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Farming Today
05/04/24 - Flooded farms fund, accessible footpaths
14 minutes
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When farms were flooded during Storm Henk in January the Government announced a Farming Recovery Fund, but it's still not open for applications. Show more
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
Desert Island Discs
Professor Tim Spector, scientist
49 minutes
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Professor Tim Spector, scientist, shares the eight tracks, book and luxury item he would take with him if cast away to a desert island. With Lauren Laverne. Show more
Woman's Hour
Rwanda genocide, Bowie's hairdresser, womanhood during Ramadan
57 minutes
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The BBC journalist who returned to Rwanda for the first time since fleeing the genocide. Show more
The Food Programme
Cooking at home with Gary Lineker
42 minutes
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Gary Lineker hosts Leyla Kazim for lunch and reveals his new-found love of cooking. Show more
Reeling from the bitter divisions of what she came to describe as the Akenside Inquisition, Catherine chooses freedom and safety. Show more
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
The UK countryside has been described as a white, 'colonial' space, that makes ethnic minorities feel unwelcome. But is it racist? Adam Fleming and guests discuss. Show more
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The police find a stranger’s DNA on a victim’s fingernails. The forensic report came back with a match from the police database - but can a DNA match be wrong? Show more
Alice attempts to do the right thing, while Justin finds himself on the defence. Show more
By Anita Sullivan. Marvin uncovers disturbing information about Riv. And as Hanna arrives, Nat's dreams become stranger Show more
Milk. However it comes, its a vital source of life. India Rakusen explores its various forms and the history and politics that have shaped the way we view how we feed our babies. Show more
Is it possible to grow edible watermelons in the UK? How do I revive my over-chitted potatoes? Kathy and the panel have the answers to this and more in this week's GQT. Show more
'The barrier between this world and the next is thin in La Scala.' Louise Welsh's short story is read by Elysia Welch. Show more
Last Word
Joe Lieberman, Diana Baring, Lynn Kinnear, Kay Benbow
28 minutes
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Matthew Bannister on politician Joe Lieberman, agent Diana Baring, landscape architect Lynn Kinnear and TV executive Kay Benbow. Show more
Just 14 when her beloved mum is murdered in front of her, Georgia vows to help others escape domestic abuse – and to keep Cheryl’s memory alive. Show more
Afternoon news and current affairs programme, reporting on breaking stories and summing up the day's headlines.
Six O'Clock News
05/04/2024 Israel sacks military officers after aid workers killed by airstrike
30 minutes
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Israel has released a report on how its forces killed seven aid workers in Gaza
Jon Holmes and Angela Barnes join Punt and Dennis for the fourth episode of the final series. Show more
One resident makes a promise they may not be able to keep, and Eddie discovers a new talent. Show more
As the British Board of Film Classification publishes its new guidelines, Ellen and Mark delve into the long, controversial history of film censorship and classification in the UK. Show more
Any Questions?
Sir Jake Berry MP, Baroness Chakrabarti, Inaya Folarin Iman, Richard Walker
47 minutes
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Alex Forsyth presents political debate from Enginuity at the Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust with Sir Jake Berry MP, Baroness Chakrabarti, Inaya Folarin Iman and Richard Walker. Show more
Zoe Strimpel ponders the glories of modern obstetrics and crossing the rubicon into motherhood. Show more
Free Thinking
Hobbes, Abba, Waterloo and margarine
57 minutes
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Barry Smith, Joanne Paul, James Kirkup and Sophie Scott Brown join Matthew Sweet for a conversation about rights and duties that moves from Thomas Hobbes to margarine. Show more
The World Tonight
Israeli military publishes report into aid convoy deaths
45 minutes
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Foreign Secretary says independent investigation should be carried out Show more
Until August by Gabriel Garcia Marquez
5: 'She felt more than strong enough to carry on being herself.'
14 minutes
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The final novel by Gabriel García Márquez. Haunted by the past, Ana Magdalena Bach returns to the island and makes a startling discovery. Read by Maggie Service. Show more
Americast
Could the Israel-Gaza war cost Biden the election?
35 minutes
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The President’s said he’s 'outraged' by aid worker killings Show more
Simon Armitage is at the UK Arctic Research station to find out what's happening in a place that's crucial to the climate change debate, and to write new poems in response. Show more
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Reeling from the bitter divisions of what she came to describe as the Akenside Inquisition, Catherine chooses freedom and safety. Show more
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