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Farming Today
27/11/20 Licensing for Scottish grouse shoots, bovine TB vaccine, trees planted on peat, price of land for forestry
13 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FM
The Scottish government is to develop a licensing system for grouse shoots in order to help prevent illegal raptor persecution. Show more
Tweet of the Day
Fyfe Dangerfield on the Guillemot
1 minute
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Musician Fyfe Dangerfield tells the story of an inspirational trip to the 'birdland' of the Farne Islands where a seabird inspired the name for the band that made him famous. Show more
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
Desert Island Discs
Arsène Wenger, former football manager
49 minutes
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Arsène Wenger, the manager of Arsenal FC for 22 years, shares the eight discs, book and luxury he would want with him if cast away to a desert island. With Lauren Laverne. Show more
Woman's Hour
The Crown, Diana and a New Generation
52 minutes
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Diana resonating with young people today; universities minister Michelle Donelan; Outliving Your Mum; author Jessica Ryn. Show more
Skye might have made a big mistake. But Dexter is ok and Ed wants to take her out for breakfast. Stars Sydney Wade. Show more
Rosemary Laryea marks the 75th anniversary of the 5th Pan African Congress, held in Manchester, and considers its relevance to the Black Lives Matter movement of today. Show more
Invited to star in a local panto, Arthur is excited over a possible return to the stage. Stars Steve Delaney. Show more
A deeply moving and highly original book about the sudden loss of a loved one. With Toby Jones, John Hollingworth and Will Taylor. Show more
You and Yours
Tuition Fees; Home Care Finances; Black Friday
39 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
The university students who believe their courses are not value for money this year. 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.
“They will be targeted for the rest of their lives.” Those left behind with the pieces. When James Le Mesurier fell to his death he left behind a tangle of truths and lies. Show more
Will has serious reservations and Elizabeth has a confession to make Show more
A judge appointed to head a public inquiry quickly discovers that Cabinet would prefer a prolonged and detailed investigation over the implication of blame or responsibility. Show more
Gardeners' Question Time
GQT at Home: Hippeastrums and Holly
42 minutes
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Kathy Clugston hosts the horticultural programme featuring a group of gardening experts. Show more
By Hannah Vincent. Work colleagues Erin and Kumeko arrive at an empty hotel. A story about ambition, cheese and sumo-wrestling mice. Show more
Last Word
Diego Maradona, Rosalind Grimshaw, Jan Morris CBE
28 minutes
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Matthew Bannister on footballer Diego Maradona, glass artist Rosalind Grimshaw, author Jan Morris. Show more
After a torrid time under lockdown, is The Archers back to its pre-Covid best, and has it been enough to lure back some once regular listeners? Show more
Afternoon news and current affairs programme, reporting on breaking stories and summing up the day's headlines
Six O'Clock News
27/11/2020 Topshop owner, Arcadia, on brink of collapse
30 minutes
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13,000 jobs could be lost if Sir Philip Green's retail empire goes into administration
Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches. Show more
Front Row
Mandolin player Avi Avital, Marina Abramović, Possessor reviewed
42 minutes
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Mandolin player Avi Avital, performance artist Marina Abramović, what the latest allocation of tiers means for theatres, and Brandon Cronenberg's horror Possessor reviewed. Show more
Skye might have made a big mistake. But Dexter is ok and Ed wants to take her out for breakfast. Stars Sydney Wade. Show more
Any Questions?
Sir Graham Brady MP, John Mills, Alyn Smith MP, Professor Ngaire Woods
47 minutes
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Chris Mason presents political debate and discussion from Broadcasting House in London with Sir Graham Brady MP, John Mills, Alyn Smith MP and Professor Ngaire Woods. Show more
Bernardine Evaristo argues that our ideas of body shape norms need to change. Show more
Mayday tells the extraordinary real story of the man who organised the White Helmet and investigates claims that, far from being heroes, they are part of a very elaborate hoax. Show more
Biggest Russian bombardment on Ukraine yet
Iran’s top nuclear scientist is assassinated
45 minutes
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In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective
A deeply moving and highly original book about the sudden loss of a loved one. With Toby Jones, John Hollingworth and Will Taylor. Show more
Trump confirms he will leave the White House. Show more
One to One
Gerald Scarfe - bring back the news!
14 minutes
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The Wind in the Willows, Count Duckula, The BFG and Dangermouse - Brian Cosgrove OBE talks to Gerald Scarfe about some of his amazing productions for children's television. Show more
News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
Yeast has been used by humankind for centuries in fermenting, baking and brewing, but has been on earth in different forms for millennia, and its uses continue to be disovered. Show more
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