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A reflection and prayer to start the day with Fr Matt Roche Saunders, a Catholic priest in the parish of Aberystwyth and and Aberaeron. Show more
The Venerable Dr Rachel Mann, Anglican priest, poet and writer, draws on the writings of Austen, Aristotle and others, looking at modern friendships as a theme to explore Lent. Show more
The latest news headlines. Including the weather and a look at the papers.
Ramblings
Walking with resistance bands on the South Downs with Julie Ford
24 minutes
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A beautiful winter's walk near Eastbourne. Show more
Farming Today
Farming Today This Week 24/02/24 Farmer protests in Wales; Lesley Griffiths; Prime minister at NFU Conference; new NFU president
25 minutes
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As farmer protests continue in Wales, the rural affairs minister tells us she's listening. NFU conference: prime minister's announcements; political hustings; new NFU president. Show more
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Saturday Live
Daisy Goodwin, Chris Anderson, Jane Cholmeley, Tommy Tiernan
58 minutes
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Chris Anderson advocates for the power of Infectious Generosity as the ultimate idea worth spreading. Show more
In this episode, Greg Jenner is joined by Dr Jillian Stinchcomb and comedian Sadia Azmat to learn all about the legendary Queen of Sheba. Show more
Jay Rayner and his panel are in Reading for this episode of The Kitchen Cabinet. Joining Jay on the panel are Dr Zoe Laughlin, Angela Gray, Sophie Wright and Jordan Bourke. Show more
Sonia Sodha of The Observer analyses the latest developments at Westminster. Show more
From Our Own Correspondent
Ukraine: Two Years of War
28 minutes
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Two year's after President Putin's invasion began we explore the lives of Ukrainians and Russians, and hear how people in both countries are wishing for an end to the war. Show more
Why are more people getting annuities and how do they work? Show more
Andrew Doyle, Hugo Rifkind, Lucy Porter and Ria Lina join Andy Zaltzman to quiz the week's news. Show more
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Any Questions?
Baroness Chapman, Lindsey German, Bronwen Maddox, Andrew Mitchell MP
47 minutes
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Alex Forsyth presents political debate from the Army Flying Museum in Middle Wallop with Baroness Chapman, Lindsey German, Bronwen Maddox and Andrew Mitchell MP. Show more
Call Any Answers? to have your say on the big issues in the news this week
The series that takes a look at books, plays and stories and how they work. John Yorke looks at Jean Toomer’s Cane about African American life in 1920s America. Show more
During 2020, we bring you a range of classic titles that influenced and characterised the 1920s Jazz Age. Cane by Jean Toomer, adapted by Janice Okoh, featuring Carleen Anderson. Show more
Woman's Hour
Kelsey Parker, Ukraine's children, Black girls in education, Aisling Bea
56 minutes
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Highlights from the Woman's Hour week Show more
Full coverage of the day's news
Political Thinking with Nick Robinson
The Mariana Mazzucato One
37 minutes
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Should governments be taking inspiration from the moon landing? Show more
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Six O'Clock News
24/02/2024 Tories suspend MP over "Islamists" comments
15 minutes
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The party suspends Lee Anderson over claims "islamists" had control over Sadiq Khan.
Loose Ends
George Clarke, Lindsay Duncan, Charithra Chandran, Caity Baser, Ministry of Desire, Anneka Rice, Clive Anderson
43 minutes
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Clive Anderson and Anneka Rice are joined by George Clarke, Lindsay Duncan and Charithra Chandran for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. Show more
Artist Frank Auerbach, as a new exhibition, The Charcoal Heads, opens in London. Stephen Smith finds out more about the 92-year-old and his work. Show more
Brian Cox and Robin Ince explore the science of magic with comedian Alan Davies alongside 3 members of the magic circle: Richard Wiseman, Laura London and Gustav Kuhn. Show more
Experts have dominated the prophecy business, but risk takers deserve better. Why, in the risk game, it is better to be a fox and not a hedgehog. Show more
Continuing this epic tale of money, passion and defiance, inspired by the novels of Arnold Bennett. Happiness is hard won in the Five Towns but easily snatched away. Show more
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Bassoonist Amy Harman and composer Debbie Wiseman join Linton Stephens (sitting in for Cerys Matthews) and Jeffrey Boakye as they add the next five tracks. Show more
Three more semi-finalists join Paul Gambaccini for the wide-ranging quiz on music of all kinds Show more
Offstage: Inside The X Factor
5. It’s Always the Money
27 minutes
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The X Factor finalists find out how complex the music industry can be. How does a programme like this make money, and do contestants really understand the business of show business? Show more
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Vanessa Kisuule returns with a new series of The Poetry Detective, a show about the poems that go with us through life. Ep 1/3 Poems that people carry with them in physical form. Show more
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