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A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Stephen Cottrell, Bishop of Chelmsford.
Anna Hill explores the shiny world of new machinery, with the latest from LAMMA 2019 - and asks why hill farmers need a louder voice in Westminster ahead of Brexit... Show more
John Aitchison presents the wren. Show more
News and current affairs, including Yesterday in Parliament, Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
4 Extra Debut. Personal stories of Schubert’s B-Flat Piano Sonata written weeks before his death. With pianist Imogen Cooper. From 2019. Show more
Is hedonism getting hacked? And if it is, how do we hack our happiness back? Leo Johnson explores radical philosophies of happiness. Show more
Who was the French author Colette? Jenni talks to Michele Roberts and Rebecca Lenkiewicz. Show more
Maya dates Sheikhali, a rich trader from Mali, but cannot accept his proposition. Starring Pippa Bennett Warner. Show more
The Listening Project
Steve and Gill - The Joy of Nursing
4 minutes
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A mother and son both chose nursing as their career. Fi Glover presents. Show more
Fifty years on from votes at 18, campaigners say the voting age should be lowered again to 16. Professor James Tilley explores whether it makes as much sense to raise it to 21. Show more
Spencer bequeathes some stinking furniture to his son and convinces his ex-wife to go on a trip. Stars Michael Hobbs. From 2019. Show more
Adrian receives some shocking news. As pressure mounts on him to finish his book, Pauline takes matters into her own hands. Show more
You and Yours
Care costs, Outfox the Market, Fitness regimes
40 minutes
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The people accused of giving away money to avoid care costs. The boss of the energy firm Outfox the Market on managing a customer revolt. Getting fit and staying fit this year. Show more
The latest weather forecast.
Mon-Thurs: Analysis of news and current affairs, presented by Sarah Montague. Fri: Analysis of news and current affairs, presented by Mark Mardell.
The Battles That Won Our Freedoms
3 Freedom of Religion
14 minutes
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The historian Justin Champion explains how the idea of religious toleration emerged from 1680s England - and asks Dr Richard Scott about Christians' experience of this today. Show more
David fears for the future and Shula is touched by a unexpected gesture Show more
Stone, a detective series created by Danny Brocklehurst starring Hugo Speer. Series Eight, Retribution: The unravelling of a murder. Episode Three written by Richard Monks. Show more
If someone owes you money you can claim it back via the small claims court, but how does it work and is it worth the hassle? Show more
Dr Mark Porter discusses high blood pressure, a silent threat that isn't well managed, with only a third of those affected being diagnosed and treated as advised by guidelines. Show more
Migrants and refugees: Laurie Taylor explores the historical and contemporary realities of the marooned, unhomed and displaced peoples of the world. Show more
The producer of Sex Education on working with the streaming giant. Show more
PM at 5pm: interviews, context and analysis.
Six O'Clock News
09/01/2019 Brexit setback for May
30 minutes
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MPs vote to force Theresa May to publish new Brexit plans within three days if her deal fails in the Commons.
Super-sharp everywoman Angela Barnes tackles life and love. In part tribute to her larger-than-life father, and with the help of the audience, she packs herself a fantasy coffin. Show more
Helen makes a decision and Tom's new scheme is revealed Show more
Front Row
Comedian Nish Kumar, Acoustics in architecture, 2018 Costa Children’s Book Award winner Hilary McKay
28 minutes
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Comedian Nish Kumar on his new, very political, tour; acoustic architecture, designing buildings with sound in mind; winner of the 2018 Costa Children’s Book Award, Hilary McKay. Show more
Maya dates Sheikhali, a rich trader from Mali, but cannot accept his proposition. Starring Pippa Bennett Warner. Show more
Joan Bakewell and her panel reveal how to ensure your end of life wishes are met by the medical staff caring for you. Show more
The New Age of Capitalism
The Intangible Economy
15 minutes
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Why some of the most profitable companies in the world cannot be valued. David Grossman tells stories which help explain the world of contemporary capitalism. Show more
Philip Ball's story is of Ibn al-Haytham, the first scientist, and his book of optics that defined how we see.
4 Extra Debut. Personal stories of Schubert’s B-Flat Piano Sonata written weeks before his death. With pianist Imogen Cooper. From 2019. Show more
In-depth reporting and analysis from a global perspective.
Adrian receives some shocking news. As pressure mounts on him to finish his book, Pauline takes matters into her own hands. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Anne Reid stars as a woman finding nothing as she would like when visiting her son in London. Comic monologue from 2019. Show more
A Rodgers and Hammerstein-inspired celebration of all things Meghan Markle. Show more
Angry claims are made in the Commons that the Speaker is no longer acting as a neutral referee in the debate over Brexit. Susan Hulme has the best of a lively day at Westminster. Show more
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When her sister was given a visa to the United States to escape war in Yemen, Sabreen expected to get one too. When she was turned down, she had to make a desperate choice. Show more
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