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A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with Bishop Richard Chartres, dean of Her Majesty's Chapels Royal. Show more
The latest news about food, farming and the countryside. David Main from the Royal Agricultural College explains what the current challenges are in animal welfare. Show more
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
Bill Oddie presents the chiffchaff. Show more
News and current affairs. Including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
Amol Rajan discusses mass production with economist Mariana Mazzucato, historian Joshua Freeman, architecture critic Rowan Moore and poet Jane Commane. Show more
Marine biologist Professor Callum Roberts of the University of York describes the dramatic changes to the coral reefs he's seen that opened his eyes to global climate change. Show more
Woman's Hour
What is it about Fortnite? A Feminist Government in Wales?
58 minutes
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Programme that offers a female perspective on the world. First minister of Wales Carwyn Jones talks about his pledge to make the Welsh government feminist. Show more
Heathcliff has a letter for Cathy, but will Nelly deliver it? Revenge and passion on the moors. Stars Ben Batt and Chloe Pirrie. Show more
Grace Dent follows Alan, the postman who dreams of making it as an actor. He has landed a role in a hit stage play, but his dyslexia means success may not come easy. Show more
At the seaside, Jeff and Andy borrow a van from Frank, setting them on the road to ruin. Stars Alison Steadman. From 2018. Show more
In 1968 Chairman Mao sent thousands of young people into rural China to work as doctors. Most of them only had rudimentary medical training. Show more
You and Yours
TSB Fraud, Car Dealerships, Restaurant Success
45 minutes
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Are TBS Fraud victims getting their refunds quickly enough? How do car dealerships keep ahead of technology and the recipe for success in the restaurant trade. Show more
The latest weather forecast.
Analysis of news and current affairs.
Alan Dein presents a new series in which he asks several generations of five families from across the UK revealing questions about every aspect of their lives. Show more
Elizabeth jumps to conclusions, and Jim makes a decision. Show more
It started as an eight-day beginners' theatre workshop for women who were victims of trafficking. No one could have predicted the outcome. Show more
The first of the 2018 semi-finals features winners and high-scoring runners-up from the year's heats. Russell Davies asks the questions. Show more
With civil war in Syria now into its seventh year, Sheila Dillon hears more food stories from Syria and shares meals with those who have fled the conflict. Show more
Sabrina Mahfouz, British Egyptian poet and playwright, shares the readings that have meant most to her throughout her life with the audience at the BBC Radio Theatre. Show more
It's the life we're told we want, where we just shout at a device and our needs are met as quickly as the supply chain allows. Aleks Krotoski explores frictionless digital living. Show more
Six O'Clock News
21/05/18 Grenfell Tower public inquiry begins
30 minutes
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Relatives give powerful statements on the first day of the Grenfell Tower fire inquiry
Nicholas Parsons tests the verbal dexterity of Paul Merton, Marcus Brigstocke, Rebecca Front and Gyles Brandreth. Show more
Freddie's plan backfires, and Jennifer fears she has made things worse. Show more
Front Row
Ian McKellen, The Handmaid's Tale Season 2, Bill Gold remembered, Tishani Doshi
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Ian McKellen on his acting career and gay rights work, Julia Raeside reviews The Handmaid's Tale, Season 2, Bill Gold remembered, plus Tishani Doshi reads some of her poems. Show more
Heathcliff has a letter for Cathy, but will Nelly deliver it? Revenge and passion on the moors. Stars Ben Batt and Chloe Pirrie. Show more
Misha Glenny explores a pivot of western history, the Netherlands. Show more
Israel gives all Jews the right to citizenship - but has it become less welcoming to African Jews? David Baker investigates. Show more
Plastics are fantastically versatile materials that have changed our lives. Mark Miodownik charts the history and rise of plastic as a material for the masses. Show more
Amol Rajan discusses mass production with economist Mariana Mazzucato, historian Joshua Freeman, architecture critic Rowan Moore and poet Jane Commane. Show more
Ken Livingstone, suspended over anti-Semitism claims, resigns from the Labour Party. Show more
Distance and circumstance strains Greer and Cory's relationship, while Faith recalls first meeting Emmett. Read by Tanya Moodie. Show more
Michael Rosen talks to Mark Harris, who volunteers for the Samaritans, about the ways in which talking and listening can best be used to help people in crisis. Show more
Sean Curran reports from Westminster as MPs discuss dangerous cladding and claims that the ministers are trying to derail a bill which goes against government policy. Show more
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Marine biologist Professor Callum Roberts of the University of York describes the dramatic changes to the coral reefs he's seen that opened his eyes to global climate change. Show more
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