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A short reflection and prayer to begin the day with Canon Simon Doogan, Church of Ireland rector of Ballyholme in Bangor, County Down. Show more
Undercover filming revealed cruelty to pigs. We ask whether farms could do more to monitor their staff and keep livestock safe. Show more
Miranda Krestovnikoff presents the resplendent quetzal of Guatemala. Show more
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The Life Scientific
Jim Al-Khalili on HIS life scientific
28 minutes
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The Life Scientific turns the tables on the presenter, physicist Jim Al-Khalili. What motivates and inspires him? Show more
Economist Robert Skidelsky talks working hours with the New Statesman's Helen Lewis. Lord Skidelsky is leading an inquiry for the shadow chancellor into a four-day week. Show more
Woman's Hour
Nicole Lecky in Superhoe at the Royal Court
49 minutes
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Actor and writer Nicole Lecky. Caring demands and their effects on jobs. Labour politician Barbara Castle. FA Cup prize money and women's football. Show more
Penny loves being Howard's secretary and is very protective, but does she take it too far? Stars Imelda Staunton. From 2016. Show more
Kim Normanton tries to discover why so many children now start school without being able to communicate, and what we can do about it. Show more
The new series of ‘Quirke’s Cast and Crew’ begins on the set of the forthcoming Downton Abbey movie, with a look at the role of the location manager in film and TV production. Show more
Hardly mentioned during the referendum campaign, the question of a hard border in Ireland has become crucial in the Brexit process. Chris Morris discovers why. Show more
You and Yours
Call You and Yours: Are you sticking to a vegan diet?
40 minutes
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Call You and Yours: Are you sticking to a vegan diet? Show more
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Mon-Thurs: Analysis of news and current affairs, presented by Sarah Montague. Fri: Analysis of news and current affairs, presented by Mark Mardell.
Ayatollah Khomeini's rise to power - and the decision to publish The Satanic Verses. Show more
Roy has reservations and Johnny feels the pressure Show more
Autumn term has already started when Nina joins Charlesworthy School for the Blind. Despite help from new friend Laura, Nina struggles as her sight continues to deteriorate. Show more
Jay Rayner and the panel visit Kendal. Dr Zoe Laughlin, Tim Hayward, Andi Oliver and Rob Owen Brown answer the culinary questions. Show more
Tom Holland and Iszi Lawrence follow history’s story-laden lines and linkages. This week - supply lines, from Hannibal to Japanese innovation. Show more
Word of Mouth
Talk of the Town: How Places Got Their Names
28 minutes
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From Ashby-de-la-Zouch to Zennor, via Great Snoring, Lost and Nempnett Thrubwell, Michael Rosen and guests explore the origins of the UK's town and village names. Show more
Author and journalist Kamal Ahmed and naturalist and presenter Brett Westwood recommend favourite books to Harriett Gilbert. They are Under the Skin and Notes of a Native Son. Show more
PM at 5pm: interviews, context and analysis.
Six O'Clock News
05/02/2019 PM rules out scrapping Brexit backstop
30 minutes
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The DUP says Theresa May's strategy is "foolish"
It’s Simon's big day, but whatever happens, his friends will be there to pick up the pieces, won’t they? Stars John Hannah. From 2019. Show more
It's judgement day for Brian and Pip is not impressed Show more
Front Row
Kenneth Branagh and his new Shakespeare biopic, Lavinia Greenlaw on writing poetry about dementia
28 minutes
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Kenneth Branagh on his new Shakespeare biopic All is True; Lavinia Greenlaw on writing poetry about her father's dementia; and critic Anna Leszkiewicz on what to watch on TV Show more
With evidence against her and her business in danger, can Megan believe she really has a half-brother? Starring Bettrys Jones. Show more
File on 4
Can we Fix it? The Inside Story of Match Fixing in Tennis
37 minutes
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After police in Spain break up a major tennis match-fixing ring, File on 4 reveals the inside story of how players and betting gangs are corrupting the lower levels of the game. Show more
In Touch
Proposed changes to charity's housing scheme
19 minutes
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Blind tenants' concerns over planned changes at a charitable trust. And is it right to presume that mainstream schools are the best places for visually impaired children to learn? Show more
Inside Health
Genes and confidentiality; sore throats and cancer; diet for epilepsy; shaving for hospital drips
28 minutes
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Genetics and confidentiality; sore throats and cancer; ketogenic diet for epilepsy; hairy arms and drips. Show more
The Life Scientific
Jim Al-Khalili on HIS life scientific
28 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
The Life Scientific turns the tables on the presenter, physicist Jim Al-Khalili. What motivates and inspires him? Show more
In-depth reporting and analysis from a global perspective.
Harry goes into hospital for his angioplasty procedure while, with the help of an old friend, Janice investigates the extent of Nelson’s debts at Springer Motors. Show more
Brian Cox and Robin Ince are joined by 'supervet' Noel Fitzpatrick, Dr Kevin Fong and comedian Lucy Beaumont to learn how to build a bionic human. Show more
All the news from today's sitting at Westminster.
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Textile artist and curator Clare Hunter is moved by the sewn stories created by POW's enduring the harshest of times. Siobhan Redmond is the reader. Show more
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