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A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Yousra Samir Imran, a British Egyptian writer and author. Show more
Farming Today
07/07/23 Egg laying hen hatchery, beak trimming, hunt prosecutions, cheese making
13 minutes
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As part of our week focussing on the egg industry we visit one of just two hatcheries in England. Plus how close are we to banning the trimming of chicks’ beaks? Show more
Bill Oddie presents the sand martin. Show more
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
Stanley Tucci, actor, shares the eight tracks, book and luxury item he would take with him if cast away to a desert island. With Lauren Laverne. Show more
Woman's Hour
Should convictions for trafficking victims be overturned?, Author Gabrielle Zevin, and Nan's on Tik Tok
58 minutes
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We hear the case of 'Tina', whose criminal conviction is limiting her work opportunities. Show more
The Briefing Room
What happened to the Israel/Palestine peace process?
29 minutes
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It's 30 years since the signing of the Oslo Accords. That agreement spurred optimism that peace would be forged between Israel and Palestine. It didn't happen. Will it ever? Show more
Can Jack and Millie deal with Harry’s bongos, Delphine’s chicken and Shirley’s bombshell? Stars Jeremy Front. From 2020. Show more
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Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment, with Ben Wright.
Big data is large, hard to manage volumes of information, that inundate organisations every day. But could it potentially unlock big insights? Show more
Will Jazzer and Tracy’s wedding go without a hitch? While Brad faces a surprising situation. Show more
Ten years after a traumatic car crash, Mary is persuaded to join a clinical drug trial by an unexpected visitor. Show more
In 1981 the South African 'Springboks' rugby team was invited to tour New Zealand. Its presence led to massive anti-apartheid protests across the country. Show more
Gardeners' Question Time
Postbag: Glenarm Castle
42 minutes
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Kathy Clugston and her panel of green-fingered experts answer horticultural questions from Glenarm Castle, County Antrim. Show more
Liam lost his job and home. Now he's a Barista at a cafe using waste food. Latte art keeps him calm, until his old boss joins the staff. By Bethan Roberts. Show more
Last Word
Lord Kerslake, Dame Ann Leslie, Diane Rowe, Tim Blackmore
28 minutes
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Matthew Bannister on civil servant Lord Kerslake, journalist Dame Ann Leslie, table tennis champion Diane Rowe and radio executive Tim Blackmore. Show more
Andrea Catherwood discusses disinformation with correspondent Marianna Spring, and the Radio 3 head of music responds to listener comments about mood music programmes. Show more
Afternoon news and current affairs programme, reporting on breaking stories and summing up the day's headlines
What did Humza Yousaf and King Charles really say to each other in Edinburgh? Jon Culshaw, Lewis MacLeod, Duncan Wisbey, Jan Ravens and Jess Robinson provide this week's voices. Show more
Tracy is touched by a surprising gesture, and Mia takes the plunge. Show more
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Series 6
Rakhi Singh and Alexis Ffrench with a coronation classic (and a bonus track!)
42 minutes
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Violinist Rakhi Singh and pianist Alexis Ffrench join Cerys and Jeffrey to add five more tracks, taking us from Westminster Abbey to Highway 61. Show more
Any Questions?
Fiona Hyslop MSP, Lord Offord, Anas Sarwar MSP, India Willoughby
47 minutes
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Alex Forsyth presents political discussion from The Buccleuch Centre in Langholm, Dumfriesshire, with Fiona Hyslop MSP, Lord Offord, Anas Sarwar MSP and India Willoughby. Show more
Michael Morpurgo on ageing and how we bridge the gap in understanding between young and old. Show more
Broadband, 4G, 5G and even satellites are ways to connect our devices to the internet. How do they work? And did a golden age Hollywood actor really invent wi-fi? Show more
Biggest Russian bombardment on Ukraine yet
US to send controversial cluster bombs to Ukraine
45 minutes
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Drug decriminalisation: is it working in Portugal and Oregon?
Why studying bat droppings could help explain how viruses jump from animals to humans Show more
Realising there might not be another opportunity, Connie and Claire embark on their road trip, stopping in New York for Claire to finally meet Drew. Show more
The Great Post Office Trial
12. Nowhere Near Over
28 minutes
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Nick Wallis continues his investigation into the Post Office Horizon scandal, as horrifying new details emerge. Show more
News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
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The Madness by Fergal Keane
Book of the Week: Ep 5 - A Picture of Life
14 minutes
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Journalist Fergal Keane reads from his memoir about his struggle with PTSD. Today, he confronts the ghosts of past traumas and old wounds begin to heal. Show more
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