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National and international news from BBC Radio 4
A reflection and prayer to start the day with Canon Simon Doogan
Farming Today
05/09/23 Invasive species report, herbs grown in the field and indoors
13 minutes
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Thousands of invasive species around the world are a major part of biodiversity loss; a new report says the evidence is being ignored. Show more
Tweet of the Day
Will Young on the Woodland Kingfisher
2 minutes
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Singer Will Young on the woodland kingfisher. Show more
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
The Life Scientific
Bahija Jallal on the biotech revolution in cancer therapies
28 minutes
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Professor Jim Al-Khalili speaks to Bahija Jallal, CEO of biotech firm Immunocore, about driving innovation in cancer treatments – and how her love of science was sparked by tragedy Show more
One to One
Aleighcia Scott's Reggae Heroes: Benji Webbe
14 minutes
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Benji Webbe speaks to Aleighcia Scott about his relationship with Reggae, from growing up around the 'blues' house parties in Newport to fusing musical genres in the band Skindred. Show more
Woman's Hour
Nick Fletcher MP, Rebuilding my life: Martine Wright, Food writer Bee Wilson, Filmmaker Celine Song
57 minutes
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Nick Fletcher, Conservative MP, is calling for a Minister for Men, and the second Rebuilding My Life with 7/7 survivor Martine Wright. Show more
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, has conversations with public figures about their inner lives. Show more
Julie Tsang explores Chinese literature, encountering classical monkey kings, imagined future technologies, and everything in between. Show more
You and Yours
Call You and Yours: What's your experience of vaping?
53 minutes
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On today's Call You and Yours: what's your experience of vaping? A tool to help 1000s quit smoking, but young non-smokers are vaping in increasing numbers. What's your experience? Show more
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Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment, with Sarah Montague.
The Silicon Valley technologists who are injecting themselves with the plasma of young people were inspired by the grotesque - yet genius - research of two UC Berkeley researchers. Show more
Paranoia sets in for Ruth, and Ben has a difficult announcement to make. Show more
Love, loss and obsession come together in a desperate attempt at connection. Show more
Jay Rayner and his panel of food experts have a grand day out in Masham. Show more
Chris and Xand van Tulleken at the Hay Festival, reflecting on lessons learnt about their health and relationship while recording their podcast, A Thorough Examination. Show more
Moving Pictures
The Flagellation of Christ by Caravaggio
28 minutes
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Cathy FitzGerald invites you to discover new details in old masterpieces, using your phone, tablet or computer. This episode - Caravaggio's The Flagellation of Christ. Show more
The former director of The Birmingham Royal Ballet, Sir David Bintley, nominates The Royal Ballet School's founder, Dame Ninette De Valois. Show more
Afternoon news and current affairs programme, reporting on breaking stories and summing up the day's headlines
Six O'Clock News
05/09/2023 Birmingham City Council says it can no longer balance its books
30 minutes
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Europe's biggest local authority has said all but essential spending will stop
Suggs: Love Letters to London
Shoreditch and Spitalfields
28 minutes
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Suggs takes you on a dark comedic trip through a London you may never have seen or heard before. Expect some special guests. Show more
It’s panic stations for Ben, and Helen attempts to build bridges. Show more
Front Row
Stephen Lawrence anniversary drama; small publishers; Pablo Larrain on his film El Conde; RAAC in theatres
42 minutes
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The Architect - a play to mark the anniversary of Stephen Lawrence's murder; why small presses are winning major book prizes; Pinochet as a vampire in El Conde; RAAC in theatres. Show more
The Crooked House: After Britain’s wonkiest pub caught fire, it was then knocked down. File on 4 tells the story behind the loss of Black Country icon. Show more
In 2017, the charity Guide Dogs introduced a new way of training their dogs. It's called the STEP method, and we paid a visit to a training centre to learn more about how it works. Show more
Political Animals
Sex-Switching Fish and Non-Binary Brains
28 minutes
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From same-sex bird partners to sex-switching fish, Lucy Cooke considers the latest research into sexed behaviour in animals and what it can tell us about male and female brains. Show more
The Life Scientific
Bahija Jallal on the biotech revolution in cancer therapies
28 minutes
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Professor Jim Al-Khalili speaks to Bahija Jallal, CEO of biotech firm Immunocore, about driving innovation in cancer treatments – and how her love of science was sparked by tragedy Show more
Biggest Russian bombardment on Ukraine yet
China's troubled economy
45 minutes
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China's economic strengths and weaknesses
The UK government to designate the Wagner group as a terrorist organisation
Police Scotland to pilot not investigating some crimes
Jess is full of apprehension as she returns to the family home for her father’s art exhibition. At last Patrick is offered a way to escape his misery. Show more
New episodes will be released weekly wherever you get your podcasts, but if you’re in the UK, you can listen to the whole series right now – before anywhere else – on BBC Sounds. Show more
Ministers relax onshore wind rules as Tory MPs threaten to revolt. Sean Curran reports.
The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
Invitation to a Banquet: The Story of Chinese Food by Fuchsia Dunlop
Mrs Song's fish stew & The Miraculous Bean
14 minutes
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Fuchsia Dunlop, the award winning cook & writer, reads from her new book on China's gastronomy. Today, a selection of delights conjured from the humble soybean are on the menu. Show more
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