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A reading and a reflection to start the day, with Canon Sarah Rowland Jones, priest in charge of the City Parish of St John the Baptist in Cardiff.
With glyphosate and neonicotinoid pesticides both under the spotlight, does the farming industry need to re-think its use of chemicals? Show more
Conversational voices of those inspired by birds. Gary Moore hears a skylark at the site of the Somme and imagines WWI British soldiers taking comfort in a familiar sound. Show more
Morning news and current affairs. Including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
Kirsty Young interviews Professor Phil Scraton, criminologist, academic and author. Show more
Neil MacGregor focuses on special gatherings and how they shape a communal identity. Show more
With Bren Evans a fraud, Megan must tackle her real enemy. But there are more surprising revelations to be made. Stars Bettrys Jones. Show more
Documentary. Giles Fraser explores the importance of memorialisation in mourning those who died in the battle of Passchendaele in 1917. Show more
Why do we care? Why is altruism attractive? Is fairness built into our brains? With Jon Culshaw and Susy Kane. From 2017. Show more
How long will Brexit take? Could it happen suddenly, might it take many years, maybe never end? Chris Morris asks if we now know where the Brexit journey could take us. Show more
You and Yours
The rise of the Christmas ad, knife home delivery ban, and end of the line for O2's TuGo
45 minutes
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Consumer news and issues. Spending on Christmas ads reaches a record high, and a consultation is under way on purchased knives being delivered to homes. Peter White presents. Show more
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Analysis of news and current affairs.
Penelope Lively’s memoir of her life in gardens explores city allotments and the suburban garden. Concluded by Stephanie Cole. Show more
Lilian turns detective, and Elizabeth is put on the spot. Show more
From TE Lawrence and the Great Pyramid at Giza, to the Third Battle of Gaza. The war in 1917 is redrawing the Middle East. Stars Indira Varma and Lee Ross. From November 2017. Show more
Gardeners' Question Time
Wellcome Collection, London
43 minutes
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Eric Robson presents the show from the Wellcome Collection in London. Anne Swithinbank, Matt Biggs and Chris Beardshaw answer the audience's horticultural questions. Show more
Hold Me in Your Light. Written and performed by World Slam Poetry Champion Harry Baker. Show more
Last Word
Antonio Carluccio, Sima Wali, Richard Wilbur, Mary Reveley, Dudley Simpson
28 minutes
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Matthew Bannister on chef Antonio Carluccio, Afghan women's rights campaigner Sima Wali, poet Richard Wilbur, racehorse trainer Mary Reveley, TV composer Dudley Simpson. Show more
Roger Bolton speaks to two listeners with opposing views of The Archers and we hear from VICE UK Executive Editor Sam Wolfson about declining Radio 1 listener figures. Show more
The Listening Project
Becky and Lorna - An Equal Chance
5 minutes
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Friends with learning disabilities claim the right to respect and full-time employment. Fi Glover presents. Show more
Six O'Clock News
10/11/2017 UK given fortnight to clarify Brexit issues
30 minutes
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The European Union's chief Brexit negotiator, Michel Barnier has indicated that the UK has a fortnight to clarify key issues if talks are to move onto trade.
Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches. With guests David Quantick, Grainne Maguire, Catherine Mayer, Vikki Stone and Luke Kempner. Show more
Harrison imparts shocking news, and Jolene's fears are confirmed. Show more
Front Row
Sheridan Smith, Fred D'Aguiar, Maxine Peake play, UNESCO Creative Cities
30 minutes
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Sheridan Smith on her solo album, Sheridan, Maxine Peake's play on Hull heroine Lillian Bilocca, UNESCO Creative Cities assessed, and Fred D'Aguiar on Martin Luther King. Show more
Neil MacGregor focuses on special gatherings and how they shape a communal identity. Show more
Any Questions?
Barry Gardiner MP, Sam Gyimah MP, Layla Moran MP, Camilla Tominey
50 minutes
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Jonathan Dimbleby presents political debate from St John the Baptist Church in Meopham, Kent, with Barry Gardiner MP, Sam Gyimah MP, Layla Moran MP and Camilla Tominey. Show more
A Point of View
The miserable pantomime of contemporary British vegetarianism
10 minutes
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A reflection on a topical issue. Will Self on his conversion to vegetarianism and why he has been propelled headlong 'towards the horror of Quorn'. Show more
Between 1978 and 1995, a reclusive maths prodigy terrorised America. Then the Washington Post published his 35,000 word manifesto - a decision that remains highly controversial. Show more
The World Tonight
Hezbollah claims Saudi Arabia ordered resignation of Lebanon's PM
45 minutes
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Hassan Nasrallah says Saad Hariri forcibly detained in Riyadh. Show more
Ziggy points out to Kif that being a conman is a bit like being a writer. You tell lies. Show more
Presenters Rick Edwards and George Lamb join Harriett Gilbert to talk favourite books, including Dave Eggers' Heroes of the Frontier and Queen of the Tambourine by Jane Gardam. Show more
Science Stories
Caroline Herschel and the Comets
28 minutes
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Caroline Herschel, the discoverer of six comets in the late 18th century, was the first female professional scientist in Britain. Naomi Alderman tells her story. Show more
The Listening Project
Hannah and Emma - Diabetes Then and Now
5 minutes
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One has a son with diabetes, the other grew up with a sister with the condition. The treatment has changed a lot. Fi Glover presents. Show more
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Penelope Lively’s memoir of her life in gardens explores city allotments and the suburban garden. Concluded by Stephanie Cole. Show more
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