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A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Brahmacharini Shripriya Chaitanya Show more
Farming Today
28/10/22 Red Tractor scheme 'a farce', growing hemp, agroforestry
13 minutes
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The Red Tractor farm assurance scheme is 'a farce' according to clean water campaigners. Show more
David Attenborough presents the Tawny Owl. Show more
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
Rick Rubin, music producer, shares the eight tracks, book and luxury item he would take with him if cast away to a desert island. With Lauren Laverne. Show more
Woman's Hour
Childcare in the UK: does it need an overhaul?
57 minutes
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Can the sometime conflicting needs of parents, children, providers and employers be reconciled within the childcare sector? Show more
Fallout: Living in the Shadow of the Bomb
Episode 3: Secrets of Maralinga
28 minutes
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An examination of the fallout from Britain's atomic testing programme, which began in Australia in October 1952. Show more
Sitcom by Amna Saleem, starring Kiran Sonia Sawar. A visit to a psychic goes predictably well for Amna, Nora and Sunnah. Show more
Philip Hensher takes a sharp and witty look at how public debates over 'high' and 'low' culture have played out at the BBC and beyond, since the 1920s. Show more
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Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment, with Jonny Dymond.
Martha Kearney and Dharshini David go back to basics to examine how the UK government can raise enough money to weather the current economic crisis. Show more
Mia has a cunning idea, and Lilian makes a discovery. Show more
The supernatural thriller returns. A school teacher is dead. A police officer has been swallowed by a sinkhole. 16 months on, dark forces are stirring again. By Lucy Catherine. Show more
Why Do We Do That?
Why Is Heartbreak So Painful?
15 minutes
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Ella Al-Shamahi investigates if the pain of a broken heart is just a metaphor, or something that has an evolutionary purpose. Show more
Gardeners' Question Time
From the Archives: Autumn Advice
42 minutes
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We dig into the GQT archives for an autumn and winter advice special. Show more
Storyteller Mara Menzies responds to Gladys Casely-Hayford's unconventional take on a popular poetic theme. Read by Mara Menzies Show more
Last Word
Dame Carmen Callil, Ivy Jo Hunter, Kathleen Booth, Dietrich Mateschitz
28 minutes
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Matthew Bannister on publisher Dame Carmen Callil, songwriter Ivy Jo Hunter, computer pioneer Kathleen Booth and billionaire Dietrich Mateschitz. Show more
Andrea Catherwood discusses listener views on coverage of recent political events with Deputy Political Editor Vicki Young. And comedian Alexei Sayle talks about his latest series. Show more
Afternoon news and current affairs programme, reporting on breaking stories and summing up the day's headlines
Six O'Clock News
28/10/2022 Elon Musk takes over Twitter
30 minutes
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Elon Musk has completed his multi billion pound takeover of Twitter.
Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches. They're joined by Cally Beaton, Emmanuel Sonubi and Christy Coysh. Show more
Beth tries to make her feelings known, and sometimes you just need a hug from a parent. Show more
Composer Anne Dudley and violinist and piper Patrick Rimes start off with what became a classic Disney soundtrack as they add five more tracks to the playlist. Show more
Any Questions?
Dame Angela Eagle MP, Helen Morgan MP, Adam Price MS, Sam Rowlands MS
47 minutes
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Ben Wright presents political debate and discussion from FSC Rhyd-y-creuau, Betws-y-Coed, with Dame Angela Eagle MP, Helen Morgan MP, Adam Price MS and Sam Rowlands MS. Show more
Rebecca Stott explores the power of our ancient and deep-rooted dread of darkness. Show more
Christopher Cook explores how the power of Hollywood was used on the radio to help define America's war effort. From September 2012. Show more
Biggest Russian bombardment on Ukraine yet
UK - India trade deal
45 minutes
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In-depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective
Just One Thing - with Michael Mosley
Sleep Well - with Michael Mosley
Sleep Well - Ep 5: Listen to your body
14 minutes
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Relax, let go of the cares of the day and take a sonic journey with Dr Michael Mosley. He asks how much sleep we really need and finds out how the body keeps us in the loop. Show more
Americast
How crime is shaping the US elections
46 minutes
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The Americast team look at why Republicans have seized upon the issue of crime and what the Democrats are trying to do to counter their arguments. Show more
All the news from today's sitting at Westminster.
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The Climate Book created by Greta Thunberg
Book of the Week: Ep 5 - What Next?
14 minutes
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Greta Thunberg, Wanjira Mathai and Robin Wall Kimmerer explore ways to create a more hopeful future for our planet. Read by Greta Thunberg, Werchue Opia and Nancy Crane. Show more
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