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A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with the Rt Rev Dr Jo Bailey Wells, bishop of Dorking. Show more
A wife on rebuilding her marriage after her husband's affair. Presented by Luke Jones and Eddie Mair. Show more
The latest news headlines. Including the weather and a look at the papers.
Writer and walker Linda Cracknell joins Helen Mark along North Devon's rugged coast to seek out her maritime roots. Her family sailed out of Braunton on the Torridge and Taw. Show more
The latest news about food, farming and the countryside. As the season of feasting approaches, Sybil Ruscoe finds out about the production of the condiments that go with our meals. Show more
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News and current affairs. Including Yesterday in Parliament, Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
Aasmah Mir and Richard Coles are joined by lyricist and musician Chris Difford. Anna Bailey meets Brendan O'Carroll aka Mrs Brown. And Peggy Seeger shares her Inheritance Tracks. Show more
Jay Rayner and his culinary panel delve into Christmas cooking traditions. Show more
Steve Richards assesses the political year with Paul Waugh of The Huffington Post, Helen Lewis of the New Statesman and Iain Martin of The Times. Show more
From Our Own Correspondent
A Bet That Backfired?
30 minutes
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Killing time on election day in Catalonia and the bitter experience of applying for a visa. Correspondents share their stories, insights, and complaints. Introduced by Kate Adie. Show more
It has never been more important for young people to have a good money awareness. Young Money blogger Iona Bain investigates what we should be learning and when. Show more
A jaundiced look at the world of politics and media with a little bit of tinsel to lighten the gloom. Show more
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The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
Any Questions?
Ed Davey, Marvin Rees, Kwasi Kwarteng, Anne Atkins
48 minutes
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Jonathan Dimbleby presents political debate from Cheriton Fitzpaine Parish Hall in Devon with a panel including Sir Edward Davey, Kwasi Kwarteng, Anne Atkins and Marvin Rees. Show more
Listeners have their say on the issues discussed on Any Questions?
Ivan Turgenev's masterpiece, based on his own experience, tells the story of young love as it moves from helpless passion to betrayal. Read by Alex Waldmann. Show more
4 Extra Debut. After an act of Christmas diplomacy, Isabel discovers family history is in the past, but it’s rarely over. Read by Tamsin Greig. Show more
Woman's Hour
Weekend Woman's Hour: Jessica Chastain and Molly Bloom, Lingerie, Recovery from eating disorders
58 minutes
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Jessica Chastain and Molly Bloom on new film Molly's Game. What pot plants make good Christmas gifts? And how do you manage a child's expectations on their Christmas list? Show more
Full coverage of the day's news.
A wife on rebuilding her marriage after her husband's affair. Presented by Luke Jones and Eddie Mair. Show more
The latest shipping forecast.
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Six O'Clock News
23/12/17 Ministers consider pay-per-mile road charge for hauliers
15 minutes
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Consultation to be launched on overhauling tax scheme for lorry firms.
Loose Ends
Bill Bailey, Joe Lycett, Shappi Khorsandi, Josie Naughton, Mica Paris, The Hempolics, Nikki Bedi, Clive Anderson
36 minutes
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Clive Anderson is joined by Bill Bailey, Joe Lycett, Shappi Khorsandi and Josie Naughton for conversation, music and comedy. With music from Mica Paris and The Hempolics. Show more
Sarah Mullally, a former nurse, is appointed the first woman Bishop of London, the Anglican Church's third most senior role. Mark Coles uncovers the foundations of her faith. Show more
Saturday Review
Hamilton musical, Irish film Sanctuary, Louise Erdrich novel, BBC TV Christmas specials
45 minutes
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Hamilton opens in London. Sanctuary, an Irish film with a cast made up of actors with learning difficulties. Plus a new novel by Louise Erdrich and TV Christmas specials. Show more
Archive on 4
Lenny Henry on Richard Pryor: The Making of a Satirist
58 minutes
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Lenny Henry uncovers why Richard Pryor's seven-month stay in Berkeley, California was crucial to the late comedian's artistic development. Show more
Chauvelin's plot is in play, but has Marguerite's honey-trap worked? And can she save her brother? Starring Sienna Guillory. Show more
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4, followed by weather.
As we spend increasing amounts of time online, much of our lives have found their way onto the digital sphere. Joan Bakewell asks what happens to these digital assets when we die. Show more
Tom Sutcliffe is in the chair as Wales meet Northern Ireland in the game of lateral thinking and cryptic connections. Show more
Poets Kayo Chingonyi, Emily Berry and George Szirtes share new poems written after spending time in total darkness. Show more
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. Followed by Weather.
How does Eurydice feel about Orpheus' attempt to rescue her from Hades? Written and read by Natalie Haynes. Show more
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