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Farming Today
02/11/21 Carbon trading, cow poo heating, calls for COP26 to help small scale farmers worldwide
13 minutes
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Cow poo heated water, carbon trading and what COP26 could mean for farmers worldwide. Show more
Tweet of the Day
Doug Allan on the Wandering Albatross
2 minutes
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In the fourth of five recollections about his encounters with birds in Antarctica, wildlife cameraman Doug Allan recalls lying next to a giant wandering albatross. Show more
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The Life Scientific
Sharon Peacock on hunting pandemic variants of concern
29 minutes
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Jim Al-Khalili talks to Professor Sharon Peacock who set up and leads one of Britain's big science success stories of the pandemic, the Covid-19 Genomics UK Consortium. Show more
One to One
Re-inventing Yourself: Malaika Kegode with Rev Paul Cowley
14 minutes
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The writer and performer chats to a man who has re-invented himself several times - from young offender to soldier to ordained priest. Show more
How will COP26 compare with 2015 Paris climate conference (COP21) in producing concrete targets for change? Three women who took part in the Paris negotiations join Emma. Show more
How can art meaningfully engage people living on Britain’s biggest council housing estate? Three residents of Becontree, East London, decide how to mark their home’s centenary. Show more
Pride or Prejudice: How we Read Now
Teaching Novels
28 minutes
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Professor Abigail Williams asks how today's students read the novel in an era of content warnings, cancel culture and calls to decolonise the curriculum. Show more
By Keith Stuart. Events lead Laura to a decisive conclusion in her care assessment for Will. Show more
You and Yours
Call You and Yours: When have you made a difference through protest?
39 minutes
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When have you made a difference through protest? Have you ever "spoken truth to power"? What happened? Email: youandyours@bbc.co.uk and leave your number so we can contact you. Show more
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Tracking down the police officer in charge of the original investigation into ‘Climategate’, Gordon Corera hears about the list of suspects and meets with Britain’s top cyber spy.
Harrison faces a dilemma and Toby is running out of options. Show more
Comedy by Abigail Youngman. Armed only with a needle, ex-queen Edith fights to save her skin and create a masterpiece of PR and embroidery. Stars Katy Brand and Charlie Anson. Show more
Jay Rayner hosts the culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits. Show more
When world leaders gather in Glasgow, the loudest voices won't be the first victims of climate change. Tom Heap finds out what they want from COP26. Show more
Does the phenomenon of false memory challenge the justice system? Also: opening up the family courts: and assessing whether extra spending will clear the trial backlog Show more
The NHS palliative care doctor and author, and the barrister and author share the books that have inspired them, with presenter Harriett Gilbert. Show more
Afternoon news and current affairs programme, reporting on breaking stories and summing up the day's headlines.
Six O'Clock News
02/11/2021 Cop 26 deals announced
30 minutes
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World leaders unveil new commitments on methane emissions and deforestation
A third series of Malawian comedian Daliso Chaponda's funny, informative and thought-provoking Rose d'Or-nominated series, in which he explores divisive global issues. Show more
Rex faces his future, and Kirsty discovers a shocking plot. Show more
Front Row
Little Amal, Anne Carson, Paul McCartney and The National Trust
42 minutes
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Little Amal completes her journey from the Turkish Syrian border to Manchester, Anne Carson on her new translation of Herakles and what's next for The National Trust. Show more
Women convicted of attacking or killing abusive partners, or who are coerced into committing crimes, say the criminal justice system isn’t taking their experiences into account. Show more
We talk to heavy metal guitarist Chris Campion, soul and jazz singer Katriona Taylor and classical composer Michael Stimpson about their lives and their music. Show more
Inside Health
Prediabetes, Experiments in zero gravity
28 minutes
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Prediabetes and medical experiments in zero gravity. Show more
The Life Scientific
Sharon Peacock on hunting pandemic variants of concern
29 minutes
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Jim Al-Khalili talks to Professor Sharon Peacock who set up and leads one of Britain's big science success stories of the pandemic, the Covid-19 Genomics UK Consortium. Show more
Biggest Russian bombardment on Ukraine yet
COP: Agreements on deforestation and methane
45 minutes
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In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective
By Keith Stuart. Events lead Laura to a decisive conclusion in her care assessment for Will. Show more
Fortunately... with Fi and Jane
209. A Bottle of Ken Dodd's Finest, with Gabby Logan
55 minutes
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This week on the Fortunately podcast, Fi and Jane's guest is the broadcaster Gabby Logan. Show more
Susan Hulme reports on a Government defeat at the hands of peers over pensions and the dangers of plastic-based wet wipes.
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The celebrated artist and activist reflects on his father, the acclaimed poet Ai Qing, who spent his formative years in 1920s Paris. Benedict Wong reads from Ai Weiwei's memoir. Show more
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