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A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Nadiyka Gerbish, a Ukrainian writer and podcaster. Show more
Farming Today
10/11/23 Methane in livestock; Avian influenza and wild birds; Dairy exports
13 minutes
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Climate change, methane and the impact of livestock numbers. Avian influenza and wild birds. £1 million dairy export programme launched. Show more
Sarah Harris of the British Trust for Ornithology recalls the excitement of watching clouds of migrating blackbirds arrive from the continent. Show more
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
Desert Island Discs
Lea Salonga, singer and actor
36 minutes
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Lea Salonga, singer, shares the eight tracks, book and luxury she would take with her if cast away to a desert island. With Lauren Laverne. Show more
Woman's Hour
Swearing, Women in north east India, The 'grey pound' and fashion, A story of brutal crime, forgiveness and empathy
57 minutes
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What are the misogynistic roots of certain swear words and the challenges in reclaiming them? Show more
Why did the Ottomans support Germany in the First World War, and what are the consequences today? Show more
Comedian Mark Steel visits Brighton, with a special, Covid-friendly outdoor show on the beach. From November 2020. Show more
The row over whether NHS staff should be able to wear a Palestine badge, and what counts as a 'political' symbol. Show more
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Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment.
Battle Grounds: Culture Wars in the Countryside
5. The Urban/Rural Divide
14 minutes
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Anna Jones grew up on a farm but has spent most of her adult life living in cities. She sees the urban/rural divide from both sides. Show more
It’s all change at Berrow, and George hatches a plan. Show more
The supernatural thriller set in the new town of Harland. Are the Hare Witches really a threat to the survival of the world. By Lucy Catherine. Show more
Close Encounters
Alexa Chung and George Villiers, 1st Duke of Buckingham
14 minutes
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The model and writer Alexa Chung joins Martha Kearney at the National Portrait Gallery to celebrate a painting of George Villiers, 1st Duke of Buckingham. Show more
Horticultural programme featuring a group of gardening experts. This week from the House of Lords. Show more
By Rachel Trezise. She can't cross the picket line. Can she? Her Welsh relatives would be horrified. But Ava's Christmas list is long and detailed. Read by Yasemin Özdemir. Show more
Last Word
Ken Mattingly, Anne Wright, Mary Gallacher, David Kirke
28 minutes
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Matthew Bannister on astronaut Ken Mattingly, conservationist Anne Wright, football club worker Mary Gallacher and dangerous sports pioneer David Kirke. Show more
Andrea Catherwood discusses The Today Podcast with presenter Nick Robinson to find out what sets it apart from other news podcasts. Show more
Afternoon news and current affairs programme, reporting on breaking stories and summing up the day's headlines
Six O'Clock News
10/11/2023 Palestinian officials say Israeli strikes have hit three hospitals
30 minutes
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Israel says it is targeting Hamas fighters
Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches. They are joined by Alasdair Beckett-King, Desiree Burch & Huge Davies. Show more
Helen makes a shocking decision, and Eddie looks for the silver lining. Show more
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Series 7
Baritone Roderick Williams and violinist Jennifer Pike on a two-note masterpiece
42 minutes
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Baritone Roderick Williams and violinist Jennifer Pike make an anthemic start with Cerys Matthews and Jeffrey Boakye as they add the next five tracks to the playlist. Show more
Any Questions?
Phillip Brett MLA, Sir Conor Burns MP, Kate Nicholl MLA, Matthew O'Toole MLA
47 minutes
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Alex Forsyth presents political discussion from Share Discovery Village near Lisnaskea with Phillip Brett MLA, Sir Conor Burns MP, Kate Nicholl MLA and Matthew O'Toole MLA. Show more
Zoe Strimpel on why she's seeking out engineers, agriculturalists and silversmiths instead of journalists, sociologists and anthropologists. Show more
Nick Wallis provides an update into developments in the Post Office scandal, including startling new revelations from the Court of Appeal. 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
Biggest Russian bombardment on Ukraine yet
President Macron: Gaza bombing must be stopped
45 minutes
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Ahead of Saturday's pro-Palestinian protest in London, how are marches being policed in other European capitals?
Is there a future for moderates in American politics?
The Lovecraft Investigations
Ep 10 - The Haunter of the Dark
19 minutes
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Kennedy and Ness head deeper underground as Byron brings up the rear and tries to beat the Ashton-Heaths to Dunwich. Show more
The former president takes a polling lead in key states. Show more
The King's Speech is the ceremonial highlight of the parliamentary year. After the pageantry, it's time for politics. Alicia McCarthy looks at the challenge facing the government. Show more
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Edward Heath's yacht. Professor Sir David Cannadine explores political fame and image by looking at how an object or prop can come to define a political leader. Show more
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