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A reflection and prayer to start the day with the Rev Lynne Gibson.
Farming Today
13/03/23 Fruit growers giving up on apples, the Precision Breeding Act, Wild Isles.
11 minutes
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Why apple growers are digging up their orchards. Show more
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
Michael Palin presents the snail kite from the Florida Everglades. Show more
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
Clare Carlisle, Claudia Rankine and David Eldridge discuss George Eliot, marriage and children with Tom Sutcliffe Show more
Woman's Hour
Karen Krizanovich and Heidi Ellert-McDermott on the Oscars, new Paula Yates documentary, abortion rights in the US
58 minutes
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Her unique interviewing style on The Tube and Big Breakfast combined flirtatious charm, razor-sharp wit and ruthlessness. The life and death of TV presenter and writer Paula Yates. Show more
Hayley's son is autistic and needs specialist education. But the only school she's offered is 45 minutes away. She wants to know why getting the right SEN support is so hard. Show more
There are thousands of business books published every year, but what makes a good one? Practical advice, personal anecdote, tales of 'How I got to the top?' Evan Davis finds out. Show more
You and Yours
Consumer spending changes, energy performance certificates and Klarna late fees
53 minutes
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We learn what officials think households are spending their money on - and ask how this relates to people's real outgoings. Also - how reliable are Energy Performance Certificates? Show more
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Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment, with Sarah Montague.
Shock and War: Iraq 20 Years On
1. The Decision
19 minutes
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Why did the US and UK really go to war in Iraq? And what is the legacy? The BBC’s security correspondent, Gordon Corera, speaks to those at the heart of the decision-making. Show more
A Grundy’s work is never done, and Brian makes a big decision. Show more
by Eileen Horne
Powerful drama about memory, trauma and the possibility of recovery. Can EMDR therapy provide the key to Isla's state of mind?
With Rosalind Eleazar Show more
The tournament of music knowledge reaches the semi-final stage, with three heat winners bidding for a place in the Final. Paul Gambaccini hosts. Show more
The Food Programme
A Food Rethink: Lessons from a Food Shortage
28 minutes
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From energy to seasonality, Dan Saladino explores the big ideas prompted by the recent shortage of fresh produce in supermarkets. Is the now time for a major food rethink? Show more
Can playwright David Greig recreate a long-lost ancient Greek play? We follow him over a year as he attempts to rewrite Egyptians by the tragedian Aeschylus. Show more
Aleks Krotoksi examines how we salvage value from legacy systems, structures and objects. Show more
Afternoon news and current affairs programme, reporting on breaking stories and summing up the day's headlines
Six O'Clock News
13/03/2023 Gary Lineker is to return to presenting sport on the BBC after a deal was struck with management
30 minutes
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Gary Lineker is to return to presenting sport on the BBC after a deal was struck with management
John Lloyd and Anna Ptaszynski welcome comedian Alasdair Beckett-King, athlete Dame Sarah Storey and artist Hannah Rose Thomas. Show more
Lambing is in full swing at Brookfield, and Clarrie’s concerned about Eddie. Show more
Front Row
Author Percival Everett, director Pravesh Kumar on Little English
42 minutes
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Author Percival Everett on his novel Dr No, director Pravesh Kumar on his film Little English, and the new WB Yeats smartphones poetry and places trail. Show more
Stories of street harassment told by women across Britain, with new poetry by Hollie McNish. Show more
As the coronation approaches, we ask how the new king deals with dwindling public support and challenges to the church, union and Commonwealth. Show more
Troubled Water
Are We Running Out of Water? Episode 1
28 minutes
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Britain may be known for it's rain but experts are warning we're on the brink of taps running dry. Could we soon run out of water? James Gallagher is in his bathroom to find out Show more
Clare Carlisle, Claudia Rankine and David Eldridge discuss George Eliot, marriage and children with Tom Sutcliffe Show more
Biggest Russian bombardment on Ukraine yet
Aukus leaders meet in San Diego
45 minutes
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Review ordered into collapse of Silicon Valley Bank.
And the man who invented the “Fosbury Flop” has died.
Nine months into his retirement from the police, two detectives arrive at Tom Kettle’s door in Dalkey asking for his help with an old case. Show more
What do astronauts think about in space? Answer: home. Tim Peake journeys into the misunderstood phenomenon of homesickness. Show more
Sean Curran reports as MPs hold their first debate - and vote - on the government's plan to 'stop the boats' with its Illegal Migration Bill.
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Growing up in segregated Mississippi under Jim Crow laws - James Meredith's father tells his son he has a special responsibility in life Show more
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