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A reading and a reflection to start the day, with the Rev Mary Stallard, director of the St Giles Religious Education Centre, Wrexham. Show more
Farming Today
Genome editing, Discards ban, Lynx rewilding, Cotswold 'Lion'
13 minutes
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Chinese scientists claim to have bred live cattle that are resistant to bovine TB using genome editing. Show more
Steve Backshall presents the story and sound of the coal tit. Show more
Sean Curran reports from Westminster.
Midweek
Professor Femi Oyebode; Sheila Kohler; Stephen Boxer; Heloise Tunstall-Behrens
43 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Actor Stephen Boxer, writer Sheila Kohler, psychiatrist and poet Professor Femi Oyebode, and composer Heloise Tunstall-Behrens join Libby Purves. Show more
Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music, led by Nigel Swinford. Show more
Labour's Harriet Harman talks about her political and personal battles for equality over three decades at Westminster and revelations in her memoirs, published this week. Show more
Nat's mother Suki (Alison Steadman) and her driving instructor Ken (Bill Paterson) meet for the first time, with predictably chaotic results. Show more
The Listening Project
Kerry and Liesje - Hopes and Fears
5 minutes
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Fi Glover introduces a conversation between friends who both have sons with autism, anticipating their future and recognising the importance of setting care in place. Show more
What has been the aftermath of the Harold Shipman murders? Alan Dein travels to Hyde in Greater Manchester to investigate. Show more
James Walton tests Sebastian Faulks, John Walsh, Russell Davies and Sue Limb in the literary panel show. From November 2014. Show more
On this day in 1917, Germany officially resumed unrestricted submarine warfare, and in Tynemouth, Cressida is making a small but courageous step forwards. Show more
You and Yours
Nursery funding, Music syncing, Wearing yellow
45 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
How getting songs in TV shows is proving lucrative for bands. And La La Land fuels a boom in yellow dresses, but how easy is it to wear? Show more
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Analysis of news and current affairs.
Does food security - the ability to produce our own food - matter in 21st-century Britain? Charlotte Smith debates the issue with farmers' leaders and economists. Show more
Ruth makes a shocking discovery, and Jolene gets the inside story. Show more
4 Extra Debut. At 40, Steph reflects on her life, loves and her quest to find her dad. Teen angst tale written by and starring Maxine Peake. Show more
Money Box
Money Box Live: The End of the Tax Return
30 minutes
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The government's Making Tax Digital initiative means the end of the annual tax return. What will replace it and how will it work? Show more
Inside Health
Why hernias, hands and varicose veins might not be treated on the NHS
28 minutes
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Hernias, hands and varicose veins might not be treated on the NHS, as such interventions are now on the 'not normally funded' list, but is this new bureaucracy cost effective? Show more
Thinking Allowed
The brave new world of virtual workers; also globalisation, the old and the new.
28 minutes
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Sociological discussion programme. Laurie Taylor explores the history of the movement of goods, knowledge and people. Also, the brave new world of virtual workers. Show more
The Media Show
Sarah Sands, new Editor of Today; the PM's press pack; editors and politicians
30 minutes
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Sarah Sands talks about taking over as editor of the Today programme, and Alistair Campbell discusses claims that David Cameron wanted the Daily Mail's editor sacked. Show more
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Six O'Clock News
01/02/2017 MPs prepare to vote on Brexit
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Legislation to trigger the formal process of leaving the EU expected to be approved
The Brixton riots. Stephen K Amos's teenage years in 1980s South London. By Jonathan Harvey with Stephen K Amos. From 2017. Show more
Justin feels like he can be himself, and Lilian has to improvise. Show more
Loving starring Oscar-nominated Ruth Negga is reviewed; actress Hayley Squires discusses I, Daniel Blake and Philip Ridley's play The Pitchfork Disney; plus Nathan Hill on The Nix. Show more
Nat's mother Suki (Alison Steadman) and her driving instructor Ken (Bill Paterson) meet for the first time, with predictably chaotic results. Show more
Combative, provocative and engaging debate chaired by Michael Buerk. Melanie Phillips, Michael Portillo, Matthew Taylor and Giles Fraser. Show more
Mark Breeze asks what architects can do for refugees. Show more
As the pace of technology moves at ever greater speeds, Dr Kevin Fong asks how we can come to terms with the growing challenge of quick and accurate frontline decision-making. Show more
Midweek
Professor Femi Oyebode; Sheila Kohler; Stephen Boxer; Heloise Tunstall-Behrens
43 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Actor Stephen Boxer, writer Sheila Kohler, psychiatrist and poet Professor Femi Oyebode, and composer Heloise Tunstall-Behrens join Libby Purves. Show more
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The World Tonight
House of Commons votes to trigger Article 50
45 minutes
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In-depth reporting and analysis from a global perspective. MPs vote overwhelmingly in favour of beginning the process of leaving the EU. Show more
In Daphne du Maurier's psychologically unsettling story, Nat Hocken and his family are disturbed during the night. Tristan Sturrock reads. Show more
Tim’s grappling with dating through the medium of poetry and attempting to woo Anne White on a date. With Tom Basden. From 2015. Show more
James Acaster presents the results of his research into investigating 'Paint'. With Bryony Hannah. From November 2014. Show more
MPs vote on the Brexit Bill - and a PMQs row over President Trump. Show more
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Telford's extraordinary career reached its zenith with the construction of the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct. Read by Robin Laing. Show more
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