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A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Mark Dowd, freelance writer and broadcaster. Show more
A listener on deciding not to try for more children after having two late miscarriages. Show more
The latest news headlines. Including the weather and a look at the papers.
Clare Balding joins the writer Tom Cox whose nature and walking books and essays reflect the countryside through very different and humorous eyes. Show more
A family-owned cheese producer, which exports to Europe and around the world, explains what preparations they have in place for trading after Brexit. Show more
The latest weather forecast.
News headlines and sport.
Saturday Live
Bridget Christie, Paul Anthony Jones, Kirsty Latoya and Ian Beardwell
1 hour, 27 minutes
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Comedian Bridget Christie, digital artist and mental health campaigner Kirsty Latoya, milkman Ian Beardwell and author of Around the World in 80 Words, Paul Anthony Jones, Show more
To celebrate National Album Day, consummate album artist Elvis Costello talks to John Wilson. Show more
Tom Newton Dunn of The Sun examines the prospects of a second Brexit referendum, a new 'Great Game' against Russia and a cabinet minister's experience of dyslexia. Show more
On the Azov with the Ukrainian Coast Guard: the increasingly-militarised sea off Crimea. Kate Adie introduces stories from correspondents around the world. Show more
The beginning of the end for the supermarket checkout till Show more
A satirical review of the week's news, chaired by guest host Lucy Porter. Show more
The latest weather forecast.
The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
Any Questions?
Tom Pursglove MP, Danielle Rowley MP, Akshay Ruparelia, Lara Spirit, Jordan Stephens
47 minutes
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Jonathan Dimbleby presents a special 70th anniversary edition of Any Questions? from the House of Commons with a panel and audience aged 18-30. Show more
On the subject of #brexit, do you think the votes of the young should count more than the votes of the old? Show more
The Republicans
Richard Nixon: Searchlight Has Left the Building
44 minutes
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Jonathan Myerson's entertaining new dramas follow the political swings of the Republican Party, through the personal stories of its presidents. Show more
Samantha Roddick has an imagined chat with her late mother, businesswoman Anita Roddick, and realises the founder of The Body Shop had even more influence on her than she thought. Show more
To celebrate National Album Day, consummate album artist Elvis Costello takes questions from the audience at the iconic BBC studios in Maida Vale. Show more
Woman's Hour
Weekend Woman's Hour: Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Plastic-free periods
57 minutes
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Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie on winning the Pen Pinter Prize, plastic-free periods and Emma Rice on why her new theatre company and first production are called Wise Children. Show more
Full coverage of the day's news.
Evan Davis presents the business magazine. How do you build a bridge? Are you limited by economics or engineering? Evan and three civil engineers discuss. Show more
The latest shipping forecast.
The latest weather forecast.
Six O'Clock News
13/10/2018 Trump warns Saudi Arabia of severe punishment if found to be involved in murder of missing journalist
15 minutes
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Jamal Khashoggi vanished after entering the Saudi consulate in Istanbul last week
Loose Ends
Jessica Hynes, John Simpson, Edward Carey, Atiha Sen Gupta, Lake Street Dive, Tawiah, Arthur Smith, Clive Anderson
36 minutes
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Clive Anderson and Arthur Smith are joined by Jessica Hynes, John Simpson, Edward Carey and Atiha Sen Gupta for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. Show more
Mark Coles looks at the man behind the investigative website Bellingcat, Eliot Higgins. Show more
Saturday Review
First Man, Modern Couples, The Height of the Storm, Penguin Short Stories, Informer
42 minutes
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First Man - the Neil Armstrong film, Modern Couples at the Barbican Gallery, Jonathan Pryce in The Height of the Storm, Penguin Short Stories collection and Informer on BBC TV. Show more
Jonathan Dimbleby and a special panel of guests celebrate 70 years of the famous political debate programme. With Bonnie Greer, David Blunkett, Matthew Parris and Ann Widdecombe. Show more
From TE Lawrence and the Great Pyramid at Giza to the Third Battle of Gaza. The war in 1917 is redrawing the Middle East. Stars Indira Varma and Lee Ross. From November 2017. Show more
Philosopher and wine columnist Barry Smith heads to Burgundy to profile a 1994 Meo-Camuzet Vosne Romanee, Aux Brulee. Show more
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
Combative, provocative and engaging debate chaired by Michael Buerk. Show more
The 2018 tournament of the toughest of all music quizzes reaches the semi-final stage, with Paul Gambaccini asking the questions. Show more
Paul Farley is joined by Jacob Polley, Caroline Bird, Wayne Holloway-Smith and Mary Jean Chan at the BBC Contains Strong Language Festival in Hull. Show more
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. Followed by Weather.
When her toddler needs the toilet, a harassed mother entrusts her newborn to a stranger. Written and performed by Lucy Caldwell. Show more
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