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A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with Rania Hafez, founder director of the professional network Muslim Women in Education and a member of the Muslim Institute. Show more
Farming Today embarks on a week-long round-up of the election promises of the political parties. Today Charlotte Smith talks to the Green Party and Plaid Cymru. Show more
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
David Salmon of the Slimbridge Wetland Centre on the song of the woodlark. Show more
News and current affairs. Includes Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
Cultural discussion programme. Tom Sutcliffe at the Hay Festival with Colm Toibin, Sebastian Barry, Meg Rosoff and Jan Kizilhan. Show more
As a source of speed and of energy, the horse was vital to human civilisation. The cityscape of the 19th century was dominated by horses, and agriculture was defined by them. Show more
A look at our passion for craft including embroidery and knitting, how craft can be good for your health, craft in later life, shared studios and starting a craft business. Show more
The story of Corpus Christi Church in Oldham, whose priest and parish face an uncertain future under the bishop's plans to close a quarter of his churches. Grace Dent presents. Show more
Dot and the gang are tasked with a top secret mission. But will they be up to the job? Stars Fenella Woolgar. From 2017. Show more
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You and Yours
Dementia research; Flood damage; Department stores
45 minutes
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Why some people get dementia and others don't. Eighteen months after Storm Desmond, the people who still haven't returned to their homes. The future of department stores. Show more
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News presented by Shaun Ley including the latest on BA's computer problems and tributes to the late John Noakes.
How should we best use our time? Bettany Hughes visits a centre of industry, a 98-year-old philosopher and a theoretical physicist to find out. Show more
There are some new faces at Home Farm, and Lilian just will not give up. Show more
Unable to overcome her middle-class guilt, one woman is forced to take drastic action. A twisted modern fable by Sam Burns. Show more
Steve Punt hosts the battle of wits as three students from Queen's University Belfast take on their professors. From 2017. Show more
Sheila Dillon takes a golden-orange journey into the culinary use and the latest medical findings about turmeric. Show more
Dr Cathy FitzGerald’s lessons in creative writing with help from a ghostly array of great writers: place & character. From 2017. Show more
Who do we think we are? Ernie Rea and guests discuss our fascination with our ancestors. Is there a contemporary spiritual need that finds an answer in tracing our roots? Show more
Eddie Mair with interviews, context and analysis.
Six O'Clock News
29/05/2017 BA rejects claim that cuts to blame for computer failure: Chief Exec says he won't resign
30 minutes
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BA rejects claim that cuts to blame for computer failure: Chief Exec says he won't resign. Cambridgeshire zoo evacuated following serious incident. Blue Peter's John Noake's dies
Nicholas Parsons returns for his 50th year and the 78th series of the iconic panel show. His guests this episode are Paul Merton, Ross Noble, Fern Britton and Gyles Brandreth. Show more
Roy lacks the luck of the draw, and Brian cannot believe his ears. Show more
Front Row
Sgt. Pepper at 50; Jimmy McGovern; RIBA North
30 minutes
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Sgt. Pepper at 50: Heading For Home arts festival; Jimmy McGovern on his new drama about a maverick priest; RIBA North, the new national architectural centre in Liverpool. Show more
Fresh from her first flush of success, Bindi takes on a new business venture in property development. Stars Meera Syal. Show more
Journalist Tim Samuels examines the financial services industry as it faces up to change. He invites a disruptor and a disruptee to breakfast - but who will pick up the cheque? Show more
Britain spends over £13 billion annually on overseas aid and consistently meets the UN target for such expenditure. Jo Coburn asks why we do it and why most politicians back it. Show more
Silicon forms more than a quarter of the earth's crust by weight. With oxygen it makes sand, and it is essential to electronics. Dr Louisa Preston explores why silicon is so useful. Show more
Cultural discussion programme. Tom Sutcliffe at the Hay Festival with Colm Toibin, Sebastian Barry, Meg Rosoff and Jan Kizilhan. Show more
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The World Tonight
May and Corbyn face Jeremy Paxman and a live television audience
45 minutes
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Theresa May and Jeremy Corbyn faced Jeremy Paxman and a live television audience. Both were pressed on subjects of perceived weakness. Show more
F Scott Fitzgerald: The Lost Stories
Introduction & Thank You for the Light
15 minutes
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4 Extra Debut. Essay extract from editor Anne Margaret Daniel. F Scott Fitzgerald’s darker tales read by Laurel Lefkow and Karen Bartke. Show more
Word of Mouth
David Walliams on writing for children
28 minutes
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David Walliams talks to Michael Rosen about how he writes his children's books like Mr Stink and The Boy in the Dress. Show more
Series that gives rare insights into the world of disability. Peter White talks to artist Alison Lapper about work, motherhood and growing up with shortened arms and no legs. Show more
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As a source of speed and of energy, the horse was vital to human civilisation. The cityscape of the 19th century was dominated by horses, and agriculture was defined by them. Show more
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