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A reflection and prayer to start the day with the Rev Dr Stephen Wigley, Chair of the Wales Synod of the Methodist Church. Show more
Farming Today
18/12/20 - Phosphates in the River Wye, drive-in carols and New Red Tractor Chair
13 minutes
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Natural Resources Wales says any new development in the catchment of the River Wye must be either phosphate neutral or better, to try to reduce pollution. Show more
David Attenborough presents the mistle thrush. Show more
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
Minette Batters, farmer and President of the National Farmers' Union, shares the soundtrack of her life with Lauren Laverne. Show more
Woman's Hour
Sharon D Clarke; Gender bias in school books; Outliving your mum - Claire's Story
51 minutes
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The Olivier award-winning actor on a new role as narrator of a star-studded online panto. Show more
By Annamaria Murphy. The villagers of Glan Don search through the snow for the missing children, as the magical drama's final series concludes. Show more
Cole Moreton presents a deeply personal series telling the story of what it’s like to have and to be triplets, as Ruby, Josh and Grace face living apart for the first time. Show more
Christmas creeps up on Arthur, leaving him little time to plan his festive arrangements, like the turkey. Stars Steve Delaney. Show more
Nora returns to the Midnight Library to find it crumbling around her. Show more
You and Yours
Shein; Naked Wines; Christmas shopping
39 minutes
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The fast fashion retailer Shein is expanding rapidly, but who's really behind the brand? Show more
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Analysis of news and current affairs, presented by Sarah Montague.
Following on from BBC Radio 4’s Can My 11-year-old Fix My Life?, Arthur, now 12, wants to help fix more people. Do you have a minor problem he can help with? Show more
Philip sets his plan in motion and Gavin’s on the brink. Show more
Following the trail of her lost brother, Alice has slipped through time into 1945. Can she convince those around her that she is who she says she is? And will they help her? Show more
Gardeners' Question Time
GQT at Home: Coconuts and Cacti
42 minutes
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Peter Gibbs hosts the gardening panel show. Show more
During the long days of lockdown, Mrs Bhatia finds herself thinking back to her childhood in India. An original short story for radio by the poet and novelist Tishani Doshi. Show more
Last Word
John le Carré (pictured), Patience Thomson, Doug Scott, Dame Barbara Windsor
28 minutes
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Matthew Bannister on author John le Carré , educator Patience Thomson, mountaineer Doug Scott, actor Dame Barbara Windsor Show more
The producer of I’m Sorry I Haven’t a Clue for nearly 30 years, Jon Naismith, gives insights into the show, and explains that it nearly didn’t survive the pilot. Show more
Afternoon news and current affairs programme, reporting on breaking stories and summing up the day's headlines
Six O'Clock News
18/12/2020 Greater Manchester Police chief stands down amid force failures
30 minutes
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Greater Manchester Police's chief constable, Ian Hopkins, has stood down after the force was placed into special measures.
Dead Ringers somehow manages to make fishing quotas funny. Other topics include The Crown, panic shopping, Christmas bubbling and why on earth the BBC has redesigned the Daleks. Show more
Front Row
George C Wolfe on Ma Rainey's Black Bottom, Let Him Go reviewed, Winifred Atwell celebrated
41 minutes
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Ma Rainey's Black Bottom director George C Wolfe on the film starring Viola Davis and the late Chadwick Boseman in his final role. Plus Kevin Costner's Let Him Go reviewed Show more
By Annamaria Murphy. The villagers of Glan Don search through the snow for the missing children, as the magical drama's final series concludes. Show more
Any Questions?
Brandon Lewis MP, Lucy Powell MP, Professor Anand Menon, Lionel Shriver
47 minutes
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Chris Mason presents political debate from Broadcasting House in London with a panel including Brandon Lewis MP, Lucy Powell MP, Professor Anand Menon and Lionel Shriver. Show more
Sara Wheeler asks how maps can help us navigate our contemporary crisis. Show more
Mark Carney looks at the tensions between economic and human values during the Covid crisis. Can human life be assigned a monetary value? How do different states calculate that? Show more
Biggest Russian bombardment on Ukraine yet
UK covid infections rise by a fifth in a week
45 minutes
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In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective
Nora returns to the Midnight Library to find it crumbling around her. Show more
What do we know about the cyber attack on the US government? Show more
Great Lives
David Spiegelhalter on Frank Ramsey
28 minutes
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Professor David Spiegelhalter tells Mathew Parris why he is inspired by the life of fellow Cambridge mathematician Frank Ramsey. With expert insight from Cheryl Misak. Show more
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Barack Obama reads from his new presidential memoir covering his journey to the White House and his first term in office. Today the first 100 days. Show more
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