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A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Angad Kaur. Show more
How do we put our trust in a God that we can’t see? Comedian and writer Paul Kerensa sees doubt as the double-act partner of faith - yin to its yang. Show more
The latest news headlines. Including the weather and a look at the papers.
Ramblings
Walking at Night on the South Downs near Seaford
24 minutes
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An unlit walk at night across the South Downs. Show more
Farming Today
02/03/24 Welsh farmers' protest; UK rivers' health
25 minutes
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Welsh farmers protest at the Welsh government over proposed changes to subsidy funding. And we assess the state of Britain's rivers. Show more
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Including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
Saturday Live
Jennie Gow, Sarah Marsh, Ken Fowler, Alex Horne
60 minutes
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Jennie Gow, the BBC Formula 1 presenter who is navigating her way through post-stroke life. Show more
In this episode, Greg Jenner is joined by Professor Bill Sillar and comedian Sue Perkins to learn all about life and death in the South American Inca empire. Show more
Jay Rayner and his panel are in Lewes to discuss ideas for avocados, how to use nettles in cooking and the best crisps to pair with wine. Show more
Bloomberg's Emily Ashton looks back on the week that saw a by-election victory for George Galloway in Rochdale and divisions over Gaza protests. Show more
From Our Own Correspondent
Gaza's Humanitarian Nightmare
28 minutes
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As Palestinians in the Gaza strip face severe food and medicine shortages, a tragedy unfolds during an aid delivery in Gaza City. Show more
Money Box
The Future of Money and Universal Credit
25 minutes
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As benefits claimants switch from older benefits to universal credit, we've got advice for those affected. Show more
Hugo Rifkind, Susie McCabe, Ashley Storrie and Stuart Mitchell join Andy Zaltzman in Aberdeen to quiz the week's news. Show more
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Any Questions?
Hilary Benn MP, Tina McKenzie, John Nicolson MP, Jacob Young MP
47 minutes
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Alex Forsyth presents political debate from Hexham Abbey, Northumberland with Hilary Benn MP, Tina McKenzie, John Nicolson MP and Jacob Young MP. Show more
Call Any Answers? to have your say on the big issues in the news this week
How did Banksy go from wall-spraying hood rat, to the most famous, and infamous, artist in the world? Banksy springs a retrospective show, and we hear why Steph told her story. Show more
Drama on 4
Arthur (or the Decline and Fall of the British Empire)
1 hour, 12 minutes
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A study in song of what it means to be British by The Kinks' singer-songwriter Ray Davies and Paul Sirett. Show more
Woman's Hour
Weekend Woman’s Hour: Actor Samantha Morton, Alabama IVF, Andi and Charlotte Osho
44 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 Nigel Farage 2024 One
53 minutes
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Nigel Farage tells Nick Robinson that 'timing is everything' when it comes to deciding whether to return to frontline politics. Show more
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Six O'Clock News
02/03/2024 US carries out its first aid airdrop in Gaza
15 minutes
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The US has used military planes to airdrop more than 30,000 meals into Gaza.
Loose Ends
Bruce Dickinson, Noomi Rapace, Siobhán McSweeney, Travis Jay, MT Jones, OneDa, Rachel Parris, Clive Anderson
43 minutes
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Clive Anderson and Rachel Parris are joined by Bruce Dickinson, Noomi Rapace, Siobhán McSweeney and Travis Jay for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. Show more
Mother, widow, and now the face of Russian opposition? Yulia Navalnaya has vowed to continue the work of her late husband, Alexei Navalny. Who is the woman taking on Putin? Show more
Brian Cox and Robin Ince journey through the asteroid belt to discuss space rocks with comedian John Bishop, planetary scientist Sara Russell and astrophysicist Alan Fitzsimmons. Show more
Griff Rhys Jones takes a deep dive into the RNLI archive in search of stories as we mark the bicentenary of this iconic British institution. Show more
Neil Dudgeon and Tim McInnerny star in this epic tale of money, passion and defiance inspired by the novels of Arnold Bennett. Darius Clayhanger faces his day of reckoning. Show more
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Composer, conductor and bassoonist Leo Geyer, and The Southbank Centre's Gillian Moore, add five more tracks to the growing playlist. Show more
Paul Gambaccini is in the chair for the last of the 2024 semi-finals, in the wide-ranging contest of musical knowledge. Show more
Only 15 acts won The X Factor, but what happens to the other finalists when the credits roll? Show more
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A radio show about how poetry sits in our everyday lives. Ep 2/3 Can a poem be an act of care, or at the very least a brief respite from it? Show more
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