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Farming Today
26/02/02 Distant waters fishing fleet and quotas, river rubbish, Farmer Time.
13 minutes
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The distant waters fishing fleet is catching a fifth of what it did pre-Brexit. Trawlers want reassurance from fishing minister. River rubbish as wildlife habitat and Farmer Time. Show more
The Little Egret - Miranda Krestovnikoff narrates the story of this bird and its sound. Show more
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Sophia Loren shares the eight tracks, book and luxury item she would take with her if cast away to a desert island. With Lauren Laverne. Show more
Woman's Hour
Buying sperm online. Author Julie Ma. Vintage wedding photos
42 minutes
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Buying sperm online; why some women feel it's their only option, despite the risks. Julie Ma on her debut novel. And the woman who reunites people with their old wedding photos. Show more
Starring Jasmine Hyde and Nicholas Gleaves, Kate Rawson’s bleakly funny and frank drama about miscarriage Show more
Historian Camilla Schofield explores a century of British fascism. Show more
Radio 4's been alongside Born in Bradford since it started in 2007 and Winifred Robinson regularly returns to find out what's been happening to families and to track the research. Show more
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With Gretchen’s blessing and encouragement, Jean takes Margaret for an outing in London. Read by Monica Dolan. Show more
You and Yours
Flood Report, Parcel Insurance and Perfect Pooches
37 minutes
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MPs urge government to up their game on flood defences. Battling boredom; is there anything to be said for having nothing to do? Show more
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Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment, with Jonny Dymond.
Naturebang
Dragon Lizards and the Gender Spectrum
15 minutes
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Becky Ripley and Emily Knight traverse the sex and gender spectrum, making several stops along the way. With help from the birds and the bees, dragon lizards, and a tangle of DNA Show more
Kirsty faces her demons and Jim seeks advice. Show more
Maya and Horace have escaped from The Seven's compound and head to Manchester in order to rescue Jan's baby. But Renata asks Jan to make a terrible sacrifice. By Melissa Murray Show more
Gardeners' Question Time
GQT at Home: Luffa and Ligularia
42 minutes
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Peter Gibbs hosts the gardening panel show. Show more
A single mother's new job delivering court summons takes a dangerous turn when she is threatened by an anonymous blackmailer. By Matthew McDevitt. Show more
Last Word
Sir William Macpherson (pictured), Margaret Snyder, Eleanor Wadsworth, Iain Pattinson
27 minutes
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Matthew Bannister on judge Sir William Macpherson, UN civil servant Margaret Snyder, pilot Eleanor Wadsworth and comedy writer Iain Pattinson. Show more
The BBC‘s Deputy Director of News Jonathan Munro faces questions from listeners about the Corporation’s coverage of the pandemic and other major stories. Show more
Afternoon news and current affairs programme, reporting on breaking stories and summing up the day's headlines
Six O'Clock News
26/02/2021 Alex Salmond accuses Scotland's leadership of failure.
30 minutes
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Scotland's former first minister tells inquiry key evidence was deliberately suppressed.
Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches in front of a remote audience... Show more
Front Row
The United States vs Billie Holiday reviewed, Adrian Scarborough, Ronald Pickup remembered, Joanna Pocock
41 minutes
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Andra Day's performance in The United States vs Billie Holiday reviewed, actor Adrian Scarborough, Michael Billington on Ronald Pickup and nature writer Joanna Pocock Show more
Starring Jasmine Hyde and Nicholas Gleaves, Kate Rawson’s bleakly funny and frank drama about miscarriage Show more
Any Questions?
Lisa Nandy MP, Neil Oliver, Alyn Smith MP, Nadhim Zahawi MP
47 minutes
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Chris Mason presents political debate and discussion with a panel including Lisa Nandy MP, Neil Oliver, Alyn Smith MP and Nadhim Zahawi MP. Show more
Tom Shakespeare muses on why - thanks to George Orwell - he's heading straight for the pub when lockdown is lifted. Show more
When two men arrive, unexpectedly, at a remote South African farmhouse they trigger a frenzied series of events that expose the enduring tensions threatening the "rainbow nation". Show more
Biggest Russian bombardment on Ukraine yet
Alex Salmond says “no doubt” Nicola Sturgeon broke ministerial code
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With Gretchen’s blessing and encouragement, Jean takes Margaret for an outing in London. Read by Monica Dolan. Show more
Newsjack is back! Join our host Kiri Pritchard-McLean as she and the cast make sense of the week's news as written by you, the Great British public. Show more
News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
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Scotland’s national poet Jackie Kay examines the controversial death of the blues superstar. Read by the author with Adjoa Andoh. Show more
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