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National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Latifa Akay, director of education at Maslaha. Show more
What would life be like if we had two moons? Science sleuths Drs Rutherford and Fry investigate. From May 2019. Show more
The latest news headlines. Including the weather and a look at the papers.
Ian Marchant visits the Sussex Weald, once the epicentre of the international arms trade, because of its ironstone reserves. What remains of this industrial landscape? Show more
From crayfish to pondweed... from ladybirds to sea creatures... Charlotte Smith explores the impact of invasive non-native species. Show more
The latest weather forecast.
News and current affairs. Including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
Presenter, stylist and DJ Gok Wan; celebrating Star Wars day is Michael Absalom; Pet Detective Colin Butcher on working with dog Molly, Nick Lowe shares his Inheritance Tracks. Show more
Jay Rayner and his culinary panel are in Grantham. Show more
Sam Coates of The Times looks behind the scenes at Westminster. Local election results, their message on Brexit and consensus on climate change. Show more
From Our Own Correspondent
The beginning of a new era in Japan
28 minutes
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Flag waving and tears as a new Japanese emperor takes the throne, and the Reiwa era begins. Kate Adie introduces this and other stories. Show more
The impact closing ATMs and charging for cash on Pateley Bridge, North Yorks. Plus, how much notice do energy companies need to give of price rises? And a rare fraud success story. Show more
A satirical review of the week's news, chaired by Miles Jupp, with Katie Perrior, Angela Barnes, Kerry Godliman & Kemah Bob. Produced by Victoria Lloyd for BBC Studios. Show more
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Any Questions?
Jonathan Bartley, Baroness Chakrabarti, Fraser Nelson, Helen Whately MP
47 minutes
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Ritula Shah presents topical debate from St Peter's Church Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, with Jonathan Bartley, Baroness Chakrabarti, Fraser Nelson and Helen Whately MP. Show more
The results of the Local Elections are nearly all in. Did you change your vote? Spoil your ballot or stay loyal to your usual team? Show more
4 Extra Debut. From Harlem jazz joints to danger in Jamaica with 007’s unexpected ally - Bond’s deadly battle with Mr Big. Stars Toby Stephens. Show more
Woman's Hour
Sofie Hagen Happy Fat, Margaret Thatcher, Rosacea
57 minutes
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Sofie Hagen tells us about experiencing fatphobia and how she's now happy being fat. How do women in politics view Margaret Thatcher and her legacy? The skin condition Rosacea. Show more
Full coverage and analysis of the day's news, plus the sports headlines.
The Inquiry
Should We Rethink the Ban on Child Labour?
23 minutes
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Most countries have pledged to ban child labour – but is this the best approach? Some child workers say it stands in the way of their rights and are campaigning for a rule change. Show more
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Six O'Clock News
04/05/2019 Calls for Theresa May to resign
15 minutes
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The former Tory leader, Iain Duncan Smith, says the Prime Minister should stand aside.
Loose Ends
Michael Sheen, Sudha Bhuchar, Alex Horne, Marty Wilde, SK Shlomo, Sara Cox, Clive Anderson
38 minutes
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Clive Anderson and Sara Cox are joined by Michael Sheen, Sudha Bhuchar and Alex Horne for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Marty Wilde. Show more
Andy Evans will soon give evidence at the Infected Blood Inquiry. He has waited a long time. Show more
Saturday Review
The Long Shot, Jude, Making Your Mark at British Library, The Heavens
49 minutes
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Romcom film Long Shot, Howard Brenton's Jude at Hampstead Theatre, Writing: Making Your Mark exhibition at The British Library, Sandra Newman's novel The Heavens. Show more
American satirist Joe Queenan explores the murky world of fake news, prejudice and alternative facts. Show more
In the build-up to war, arms expert Alec Graham has become a high-value target. Can he get home from Istanbul in one piece? Daniel Rigby stars in Eric Ambler's wartime thriller. Show more
National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
The return of the series that invites figures from opposing sides of a political issue to listen to each other, and explore the values and experiences that inform their position. Show more
The notoriously tough general knowledge quiz comes from Salford this week, with Russell Davies asking the questions Show more
John Hegley joins Roger McGough to make his selection of poems. Show more
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
Birth, growth and magic in an original short work by Kirsty Logan, read by Nicola Ferguson. Show more
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