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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
Farming Today
US farmers on trade, the impact of Brexit on Northern Ireland's sheep farmers, an increase in organic sales
14 minutes
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Does what a cow eat impact the levels of Omega 3 in her milk? We catch up with a study taking place in Wales to find out. Show more
Sir David Attenborough presents the blue bird of paradise from Papua New Guinea. Show more
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather, Yesterday in Parliament and Thought for the Day.
Crime writer Val McDermid talks comics with graphic artist Vin Deighan. Show more
Timandra Harkness explores the best ways to disagree with other people - constructively. How society can cope with open-minded arguing rather than it degenerating into abuse. Show more
Woman's Hour
Shelly Chopra Dhar, Women's Rights in Poland, Lucy-Anne Holmes, OCD
43 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Women's rights at risk in Poland? Lucy-Anne Holmes on better sex; 'Pure O' - Obsessive Compulsive Disorder; Shelly Chopra Dhar on her Bollywood film. Show more
Hannah's mum unearths some revealing secrets in her daughter's recently vacated room. Stars Josie Lawrence. From 2016. Show more
Paul and Robert are a Belfast father and son with a lot to say about love across the generations. Fi Glover presents. Show more
The story of the birth of a fatwa. We follow one British Muslim man’s struggle to have a new religious ruling on organ donation issued in the UK. Show more
Rob Newman unpicks 3000 years of philosophy – good and bad: Jean-Paul Sartre and the existentialists. From September 2018. Show more
After Brexit EU citizens in Britain will have to apply for permission to stay. But as Chris Morris discovers, hundreds of thousands could end up living here illegally. Show more
You and Yours
Misleading advert, Fast-track degrees, Virtual reality care
40 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
A major retailer apologises for a misleading online video. Plus, how virtual reality technology is being used in end-of-life care. Show more
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News with Sarah Montague including Leave supporting cabinet minister Andrea Leadsom on Brexit plans and John Humphrys on leaving Today. Show more
British Muslims protest against the publication of The Satanic Verses. Show more
It's judgement day for Brian and Pip is not impressed Show more
An unlikely duo - an ex-miner and a senior philosophy lecturer - wrestle with the collision between moral philosophy and the sundry dilemmas of a small village by the Wear. Show more
Money Box
Universal Basic Income - Can it work?
28 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Numerous pilots are taking place around the world to test the theory behind a Universal Basic Income. How have they worked? Show more
Inside Health
Genes and confidentiality; sore throats and cancer; diet for epilepsy; shaving for hospital drips
28 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Genetics and confidentiality; sore throats and cancer; ketogenic diet for epilepsy; hairy arms and drips. Show more
Motorbikes: Laurie Taylor explores their social and cultural history. Show more
Swedish streaming company Spotify has announced a major expansion into podcasting. Show more
PM at 5pm: interviews, context and analysis.
Six O'Clock News
06/02/2019 Donald Tusk talks of "special place in hell" for Brexit politicians with no plan
30 minutes
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Donald Tusk -- the President of the European Council -- says there is a "special place in hell" for politicians who promoted Brexit without knowing how to deliver it.
Nathan didn't really nail life, so he's been reincarnated as a shrimp. Stars Diane Morgan and Daniel Rigby. From 2019. Show more
It's all change for Alistair and there's an unexpected invitation for Kirsty Show more
A look at the artistic significance of walls and borders. Show more
Samuel has gone, Meg is frantic and a body in the Thames threatens to ruin Meg, her business and her ally. Stars Chetna Pandya. Show more
Combative, provocative and engaging debate chaired by Michael Buerk. With Anne McElvoy, Claire Fox, Matthew Taylor and Tim Stanley. Show more
The New Age of Capitalism
High Frequency Trading
15 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Who wins in the new world of ultra-fast financial transactions? Critics say high-frequency trading harms the interests of everyday investors. Show more
Science presenter Greg Foot is joined by beauty blogger Rebecca Humphries to look at the facts behind the latest skin care fads. Are they really The Best Thing Since Sliced Bread? Show more
Crime writer Val McDermid talks comics with graphic artist Vin Deighan. Show more
In-depth reporting and analysis from a global perspective.
Janice studies to become a real estate agent, Pru struggles to cope with her children and Harry, now recovering from his operation, finds a new diversion. Show more
When oil is discovered in the sea near the Egg, the team's initial excitement is quickly quelled when they discover the oil threatens the very existence of the Egg itself. Show more
Mae Martin's Guide to 21st Century Sexuality
4. Are We Asking The Right Questions?
14 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for years
Mae explores how millennials are transforming the way society thinks about sex and gender. From 2016. Show more
Susan Hulme with all the news from today's sitting at Westminster. Show more
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Textile artist and curator Clare Hunter on the power of sewing to evoke memory and create connections to the past. Siobhan Redmond is the reader. Show more
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