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Farming Today
20/03/24 - Shellfish deaths, incoming Welsh First Minister, waste wool and avian flu
13 minutes
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Fishermen and wildlife are still feeling the impact nearly two and a half years after the mass shellfish deaths on England's North East Coast Show more
David Lindo the Urban Birder on seeing an osprey next to Wormwood Scrubs in London. Show more
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
The Briefing Room
Election special 3. Uncertain times for the ANC in South Africa
28 minutes
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The ANC has held a majority in parliament for 30 years. But this year it could be different. What does the decline of the ruling party mean for the future of South Africa? Show more
Just One Thing - with Michael Mosley
Nibble Some Nuts
15 minutes
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Packed full of good fats, protein, fibre and polyphenols, nuts can help trim your waistline, keep your blood vessels healthy, and boost your brain. Show more
Woman's Hour
Baby loss certificates, 'Women's intuition', Carolynne Hunter & energy bills
57 minutes
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Update on women's experiences of receiving baby loss certificates, author Rose Hackman on 'Women's intuition', and an update with Carolynne Hunter after Kate Winslet paid her energy bill. Show more
The football league for overweight players aiming to transform their lives by losing weight and talking openly about their mental health. Can they reach their goals? Show more
You and Yours
Inflation, Gig Tickets and Newbuild Mortgages
53 minutes
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We delve into into this morning's inflation numbers to find out what's gone up the most, what's fallen and why. Plus, gig tickets and newbuild-only mortgages. Show more
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Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment.
India heads to the hospital where she's due to give birth to speak to the director of midwifery, a consultant obstetrician and a doula about the breakdown and rebuilding of trust. Show more
One resident tries out a new hobby, and Brian takes the next step. Show more
Drama on 4
Emergency Alert: Ballistic Missile Inbound
44 minutes
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A missile is coming their way. The residents of a village in the Midlands must decide what to do in the minutes remaining. Run? Hide? Or something else? New drama by Dan Scott. Show more
Felicity Hannah speaks to a panel of experts about what options there are if you're struggling to pay your mortgage. Show more
All in the Mind
Seasonality, learning to hope, and the gender citation gap
28 minutes
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How the changing seasons affect our psychology, a project in Northern Ireland that teaches hope, and male psychology researchers struggle to remember their female colleagues. Show more
Rick Shenkman, a bright student and fervent supporter of President Richard Nixon, finds himself grappling with cognitive dissonance as the Watergate scandal unfolds. Show more
The Media Show
Is the clock ticking for TikTok?
29 minutes
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The founder of the UK National Cyber Security Centre gives his view. Show more
Afternoon news and current affairs programme, reporting on breaking stories and summing up the day's headlines
Six O'Clock News
20/03/2024 Inflation fell to its lowest level in more than 2 years at 3.4%
30 minutes
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Data shows price rises have slowed again and inflation is set to meet the 2% target soon
Facing mortality, Janey ponders her chances at the pearly gates, reflects on motherhood, and discovers why her marriage might have put daughter Ashley off relationships forever. Show more
Justin makes Stella an interesting offer and hare spotting is the order of the day at the rewilding. Show more
Front Row
Kazuo Ishiguro on jazz, March hares and film ratings
42 minutes
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To celebrate the season of the March hare, Shahidha Bari hears about the significance of the emblem of the hare in art, music and mythology. Show more
AntiSocial
Does Britain need a Muslim war memorial?
54 minutes
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Plans to spend £1 million of taxpayer cash on a Muslim war memorial have sparked debate about history, identity, and monuments. Adam Fleming and guests discuss. Show more
Lent Talks on Truth to Power Written and Presented by The Rt Revd Rose Hudson-Wilkin the Bishop of Dover and the Bishop in Canterbury. Show more
When It Hits the Fan
TikTok and China, how to make a royal story go away and cybersecurity PR
28 minutes
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David Yelland and Simon Lewis discuss TikTok and China PR, Kate Middleton’s return to the public eye and the role of communications in cybersecurity. Show more
The Media Show
Is the clock ticking for TikTok?
29 minutes
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The founder of the UK National Cyber Security Centre gives his view. Show more
The World Tonight
Is the economy bouncing back?
45 minutes
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In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective Show more
Snipers position themselves on Sarajevo’s rooftops, the besieged city is under bombardment. The price of food is doubling and Zora continues to paint in her studio. Show more
Stevie Martin boldy goes into the DMs to find the best sketches and one liners written by the Great British public. Show more
Jon Holmes's award-winning and Bafta-nominated satire remixes the news as a comedy concept album. This week - Gove-O-Cop, Foghorn Rishi-horn, and Strange Women Lying In Ponds. Show more
Alicia McCarthy reports on another boisterous session of Prime Minister's Questions.
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In May 1941, Sefton Delmer was given his first radio broadcast designed to defeat Nazi propaganda. Woburn Abbey became home to Britain’s secret information war against the Nazis. Show more
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