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A reading and a reflection to start the day, with the Rev Canon Jenny Wigley, rector of Radyr in Cardiff.
One company is discovering a market for UK fresh milk in Qatar, flour from the UK could soon be sold to Egyptian bakers, and the Food Bank in Scotland suppplying fresh dairy goods. Show more
Tweet of the Day
Melissa Harrison on the House Sparrow
2 minutes
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Nature writer Melissa Harrison presents the case for why we should love the humble if noisy 'spadger', though she won't waste her breath trying to win round her dog. Show more
Morning news and current affairs. Including Yesterday in Parliament, Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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Professor Dame Jane Francis
35 minutes
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Kirsty Young interviews Professor Dame Jane Francis, director of the British Antarctic Survey. Show more
Spiritual reflection and prayers on a topical subject, led by Canon Angela Tilby. Show more
Woman's Hour
Ella Fitzgerald, Breast cancer drugs, Trainee priests
45 minutes
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Programme that offers a female perspective on the world. Ella Fitzgerald's voice has been digitally remastered by singer and producer Juliette Pochin. She explains how she did it. Show more
Meg and Jeanie have not seen each other for years. Now in their late sixties, they board the same train. Stars Jessica Turner. Show more
Rachel Hurdley explores the power of the corridor and finds out how this ambiguous space reflects society, influences behaviour and provides the perfect place for a chance meeting. Show more
Inspector Lestrade joins with gardening detective Paul Beck, to question the evidence in a fatal shooting. Stars James Fleet. Show more
Why do we dream? Drs Rutherford and Fry delve into the science of sleep. Show more
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Commentary on the fifth ODI between England and West Indies, from the Ageas Bowl, with Dan Norcross, Simon Mann, Michael Vaughan, Isa Guha and Phil Tufnell. Show more
Andrew Sullivan on how America has become 'a truly tribal society'. Show more
Rory Sutherland explores if marketing can move beyond mere 'copy' and be considered genuine art. Featuring an interview with novelist and former advertising copywriter Fay Weldon. Show more
The World Tonight
US withdraws majority of staff from embassy in Cuba after mysterious attacks
45 minutes
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The US withdraws the majority of staff from its embassy in Cuba after a series of mysterious attacks. Cuba warns that the move will affect bilateral ties. Show more
A new family arrives in the street just in time to celebrate the royal wedding. Absence makes the heart grow fonder for Adrian and Pandora. Show more
Woman's Hour
Late Night Woman's Hour: Women in Tech
28 minutes
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Lauren Laverne talks to technology evangelist Dr Sue Black, professor of New Technologies at Goldsmiths University Sarah Kember and games scriptwriter Rhianna Pratchett. Show more
Great Lives
Helena Morrissey on Rachael Heyhoe Flint
30 minutes
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4 Extra Debut. Business leader Dame Helena Morrissey chooses pioneer of women’s cricket, Rachael Heyhoe Flint. With Matthew Parris. From 2017. Show more
The Listening Project
Christopher and Annabelle - Back to Being Annabelle Again
5 minutes
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A brain tumour caused huge upheaval in their lives, but they've found a way forward. Fi Glover presents. Show more
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. Followed by Weather.
Fergal Keane looks back on his grandparents’ generation and examines the cost and legacy of war in Ireland. From 2017. Show more
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