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Lisa Abernethy shows Richard King around the RNLI station in Portrush. Show more
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Rose Ferraby visits the North Yorkshire town of Whitby, famous for its fossils, to find out about new research into the marine environment - which may hold lessons for the future. Show more
Farming Today
Farming Today This Week: Panel debate from the Royal Welsh Show
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Panel debate from the Royal Welsh Show: How should land be used in Wales? Show more
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Saturday Live
Peggy Seeger, Tanni Grey-Thompson, Ruth Birch, Dave Mustaine
57 minutes
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Peggy Seeger is often described as the godmother of folk. She’s been singing since the age of two and is a member of the legendary North American musical Seeger dynasty. Show more
Greg Jenner is joined in Ancient Greece by special guests Professor Michael Scott and comedian Alice Fraser as they examine the start of democracy with the Athenians. Show more
The Briefing Room
Can we meet the net zero challenge?
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As wildfires tear across southern Europe the need for urgent action on climate change becomes ever clearer. Reducing carbon emissions is a global challenge but can we meet it? Show more
From Our Own Correspondent
Israel's culture war over the Supreme Court
28 minutes
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Protests over legal reforms reflect wider divides in Israeli society. A missile strike in eastern Ukraine. Lebanon's forests. Layers of history in Prague. Tracking Ghana's bats. Show more
Topical character comedy, hosted by Rachel Parris. Show more
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Any Questions?
Julian Dunkerton, Andrew Griffith MP, Charlotte Pickles, Nick Thomas-Symonds MP
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Alex Forsyth presents political debate from Charfield Village Hall in Gloucestershire with Julian Dunkerton, Andrew Griffith MP, Charlotte Pickles, Nick Thomas-Symonds MP. Show more
Call Any Answers? to have your say on the big issues in the news this week
A 1930s Berlin analyst tries to reveal the cause of his client's trauma. Could it be childhood memories or a dark premonition of the future? With strong language and sexual scenes. Show more
Woman's Hour
Weekend Woman's Hour: Men and stopping sexist behaviour, Grenfell play, Date Stacking
44 minutes
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What role should men play in stopping sexist behaviour? As the Mayor of London's Maaate campaign is launched, we discuss what messaging best encourages men to tackle the issue. Show more
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Charlotte Stavrou and Amit Katwala continue their exploration into our culture of consumption by peering into the world of glasses. Show more
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Six O'Clock News
29/07/2023 Warning to PM over pledges on climate change
15 minutes
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Environmental groups say they will "not stand by" if ministers water down green policies
Loose Ends
Freema Agyeman, John O'Farrell, Dr Xand van Tulleken, Ravinder Bhogal, Lady Nade, Saramaccan Sound, Sara Cox, Clive Anderson
43 minutes
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Clive Anderson and Sara Cox are joined by Freema Agyeman, John O'Farrell, Dr Xand van Tulleken and Ravinder Bhogal for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. Show more
Israel’s longest-serving prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, whose controversial judicial reforms have sparked fierce protests. Show more
Brian Cox and Robin Ince are joined by Ben Willbond, Turi King, Tom Booth and Sir Paul Nurse to look at the story of Richard III and the incredible secrets hidden in ancient DNA. Show more
Archive on 4
Shticks and Stones: Jewish Comedy and Anti-Semitism
57 minutes
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David Schneider explores how Jewish humour reacts in times of heightened anti-Semitism. Or how Jews turn oy into joy. Show more
Sir Joseph Olinska (Toby Jones) has been charged with handling stolen gold bullion. Meanwhile Leah and Brian finally meet up again in Parkhurst prison. Show more
Jon Holmes's comedy current affairs concept album remixes the news into award-winning satirical shapes. This week, Making Banking Plans For Nigel, and Oppenheimer meets Ed Davey. Show more
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Composer Debbie Wiseman and fiddler Sam Sweeney join Cerys and Jeffrey as we go from an instantly recognisable TV theme to an Etta James classic Show more
A quiz hosted by Steve Punt where a team of three university students take on a team of their professors. This week, from Keele University. Show more
Yeti enthusiast Andy is in Nepal, where he’s given an intriguing clue about necklaces made from yeti hair. Show more
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Matthew Sweet investigates the relationship between Richard Burton and President Tito. Show more
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