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A short reflection and prayer, with the Rev David Bruce.
UK farming unions meet to discuss falling milk and lamb prices. But in Scotland, farmers are ditching protest in favour of better promotion. Presented by Felicity Evans. Show more
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
Wildlife Sound Recordist, Chris Watson, presents the Crested Tit. Show more
Morning news and current affairs. Including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
Mariella Frostrup and guests discuss why people read and the pleasure that this strange and solitary activity has given millions. Show more
Woman's Hour
The killing of Farkhunda, The working life of women judges
58 minutes
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Jane Garvey hears the story of Farkhunda, the woman killed by an mob in Afghanistan, three women judges discuss their careers, and the latest in a series on men and relationships. Show more
Karen knows her husband of 19 years is gay. She can just about tolerate his boyfriend under the deal they have struck. But now he wants to tell the kids. Is there a best way? Show more
Do friendships between men in the north of England have a distinct flavour? Stuart Maconie argues the region's industrial past has left its mark on the northern male and his mate. Show more
Wedding fever is taking over in May in Edinburgh with some big changes about to take place. Stars Hilary Lyon. From 2015. Show more
David seeks to understand electricity. He travels to Manchester to meet a professor of high voltage technology and to Staffordshire to grasp the operations of a huge power station. Show more
Consumer affairs with Winifred Robinson. Why the supermarkets think people will be eating lobster this Christmas. Plus the attempts to ban legal highs. Show more
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Labour leadership contender Liz Kendall says the party has 'robust measures' to check on new members who will have a vote in the coming contest. Show more
Stepping Stones
Episode 1: Stick by the Sea: A Childhood Tale
15 minutes
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Piers Plowright returns to the small Welsh village he was evacuated to during the Second World War to find the family that took him, his mother and his sister into their house. Show more
Kenton feels sorry for himself, and Shula awaits her guests. Show more
By Emma Spurgin Hussey. Orkney, 1944, and clerk George finds common ground with Italian pianist Giorgio, who is labouring to build the famous sea defences. Show more
Paul Gambaccini chairs the first semi-final of the eclectic music quiz. Show more
The Food Programme
My Food Hero: Tim Hayward meets Len Deighton
30 minutes
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Tim Hayward meets the man who changed the way he thought about food, forever. He is a best-selling author, rarely gives interviews and has a remarkable food story: Len Deighton. Show more
Poet Michael Symmons Roberts asks why Byron's illegitimate daughter Allegra, who was only five when she died in an Italian convent, came to haunt her father's imagination. Show more
Brian Cox and Robin Ince take a forensic look at forensic science. They are joined by Rufus Hound, forensic scientist Professor Sue Black and forensic botanist Dr Mark Spencer. Show more
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Six O'Clock News
10/08/15 Teenage boy who stabbed teacher in racially-motivated attack receives 11-year sentence
30 minutes
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A 14-year-old boy who stabbed a black supply teacher in a racially-motivated attack in Bradford has been given an 11-year sentence. Vincent Uzomah says he forgives his attacker
A welcome visit to Sheffield City Hall for regulars Barry Cryer, Graeme Garden and Tim Brooke-Taylor, who are joined by Susan Calman on the panel and Jack Dee in the chair. Show more
Susan takes an important delivery, and Rob gets a surprise. Show more
The acclaimed ballet and contemporary dancer Sylvie Guillem reflects on her career, which spans almost 35 years, and tells John Wilson about her final programme of work. Show more
Karen knows her husband of 19 years is gay. She can just about tolerate his boyfriend under the deal they have struck. But now he wants to tell the kids. Is there a best way? Show more
Documentary. David Gower relives the days when England and Australia cricketers went by ship to play in the Ashes. Illustrious players of the 1950s and 60s offer their memories. Show more
China has become a top maker and taker of underground ketamine. Celia Hatton sees the impact of the drug and explores the Fortress, the drug village at the centre of the trade. Show more
Brett Westwood explores how the stones that have travelled from outer space have influenced our lives. Show more
Mariella Frostrup and guests discuss why people read and the pleasure that this strange and solitary activity has given millions. Show more
The latest weather forecast.
The World Tonight
Case against Rwandan spy chief arrested in London is dropped.
45 minutes
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Court throws out extradition proceedings against General Karenzi Karake
Jean Louise Finch travels south from New York, on a long-awaited trip to visit her father Atticus. Read by Fenella Woolgar. Show more
Ending a 30-year-long conversation and a secret agent’s persuasive powers. Josie Long with tales of intimate chats. From 2015. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Paul Jackson’s story of pioneering BBC current affairs TV show Nationwide. With Sue Lawley and Michael Barratt. From 2013. Show more
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. Followed by Weather.
Book of the Week
Romantic Outlaws - The Extraordinary Lives of Mary Wollstonecraft and Mary Shelley
Episode 1: Escape and Elopement
15 minutes
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Juliet Aubrey and Ellie Kendrick read Charlotte Gordon's biography of pioneering feminist Mary Wollstonecraft and her novelist daughter Mary Shelley, who wrote Frankenstein. Show more
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