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Farming Today
24/05/2023 Food prices and supply chain; new marine & wildlife code; ammonia in Northern Ireland; fruit glut in Ghana
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Food companies in talks with chancellor about food supply chain. New marine and coastal wildlife code. Investigation into ammonia rules in Northern Ireland. Fruit glut in Ghana. Show more
Sir David Attenborough presents the hyacinth macaw of the Brazilian Pantanal. Show more
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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NHS waiting lists, voter ID, and measuring divorce
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Why a fall in those waiting longest for NHS treatment in England isn't telling the whole story Show more
New information comes to light as an inquest is held into Abraham’s death. Show more
Woman's Hour
Independent Inquiry into child sexual abuse, writer Katriona O'Sullivan, electric cars, fertility laws in France
58 minutes
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Professor Alexis Jay's reaction to the government's response to the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse (IICSA) and Katriona O'Sullivan on her memoir, Poor. Show more
For close to 80 years, the British Industrial Mission has sought to offer pastoral care to the workforce. Alan Dein explores their stories in a changing world of work. Show more
Catrin finally confronts Lighthouse's leader as the organisation ends up in court. The showdown results in a crowded interview on a busy London street. Show more
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Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment, with Sarah Montague.
Might Shakespeare help resolve challenging contemporary issues? Today, actor Fiona Shaw in conversation with Emma Smith on the choice between town and country and As You Like It. Show more
Alice is determined to mark an occasion, and Tracy has reservations. Show more
Darkly satirical two hander, exploring how women stand up against male entitlement. Written by Liv Fowler, featuring Shvorne Marks and Ami Metcalf. Show more
We hear the experiences of bereaved partners on how they're managing finances - from bills and bank accounts to debts and benefits. Show more
All in the Mind
Supporting a son with schizophrenia
28 minutes
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The latest All in the Mind Awards finalist: a mother who's helping her adult son to make music again - in spite of the voices he hears because of his schizophrenia. Show more
Laurie Taylor asks how the algorithms embedded in digital technologies are transforming our relationships. Show more
The Media Show
Bellingcat answers Elon Musk's 'psy-ops' claim
28 minutes
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Eliot Higgins, founder of Bellingcat, responds to claims about the motivation of his organisation. Also in the programme, the challenge of reporting from Sudan. Show more
Afternoon news and current affairs programme, reporting on breaking stories and summing up the day's headlines
Six O'Clock News
24/05/2023 Inflation falls below 10% for first time since last August
30 minutes
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But the drop in the rate of inflation was not as much as was expected
If you had to banish items to Room 101 what would you choose? Claudia Winkleman tells Paul Merton her choices - including picnics, whispering and alliteration. Show more
Old feelings stir for Adam, and Tom strikes a controversial deal. Show more
Front Row
Playing Putin on stage in Patriots, DJ Taylor on Orwell, new V&A Photography Centre
42 minutes
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Will Keen on playing Vladimir Putin on stage in Peter Morgan's play Patriots, directed by Rupert Goold. Plus DJ Taylor on his new biography of George Orwell. Show more
Combative, provocative and engaging debate chaired by Michael Buerk. With Anne McElvoy, Ella Whelan, Sonia Sodha and Carmody Grey. Show more
Costing the Earth
Steve Backshall Goes Off Grid
28 minutes
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Steve Backshall asks why it's so hard to have an energy efficient, fossil-fuel free home Show more
The Media Show
Bellingcat answers Elon Musk's 'psy-ops' claim
28 minutes
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Eliot Higgins, founder of Bellingcat, responds to claims about the motivation of his organisation. Also in the programme, the challenge of reporting from Sudan. Show more
Biggest Russian bombardment on Ukraine yet
Tina Turner dies at 83
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Tomorrow’s net migration figures expected to show steep rise.
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Ron De Santis declares for US president.
With OKB literally out of the picture, Bill Johnson needs to find his new Firefall. Ike Clipper doesn't know how to feel and nor does his wife, Thea. Show more
Featuring stand-up recorded at Up the Creek Comedy Club in Greenwich, comedian Twayna Mayne explores her black British identity via her trans-racial upbringing. Show more
John welcomes a new member to the family who really needs to learn how to behave himself. From August 2019. Show more
Sean Curran reports on a Prime Minister's Questions dominated by immigration.
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What role did the narrative of a White and culturally coherent west play in allowing Europe to conquer and colonise most of the known world? Read by Nina Sosanya. Show more
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