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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
What should come under the legal heading of 'genetic modification'? Some argue that new techniques such as gene editing should be differently classified and regulated. Show more
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Michael Morpurgo on the Oystercatcher
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Children's author and playwright Michael Morpurgo enjoys talking to oystercatchers on his annual visit to the Isles of Scilly. Show more
Series in which two artists discuss creative questions. In this edition, painter Rose Wylie meets comedian Stewart Lee.
Political cartoonist and renowned cynic Martin Rowson is off to the zoo to draw and interview one of Britain's leading tiger experts, Sarah Christie. Show more
Neil MacGregor on beliefs that have been outlawed because they have been perceived as a threat to the state, including Christians in 17th-century Japan and the Huguenots in France. Show more
Woman's Hour
Talking to children about death, Tackling gender discrimination
41 minutes
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A female perspective on the world. How do you talk to children about death? Winning bereavement damages in cases of medical negligence. And tackling discrimination against women. Show more
Dace considers the serious business of bingo and bonds with Jan while helping a confused widower. Starring Dolya Gavanski. Show more
The Listening Project
Xiuli and Bemi - First Impressions
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They are both apprentices at Siemens Blade Factory in Hull but would describe their identities as much more complex. Fi Glover presents. Show more
Polymath and Harvard fellow Zia Haider Rahman explores the powerful impact on our lives of the use and abuse of metaphor in science, economics, business and the environment. Show more
Policeman-turned-comic Alfie Moore gives his audience police powers - have they ever taken anything without consent? From 2015. Show more
On this day in 1917, the Women's Royal Naval Service was established, and in Tynemouth, Isabel Graham finds herself a bit out of her depth. Show more
You and Yours
Secondary ticketing websites, Cannabis cafes, Fake reviews
45 minutes
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Websites reselling events tickets could face legal action after an investigation by the Competition and Markets Authority. Plus a look at the growth of cannabis cafes in the UK. 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. Reed quits the Velvet Underground and goes solo. Show more
Noluthando has some tough love for Freddie, and Lexi is full of encouragement. Show more
Frank has discovered that his daughter is under threat, and it has sent him off the rails. All the work that he and Geoff have done since they left prison is in jeopardy. Show more
Financial phone-in. Louise Cooper investigates the UK's lamentable productivity record and what can be done about it. And what does that mean for employees? 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
Emotions and politics - Laurie Taylor explores the evolution of our idea of emotion and how it plays out in the world of current affairs. Show more
The Media Show
The Royal Family and critical journalism
30 minutes
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Newspapers have devoted dozens of pages to their coverage of Prince Harry's engagement. Also, FT editor Lionel Barber Show more
Six O'Clock News
29/11/2017 Bosnian war criminal dies after drinking poison
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Slobodan Praljak died in hospital and the court has been declared a crime scene.
Hetty's old diaries turn up some home truths for Maggie, who sets herself a challenge. Stars Sheila Hancock. From 2015. Show more
Alan does some award-worthy buttering up, and David puts his foot in it. Show more
Front Row
Amy Sherman-Palladino, Hollywood Film Awards Season, Costume Workers
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Amy Sherman-Palladino on new TV comedy drama The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. Will film awards ceremonies be affected by the Hollywood sex scandals? And are costume workers underpaid? Show more
Neil MacGregor on beliefs that have been outlawed because they have been perceived as a threat to the state, including Christians in 17th-century Japan and the Huguenots in France. Show more
Combative, provocative and engaging debate. Paddy O'Connell is joined by Giles Fraser, Melanie Phillips, Shiv Malik and Michael Portillo to discuss the institution of marriage. Show more
Michael Merrick challenges how we think about social mobility. Show more
Science Stories
The Wondrous Transformation of Caterpillars
30 minutes
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Naomi Alderman explores the life and legacy of the first field ecologist, a woman named Maria Merian, who developed the theory of metamorphosis in the 1600s. Show more
Series in which two artists discuss creative questions. In this edition, painter Rose Wylie meets comedian Stewart Lee.
The World Tonight
Trump 'wrong' to share anti-Muslim videos on his Twitter feed.
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In-depth reporting and analysis from a global perspective. Downing Street leads British criticism of US president. Show more
At a loss in the wake of Janice's departure, Harry accepts an invitation to dinner by another woman. Read by Toby Jones. Show more
Can Lemar escape the twisted ideology of his racist father? Lenny Henry’s darkly comic tale. Stars George Fouracres. From 2017. Show more
Step out with comedian Joseph Morpurgo on a walking tour of London's historic East End, explored through its pubs. From 2017. Show more
Susan Hulme reports from Westminster.
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