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A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Chine McDonald Show more
Wildlife sound recordist Chris Watson introduces the dawn chorus, captured near Aldeburgh in Suffolk. Show more
The latest news headlines. Including the weather and a look at the papers.
Ramblings
Oscar winner Gareth Ellis-Unwin on his local riverside route in Berkshire
24 minutes
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Oscar winning film producer Gareth Ellis-Unwin shares his local riverside route in Berkshire with Clare Balding. Show more
Farming Today
20/02/21 Farming Today This Week: Carbon offsetting, foot and mouth anniversary, rural services
25 minutes
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Charlotte Smith hears how Microsoft is using Australian cattle ranches to offset its carbon emissions, and looks back 20 years to the devastating foot and mouth outbreak. Show more
The latest weather forecast
Including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
Award-winning saxophonist Jess Gillam; star of TV's Salvage Hunters Drew Pritchard; actor, comedian and debut novelist Andi Osho; the Inheritance Tracks of Stella Duffy. Show more
Greg James, self-confessed 'proud radio nerd', returns to the BBC archives, using current stories and suggestions from listeners as a springboard into the BBC's unmatched vaults. Show more
Boris Johnson says he wants the lifting of lockdown to be cautious but irreversible. So what are the risks? Show more
From Our Own Correspondent
Zuma's Moment of Reckoning
28 minutes
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Jacob Zuma's failure to attend a corruption inquiry may prove one step to far for South Africans and the justice system Show more
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
The impact long delays have when customers call a bank's fraud line, the new extra costs when you buy from abroad and students fighting not to pay for rooms they don't use. Show more
A satirical review of the week's news with Andy Zaltzman and guests Andrew Maxwell, Ayesha Hazarika, Scott Bennett and Kiri Pritchard-McLean Show more
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The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4
Any Questions?
Katharine Birbalsingh, Michelle Donelan MP, John Nicolson MP, Nick Thomas-Symonds MP
47 minutes
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Anita Anand presents political discussion and debate with Katharine Birbalsingh, Michelle Donelan MP, John Nicolson MP and Nick Thomas-Symonds MP. Show more
Have your say on the issues discussed on Any Questions?
One to One
My Donation Story: Sabet Choudhury meets Faruk Choudhury
14 minutes
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Sabet Choudhury, who gave his mum a kidney, talks to the former Lord Mayor of Bristol about his project to drive up blood and organ donations from the city’s diverse communities. Show more
F Scott Fitzgerald's novel about a glamorous but doomed marriage. Heir to a fortune Anthony Patch meets his match in renowned beauty Gloria Gilbert. Adapted by Robin Brooks. Show more
Woman's Hour
Weekend Woman's Hour: Women at breaking point, Revenge porn, The term 'witch'
56 minutes
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Why so many women feel they are at breaking point as they try and juggle working from home with home schooling, the law and revenge porn, and the use of the term 'witch'. Show more
Full coverage of the day's news
What are the business opportunities in turning our old housing stock green? Installing heat pumps, solar panels and better insulation will cost billions and could create many jobs Show more
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
The latest weather forecast.
Six O'Clock News
20/02/2021 Care homes welcome plans to allow visitors
15 minutes
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Relatives of care homes residents in England and Scotland have welcomed plans to allow some visitors next month, with strict coronavirus safety measures in place.
Loose Ends
Hugh Bonneville, Michael Cashman, Omari Douglas, Sian Clifford, Tongue Fu, Mosa Wild, Tom Allen, Clive Anderson
38 minutes
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Clive Anderson and Tom Allen are joined by Hugh Bonneville, Michael Cashman, Sian Clifford and Omari Douglas for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. Show more
The first African and first woman to head the World Trade Organisation. As Nigeria's finance minister she faced down corruption, as a child she survived the country's civil war. Show more
Gyles Brandreth reveals his love of theatre and socks with sandals from his boarding school diary. With Rufus Hound. From 2018. Show more
Comedian Phill Jupitus searches for the answers to questions posed by songs. A 1981 hit by The Clash provokes a discussion about decision making with expert Joseph Bikart. Show more
Double Olympic gold medallist Dame Kelly Holmes meets her younger self in the archives in conversation with John Wilson. Show more
A judge is accused of rape. He is very plausible in his explanations. Is he innocent? Or a practised liar? Show more
In a world of screens, streaming video and TV-on-demand, why does the circus continue to endure? Mike Williams explores its lasting appeal. Show more
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4
Combative, provocative and engaging live debate chaired by Michael Buerk. With Andrew Doyle, Melanie Phillips, Ash Sarkar and Matthew Taylor. #moralmaze Show more
Three more winners from earlier in the series join Paul Gambaccini for the second semi-final of the wide-ranging music quiz. Show more
Michael Symmons Roberts continues his exploration of metamorphosis and poetry by examining the various ways science and technology might transform our bodies in the future. Show more
The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
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An original short work for radio which reflects this week's news. The Landlord Formerly Known as Prince by Sophie Duker. Show more
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