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Farming Today
23/10/23 - Seasonal worker treatment, Hereford livestock mart, native oysters
11 minutes
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Charlotte Smith hears from the Bureau of Investigative Journalism that nearly half the seasonal workers on farms inspected by the Home Office complained about their treatment. Show more
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Wildlife sound recordist Chris Watson presents the firecrest. Show more
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Start the Week
Infected blood - from scandal to inquiry
42 minutes
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The journalist Cara McGoogan, the activist Jason Evans, and the medic Dr Gabriel Scally discuss the infected blood scandal and the role of public inquiries, with Tom Sutcliffe. Show more
Woman's Hour
Ukrainian children in Russia, Fanny Mendelssohn, Men designing clothes for women
57 minutes
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Film-maker Shahida Tulaganova, whose documentary Ukraine's Stolen Children airs tonight. Show more
During a three month period in 2019, three girls got stuck in basketball hoops in the Yorkshire town of Goole. Ian Smith wants to know what happened. Show more
Changing a product's name and logo is risky, so will Elon Musk's transformation of Twitter into X succeed, and how do you get a rebrand right? Evan Davis and guests discuss. Show more
You and Yours
Scam Season: Heat Pumps and Travel Insurance
53 minutes
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In our series on scams this week we examine what's known as The Spell and travel insurance, why not reading your policy documents properly could be a costly mistake. Show more
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Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment.
Suspicion surrounds a meat rendering plant with a dark past, sparking paranoia in the Kent countryside as early cases of BSE emerge. Show more
Helen finds herself in an awkward situation, and there’s an emergency at the Stables. Show more
Bernie Taupin, lyricist and songwriting partner of Elton John, on his formative influences and inspirations. Show more
Russell Davies asks the questions in the latest heat of the general knowledge quiz with competitors from around the UK Show more
The Food Programme
Prescribing Fruit and Veg – A New Model for the NHS?
28 minutes
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GP Dr Chi-Chi Ekhator shows Sheila Dillon how healthcare - with fresh fruit and veg - is being brought out into the heart of communities in south east London. Show more
How to Play
Fauré’s Requiem with the BBC National Chorus and Orchestra of Wales
28 minutes
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The BBC National Chorus of Wales invite us behind the scenes as they prepare for a performance of Fauré’s beloved Requiem and bring to life its message of hope and consolation. Show more
Aleks Krotoski explores culture jamming. Once used by 'communications guerillas' to subvert corporate advertising, it's now taken on a new life online... Show more
Afternoon news and current affairs programme, reporting on breaking stories and summing up the day's headlines
Six O'Clock News
23/10/2023 Israeli forces have continued their intense bombardment of Gaza
30 minutes
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Israeli forces have carried out limited incursions into Gaza as the bombardment of the territory continues.
Paul Sinha gives his Hampshire audience a quiz fit for a post-truth era. Or does he? Show more
Adam attempts to offer reassurance, and Mia has a brainwave. Show more
Front Row
Aviva Studios, The Chemical Brothers, Rufus Norris on 60 years of the National Theatre, Danny Boyle's Free Your Mind
42 minutes
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Aviva Studios, the UK's biggest new arts venue since Tate Modern, opens in Manchester; Superstar DJ duo The Chemical Brothers; and Rufus Norris on 60 years of the National Theatre. Show more
Author Nick Laird asks if the environmental crisis at Lough Neagh, the largest lake in the British Isles, is a consequence of Northern Ireland's political dysfunction. Show more
Analysis
What on earth is the national interest?
28 minutes
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'The national interest' is ready shorthand for the common good, but is it just a patriotic sticking plaster hiding self-serving policies and party divisions? Show more
Kirsty Young finds out what Jamie Oliver would say to his younger self, knowing what he knows now. Show more
Start the Week
Infected blood - from scandal to inquiry
42 minutes
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The journalist Cara McGoogan, the activist Jason Evans, and the medic Dr Gabriel Scally discuss the infected blood scandal and the role of public inquiries, with Tom Sutcliffe. Show more
Biggest Russian bombardment on Ukraine yet
Two more hostages released by Hamas
45 minutes
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In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective Show more
By Jo Baker. Tom reports back to Charlotte. On her way home, cornered by a stranger as the bombs rain down, she heeds the advice of the friendly voices in her head. Show more
As Cornwall prepares to mine for lithium, Laura Grace Simpkins ends her dependency on the lithium used in prescribed medication. Show more
News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
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After six months training, 22-year-old Alex South began her career as a prison officer at a high security men’s prison in Cambridgeshire. This is her account of what it was like. Show more
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