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A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Francis Davis, academic and social entrepreneur. Show more
Farming Today
24/11/23 - Pond restoration, Kelvin Fletcher goes farming and regenerative flour
13 minutes
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England and Wales have lost two thirds of their ponds since the 19th century - we report on plans to revitalise ponds and pondlife. Show more
Nature writer Mark Cocker is in Derbyshire where he revels in the windblown melancholy of the meadow pipit's song on the wild moorland landscapes he knew as a child. Show more
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
Desert Island Discs
Pia Sinha, Director Prison Reform Trust
35 minutes
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Pia Sinha, director of the Prison Reform Trust, shares the eight tracks, books and luxury that she would take with her if cast away to a desert island. With Lauren Laverne. Show more
Woman's Hour
Sharon Osbourne, Shani Dhanda, Nurses and their mental health
57 minutes
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In her new live show, Sharon Osbourne says she'll reveal some of the challenges of her eventful life. Show more
The Briefing Room
Israel-Gaza war: What's going on in the West Bank?
29 minutes
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In recent weeks, since the Hamas attacks of 7 October, the world’s focus has been on Gaza. But what is happening in the other Palestinian territory, the West Bank? Show more
Comedian Mark Steel in a Covid-friendly - virtual audience - show, looking back at highlights from the last 10 series. From 2020. Show more
The debate around the use of the phrase 'lefty lawyers'. What's behind the phrase, who uses it, and why? Show more
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Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment.
Sean Bean presents a series exploring the ways in which wartime experiences have filtered down through the generations. Show more
There’s a breakthrough at Grey Gables, and Brian has his eye on the prize. Show more
A psychological horror story set in the mysterious world of mycelium. Social worker Cassie is troubled by spreading mould. But no one will listen to her when she warns of danger. Show more
Why do we mourn public figures who are effectively strangers? Is it performative? Or is there a sociological explanation? Sochima Iroh explores this fast growing phenomenon. Show more
Peter Gibbs and his team of horticultural experts are in Wokingham for this week's Gardeners' Question Time. Show more
Samantha Harvey creates a fictional response to a story in the news. Mum drives through the Dark Hedges, crossing a threshold into a different world. Read by Deirdre Mullins. Show more
Last Word
Captain Don Walsh, Dame A.S. Byatt, Rosalynn Carter, Dr Finlay Macleod
28 minutes
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Matthew Bannister on submariner Don Walsh, author Dame A.S. Byatt, First Lady Rosalynn Carter and Gaelic speaker Dr Finlay Macleod. Show more
Feedback
Andrea Catherwood talks to Jon Kay about Fairy Meadow
28 minutes
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Andrea Catherwood talks to Jon Kay, the presenter of the Fairy Meadow podcast on how his investigation uncovered a potential new lead in a 50-year-old case of a missing child. Show more
Afternoon news and current affairs programme, reporting on breaking stories and summing up the day's headlines
Six O'Clock News
24/11/2023 A small number of hostages freed by Hamas
30 minutes
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39 Palestinians were also released from prison in Israel
Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches. They are joined by Ria Lina, Fin Taylor and Ed MacArthur. Show more
The walls close in on Ed, and emotions run high at Beechwood. Show more
Composer Debbie Wiseman and musician Rhodri Marsden add the next five tracks with Cerys Matthews and Jeffrey Boakye, with additional input from the Chinese pianist Lang Lang. Show more
Any Questions?
Guto Harri, Nigel Huddleston MP, Delyth Jewell MS, Jo Stevens MP
47 minutes
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Alex Forsyth presents political discussion from Theatr Brycheiniog in Brecon with Guto Harri, Nigel Huddleston MP, Delyth Jewell MS and Jo Stevens MP. Show more
Adam Gopnik on why he's become hooked by the fad of taking 10,000 steps a day. Show more
Archive on 4
Doctor Who: 60 Years of Friends and Foes
57 minutes
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Sue Perkins explores how Doctor Who has reflected our social history on and off screen - from advances in technology to politics, violence, gender and sexuality. Show more
Biggest Russian bombardment on Ukraine yet
Israel releases Palestinian prisoners
45 minutes
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In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective Show more
Following Jane’s pragmatic advice that they should get married in order to reassure an adoption agency – Jonathan and Katherine duly become man and wife in a civil ceremony. Show more
Americast delves into the issues and controversies that define the US as a nation
Sean Curran reports as MPs examine heartbreak and humiliation at the hands of scammers.
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The Race to the Future: The Adventure that Accelerated the Twentieth Century by Kassia St Clair
Episode 5
14 minutes
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In the 1907 Peking to Paris car race, the frontrunner Itala is 30 miles from Paris. But will they be the first to cross the line? Show more
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