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Spiritual reflection to start the day with the Rev Dr Alison Jack of New College, Edinburgh. Show more
Rabab Ghazoul makes the case for Wales as a place of post-colonial possibility. Show more
The latest news headlines. Including the weather and a look at the papers.
Clare joins friends Jon and Jay, who perform as folk duo Ninebarrow, on one of their favourite walks in Dorset. Show more
Charlotte Smith heads to the village of Winterbourne Bassett to find out how a community group who have bought and renovated their local pub have made it into a community hub. Show more
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News and current affairs. Including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
Actor and photographer David Suchet, meteorologist Simon King, listener Kathryn Penny on a bus trip reunion after 50 years, and Samantha Moyo who pioneered the 6am sober rave. Show more
Jay Rayner and his culinary panel head to Leicester. Show more
Radio 4's assessment of developments at Westminster
From Our Own Correspondent
Turkey, Syria and the Kurds
28 minutes on BBC Radio 4 FM
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Turkey moves into Syria. But where does this leave the Kurds? Show more
Listener questions after Woodford funds wound down. What FCA's plans to tackle car finance commission mean for consumers. And awarding yourself a pay increase. Show more
A satirical review of the week's news with guest host Nish Kumar. Show more
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Any Questions?
Sian Berry AM, Madeline Grant, David Lammy MP, Brandon Lewis MP
47 minutes on BBC Radio 4 FM
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Chris Mason presents political debate from the University of Reading with Sian Berry AM, Madeline Grant, David Lammy MP and Brandon Lewis MP. Show more
Boris Johnson has said he will press on 'undaunted' with his Brexit strategy despite MPs backing the principle of a further delay to the process. Show more
Entertaining new dramas following the political swings of the Republican Party, through the personal stories of its presidents. Show more
Woman's Hour
Elizabeth Siddal and the Pre-Raphaelite women, Fibres - a play about asbestos, Women's cricket
57 minutes on BBC Radio 4 FM
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Pre-Raphaelite women: the untold story of Elizabeth Siddal, the women and families affected by exposure to asbestos, and a funding boost for women's cricket. Show more
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Six O'Clock News
19/10/2019 Boris Johnson suffers Brexit setback
30 minutes on BBC Radio 4 FM
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Boris Johnson has suffered a major setback in his drive to get Parliament to support him over Brexit.
Loose Ends
Ross Noble, Kara Tointon, Stephen Chbosky, Roberto Fonseca, Clive Anderson
39 minutes on BBC Radio 4 FM
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Clive Anderson is joined by Ross Noble, Kara Tointon, and Stephen Chbosky for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. Show more
Bernardine Evaristo is the first black British woman to win the Booker Prize. Show more
Saturday Review
Non Fiction, Stillicide and The Diver's Game, There Are No Beginnings, Pre-Raphaelite Sisters, Living With Yourself
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French film Non Fiction, Stillicide and The Diver's Game, There Are No Beginnings at Leeds Playhouse, Pre-Raphaelite Sisters at National Portrait Gallery, Living With Yourself Show more
4 Extra Debut. Anna Davies explores how has English rural life has changed since Ronald Blythe’s 1969 bestseller Akenfield? From 2019. Show more
Marcel’s relationship with Albertine is becoming more impossible and secrets and surprises are in store from several quarters. Show more
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Combative, provocative and engaging debate chaired by Michael Buerk. With Andrew Doyle, Anne McElvoy, Matthew Taylor and Mona Siddiqui. #moralmaze Show more
Competitors from Scotland and the North of England compete in the quiz covering all genres and eras of music, chaired by Paul Gambaccini Show more
Parliament sits on a Saturday for the first time since the Falklands War, as Boris Johnson tries to persuade MPs to back his Brexit deal.
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A family moves to a small village, but while renovating their house finds a mysterious 'witch bottle'. Read by Katherine Press. Show more
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