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A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with Krish Kandiah, president of the London School of Theology. Show more
The National Farmers' Union brands the latest cut in milk prices as 'morally wrong'. Plus the Charter for Trees and a visit to the Frome Food Assembly in Somerset. Show more
Michael Palin presents the harpy eagle flying over the Brazilian rainforest Show more
Susan Hulme reports from Westminster.
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Last Word
David Bowie, Alan Rickman, Olwyn Hughes and Ed Stewart
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Matthew Bannister on David Bowie, actor Alan Rickman, literary agent Olwyn Hughes, DJ Ed "Stewpot" Stewart Show more
Health secretary Jeremy Hunt says that if you have a stroke at the weekend, you are 20 per cent more likely to die. But is that true? We look at the evidence. Show more
The Listening Project
Gill and Paul - Marriage and MSA
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Fi Glover with a conversation between a woman dying from multiple system atrophy and her husband; they find they must dismiss the future they wanted and accept the one they have. Show more
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Six O'Clock News
15/01/16 Lord Janner abuse allegations
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Twelve former residents of children's homes have said they were abused by Lord Janner, an investigation by BBC News has found.
A satirical review of the week's news, chaired by Miles Jupp. Hugo Rifkind, Lucy Porter, Elis James and Sarah Kendall are among this edition's guests. Show more
It's a time for farewells. And Rob is helping Helen to move on. Show more
Front Row
Leonardo DiCaprio, The Rack Pack, Elizabeth
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Leonardo DiCaprio talks to Kirsty Lang about The Revenant, and choreographer Will Tucket and playwright Alasdair Middleton discusses dance drama Elizabeth. Show more
News has spread like wildfire that the ghost of Sethe's murdered daughter has returned to reap revenge. Stars Gugu Mbatha-Raw. Show more
Any Questions?
Ken Livingstone, Alison McGovern MP, Dominic Raab MP, Ann Widdecombe
48 minutes
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Jonathan Dimbleby presents political debate and disucssion from the Nexus Methodist Church in Bath with Ken Livingstone, Alison McGovern MP, Dominic Raab MP and Ann Widdecombe. Show more
Tom Shakespeare argues that the country needs a new national anthem, one that reflects the diversity and values of the whole of the United Kingdom and is in tune with the times. Show more
In the week when the Welsh and Scottish Trades Unions voted to oppose conscription, there is pressure at the Bevan to return more wounded men to duty. Show more
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The World Tonight
Is Europe turning against migration?
45 minutes
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Has Europe reached a tipping point in its attitude towards refugees and migrants? Show more
The community's drug-fuelled revels turns nightmarish as the beach is stormed by Thai drug guards bringing terror and death in their wake. The thrilling finale of The Beach. Show more
Comedian Susan Calman nominates leading Scottish actress Molly Weir. With Matthew Parris. From 2016. Show more
Mark D'Arcy reports from Westminster.
The Listening Project
Eugene and Margaret - Bread for Africa
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Fi Glover introduces a couple who anticipated a quiet retirement before a visit to Tanzania made them determined to remedy the endemic starvation they saw by setting up a bakery. Show more
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In 1888, a Velasquez portrait of Prince Charles is reported as being lent to the Reading Art Museum by the widow of John Snare. Somehow the picture has returned to Britain. Show more
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