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The latest news from BBC Radio 4
A reflection and prayer to start the day with George Craig, a Methodist local preacher in Cardiff
Just One Thing - with Michael Mosley
Read a poem
15 minutes
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How reading rhythmic poetry aloud can slow your breathing and activate your relaxation response, as well as boosting your mood. Show more
The latest news headlines. Including the weather and a look at the papers.
Martha Kearney explores the shifting sands of Gibraltar Point, on the Lincolnshire coast, to find out how beach-nesting birds are being protected. Show more
Farming Today
18/05/24 - Farming Today This Week: Farm to Form Summit and the Balmoral Show
25 minutes
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We report from the Farm to Fork Summit in Downing Street and the Balmoral Show in Northern Ireland. Show more
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Including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
Saturday Live
Anthony Horowitz, Preet Chandi, Kimberley Nixon, Reece Shearsmith
1 hour
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The prolific novelist and screenwriter Anthony Horowitz, whose creative achievements may be further admired given what he’s overcome with the relationship with his father. Show more
Your Place or Mine with Shaun Keaveny
Sammi Kinghorn: Safari in Maasai Mara National Reserve, Kenya
43 minutes
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Sammi was in arm's reach of a lion in a windowless jeep. Shaun would prefer to be in a tank. Show more
Jay Rayner is in Letchworth this week. He's joined by Alice Lascelles, Dr Annie Gray, Jeremy Pang and Tim Hayward. Show more
Sonia Sodha of The Observer assesses the latest developments at Westminster. Show more
From Our Own Correspondent
Inside the trial of Donald Trump
28 minutes
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Our correspondent recounts a dramatic week in the Manhattan courtroom which saw Donald Trump's former ally and lawyer, now a formidable foe, take to the witness stand. Show more
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
What are carers rights as the government recoups more than a £250m in carers allowance it says was overpaid? And, HMRC customers kept on hold for 798 years according to report. Show more
Politics, world affairs, the culture wars and Mr Blobby. Show more
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The latest national and international news and weather reports from BBC Radio 4
Any Questions?
Fatima Ibrahim, David Johnston MP, Tim Montgomerie, Karin Smyth MP
47 minutes
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Alex Forsyth presents political discussion from Tetbury Goods Shed Arts Centre in Gloucestershire with Fatima Ibrahim, David Johnston MP, Tim Montgomerie and Karin Smyth MP. Show more
Call Any Answers? to have your say on the big issues in the news this week.
There’s a sad goodbye for Chris, and Chelsea gets carried away. Show more
Will Young stars in a moving drama about family, loss and the many different faces of love. By Olivier Award-winning Simon Stephens and Mark Eitzel. With some very strong language. Show more
Woman's Hour
Weekend Woman’s Hour: Royal Navy exclusive, Tamsin Greig, Period Tracker Apps, Formula One, Sleepwalking, Choral music
56 minutes
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Tamsin Greig on her latest role in Terence Rattigan’s The Deep Blue Sea. Show more
As Ukraine's mobilisation law takes effect, we look at the state of the country's armed forces as it fights to defend Kharkiv.
Political Thinking with Nick Robinson
The Victoria Atkins One
38 minutes
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After a damning report into maternity services in England, the health secretary opens up about her own traumatic childbirth experience in the NHS. Show more
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Six O'Clock News
18/05/2024 - 'Boil water' notice mostly lifted in Devon
16 minutes
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Thousands of people in south Devon have been told they can safely drink tap water again.
Loose Ends
Frank Skinner, Maxine Peake, Kathryn Hughes, Rachel Fairburn join Stuart Maconie with music by Willy Vlautin and Phoebe Green
42 minutes
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Stuart Maconie and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. Show more
From Play School to Parliament. Stephen Smith discovers the remarkable life of Baroness Floella Benjamin. Show more
American composer John Adams talks to John Wilson about his influences and formative cultural experiences. Show more
Archive on 4
Turning 50: Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance
57 minutes
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Half a century on from its publication, Christopher Harding journeys through Robert Pirsig's cult classic to discover the quality that keeps people reading the book today. Show more
The rise of China is the defining challenge of our times – how far to co-operate, compete or confront. But has the west been slow to wake up? Show more
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4
The Food Programme
The Hong Kongers finding a new home through food
42 minutes
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Jimi Famurewa meets the Hong Kongers who are serving, growing and eating the food of their home country to connect with their own food heritage and find a new sense of belonging. Show more
Unique sketch satire from Room Next Door creator Michael Spicer Show more
Louis Theroux's interview technique ends in glorious tragedy. Sketches. Show more
Kirsty Lang is in the chair for the cryptic contest, this week featuring the teams from Wales and Northern Ireland in their last match of the series. Show more
The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
Hari Kunzru speaks to Shahidha Bari about his new novel, Blue Ruin, about money's influence on art. Plus the writing of historical crime fiction writer CJ Sansom. Show more
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