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Spiritual reflection to start the day, with the Very Rev John Chalmers, former moderator of the Church of Scotland's General Assembly. Show more
Farming Today
Glyphosate licence renewed, GM potato, Pheasants for food banks
13 minutes
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The EU has made a decision about the future of the weedkiller glyphosate and has renewed its licence for five years. Anti-pesticide groups say their campaign continues. Show more
Tweet of the Day
Michael Morpurgo on the Buzzard
2 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Children's author Michael Morpurgo recounts how his daily walk in the Devon countryside is enlivened by the call of buzzards. Show more
The Long View
Russian meddling in the American democratic process
28 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Jonathan Freedland compares recent attempted Russian meddling in the American elections with covert British activities to bring America into the war effort in the early 1940s. Show more
One to One
Samantha Simmonds meets Joanna Briscoe
15 minutes
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Journalist and mother Samantha Simmonds discusses competition between siblings with Joanna Briscoe, whose childhood was overshadowed by rivalry with her younger brother. Show more
Neil MacGregor considers the attempts of post-revolutionary France and the USSR to exist without religion - and asks if one set of shared beliefs needs to be replaced by another. Show more
Woman's Hour
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry engaged. Women and Addiction.
45 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
What impact will Meghan Markle have on the royal ramily? Plus the women seeking treatment for their addictions and the growing trend of male makeup bloggers. Show more
Dace feels like she is making progress, but then she meets Jack, a young heroin addict from Birmingham. Starring Dolya Gavanski. Show more
Science documentary. Yogita Limaye investigates concerns that reserves of sand, essential to human society and the planet, may be running out. Show more
Artists at the forefront of Latin America's protest art movement discuss the revival of Cumbia music in Peru and Argentina. Show more
On this day in 1917, the Estonian government asserted its independence from Bolshevik Russia, and in Marshalls' factory, Sarah Illingworth is disturbed by a declaration. Show more
Are you spending less this Christmas or splashing out? There are predictions this will be the first year in five that people will spend less. Is that you? Show more
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Analysis of news and current affairs.
Anthony DeCurtis' revealing account of the musician who became godfather of rock's underground. The Velvet Underground become The Factory's house band. Show more
Jennifer learns something shocking, and Rex finds himself out of favour. Show more
Frank helps out in a restorative justice conference, but decides to deliver a very different kind of justice when he finds out that his daughter is under threat. Show more
Josie Long presents stories from within hidden worlds, from quarantined doctors to a time travellers’ convention. From 2017. Show more
Emeli Sandé answers audience questions about her 2012 debut album, 'Our Version of Events'. With John Wilson. From 2017. Show more
Andrew McGibbon talks to Annie Ross, an unknown singer who was asked by Duke Ellington to stand in for Billie Holiday at Harlem's Apollo Theatre. Show more
Comedians Nish Kumar and Katy Brand tell Harriett Gilbert about their favourite books. Portnoy's Complaint by Philip Roth is revisited, but does it still stand up? Show more
Six O'Clock News
Pope Francis visits Myanmar, defends ethnic groups, but doesn't mention the Muslim Rohingya minority by name.
30 minutes
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Pope Francis has defended the rights of ethnic groups in a speech in Myanmar -- but he chose not to refer to the Muslim Rohingya minority by name.
Ed resolves to take the more committed step of introducing Maggie to his children. Starring Christopher Douglas. From 2017. Show more
Noluthando has some tough love for Freddie, and Lexi is full of encouragement. Show more
Front Row
Chinese characters on TV, Actor James Franco, Sports Book of the Year
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Discussion on how Chinese characters are portrayed in pop culture, the William Hill Sports Book of the Year, and James Franco on directing and starring in The Disaster Artist. Show more
Neil MacGregor considers the attempts of post-revolutionary France and the USSR to exist without religion - and asks if one set of shared beliefs needs to be replaced by another. Show more
Two sixth formers, one from a state school once in special measures and another from a private school, face a big question in their lives - is it worth paying to go to university? Show more
Judith Potts, founder of a support group for Charles Bonnet Syndrome, talks about the condition. Plus Jackie Brown, BCAB Chair, explains a range of AI apps and their significance. Show more
All in the Mind
Dementia films, The unconscious mind, Citizen mental health campaign
28 minutes
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Biographical films for people with dementia, the power of the unconscious mind, why sad music makes people spend more, and the Tyne & Wear citizen project to improve mental health. Show more
The Long View
Russian meddling in the American democratic process
28 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Jonathan Freedland compares recent attempted Russian meddling in the American elections with covert British activities to bring America into the war effort in the early 1940s. Show more
In-depth reporting and analysis from a global perspective. Washington and Tokyo condemn the latest missile launch by North Korea. Show more
US moon landing imminent, Harry and Janice confront their broken marriage and their reluctance to mend it. Read by Toby Jones. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Gossip spreads of a murdered wife and a husband under suspicion. Agatha Christie's whodunnit stars June Whitfield. Show more
Sean Curran reports from Westminster where the Government faces accusations of treating MPs with 'contempt' in a row over the partial release of Brexit documents. Show more
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