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A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with journalist Vishva Samani, a Hindu centred in Advaita Vedanta, the philosophical teachings of the Upanishads
Michael explores how mindfulness meditation can have surprising benefits for your attention, your immune system, and even change the shape of your brain for the better. Show more
The latest news headlines. Including the weather and a look at the papers.
Ramblings
St Mary on the Isles of Scilly with Will Wagstaff and Lucy McRobert
24 minutes
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This week Clare Balding walks on the island of St Marys. Show more
Farming Today
11/06/22 Rural housing; Closure of fertiliser plant; Land used for food, nature and energy
25 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FM
Right to buy and its impact on affordable rural housing. Closure of fertiliser plant. Land use - for food, nature and energy. Show more
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Including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
Minnie Driver, Pearl Lowe, Denis Lawson and listener Michael Pincher on his rite of passage voyage crossing the Atlantic and the Inheritance Tracks of Dame Stephanie Shirley. Show more
From Haiti to New York, Paris to Glasgow... stories of what Jacques Brel's song has meant to people around the world. Show more
Isabel Hardman reviews an eventful week in Westminster. Show more
From Our Own Correspondent
Afrikaans: The Language Which Still Divides
28 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Why Afrikaans is still divisive, a new exodus from Cuba, and a journalist's first experience of war. Also, France and its 'amateur' MPs, and the nomadic way of life under threat. Show more
Andy Zaltzman is joined by Alice Fraser, Ria Lina, Chris McCausland and Maisie Adam as they discuss the week’s news. Show more
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Any Questions?
Peter Ferbrache, Digby Jones, Jayne Ozanne, Polly Toynbee
47 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Chris Mason presents political debate from St James' Concert Hall, Guernsey with Peter Ferbrache, Digby Jones, Jayne Ozanne and Polly Toynbee. Show more
Have your say on the issues discussed on Any Questions?
Tom meets the Hullskater robot helping to keep ship hulls free of build-up biofouling and drag. He discusses other ways the international shipping fleet might green up its act. Show more
Anna Maxwell Martin, Raad Rawi and Luke Treadaway star in the first of a season of factual dramas exploring the history of oil - and the price we've paid for it. Show more
Woman's Hour
Dame Emma Thompson, Binner or Flusher, Spare Rib & Virago at 50, Surgeon Ian Paterson, Dolly Alderton
57 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Oscar-winner Dame Emma Thompson on women's pleasure and full frontal nudity. Show more
Full coverage of the day's news
Political Thinking with Nick Robinson
The Yvette Cooper One
37 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Nick Robinson talks to Yvette Cooper, the shadow home secretary, about immigration policy, being a working mum in politics and Labour's chances of winning back power.
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Six O'Clock News
11/06/2022 Royal officials insist the Prince of Wales is neutral - after reports he criticised Rwanda asylum policy.
15 minutes
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Royals insist the Prince of Wales is neutral - after reports he criticised asylum policy.
Loose Ends
Ian McMillan, Christina Lamb, Jenny Lecoat, Trombone Shorty, Jessie Buckley & Bernard Butler, George Egg, Clive Anderson
39 minutes
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Clive Anderson and George Egg are joined by Ian McMillan, Christina Lamb and Jenny Lecoat for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. Show more
Johan Lundgren, chief executive officer of Easyjet, one of Europe's biggest airlines. The carrier has been at the centre of customer anger after cancelling hundreds of flights. Show more
TV writer Jed Mercurio talks to John Wilson about the influences that have shaped his creativity. Show more
How David Bowie’s creation of the androgynous Ziggy Stardust had a profound effect on his career and allowed him to emerge as a pop prophet, gay rights champion and cultural icon. Show more
Once the greatest city on earth, Tumanbay has fallen into the hands of two opposing warlords. Show more
Harry’s off his golf game, his health has definitely seen better days. While he entertains the grandkids, Nelson’s gone AWOL and Janice and Pru appear to know more than he does. Show more
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After the joy of the Queen's platinum jubilee, Michael Buerk considers the longer term future of the British monarchy. Is there a moral case for an elected head of state? Show more
The Midlands and the North of England do battle in the cryptic quiz, with Kirsty Lang in the chair Show more
Poet Caleb Parkin joins Roger McGough to share some favourite poems from amongst our listeners' requests and recommendations. Show more
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Past Forward: A Century of Sound
Listen with Mother
14 minutes
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Greg Jenner enjoys 'Listen With Mother' from 1950 and explores how children's entertainment has changed since then. Show more
A new story by Richard Smyth, shortlisted for the BBC National Short Story Award 2021. A young nature writer makes unexpected discoveries on Orkney's moors. Richard Goulding reads. Show more
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