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A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with Canon Jenny Wigley, an Anglican priest in Cardiff. Show more
Farming Today
George Eustice resigns, the Red Tractor logo and a 'flying flock' of sheep!
14 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FM
A new report finds the Red Tractor farm assurance scheme is a world leader... but not on animal welfare standards. Show more
Liz Bonnin presents the raucous calling sulphur-crested cockatoo from Australia. Show more
Radio 4's flagship news and current affairs programme; including Thought for the Day
Desert Island Discs
Margaret MacMillan, historian
39 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
The historian Professor Margaret MacMillan shares the eight tracks, a book and a luxury she'd want to take with her if cast away on a desert island. Presented by Lauren Laverne. Show more
Woman's Hour
Amanda Abbington, Asma Khan, Bumps & Babies
46 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
The programme that offers a female perspective on the world Show more
Maya’s arranging her 40th birthday party when she hears Martin Luther King has been assassinated. Starring Pippa Bennett-Warner. Show more
How do we bridge the divide between multicultural cities, and what's perceived as the more conservative countryside? Political correspondent Chris Mason challenges the stereotypes. Show more
Early working life. Stephen K Amos's teenage years in 1980s South London. By Jonathan Harvey with Stephen K Amos. From 2017. Show more
Memories evolve of the jealousies, lies and dangers that first began to threaten the family. Read by Don Warrington. Show more
You and Yours
Discounter supermarkets, Pension battles, Mindfulness, Typewriters
40 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
What's it like being the boss of Lidl? Also why old-fashioned typewriters are making a comeback, finding a plaster in your coleslaw and is mindfulness in schools a good thing? 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.
Alan Johnson, the former education secretary, on 140 years of English education through the prism of one school - St Michael and All Angels in Camberwell. Show more
Susan finds herself rebuffed and Helen attempts to combat her nerves. Show more
In contemporary Tehran, old friends piece together the shocking events of their childhood during the Iranian Revolution. Show more
Eric Robson and the panel are in Glasgow. Christine Walkden, Neil Porteus and Bob Flowerdew answer the horticultural questions. Show more
An original short work for radio by Sheena Kalayil, author of The Bureau of Second Chances. Show more
Last Word
André Previn KBE, John Haynes OBE, Tony Mendez, Lady Grantchester
28 minutes
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Matthew Bannister on conductor André Previn, publisher John Haynes, spy Tony Mendez and businesswoman Lady Grantchester. Show more
Roger Bolton asks the editorial director of BBC News, Kamal Ahmed, about putting listeners at the heart of Brexit coverage and discusses mixing drama and discussion in Test Case. Show more
Bronagh and Claudine bring dark humour and a lot of love to this conversation about undertakers, headstones and an unexpected letter. Fi Glover presents. Show more
PM at 5pm: interviews, context and analysis.
Six O'Clock News
01/03/2019 Renewed pressure on Chris Grayling
30 minutes
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The government has paid 33 million pounds to Eurotunnel -- after being accused of handing out Brexit ferry contracts in a secretive way.
Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches.
Featuring Heidi Regan, Ian Moore, George Fouracres and Jess Robinson.
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It's a big night for Lee, and Clarrie imparts some difficult news. Show more
Front Row
Stephen Merchant, Novels review, Clean Break at 40
28 minutes
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Stephen Merchant discusses his new feature film about wrestling, Fighting with My Family. Plus a review of notable new novels. Show more
Maya’s arranging her 40th birthday party when she hears Martin Luther King has been assassinated. Starring Pippa Bennett-Warner. Show more
Any Questions?
Liz Truss MP, Rachel Reeves MP, Heidi Allen MP, Costas Lapavitsas
47 minutes
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Jonathan Dimbleby presents topical debate from the Fisher Theatre in Bungay, Suffolk with a panel including Rachel Reeves MP and Liz Truss MP. Show more
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The Secret History of a School
Omnibus (Part 1)
57 minutes
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Alan Johnson, the former education secretary, on 140 years of English education through the prism of one school - St Michael and All Angels in Camberwell. Show more
In-depth reporting and analysis from a global perspective.
Memories evolve of the jealousies, lies and dangers that first began to threaten the family. Read by Don Warrington. Show more
Emma is joined by the Daily Record journalist, Anna Burnside, Chidera Eggerue aka The Slumflower and Hetta Howes, lecturer in medieval literature at City University, London. Show more
Peers discuss whether suspects should be named in the media before they're charged with a crime. Mark D'Arcy follows the debate and has the rest of the week's news at Westminster. Show more
Sarah and Roy talk teenagers, medication and ADHD. Fi Glover presents another edition of the series that proves it's surprising what you hear when you listen. Show more
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Frontline trauma surgeon David Nott reads from his remarkable memoir. Today, finding a place of safety is paramount. Show more
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