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A reading, reflection and prayer, with Jonathan Rea.
Charlotte Smith visits the village of Rothbury in Northumberland, where she asks rural business owners what they would like the next government concentrate on. Show more
Tweet of the Day
Val Thompson on the pink-footed goose
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Val Thompson talks about the comfort of seeing pink-footed geese in Norfolk, prompting happy memories of her late husband. Show more
Morning news and current affairs. Including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
Kirsty Young interviews poet and playwright Liz Lochhead. Show more
Spiritual reflection and prayers on a topical subject led by the Rev Clair Jaquiss. Show more
Woman's Hour
Children of black American GIs, Going on holiday with mum, Salome at the National Theatre
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Children of black American GI's. Yael Farber discusses her play Salome, a radical revision of the biblical tale. Women voters in Sunderland. And going on holiday with mum. Show more
Jessica Raine returns as Fleur in the concluding episodes of Galsworthy's epic. Dinny fears for Wilfrid's safety and hopes her timely intervention will prevent a fight. Show more
Documentary. Farrah Jarral asks who gets to play in our society, exploring the often hidden linguistic, social, economic and political battles over the right to play. Show more
No case, er fee, is too small for these detectives solving a heinous crime at a beauty pageant. Stars June Whitfield. From 2015. Show more
On this day in 1917, a roundup of Jewish tailors in East London resulted in several men being charged as absentees, and in Folkestone, Noah Hamilton is tempted to disappear. Show more
You and Yours
PCP car finance problems; Binary option fraud; Retro computer games
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Peter White on problems with PCP car finance, a surge in binary option fraud, and the growing appeal of computer games and equipment from the 80s and 90s. Show more
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Analysis of news and current affairs.
Our Man in the Middle East
Part 5: Recipe for Disaster
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How the assassination of Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin changed the region's history, as remembered by BBC Middle East Editor Jeremy Bowen. Show more
Kirsty makes a promise, and Justin fights his corner. Show more
When Yasmine finds out her hay fever is a superpower, she focuses on being the perfect girlfriend, determined to get things right this time - however long that takes. Show more
Eric Robson hosts the horticultural panel programme from Southport. Pippa Greenwood, Christine Walkden and Bob Flowerdew answer the questions. Show more
In Joshua Ferris's specially commissioned story, a writer is put in a tough spot when he receives a request for an honest assessment of a first screenplay. William Hope reads. Show more
Last Word
Rhodri Morgan, Michael Wearing, Dr Helen Szamuely, Ian Brady, Robert Miles
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Matthew Bannister on Welsh politician Rhodri Morgan, TV producer Michael Wearing, campaigner Helen Szamuely, Moors murderer Ian Brady and DJ Robert Miles. Show more
Labour launched their manifesto this week, introducing new rates of tax for high earners. But did the BBC do a good job of explaining it? Show more
The Listening Project
Dot and Jean - The Garden Keeps On Giving
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A niece and aunt with just 11 years between them have learned a lot from each other and from horticulture. Fi Glover presents. Show more
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Six O'Clock News
19/05/2017 Prosecutors drop Assange probe
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Swedish prosecutors have dropped their seven year investigation into a rape allegation against the founder of Wikileaks, Julian Assange.
Miles Jupp captains an exciting formation of newshounds: Francis Wheen, John Robins, Angela Barnes and Kiri Pritchard-McLean. Show more
Peggy surprises her family, and Lilian receives a warning. Show more
Front Row
Clive James, Netflix and Cannes, documentary maker Simon Chinn, Damien Hirst in Venice
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The author Clive James on the poems he thought he'd not live to write, producer Simon Chinn on when a film is not a film, and curator Elena Geuna on Damien Hirst's show in Venice. Show more
Jessica Raine returns as Fleur in the concluding episodes of Galsworthy's epic. Dinny fears for Wilfrid's safety and hopes her timely intervention will prevent a fight. Show more
Any Questions?
David Gauke, Rachel Johnson, John McDonnell, Tommy Sheppard
48 minutes
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Jonathan Dimbleby presents political debate from Cranmore School in West Horsley, Surrey with a panel including David Gauke, Rachel Johnson, John McDonnell and Tommy Sheppard. Show more
A Point of View
The Fearsome Nature of Literary Festivals
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As the season of literary festivals gets underway, Howard Jacobson tells us not to be lured by their appearance of being civilized. Show more
Set in the week in 1917 when sugar queues were reported in London, with supplies believed to be at their lowest yet. Written by Sarah Daniels. Show more
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The World Tonight
Trump leaves DC troubles behind as he embarks on foreign tour
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In-depth reporting and analysis from a global perspective. President Trump begins a tour taking in the Middle East, the Vatican and Brussels. Show more
After the king's birthday meal, the chief justice holds forth during cards. Septimus is a captive audience. Read by Jamie Parker. Show more
Whitehall journalist Sue Cameron chooses William the Conqueror's aunt, Emma of Normandy. With Matthew Parris. From 2017. Show more
Motown records put out an LP of recordings of African American soldiers talking about fighting in Vietnam. Alvin Hall explores what they had to say and how their views have changed.
The Listening Project
Alec and Audrey - Marriage Isn't for Us
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A couple who mean the world to each other have never found the time was right to say 'I do'. Fi Glover presents. Show more
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. Followed by Weather.
Age leads to death and frequently to illness. What does that mean for us as individuls and for society? Retired neurosurgeon Henry Marsh reflects on the inevitable. Show more
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