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A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Fr Dermot Preston. Show more
Four Thought
I'm not having children to save the planet
19 minutes
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Sarah Williams wanted to a mum. But the more she learned about the climate crisis, the more she questioned the idea. Now she's chosen not to have children to save the planet. Show more
The latest news headlines. Including the weather and a look at the papers.
Ruth Sanderson visits the East Neuk of Fife, where she walks the coastal path and explores tiny fishing villages which have become havens for artists. Show more
Farming Today
21/01/2023 Farming Today This Week: Report into mass shellfish deaths; Second homes; Rural crime; Fertilisers.
25 minutes
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Report on mass shellfish deaths. Cornwall plans to double council tax on holiday homes. Farmer in trouble with planners for blocking gates to stop criminals. Fertilisers. Show more
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Including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
Saturday Live
Miles Jupp and Cariad Lloyd
1 hour, 27 minutes
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Miles Jupp, Anstey Harris on being adopted, Cariad Lloyd on death and comedy and actor Blake Harrison's Inheritance tracks. Show more
Greg Jenner is joined by historian Dr Gillian Kenny and comedian Catherine Bohart in 16th-century Ireland to look at the life of pirate queen Grainne O’Malley. Show more
George Parker from the FT hosts a review of the political week. Including discussions on gender recognition and devolution, retained EU law and the annual Davos meeting Show more
From Our Own Correspondent
Ukraine dreams of a different future
28 minutes
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Andrew Harding returns to the frontlines in eastern Donbas, on the outskirts of Bakhmut, where the resolve of Ukrainians remains strong as they dream of life after the war. Show more
Money Box
Debt Advice, Mortgage Costs and Savings
25 minutes
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What to do if you’re struggling to afford your mortgage. Show more
Andy Zaltzman quizzes the week's news. Joining him this week are panellists including Geoff Norcott, Shaparak Khorsandi, Helen Lewis and Ian Smith. Show more
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Any Questions?
Dehenna Davison MP, Dave Doogan MP, Imran Hakim, Lucy Powell MP
47 minutes
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Alex Forsyth presents political debate from Blackburn Cathedral with Levelling Up minister Dehenna Davison MP, SNP MP Dave Doogan, entrepreneur Imran Hakim & Labour MP Lucy Powell. Show more
Have your say on the issues discussed on Any Questions?
39 Ways to Save the Planet
Hunting Down the Polluters
14 minutes
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Tom Heap discovers how to spot the planet's polluters with help from satellites, artificial intelligence and former US Vice President Al Gore. Show more
Ayeesha Menon takes Rudyard Kipling’s family classic and gives it a darker twist, re-imagining it in the concrete jungle of present-day India. A gangland coming-of-age fable. Show more
Woman's Hour
Weekend Woman's Hour: Michelle Williams, Elizabeth McGovern, former New Zealand PM Helen Clark on Jacinda Ardern
57 minutes
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Michelle Williams discusses her new role in The Fabelmans, Elizabeth McGovern reflects on Downton Abbey and Helen Clark pays tribute to Jacinda Ardern after her resignation. Show more
Full coverage of the day's news
Political Thinking with Nick Robinson
The Sharon Graham One
39 minutes
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The leader of the Unite union, Sharon Graham, gives a frank interview to Nick Robinson, discussing strikes, Labour's 'Blair tribute act' and alleged criminality in Unite. Show more
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Six O'Clock News
21/01/2023 Nadhim Zahawi says tax error was not deliberate
15 minutes
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The Conservative Party chairman, Nadhim Zahawi, has confirmed he did make a payment to HMRC to settle a tax dispute
Loose Ends
Lisa McGrillis, Travis Alabanza, Emma Moran, Joe Thomas, Rozi Plain, Jaz Delorean, Emma Freud, Clive Anderson
43 minutes
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Clive Anderson and Emma Freud are joined by Lisa McGrillis, Travis Alabanza, Joe Thomas and Emma Moran, with music from Rozi Plain and Jaz Delorean. Show more
After suffering a fall that has left him paralysed, the famous playwright, screenwriter and author has begun sharing his thoughts with the world from his hospital bed. Show more
Oscar-winning film-maker Damien Chazelle talks to John Wilson about his career and cultural influences. Show more
In 1963 Tom Mangold covered the Profumo Affair for the Daily Express. He reassesses the story, re-interviewing some of the protagonists and revealing new archive he has discovered. Show more
Following a suspicious death in a fire at a homeless hostel, DCI Stone has to track down the victim's next of kin. Written by Richard Monks. Show more
Nelson's half-sister Annabelle is invited to a Thanksgiving dinner. All seems to be going well until Janice's new husband Ronnie starts quizzing Annabelle about her parents. Show more
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4
Combative, provocative and engaging live debate examining the moral issues behind one of the week's news stories. #moralmaze Show more
Paul Gambaccini asks the questions in the always-eclectic quiz about music. Show more
Roger McGough is joined by the writer and musician Anthony Joseph to make a selection from listeners' poem requests and recommendations. Show more
The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
Gus Casely-Hayford tells the story of how the fisherman sweater became a fashion statement, and of the people working to keep the tradition alive. Show more
A new short story from Anna Bailey, who was shortlisted for the BBC National Short Story Award in 2022. Wasteland Girls is a tale of magic, families and revenge. Show more
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