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Spiritual reflection to start the day with Fr Dermot Morrin of St Albert's Catholic Chaplaincy, Edinburgh
Farming Today
01/02/2023 - Land Use report; Potatoes; Oil central heating.
1 minute
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A report into land use says more data is needed to reach targets on food and the environment; increases in payments for farmers to keep them growing spuds; and homes dependent on oil for heating. Show more
Michaela Strachan presents the story and sound of the rock pipit. Show more
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
More or Less
Brexit and trade; pensioner millionaires; and Hannah Fry on loyalty cards and cancer
28 minutes
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We examine a claim that the UK’s trade with the European Union has increased since we left the bloc. Show more
Just One Thing - with Michael Mosley
Choose Red Wine
15 minutes
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Cheers! How choosing red wine - over other types of alcohol - could keep your heart healthy, lower your cholesterol and boost your gut bacteria. Show more
Woman's Hour
Helena Bonham Carter, Power List judges Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson and Ebony Rainford-Brent, Update on Ian Paterson
57 minutes
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The actor on playing Nolly - star of Crossroads and Queen of the Midlands Noele Gordon. Show more
Friendship, propaganda and the promise of paradise - why Shamima Begum left London at 15 for ISIS in war-torn Syria. But who convinced her to go? Show more
Vera reacts badly to Henry's announcement that Llewd George will be paying them a visit to advise Henry on the pitfalls of becoming a Labour MP. Show more
You and Yours
Fairtrade; Streaming Subscriptions; Heating Oil; Responsible Holidays
53 minutes
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The boss of the fairtrade pioneer, Traidcraft, tells us why it's gone into administration; and can a holiday abroad really be green? We examine sustainable travel options. Show more
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Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment, with Sarah Montague.
Crowds gather as a woman speaks. Her child is dead from cancer. And there are countless more. Are the dumps to blame? Under armed guard, a priest speaks out, at risk of his life. Show more
There’s confrontation at Willow Cottage, and Chelsea throws down the gauntlet. Show more
It's August 2019. Kashmir is under curfew and communications blackout. And half-widow Zameera (Mita Rahman) is forced to make a terrible choice. Drama by Avin Shah. Show more
What are the financial considerations for people living with dementia? Show more
Many women aren't getting to hospital quickly enough when they have a heart attack - and some don't get the right drugs to help improve their chances of survival. Show more
Museums: Then and now. Laurie Taylor explores their evolution and current dilemmas. Show more
The Media Show
BBC's Modi documentary controversy
28 minutes
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As the Indian government asks Twitter and YouTube to remove clips from a BBC documentary about Narendra Modi, what are the implications for free speech in the country? Show more
Afternoon news and current affairs programme, reporting on breaking stories and summing up the day's headlines
Six O'Clock News
01/02/2023 The UK sees its biggest day of industrial action for a decade.
30 minutes
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The biggest day of industrial action for a decade has seen walkouts by up to half a million train drivers, university lecturers, civil servants and teachers.
Today, there’s jealousy and suspicion, as Roger is pursued by a former student with a crush, and Joanna admits she’s been attracted to another man. Show more
Tom is getting carried away, and Harrison deals with a delicate situation. Show more
Front Row
Sonia Boyce, The Quiet Girl, Theatre Freelance Pay, Oldham Coliseum
42 minutes
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Sonia Boyce on her Venice Biennale-winning show, Director Colm Bairéad on his Oscar-nominated film The Quiet Girl, theatre freelance pay discussed, and Oldham Coliseum goes dark. Show more
Combative, provocative and engaging debate chaired by Michael Buerk. With Timothy Stanley, Anne McElvoy, Ash Sarkar and Matthew Taylor. #moralmaze Show more
Ted Harrison argues that only art can truly capture the essence of spirituality. Show more
Pay Freezes
From the Big Freeze to the Winter of Discontent
28 minutes
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With labour shortages and the cost of living back as big issues for the first time in years, Phil Tinline traces the ups and downs of the politics of pay in Britain since 1945. Show more
The Media Show
BBC's Modi documentary controversy
28 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
As the Indian government asks Twitter and YouTube to remove clips from a BBC documentary about Narendra Modi, what are the implications for free speech in the country? Show more
Biggest Russian bombardment on Ukraine yet
The biggest public sector strikes in a decade
45 minutes
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Also tonight:
Actor Christopher Biggins on the Oldham Coliseum Theatre cancelling all its shows this year
And the scientists hoping to bring the dodo back from the dead Show more
Based on a true story. Another member of the secret, multinational choir tells how it all began. Show more
Revelations, reflections and laughs abound in this touching performance from the legendary comedian, who is undergoing cancer treatment and reeling from recent controversy. Show more
All the news from Westminster with Sean Curran including the highlights from Prime Minister's Questions.
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The intrinsic dilemmas of Veganism and the importance of compassionate husbandry. Rob Percival gets to the heart of the vegan debate. Show more
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