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A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Rabbi Jonathan Wittenberg. Show more
Farming Today
31/08/22 Badger TB Vaccination; Small Abattoir shuts, Right to Roam
13 minutes
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How vaccinating badgers for TB is being used to tackle the disease in cattle. And the small abattoir closing its doors after 100 years. Show more
Miranda Krestovnikoff presents the North American Swainson's hawk. Show more
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
More or Less
Energy prices, excess deaths and Wales v England in counting
28 minutes
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Why are energy prices so high and what options are there for cutting bills? Show more
From Granky to gluten - Andi Oliver and Briony May Williams explore baking nostalgia and soda science. Show more
Woman's Hour
Friends Forever, Fangirls, Period justice and flood victims, Energy crisis and use of public facilities
56 minutes
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We begin a new series on female friendship and explore what happens when it goes wrong? Can friendships be repaired? We also explore the political power of fan girls. Show more
Professor Sir David Cannadine tells the story of the origins of the group formed of Conservative backbench MPs, the 1922 Committee. Show more
Anita Anand explores the life and career of Grace Kelly with TV presenter and author Georgia Toffolo and financial expert Gemma Godfrey. Show more
You and Yours
Food Basics Price-check; Dating Apps Anniversary; City v Country Life
53 minutes
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As food prices rise at the highest rate since 2008, we track price differences between the major supermarkets. Show more
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Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment, with Sarah Montague.
Gus Casely-Hayford explores the history of one of the most controversial items of clothing we wear - the miniskirt. Show more
Three’s not a crowd for Ben, and Jazzer has an idea. Show more
When a string quartet discover that they can stop time, each player takes a turn to change something in their lives. Starring Mandeep Dhillon and Simon-Anthony Rhoden. Show more
Money Box
Money Box Live: Your energy bill questions answered
29 minutes
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A live Q&A on rising energy bills and advice on where to get help for people struggling financially. Show more
Leading virologist Professor John Oxford charts the story of the 1918-19 flu pandemic which killed more than 220,000 people in the UK and over 50 million people worldwide. Show more
Culture and privilege: Laurie Taylor explores the inequalities that inhibit some people's access to culture, as well as to work in the cultural and creative industries. Show more
How Jon Sopel and Emily Maitlis swapped the BBC for Global. Show more
Afternoon news and current affairs programme, reporting on breaking stories and summing up the day's headlines
Six O'Clock News
31/08/2022 Leaders React to Gorbachev Death
30 minutes
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World leaders reflect on the life and death of Mikhail Gorbachev
Radio 4 presents the cream of the Edinburgh Comedy Award nominees in this special two part gala recorded at the Pleasance. Episode one showcases the Best Show nominees. Show more
Can Josh and Beth be friends? Kenton and Shula have a heart-to-heart. Show more
Front Row
Joyce Carol Oates, The comeback of Jungle, RIOPY
42 minutes
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Joyce Carol Oates's latest novel, Babysitter, the comeback of jungle, self-taught Franco-British pianist Riopy on his album [extended] Bliss . Show more
Two strangers meet to discuss the choices they have made about adoption. They share their experiences, their differences and they exchange a gift. Show more
Witness History
The Kidnapping of Frank Sinatra Jr
14 minutes
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In December 1963, the 19-year-old son of Frank Sinatra was kidnapped for a ransom. He was released unharmed after two days. Barry Keenan was the man behind the crime. Show more
Psychologist Kimberley Wilson and Dr Xand van Tulleken continue their journey around the human body. Show more
How Jon Sopel and Emily Maitlis swapped the BBC for Global. Show more
Biggest Russian bombardment on Ukraine yet
Russia halts gas supplies through major pipeline to Europe
45 minutes
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In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective
Faith and politics collide in this tender and shocking love story set during the Troubles. When Cushla goes to the pub in search of her mother, she's met with shocking news. Show more
A delightfully surreal mini-story in the form of a guided meditation led by our narrator, Mina Anwar. This week, an enchanted wood reveals some home truths for its inhabitants. Show more
Welcome to the Neighbourhood with Jayde Adams
Alison Spittle
15 minutes
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Diving into community apps for comedy gold, Jayde Adams and guest Alison Spittle discuss 'local characters' getting cancelled and a squirrel who has been 'behaving oddly'. Show more
The Secrets of Storytelling
Real and Imagined Worlds
28 minutes
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James Runcie is joined by Women's Prize-winning novelist Kamila Shamsie to explore the art of creating places so real we can hear, taste and smell them. Show more
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British Muslims protest against the publication of The Satanic Verses. Show more
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