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Spiritual reflection to start the day from the Festival City of Edinburgh with the Rev Lezley Stewart of Greyfriars Kirk. Show more
A psychiatrist in Iraq says he's one of only 200 in the country. How does he try and get mental health patients in hospital and out of the hands of faith healers? Show more
The latest news headlines. Including the weather and a look at the papers.
Helen Mark swaps her anorak for a frock as she visits the summer festival at Glyndebourne to discover how its famous gardens inspire opera-goers, singers and musicians. Show more
Four panellists debate the price of food. Does cheap necessarily mean worse quality and lower animal welfare standards? Recorded at Countryfile Live. Show more
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News and current affairs. Including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
Saturday Live
Blenheim with John Craven
1 hour, 28 minutes
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John Craven joins Aasmah Mir and the Reverend Richard Coles live from Blenheim. Show more
Bridget Kendall and guests trace the surprising history of the cacao tree in South and Central America, the source of cocoa, chocolate and much else besides Show more
From Our Own Correspondent
Fear, Foreboding and Fake News In Kenya
30 minutes
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Strange and sinister things often happen before Kenyan elections, but recent events have left the country in shock. Kate Adie introduces correspondents' tales and analysis. Show more
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John Lloyd and Romesh Ranganathan welcome comic Phill Jupitus, criminologist Roger Graef and Bake Off’s Prue Leith. From 2017. Show more
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Any Questions?
Stella Creasy MP, Nigel Evans MP, Owen Jones, Kate Andrews
48 minutes
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Ritula Shah presents political debate from the Radio Theatre at Broadcasting House, London with a panel including Kate Andrews, Stella Creasy MP, Nigel Evans MP and Owen Jones. Show more
Listeners have their say on the issues discussed on Any Questions?
Still engaged to Mary, Roderick has fallen for beautiful socialite Christina Light – sparking mayhem. Stars Luke Newberry. Show more
Janice Forsyth lifts the curtain on Radio 4's new theatre series, speaking to a host of performers about what makes Edinburgh one of the world's most vibrant arts festivals. Show more
Woman's Hour
Melanin Millennials podcast duo Imrie Morgan and Satia Sa Dias. Singer Dianne Reeves. Author Kathy Lette.
58 minutes
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Melanin Millennials podcast duo Imrie Morgan and Satia Sa Dias. Jazz singer Dianne Reeves at the Proms. And author Kathy Lette on raising a child on the autistic spectrum. Show more
Full coverage of the day's news.
A psychiatrist in Iraq says he's one of only 200 in the country. How does he try and get mental health patients in hospital and out of the hands of faith healers? Show more
The latest weather forecast.
Loose Ends
Gary Numan, Norman Jay, Dermot Kavanagh, Alice Lowe, Fantastic Negrito, The Ska Vengers, Christopher Eccleston, Sara Cox
39 minutes
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Sara Cox and Christopher Eccleston are joined by Gary Numan, Norman Jay, Dermot Kavanagh and Alice Lowe. With music from Fantastic Negrito and The Ska Vengers. Show more
General John Kelly is the man they hope can bring order to Trump's office. The programme explores his background, from a working class Boston neighbourhood to the White House. Show more
Saturday Review
Land of Mine, Mosquitoes, Bernard MacLaverty, Matisse In The Studio, Trust Me
45 minutes
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Danish/German film Land of Mine, Mosquitoes at the National's Dorfman Theatre, Bernard MacLaverty's Midwinter Break, Matisse In The Studio at the Royal Academy, Trust Me on BBC TV. Show more
Archive on 4
The Myth of Homosexual Decriminalisation
58 minutes
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Peter Tatchell on how the 1967 Sexual Offences Act failed to provide equal rights for gay men, with convictions for same-sex offences rising in the following years. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Isabel wants freedom to determine her own future above all but must break with conventions to do so. Stars Joanna Vanderham. Show more
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4, followed by weather.
Combative, provocative and engaging debate chaired by Michael Buerk. With Matthew Taylor, Claire Fox, Anne McElvoy and Giles Fraser. Show more
Paul Gambaccini welcomes competitors from the London area and the south coast of England to the latest heat of the eclectic music quiz. Show more
Vikings, mermaids and city squares provide inspiration in this edition of the globe-trotting poetry series. Poet Helen Mort explores exciting voices from around the world. Show more
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. Followed by Weather.
A retired bicycle repairman is slowly inveigled into helping the son of a former friend deal with a difficult loss. Short story by Linda Cracknell, read by Paul Young. Show more
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