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A spirtitual comment and prayer to begin the day with the Rev Dr Emma Whittick, the University of Wales Trinity Saint David's Chaplain at Lampeter and Carmarthen.
Farming Today
07/03/22 - Welsh port facilities, the NI Protocol and sheep's milk vodka
11 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FM
In July, Britain will bring in new certificates and physical checks on goods coming in from the EU - they’ve been delayed several times. Show more
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
Steve Backshall presents the story and sound of the herring gull. Show more
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
Kwame Kwei-Armah, Warsan Shire and Ralph Rugoff discuss artistic rivalry, collaboration and creativity with Kirsty Wark Show more
Woman's Hour
HER Ensemble, Dame Margaret Hodge MP, Surrogacy & IVF in Ukraine, Anne Dickson
57 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
The devastating effect of war on the fertility clinics in Ukraine and Anne Dickson on the book she first published 40 years ago, A Woman in Your Own Right. Show more
Sam is 23, and suffers from a severe muscle wasting disorder. He wants to know why - like hundreds of thousands of other disabled people - he can't find a suitable home of his own. Show more
Loose Ends
Philippa Perry, Catherine Bohart, Shobna Gulati, Nicôle Lecky, Judi Jackson, Mica Millar, Anneka Rice
38 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Anneka Rice is joined by Philippa Perry, Catherine Bohart, Shobna Gulati and Nicôle Lecky for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Judi Jackson. Show more
By Alix Nathan. London 1802. Sarah is on board a balloon that takes flight to celebrate the Peace of Amiens. Show more
You and Yours
Rising Prices, Charity Shop Bargains and Recycling
39 minutes
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How is the war in Ukraine affecting oil and gas prices here - and what is the knock-on effect for consumers? Also we look at charity shop bargains. Are they better than buying new? Show more
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Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment, with Sarah Montague.
The Museums That Make Us
Stowe and the Temple of British Worthies
14 minutes
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Neil MacGregor travels the length and breadth of the country to find out how Britain's museums use their collections to reflect the identity and ambitions of local communities. Show more
There’s mortifying news for Tracy while Alice is in party mode. Show more
When Maya unearths new information about her aunt’s death, and the curious circumstances behind a car crash that happened over 40 years ago, she’s determined to find out the truth. Show more
Paul Gambaccini hosts the second semi-final in this year's series of the long-running music quiz. Show more
The Food Programme
Ukraine: War in the breadbasket of the world
28 minutes
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Dan Saladino looks at the war in Ukraine through the lens of food. Are people already going hungry? And what does conflict mean for the millions dependent on Ukrainian wheat? Show more
Banding: Love, Spit and Valve Oil
The mines are dead, but the music and the people are not.
28 minutes
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Folk musician Martin Green explores the phenomenon that is modern brass banding and what continues to draw people in. Show more
Aleks Krotoski asks how the search for health and happiness has evolved from the proverbial wisdom shared by matriarchs into the alternate truths pushed by conspiracy theorists. Show more
Afternoon news and current affairs programme, reporting on breaking stories and summing up the day's headlines.
Six O'Clock News
07/03/2022 Ukraine: Russian shelling prevents evacuations
30 minutes
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Russia is bombarding key Ukrainian cities despite offering escape routes, Ukraine says.
Sue Perkins challenges Dane Baptiste, Stephen Fry, Sheila Hancock and Paul Merton to speak for 60 seconds without repetition, deviation or hesitation. Show more
Amy has a mountain to climb and Oliver loses his temper. Show more
Sean Baker on his film Red Rocket, Kaveh Akbar discusses his new poetry collection, The Pilgrim Bell. Show more
Pay Freezes
From the Big Freeze to the Winter of Discontent
28 minutes
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With labour shortages and the cost of living back as big issues for the first time in years, Phil Tinline traces the ups and downs of the politics of pay in Britain since 1945. Show more
Sonia Sodha traces the root causes of violence in society and asks if we can eradicate it. Show more
Rosemary Laryea reveals the truth about being the mum of an aspiring footballer. From endless car journeys to haggling with agents and making sure a realistic Plan B is in place. Show more
Kwame Kwei-Armah, Warsan Shire and Ralph Rugoff discuss artistic rivalry, collaboration and creativity with Kirsty Wark Show more
Biggest Russian bombardment on Ukraine yet
Outrage as Moscow offers safe routes to Russia and Belarus
45 minutes
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In-depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective
By Alix Nathan. London 1802. Sarah is on board a balloon that takes flight to celebrate the Peace of Amiens. Show more
Dig into the history and mystery of Stonehenge. Greg is joined by comedian Richard Herring and archeologist Susan Greaney. Show more
Susan Hulme reports on as new laws are rushed through the Commons to crack down on Russian investment in the UK.
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Filmmaker Tristan hears about the death of his cousin Gary. Seeking to understand what happened, Tristan returns to Shrewsbury, where he encounters Charlie Parker. Show more
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