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Spiritual reflection to start the day with Rev Prof Alison Jack of the School of Divinity, University of Edinburgh. Show more
Farming Today
08/05/24 - Coast path, carbon sequestration and selling fruit direct
14 minutes
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Walkers protest on the Isle of Wight that a coastal path on land given to the country by the Royal Family is being closed off to them. Show more
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
In December 1988 Tony, an experienced medical doctor from Manchester answers an international call for assistance — one that nearly breaks him. Show more
The encrypted messaging app Telegram has become the front line of the propaganda war in Ukraine. But how secure is it, really? Show more
Woman's Hour
Safer sport for women, novelist Nadine Matheson, Sabrina Ali on Dugzi Dayz
56 minutes
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What kind of questions are appropriate for a coach to ask a sportswoman about her health? When are physical examinations ok? We discuss safer sport for women. Show more
File on 4
Caught on Camera: The special school staff who abused kids
37 minutes
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In 2021 CCTV footage of children being abused was discovered at a special school. But staff caught hitting and kicking children were not sacked or referred to the barring service Show more
Malcolm Dickson was a young sergeant policing the picket lines during the controversial dispute. Show more
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
You and Yours
Cost of University, Scarce Private Healthcare and Driving Licence Fraud
53 minutes
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Why more parents are strugglng to help their kids with the cost of living at university, and the criminals stealing drivers' identities and landing them with bans and fines. Show more
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Natalie Elphicke crosses the floor of the Commons and criticises the government's record.
The search for Martin's birth mother continues. Suspicions about falsified records concerns Laura, as she makes contact with a woman she thinks could be her. Show more
There’s life-changing news at the hospital, and Kate fears the worst. Show more
How long can a young couple destined to be lovers evade their fate? A mind-bending, time-warping romcom starring Alison Steadman. Show more
Money Box
Money Box Live: The Cost of Splitting Up
28 minutes
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How to arrange your finances after a divorce or a break-up and where you can get help. Show more
Sally Tilt and Dr Kerensa Hocken, two forensic psychologists working in prisons, interview people who have committed offences to understand their lives and the causes of crime. Show more
Perspectives from journalists on the ground. Show more
The MP for Dover and Deal says she left Rishi Sunak's party after 'many broken election promises' - we hear from a former Tory minister and Kent's Conservative council leader.
Six O'Clock News
08/05/2024 The Conservative MP Natalie Elphicke defects to Labour
30 minutes
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Sir Keir Starmer welcomed Ms Elphicke and said the "failed government was staggering on" . A Conservative minister described her as "shameless".
If you had to banish items to Room 101 what would you choose? Gyles Brandreth argues the case against bad phone etiquette and tattoos. Show more
Alan provides a sympathetic ear, and Will is left confused. Show more
Front Row
Sir Stephen Hough, Arab Strap, can authors make money?
43 minutes
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Stephen Hough talks about the European premiere of his piano concerto. Can authors make money from publishing books? Arab Strap perform and discuss their new album. Show more
Women online are being asked: would you rather be stuck in a forest with a man or a bear? Show more
Uncharted with Hannah Fry
6. The Happiness Curve
14 minutes
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What makes you happy? Life’s ups and downs can be pretty unpredictable. But hidden deep in the data, two economists have found a surprising pattern: happiness is U shaped. Show more
Being Roman with Mary Beard
7. The Whistleblower
28 minutes
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Beneath starched togas and the fug of gladiator sweat there are real Romans waiting to be discovered. Mary Beard meets the savvy operator who cleaned up after Boudicca's revolt. Show more
Inside Health
What does alcohol do to the body and brain?
28 minutes
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This week James visits a pub in Liverpool where he's joined by a trio of alcohol researchers who’ll watch carefully as he drinks two pints of lager. Show more
The World Tonight
Will Elphicke defection backfire on Labour?
45 minutes
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Disquiet in Labour ranks over Natalie Elphicke's defection from the Conservatives. Show more
Michael is in reflective mood after what happened on the hill. He and Marnie continue walking and talking. Show more
Gary Little: At Large
2. Killing Time… and Killer Tablet
14 minutes
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Stand-up comedy. As Gary comes to terms with his sentence, he puts pen to paper to help a cell-mate. He shows his caring side and tries to stay out of trouble. Show more
Tom Mayhew's stand-up show takes issue with the term “staycation” as he’s never been abroad in his life. The working class Holiday has always been closer to home. Show more
Sean Curran reports on Prime Minister's Questions. MPs demand answers about delays at passport e-gates and an early release scheme for prisoners in England and Wales.
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Malcolm Dickson was a young sergeant policing the picket lines during the controversial dispute. Show more
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