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Spiritual reflection to start the day with Bob Fyffe, general secretary of Churches Together in Britain and Ireland. Show more
Phil Hogan, the EU commissioner for agriculture and rural development, tells Anna Hill what changes he will make to the Common Agricultural Policy. Show more
Kate Humble presents the black grouse. Show more
Morning news and current affairs. Including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss George Stephenson, known as the Father of Railways, and his son Robert, designer of the Rocket, whose contribution was arguably even greater. Show more
With regret, author Alberto Manguel has to pack up his library of 35,000 volumes to move to New York. Read by Oliver Cotton. Show more
Woman's Hour
Rose Tremain, Investigating abuse, Suffrage, Weddings
45 minutes
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Rose Tremain on her first work of non-fiction - memory, motherhood, love and the absence of love. Abuse reports - what do they achieve? Show more
Philip's talents at demonstrating the fish smoker in the kitchen section of a major department store have brought him to the attention of an actors' agency. Great things beckon. Show more
A whirlwind of passion and energy, Sukayna Muhammad Younes is on a mission to find the children lost in the war against so-called Islamic State in Iraq and reunite their families. Show more
Documentary. Louise K Wilson meets fellow artists who, like her, make work inspired by the Cold War. The artists explore the creative mark left by the threat of nuclear war. Show more
On this day in 1918, the Women's National Anti-Suffrage League was officially dissolved, and in Folkestone, Walter has reconsidered his position. Show more
You and Yours
Garden centres, Online gambling, Cyber security
45 minutes
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Garden centres are seeing a freeze on sales after the cold weather, plus the tactics some gambling companies use so they do not have to pay customers their winnings. Show more
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Analysis of news and current affairs.
Chinese Characters
Matteo Ricci: Jesuit and Geometrist
14 minutes
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The story of the Italian Jesuit priest who used geometry to bring together the intellectual worlds of Renaissance Europe and Ming dynasty China. Show more
Jazzer looks to the future, and Tom puts his foot in it. Show more
A young woman with cerebral palsy has to unravel secrets about her past. Written by and starring Francesca Martinez. Show more
Overlooked, ignored and unruly 'edgelands' exist between the urban and the rural. Helen Mark visits Coventry to find out why these landscapes we all know are now inspiring artists. Show more
Cathy Newman makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Shannon Trust. Show more
Diana Evans on her novel Ordinary People, Amy Sackville discusses the court artist in literature and Chinua Achebe's novel, Things Fall Apart. Presented by Mariella Frostrup. Show more
Antonia Quirke talks to Noel Cronin, the man behind cult channel Talking Pictures TV, which specialises in those old movies you used to catch on afternoon telly. Show more
BBC Inside Science
Pesticides in British Farming
30 minutes
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How widespread is pesticide use in organic farming in Britain? And how does this compare with conventional farming? Adam Rutherford presents. Show more
Six O'Clock News
12/04/2018 Trump changes tone on Syria
30 minutes
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The President says a Western attack could come "very soon or not so soon at all." The Cabinet considers Britain's involvement. Russia says threats of attacks violate UN charter.
Yet another fight-to-the-death for Thor, but will this one have a happy ending? Stars Simon Jones. From 2018. Show more
There is tension at Home Farm, and Lexi attends the surrogacy clinic. Show more
Front Row
Janelle Monáe's PYNK, Young People's Laureate for London, A Clockwork Orange score, Oldest bridge in the world
30 minutes
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As Janelle Monáe's video for PYNK drops, we consider game-changing music videos, and the new Young People's Laureate for London, Momtaza Mehri, talks to her predecessor Caleb Femi. Show more
Philip's talents at demonstrating the fish smoker in the kitchen section of a major department store have brought him to the attention of an actors' agency. Great things beckon. Show more
Why does violent crime seem to be on the rise in some parts of the UK? David Aaronovitch is joined by expert guests to discuss why and look at possible remedies. Show more
In Business
The Economic Impact of America's Opioid Epidemic
30 minutes
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How are businesses managing in America's opioid crisis? Claire Bolderson visits Ohio, where companies struggle to recruit and workers to get jobs. Show more
BBC Inside Science
Pesticides in British Farming
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
How widespread is pesticide use in organic farming in Britain? And how does this compare with conventional farming? Adam Rutherford presents. Show more
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss George Stephenson, known as the Father of Railways, and his son Robert, designer of the Rocket, whose contribution was arguably even greater. Show more
The World Tonight
Syria attack could spark 'dangerous escalation' - Russia
45 minutes
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In-depth reporting and analysis from a global perspective as the US, UK and France discuss a co-ordinated response following the Douma chemical attack. Show more
By John Updike. Having broken the news of their departure to Ma Springer, Harry and Janice go on holiday. The Caribbean beckons - along with four very adventurous friends. Show more
Podcast for those involved in the production of beef animals and dairy herds. Featuring an interview with the star of a new musical about yoghurt and the Greek financial crisis. Show more
Aleks Krotoski explores how what we do online can give us a glimpse of a better world and how we repurpose the tools we have around us to make it a reality. Show more
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With regret, author Alberto Manguel has to pack up his library of 35,000 volumes to move to New York. Read by Oliver Cotton. Show more
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