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The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
A reading and a reflection to start the day, with the Rev Canon Jenny Wigley, rector of Radyr in Cardiff.
One company is discovering a market for UK fresh milk in Qatar, flour from the UK could soon be sold to Egyptian bakers, and the Food Bank in Scotland suppplying fresh dairy goods. Show more
Tweet of the Day
Melissa Harrison on the House Sparrow
2 minutes
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Nature writer Melissa Harrison presents the case for why we should love the humble if noisy 'spadger', though she won't waste her breath trying to win round her dog. Show more
Morning news and current affairs. Including Yesterday in Parliament, Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
Desert Island Discs
Professor Dame Jane Francis
35 minutes
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Kirsty Young interviews Professor Dame Jane Francis, director of the British Antarctic Survey. Show more
Fergal Keane looks back on his grandparents’ generation and examines the cost and legacy of war in Ireland. From 2017. Show more
Woman's Hour
Ella Fitzgerald, Breast cancer drugs, Trainee priests
45 minutes
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Programme that offers a female perspective on the world. Ella Fitzgerald's voice has been digitally remastered by singer and producer Juliette Pochin. She explains how she did it. Show more
Meg and Jeanie have not seen each other for years. Now in their late sixties, they board the same train. Stars Jessica Turner. Show more
Rachel Hurdley explores the power of the corridor and finds out how this ambiguous space reflects society, influences behaviour and provides the perfect place for a chance meeting. Show more
Inspector Lestrade joins with gardening detective Paul Beck, to question the evidence in a fatal shooting. Stars James Fleet. Show more
Why do we dream? Drs Rutherford and Fry delve into the science of sleep. Show more
The latest weather forecast.
Analysis of news and current affairs.
Sarah Montague and her guest examines the lessons to be learnt from American diplomat George Kennan's 1957 Reith Lectures 'Russia, the Atom and the West'. Show more
Emma puts her foot down, and Josh is brought back down to earth. Show more
Louise Wallwein tells the true story of her meeting with her birth mother three decades after being put up for a failed adoption. With music by Jaydev Mistry. Show more
Gardeners' Question Time
70th Anniversary Garden Party at Ness Botanic Gardens: Part Two
43 minutes
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Peter Gibbs presents the second of two programmes from the GQT 70th birthday party at Ness Botanic Gardens. With Bunny Guinness, James Wong, Pippa Greenwood and Bob Flowerdew. Show more
By Susmita Bhattacharya. Autobiographical, creative non-fiction about the challenges Susmita faced after breast cancer and, in particular, after chemotherapy. Show more
Last Word
Hugh Hefner, Stanislav Petrov, Teddy Taylor, Liz Dawn
28 minutes
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Matthew Bannister on Playboy mogul Hugh Hefner, Soviet officer Stanislav Petrov, MPTeddy Taylor, actress Liz Dawn. Show more
More or Less
Uber, EU passports, Counting domestic violence
28 minutes
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Is Uber safe? The Brits seeking European passports elsewhere. And how do we know if there is more domestic violence around? Show more
The Listening Project
Rose and Joe - I'm Here for the Long Haul
5 minutes
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Husband and wife in honest conversation about the impact on their marriage of her illness. Fi Glover presents. Show more
Eddie Mair with interviews, context and analysis.
Six O'Clock News
20/09/2017 Bank of England Governor Says Interest Rate Rise Likely
30 minutes
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Mark Carney gives clearest indication yet interest rates will rise - as soon as November.
Miles Jupp is joined by Holly Walsh, Andrew Maxwell, Fern Brady and Isabel Hardman to hash out the week's biggest news stories. Show more
Kate has a birthday surprise, and Lilian will not be rushed. Show more
Front Row
A Front Row special from Hull's Contains Strong Language festival
30 minutes
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A Front Row special from Hull with playwright James Phillips, poets Imtiaz Dharker and Louise Wallwein and a discussion of lessons learned from Hull's year as City of Culture. Show more
Meg and Jeanie have not seen each other for years. Now in their late sixties, they board the same train. Stars Jessica Turner. Show more
Any Questions?
Richard Burgon MP, Soumaya Keynes, Rory Stewart MP, Gisela Stuart.
48 minutes
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Jonathan Dimbleby presents political debate from All Hallows Catholic School in Penwortham, Lancashire, with Richard Burgon MP, Soumaya Keynes, Rory Stewart MP and Gisela Stuart. Show more
Andrew Sullivan on how America has become 'a truly tribal society'. Show more
Rory Sutherland explores if marketing can move beyond mere 'copy' and be considered genuine art. Featuring an interview with novelist and former advertising copywriter Fay Weldon. Show more
The World Tonight
US withdraws majority of staff from embassy in Cuba after mysterious attacks
45 minutes
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The US withdraws the majority of staff from its embassy in Cuba after a series of mysterious attacks. Cuba warns that the move will affect bilateral ties. Show more
A new family arrives in the street just in time to celebrate the royal wedding. Absence makes the heart grow fonder for Adrian and Pandora. Show more
Woman's Hour
Late Night Woman's Hour: Women in Tech
28 minutes
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Lauren Laverne talks to technology evangelist Dr Sue Black, professor of New Technologies at Goldsmiths University Sarah Kember and games scriptwriter Rhianna Pratchett. Show more
Great Lives
Helena Morrissey on Rachael Heyhoe Flint
30 minutes
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4 Extra Debut. Business leader Dame Helena Morrissey chooses pioneer of women’s cricket, Rachael Heyhoe Flint. With Matthew Parris. From 2017. Show more
The Listening Project
Christopher and Annabelle - Back to Being Annabelle Again
5 minutes
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A brain tumour caused huge upheaval in their lives, but they've found a way forward. Fi Glover presents. Show more
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. Followed by Weather.
Fergal Keane looks back on his grandparents’ generation and examines the cost and legacy of war in Ireland. From 2017. Show more
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