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A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Angad Kaur. Show more
Farming Today
07/03/24 Spring budget and farming communities: Lambing
13 minutes
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The chancellor's spring budget: what's in it for rural communities? Show more
David Attenborough presents the purple sandpiper. Show more
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss when Algerians tried to take advantage of French defeat in Europe in 1871 and drive the colonists out, inspiring the later independence movement. Show more
Woman's Hour
Nikki Haley, Pornography series, Author Liz Jensen
57 minutes
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Why has Nikki Haley dropped out of the Republican race for president now? Show more
From Our Own Correspondent
Nigeria’s growing economic crisis
28 minutes
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Soaring food and fuel prices have provoked anger and protests across Nigeria, as food warehouses and delivery trucks are looted by people desperate for basic goods. Show more
A Good Read
Andrew McMillan and Kathryn Williams
28 minutes
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Writing advice from the master of horror, a novel about a puppy lost in the Colombian jungle, and a book about how to come to terms with the end of the world. Show more
Today’s guest started a business to 'upcycle' petrol and diesel cars, and make them fully electric. He did this to vintage luxury cars, and has now moved on to commercial trucks. Show more
Greg Foot investigates the growing market in plant-based alternatives to milk. Do they stack up nutritionally compared to cow's milk? And are they any better for the environment? Show more
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'I'm not saying I'm proud of what I did, but I reverted to guerrilla warfare.' Show more
Denise has a heart to heart, and Alistair makes his mind up. Show more
Drama inspired by the true story of the Chinese seaman who were forcibly repatriated from Liverpool in 1945-46. Starring Liz Sutherland and Lucy Speed. Show more
Ramblings
Kingfishers on the River Frome with Nadeem Perera
24 minutes
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A flash of bright on a grey winter's day. Clare joins wildlife presenter Nadeem Perera in Bristol. Show more
Actor Adjoa Andoh makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Tree Aid. Show more
Best-selling crime writer Ann Cleeves joins James Naughtie and listeners to talk about her novel, Hidden Depths. Show more
The Rise and Rise of the Microchip
Quantum Leaps and Future Chips
28 minutes
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Misha Glenny explores the power of microchips to unlock the potential of future innovation in artificial intelligence, quantum computing and neurotechnology. Show more
BBC Inside Science
How pure is the water from your tap?
28 minutes
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We look at the quality of water from your kitchen tap. Plus, a new experiment that reveals how the humble bumblebee can learn in the same way as humans. Show more
Afternoon news and current affairs programme, reporting on breaking stories and summing up the day's headlines
Six O'Clock News
07/03/2024 Government and Labour accused of "conspiracy of silence" on scale of tax rises and spending cuts needed
30 minutes
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The Institute for Fiscal Studies has said tough decisions would be needed
Joanna Lumley & Roger Allam play the long-married couple in Jan Etherington’s much-loved comedy. This week: Joanna witnesses a random act of kindness and helps a friend in need. Show more
Alistair reveals his plans, and Jakob takes a hard line. Show more
Front Row
Jordan Harvey in session, Nye and Copa 71 reviewed
42 minutes
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The Scottish country singer performs songs from his debut album It Is What It Is, plus Susannah Clapp and writer Boyd Hilton review the play Nye and the football doc Copa 71. Show more
The Post Office scandal is one of the UK's most widespread miscarriages of justice. Did lawyers act unethically? Did they act illegally? And could a new law put it all right? Show more
Evan makes up crisis management scenarios to see how three CEOs handle a business emergency. To make it more realistic none of the guests know what the predicaments are in advance. Show more
BBC Inside Science
How pure is the water from your tap?
28 minutes
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We look at the quality of water from your kitchen tap. Plus, a new experiment that reveals how the humble bumblebee can learn in the same way as humans. Show more
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss when Algerians tried to take advantage of French defeat in Europe in 1871 and drive the colonists out, inspiring the later independence movement. Show more
The World Tonight
Joe Biden’s State of the Union address
45 minutes
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President to say US military will build new port in Gaza to bring more humanitarian aid Show more
Emma Fielding reads a classic story of love, daring and a painted pirate ship in a hidden creek, and of the Lady Dona St Columb, who finds her match at last. Today: The Cabin Boy Show more
The Today Podcast
Hunt’s Budget - will it make a difference?
39 minutes
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Amol and Nick assess whether the Budget will help change the political and economic weather. Show more
Susan Hulme reports as MPs dissect the chancellor's Budget.
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The Price of Life by Jenny Kleeman
£20-£30,000 per year: The National Health Service
14 minutes
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Journalist and documentary-maker Jenny Kleeman explores the sensitive issue of how NHS budgets are split between different health conditions. Read by the author. Show more
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