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A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Terry Waite CBE. Show more
Farming Today
Gangmasters Licencing Authority to be taken to court over alleged negligence
13 minutes
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The Gangmasters Licencing Authority is to be sued for alleged 'negligence' by a group of Lithuanian workers who say they suffered at the hands of a licenced employer. Show more
Series of stories about British birds, inspired by their calls and songs. Kate Humble presents the little owl. Show more
Susan Hulme reports as a snap election is called in Northern Ireland after the executive collapses. At Westminster, ministers face fresh calls for action to boost social care. Show more
The Life Scientific
Episode 132: Jan Zalasiewicz on the Age of Man
28 minutes
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Jan Zalasiewicz, professor of Palaeobiology at Leicester University, talks to Jim Al-Khalili about the Anthropocene, the concept that humans now drive much geology on the earth. Show more
One to One
Julia Bradbury on Emotionally Challenging Work
15 minutes
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Interview series in which broadcasters follow their passions. Julia Bradbury explores the challenges of coping with an intense and emotionally demanding job with Dr Rory Conn. Show more
A space for spiritual reflection with a Bible reading, prayer and a range of Christian music. Led by Canon Stephen Shipley. Show more
Woman's Hour
Call the Midwife, MM McCabe, Women's Rights in Saudi Arabia
45 minutes
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The creator of Call the Midwife, Heidi Thomas, joins Jane to talk about its many themes. Plus another series of The Chain with philosopher MM McCabe, nominated by Mary Beard. Show more
Jo’s determined to get to know Laurie more in between attending to her aunt, and Amy gets in trouble. Stars Samantha Dakin. Show more
Since 1990 it has been illegal in the UK to research on human embryos beyond 14 days. Matthew Hill looks back at the choice of 14 days as the debate begins to change the limit. Show more
British singer-songwriter and composer Laura Mvula meets Jason Yarde, Laura Jurd and Kevin Le Gendre to discuss her musical inspiration, the American jazz visionary Miles Davis. Show more
On this day in 1917, an appeal was issued in the Times for women workers to help at YMCA recreation huts in France, and in North Shields, Iris Reed plans some entertainment. Show more
You and Yours
Call You and Yours: How does living in the countryside affect your services?
45 minutes
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Consumer phone-in. How does living in a rural area affect the services listeners get? Show more
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Analysis of news and current affairs.
Trump: The Presidential Precedents
Episode 2: Abraham Lincoln
15 minutes
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Adam Smith compares Trump's win to past Presidents who divided America even as they promised radical change. To his enemies, Abraham Lincoln's win in 1860 was utterly intolerable. Show more
Kirsty has unwanted company, and Freddie is full of regret. Show more
Third series of the criminal family saga, based on GF Newman's novel. Brian makes a friend in the Kensington planning department. Show more
Jay Rayner takes a trip to Southampton along with regular panellists Tim Anderson, Sophie Wright and Dr Annie Gray, as well as the chef and writer Paula McIntyre. Show more
Shirley Collins answers audience questions about her classic 1971 album, ‘Love, Death and the Lady’. With John Wilson. From 2017. Show more
Alan Dein presents the moving story of three years in the life of Hank & Norma from Arkansas, USA - told entirely by Hank's Skype messages. Show more
Dancer Len Goodman chooses composer Lionel Bart, the creator of the musical Oliver! With Matthew Parris. From 2017. Show more
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Six O'Clock News
17/01/2017 Theresa May -- the UK will leave the single market
30 minutes
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The PM rejects "anything that leaves us half-in, half-out". Nicola Sturgeon say the approach will cause "economic catastrophe". Inflation is at its highest level since July 2014.
A president with two speeches and we hear from a couple who get on like a house on fire. With Margaret Cabourn-Smith. From 2017. Show more
Toby searches for a helping hand, and Ian won't be fooled. Show more
Front Row
Conductor Simon Rattle, artist Lubaina Himid and playwright Roland Schimmelpfennig
30 minutes
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Simon Rattle on his first season with the London Symphony Orchestra; James McAvoy's new film, Split; artist Lubaina Himid on two solo shows; playwright Roland Schimmelpfennig. Show more
Jo’s determined to get to know Laurie more in between attending to her aunt, and Amy gets in trouble. Stars Samantha Dakin. Show more
File on 4 reveals how outwardly respectable high street firms are offering to produce fake documentation to help people circumvent UK immigration rules. Show more
In Touch
In Touch from Northern Ireland with Tom Walker
20 minutes
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Tom Walker visits Northern Ireland for a special edition of the programme and meets three visually-impaired women - Clare Bowes, Andrea Begley and Joanna Toner. Show more
Inside Health
NHS under pressure, Breast cancer prevention, Lactose intolerance
28 minutes
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Do funding requests hinder NHS operations? A new genetic test that can identify women at risk of breast cancer more accurately, and how common is lactose intolerance? Show more
The Life Scientific
Episode 132: Jan Zalasiewicz on the Age of Man
28 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Jan Zalasiewicz, professor of Palaeobiology at Leicester University, talks to Jim Al-Khalili about the Anthropocene, the concept that humans now drive much geology on the earth. Show more
The World Tonight
Theresa May: 'We will leave the Single Market'
45 minutes
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In-depth reporting and analysis from a global perspective. Show more
In forensic detail, with excruciating honesty, the Norwegian writer Karl Ove Knausgaard relives the story of his life and reflects on his teenage years and the death of his father. Show more
Robin Ince and Brian Cox look at the fundamental laws of nature that govern not just the biggest phenomena in the cosmos, but also the inside of a humble cup of tea. Show more
The Brexit secretary David Davis sets out the government's position as the UK prepares to leave the EU. Susan Hulme reports from Westminster. Show more
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American writers talk to Robert McCrum about the transition from Obama to Trump. Robert McCrum talks to Malcolm Gladwell, author of cult bestseller The Tipping Point. Show more
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