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A reading and a reflection to start the day, with the Rev Mary Stallard, director of the St Giles Religious Education Centre, Wrexham. Show more
Farming Today
Increased dairy prices for producers; sheep embroyo and blueberry research
13 minutes
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Milk prices are on the rise, so are dairy farmers happy? Charlotte Smith speaks to Michael Oakes, chair of the NFU's Dairy Board. Plus sheep embryo transfer and blueberry research. Show more
Martin Hughes-Games presents the marsh tit. Show more
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the ideas of Hannah Arendt who examined totalitarianism and politics and, when covering the Eichmann trial, explored 'the banality of evil'. Show more
To publicise his vast number of projects, he embarked in 1819 on a Highland tour with the Poet Laureate. Read by Robin Laing. Show more
Woman's Hour
Transgender and planning a family; Banning the term "honour killing"; And older models.
58 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Pregnant person or expectant mum? A trans man's point of view. Plus, should the term honour killing be banned? Show more
Nat (Samantha Spiro) invites her driving instructor Ken (Bill Paterson) back to her house for an illuminating, if somewhat inedible, meal. Show more
From Our Own Correspondent
"Beautiful, Beautiful Chaos"
30 minutes
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Correspondents' stories: Tim Hartley with the soccer fans of Gabon; Nick Sturdee and murder in Turkey; Hywel Griffith in Australia; Emma Levine in Albania; Andrew Gray in Kosovo. Show more
Why has the old-fashioned clockface survived? Comedian and presenter Aatif Nawaz assesses an ancient user interface that measures something valuable yet intangible - time. Show more
This day in 1917 marked the official formation of the Women's Land Army, and in Tynemouth, Dilys works out how to win her fight. Show more
You and Yours
Milk prices, 3D television, Citizens advice funding
45 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
After years of falling milk prices, why is the global price of milk now rising? Why 3D TVs - once the future - are quickly becoming a thing of the past. Show more
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What can we expect from farmers in return for subsidy? Some economists argue that public money should only be paid if farms provide a public good. Charlotte Smith investigates. Show more
Justin feels like he can be himself, and Lilian has to improvise. Show more
Shoreham's latest training scenario places Yorkshire at the centre of a global pandemic alert. Its credibility rests on the successful recruitment of the formidable Dr Hoffman. Show more
In January 1942, the Mildenhall Treasure was pulled from a field in West Row in Suffolk. Helen Mark meets the people re-examining the site to discover who buried it and why. Show more
Don, a beneficiary and volunteer for Friends of the Elderly, makes the Radio 4 Appeal on their behalf. Show more
Presented by Mariella Frostrup. Author Yaa Gyasi talks to Mariella about her debut novel Homegoing, a tale of two sisters with strikingly different destinies. Show more
Francine Stock presents the cinema magazine programme. Ang Lee discusses the future of film and why cinema will become elitist. Show more
BBC Inside Science
Wildlife trafficking, New quantum computers, Ancient bird beaks, Glassblowing.
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
How measures set up to conserve endangered species are being eroded - part of a BBC investigation into wildlife trafficking from west Africa. Show more
Six O'Clock News
02/02/2017 Iraq abuse lawyer struck off
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Controversial human rights lawyer Phil Shiner -- who brought dozens of claims of murder and torture against British Iraq war veterans -- has been struck off for dishonesty.
Geoff’s threatened by Swedish perfection. He’s challenged when Linda’s perfect ex shows up. Stars Danny Robins. From 2016. Show more
Pat needs to iron things out, and Roy is feeling sensitive. Show more
Front Row
Diverse casting in historical dramas, Roots returns, Beyonce's pregnancy portrait, John Burnside
30 minutes
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Arts news, interviews and reviews. Front Row addresses the issue of diverse casting in TV, film and theatre. Ekow Eshun discusses the remake of Roots, 40 years on. Show more
Nat (Samantha Spiro) invites her driving instructor Ken (Bill Paterson) back to her house for an illuminating, if somewhat inedible, meal. Show more
Will President Trump's plan to put 'America first' make the USA richer? David Aaronovitch investigates. Show more
The care home business model is unsustainable. Evan hears why from leading voices in the sector. Show more
BBC Inside Science
Wildlife trafficking, New quantum computers, Ancient bird beaks, Glassblowing.
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
How measures set up to conserve endangered species are being eroded - part of a BBC investigation into wildlife trafficking from west Africa. Show more
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the ideas of Hannah Arendt who examined totalitarianism and politics and, when covering the Eichmann trial, explored 'the banality of evil'. Show more
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The World Tonight
Francois Fillon presidential bid under increasing pressure
45 minutes
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French prosecutors widen their inquiry into financial affairs of the presidential candidate. Plus the largest demonstrations in Romania since the Ceaucescu era. Show more
In Daphne du Maurier's psychologically disquieting tale an attack is imminent. Tristan Sturrock reads. Show more
Gaby Roslin hosts team captains Lee Mack and John Thomson in a new comedy panel show celebrating the world of film. With the vocal talents of Alistair McGowan and Ronni Ancona. Show more
Susan Hulme reports from Westminster on the Brexit white paper & MPs' reaction to news that lawyer Phil Shiner - who pursued cases against Iraq veterans - has been struck off. Show more
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To publicise his vast number of projects, he embarked in 1819 on a Highland tour with the Poet Laureate. Read by Robin Laing. Show more
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