austin. Show more
Any Questions?
Alastair Campbell, Chris Grayling MP, Rebecca Long-Bailey MP, Merryn Somerset Webb
48 minutes
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Jonathan Dimbleby presents political debate from UTC Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park with Alastair Campbell, Chris Grayling MP, Rebecca Long-Bailey MP and Merryn Somerset Webb. Show more
Adam Gopnik muses on liberals and liberalism - and why liberalism is so despised. Show more
Professor Sunil Khilnani presents audio portraits of William Jones, Rani of Jhansi, Jyotirao Phule and Birsa Munda. Show more
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The World Tonight
Footballers speak of sexual abuse
45 minutes
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A therapist explains how being abused as a child can impact on all areas of adult life. Show more
By Naomi Alderman. Mother Eve is now President of Bessapara. Will she choose to escalate the conflict? Show more
Lauren Laverne and explores female friendship, from BFFs and Squad Goals to Mean Girls and Thelma and Louise. Show more
Mark D'Arcy reports from Westminster where MPs approve a bill making it an offence to wear medals you have not earned. Show more
The Listening Project
Graham and Derek - Dealing with People
5 minutes
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Fi Glover introduces a conversation between a retired funeral director and a semi-retired journalist as they compare notes on how the notion of privacy has changed over the years. Show more
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After the election, five acclaimed writers give their point of view on where America goes now. Philosopher John Gray argues that apocalyptic forebodings are exaggerated. Show more
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