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A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with the Rev Lucy Winkett. Show more
Farming Today
05/01/23 - The Oxford Farming Conferences
13 minutes
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Anna Hill reports from the Oxford Farming Conference and the Oxford Real Farming Conference. Show more
Birdwatching's irreverent commentator YOLOBirder on his love of the hipster-goatee beard and slick back quiff of the brightly-coloured waxwing. Show more
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
Amol Rajan explores technical and innovative solutions aiming to slow down or perhaps even reverse the effects of climate change. How much can we rely on them to solve the crisis? Show more
Woman's Hour
Ecofeminist Vandana Shiva, how to quit well, Fay Weldon
58 minutes
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Renowned activist Vandana Shiva on feminism and climate change. Show more
Crossing Continents
South Korea - a room with a view
30 minutes
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How Seoul's housing crisis is contributing to a population problem. Show more
Acclaimed poet Warsan Shire explores a thriving world of Somali poetry. What's it like living in a culture dominated by poetry? Is the Somali diaspora reshaping ancient tradition? Show more
You and Yours
Gap Finders: Specsavers founders Doug and Mary Perkins
53 minutes
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This week's Gap Finders interview is with the founders of Specsavers opticians - Doug and Mary Perkins Show more
Sliced Bread Presents
Cold Defence Nasal Sprays
23 minutes
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Greg Foot investigates two products which claim to help reduce the duration and severity of symptons of the common cold. Show more
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Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment, with Sarah Montague.
James Morris, later to be Jan Morris, is a reporter with The Times. On hearing the news that Everest has been conquered, he delivers the story to London - in a secret code. Show more
Ruth and David get some advice, and can Vince make amends? Show more
Spies, espionage, double-crossing and a soupçon of Agatha Christie, this one-off episode sees Dot enter the fray on a most confidential mission. War time comedy by Ed Harris. Show more
Jez Lowe meets folk musician Johnny Campbell, who is recording an album of songs from the summits of northern England. Show more
Actor David Tennant makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Theirworld. Show more
A literary trip to Florence in the company of Ross King, discussing his book Brunelleschi's Dome. Show more
Lindsey Fitzharris tells the story of Ignaz Semmelweiss. In a world that had no understanding of germs, he saved lives with three simple words, 'wash your hands'. Show more
BBC Inside Science
The UK's first satellite launch
30 minutes
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With a plethora of rockets set to launch in 2023, Marnie questions whether the UK will be able to compete against the commercial space giants. Show more
Afternoon news and current affairs programme, reporting on breaking stories and summing up the day's headlines
Six O'Clock News
05/01/2023 Prince Harry says he was knocked to the ground during a violent confrontation with his brother William in 2019
30 minutes
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Prince Harry has alleged that he was attacked by his brother during a row in 2019
Comedy in a Scots-Asian corner shop. Dave tries to make friends with his food delivery driver but has he crossed a line? Written by and starring Sanjeev Kohli and Donald Mcleary. Show more
Will a dinner party leave a bitter taste? Brian and Stella join forces. Show more
Front Row
Two of the year's major films, Till and Empire of Light, reviewed and John Preston on his TV drama Stonehouse.
43 minutes
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Front Row reviews two of the year's major films, Till and Empire of Light, with Amon Warmann and Larushka Ivan-Zadeh. Show more
The Briefing Room
Ukraine: How will the war evolve in 2023?
30 minutes
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David Aaronovitch and a panel of experts evaluate the current situation in Ukraine and explore how the war might evolve in the remaining winter months and into the spring. Show more
The battle to get a law in your loved one's name can be long and arduous, so what drives the campaigners on? Show more
BBC Inside Science
The UK's first satellite launch
30 minutes
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With a plethora of rockets set to launch in 2023, Marnie questions whether the UK will be able to compete against the commercial space giants. Show more
Amol Rajan explores technical and innovative solutions aiming to slow down or perhaps even reverse the effects of climate change. How much can we rely on them to solve the crisis? Show more
Biggest Russian bombardment on Ukraine yet
Leaked extracts from Prince Harry's new book
45 minutes
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Also tonight:
Putin orders 36 hour ceasefire in Ukraine.
2022 was the UK's hottest year on record.
And former Pope Benedict laid to rest.
Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus
4: Unwed and pregnant?
14 minutes
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After Calvin’s death, Elizabeth finds herself heartbroken - and pregnant. She decides to focus on work, but management at Hastings Research Institute have other ideas. Show more
With a TV casting and a tour in the offing, Michael’s bosses are questioning his commitment just as the firm is facing a hostile takeover. Should he stay or should he go now? Show more
The comic poet drives his friend to meet his wife for a getaway. But plans unravel when they pick up a hitchhiker. From 2018. Show more
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The Light We Carry by Michelle Obama
Episode 4 - Friendship
14 minutes
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Michelle Obama reads from her book about the power of friendship. For her, friends are a bedrock in uncertain times and are always there to make the good times fun and memorable. Show more
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