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A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with the Reverend Marie-Elsa Bragg.
The cost of sheep worrying has doubled according to NFU Mutual. Plus cuts to rural bus services and environmentalists are split over the best way to deal with disused oil rigs. Show more
John Aitchison presents the wigeon. Show more
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The Life Scientific
Episode 136: Simon Wessely on unexplained medical syndromes
28 minutes
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Professor Sir Simon Wessely talks to Jim Al-Khalili about human resilience and human vulnerability and what psychiatry has to say about both. Show more
Interview series. In his final programme exploring boxing, Nikesh Shukla asks criminologist Dr Deborah Jump how effective boxing gyms are at reducing offending among young people. Show more
Spiritual reflection with a Bible reading, prayer and a range of Christian music. Led by David Waters. Show more
Woman's Hour
Romantic love, Sex and intimacy in later life, IVF on the NHS, All-women art shows
45 minutes
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The ideals of romantic love are unrealistic in the long term, according to Alain De Botton. Plus cutting IVF services to meet NHS budget challenges. Show more
Modesty finds an injured man on a cliff ledge. Was he a witness to Sir Gerald's demise? Starring Daphne Alexander. Show more
Robots are becoming present in our lives, as companions, carers and as workers. Adam Rutherford explores our relationship with these machines and asks if they have to be humanoid. Show more
A century after the first jazz recordings, how has jazz been received in the UK? Kevin Le Gendre explores how the music spread into popular culture. Show more
As the UK prepares to begin leaving the EU, what are the key deals to be done? When the UK leaves the EU, will travel to and from Europe change? Chris Morris finds out. Show more
Consumer phone-in. What's happening in our prisons? Tell us what you know. Email youandyours@bbc.co.uk. Show more
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Analysis of news and current affairs.
Friends & Foes - A Narrative History of Diplomacy
Sanctions: Carrot or Stick?
15 minutes
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David Rothkopf discovers how modern history has changed the face of diplomacy: the role of international sanctions. From 2017. Show more
Tom struggles to accept the truth, and Eddie and Clarrie lock horns. Show more
Ruth Jones and Stephen Tompkinson star in Peter Souter's romcom set behind the scenes of The Archers. Broadcast live, the play will include listeners' comments on social media. Show more
Jay Rayner and his panel of cooking experts are in Stirling. Rachel McCormack, Sue Lawrence, Rob Owen Brown and Dr Annie Gray answer the questions. Show more
The £50 billion cost of decommissioning old oil and gas platforms in the North Sea falls in part to the taxpayer. Tom Heap asks if there are better environmental options. Show more
Word of Mouth
Intonation: The Music of Speaking
28 minutes
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Michael Rosen and Laura Wright explore the tunes we sing when we are speaking. Sound artist John Wynne extracts the melodies and Sam Hellmuth explains what we use intonation for. Show more
Lionel Shriver, Mae Martin and Harriett Gilbert discuss books by John Knowles, HG Wells and Anne Enright. From 2017. Show more
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Six O'Clock News
14/02/2017 North Korean leader's brother killed
30 minutes
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The half-brother of the North Korean leader, Kim Jong-Un, reported to have been murdered.
Mark Watson asks how we measure success drawing on modern definitions. With Tim Key and Tom Basden. From 2014. Show more
Anisha has a difficult day at the office, and Miranda presents her case. Show more
Front Row
Eduardo Paolozzi, Self-publishing, Neil Gaiman
30 minutes
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John Wilson explores the work of the artist Eduardo Paolozzi, known as the godfather of Pop Art. Neil Gaiman discusses his new book Norse Mythology. Show more
Modesty finds an injured man on a cliff ledge. Was he a witness to Sir Gerald's demise? Starring Daphne Alexander. Show more
Documentary. Tim Whewell asks why populist politicians across the west want warmer relations with Russia. Show more
In Touch
RNIB's acting head on the charity's future plans
20 minutes
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RNIB's Acting CEO Sally Harvey talks to Peter White about the charity's plans and responds to a crowdfunding initiative by a member of staff to buy one of its dedicated hotels. Show more
Dr Mark Porter hosts a special debate on the current state of the NHS. Show more
The World Tonight
Echoes of Watergate in Washington ?
45 minutes
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After Michael Flynn's departure, we ask if comparisons to Watergate are far-fetched. Plus, Kim Jong Un's half brother is reported to have been killed by poison in Malaysia. Show more
Genevieve makes a shocking decision about her future and Karl worries that she may be getting sick again. Read by Bryan Dick. Show more
Brian Cox and Robin Ince are joined by Ross Noble, Prof Danielle Schreve and Prof Chris Stringer to look at the history of modern humans and how we came to be here. Show more
Artist Lubaina Himid explains why she has chosen to live and work in Preston, a city that has fuelled her creativity. Show more
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Pankaj Mishra traces the tangled roots of hatreds and nationalisms across the world. Show more
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