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A reflection and prayer to start the day with Catherine De Souza, Senior Leader of City Church in Cardiff. Show more
Farming Today
17/12/21 Rows over farm workers, the ongoing pig cull, Christmas cheese
13 minutes
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There are rows over visas for butchers, as more pigs are culled on farms. Flower farms are added to the seasonal workers visa scheme, but recruiting in time will be challenging. Show more
Tweet of the Day
Alex Gregory on the House Sparrow
2 minutes
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Rower and two times Olympic gold medallist Alex Gregory tells the story of his childhood pet, a house sparrow called Sparky. Show more
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
Jack Thorne, screenwriter and playwright, shares the eight tracks, book and luxury item he would want with him if cast away on a desert island. With Lauren Laverne. Show more
In the wake of his Nobel Prize come international fame and increased demands on Seamus Heaney's time. Read by Adrian Dunbar. Written by RF Foster. Abridged by Anna Magnusson. Show more
How a fridge falling on a woman dancing could have actually been a good thing! Show more
Helen Lewis talks to Harvard evolutionary biologist Carole Hooven about what recent research reveals of how testosterone shapes all our lives. Show more
Struggling to look after his son William and dogged by his own mental health issues, Hector faces a health assessment which could seriously impact his life. Stars Jamie Sives. Show more
After celebrating Christmas Eve with his employees, Furlong receives some words of warning. Read by Don Wycherley. Show more
You and Yours
Omicron Economy, Pet First Aid and Inventing Board Games
39 minutes
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Animal charities call for mandatory first aid training for pet professionals like groomers and never mind 'Plan B' are we locking down of our own volition?
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Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment, with Jonny Dymond.
Biella explores the legacy of Aaron Swartz's life and tragic death on the hacker community. Show more
Ruth gets herself worked up and Lynda pussy foots around a decision. Show more
The immortal wanderer faces new challenges when he discovers a mystery and a plan for revenge served very cold. A two-part adventure to mark the Winter Solstice. Show more
Gardeners' Question Time
Herstmonceux Castle: Postbag Edition
42 minutes
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Peter Gibbs and the team are at Herstmonceux Castle, East Sussex. Show more
Someone has been leaving footballs filled with concrete in public places for unsuspecting people to discover. Or, in one case, try to kick. Show more
Last Word
Mary Maher, Robbie Shakespeare (pictured), Anwar Ditta, Anne Rice
28 minutes
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Matthew Bannister on journalist Mary Maher, bass player Robbie Shakespeare, campaigner Anwar Ditta and author Anne Rice. Show more
Roger Bolton hears your views on changes to Radio 4's arts programmes and puts them to the commissioning editor, Dan Clarke. Show more
Afternoon news and current affairs programme, reporting on breaking stories and summing up the day's headlines.
Six O'Clock News
17/12/2021 Boris Johnson's leadership questioned after crushing by-election defeat
30 minutes
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The former Conservative leader, Sir Iain Duncan Smith, urged Mr Johnson to get a 'bloody grip' after the by-election loss
For the first time broadcast live, from the BBC Radio Theatre, London with look at the big issues, from the by election results to cancelled office parties. Show more
How has the poetry slam taken over the world? Lemn Sissay discovers the secret of its success, and whether poetry can survive the raw competition at the heart of the slam. Show more
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The DNA of Netflix hits Bridgerton and Squid Game
42 minutes
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Ellen E Jones and Mark Kermode get under the bonnet and behind the mask of Bridgerton and Squid Game, exploring the big and small screen precedents for Netflix's biggest shows. Show more
Any Questions?
Tom Pursglove MP, Tim Stanley, Emily Thornberry MP, Munira Wilson MP
47 minutes
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Chris Mason presents political debate and discussion from St Luke's School, Redbourn with Tom Pursglove MP, Tim Stanley, Emily Thornberry MP and Munira Wilson MP. Show more
Will Self on our fetishisation of property and why the epic hero of our age is... an estate agent. Show more
The story of one man's toxic obsession and the battle for South Africa's future. Show more
Biggest Russian bombardment on Ukraine yet
Conservatives lose in Shropshire North
45 minutes
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In-depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective
After celebrating Christmas Eve with his employees, Furlong receives some words of warning. Read by Don Wycherley. Show more
Johnny Ramone of the band the Ramones was a Republican who wanted to make a million so he could retire early. The marketing guru Rory Sutherland chooses this unexpected great life. Show more
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In the wake of his Nobel Prize come international fame and increased demands on Seamus Heaney's time. Read by Adrian Dunbar. Written by RF Foster. Abridged by Anna Magnusson. Show more
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