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The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
Spiritual reflection to start the day, with the Very Rev John Chalmers, former moderator of the Church of Scotland's General Assembly. Show more
Anti-GM protests in Scotland in 2001 led to the imprisonment of an organic farmer. Sixteen years on, we catch up with him - and hear about what happened at the time. Show more
Tweet of the Day
Michael Morpurgo on the Greater Flamingo
1 minute
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On a visit to the Camargue National Park in France, author Michael Morpurgo found getting close to beautiful and elegant flamingos, and hearing their call, touched his soul. Show more
News from Westminster.
Naomi Klein, writer and activist, is interviewed by Kirsty Young for Desert Island Discs. Show more
A space for spiritual reflection with a Bible reading, prayer and a range of Christian music. Led by the Rev Dr Calvin T Samuel.
Woman's Hour
World Aids Day: Nozandulela 'Nozi' Samela; John Maddox Prize Winner; Party Socks
45 minutes
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Nozandulela 'Nozi' Samela; Party Socks; John Maddox Prize Winner; Alexandra Kollontai; Trinh T Minn La. Show more
A teenage girl patient fears she is pregnant, and Dace is running late again for something important. Stars Dolya Gavanski. Show more
As a satirist, Andy Zaltzman thinks it should be easy living a week following the teachings of the ancient Greek philosophy of the Cynics. He soon finds out how wrong he was. Show more
Mealtime is laden with anxiety and many dietary preferences – is the joy of food forgotten? Stars Marcus Brigstocke. From 2017. Show more
On this day in 1917, Germany and the new Russian government began a cessation of hostilities, while in Collingwood, Phyllis is still counting her losses. Show more
You and Yours
Stamp duty, Diesel road tax changes, Dating websites
45 minutes
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The country's largest house builder changes its policy on stamp duty contributions after concerns that first-time buyers would not benefit from the savings announced in the budget. Show more
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Analysis of news and current affairs.
Anthony DeCurtis' revealing account of the musician who became godfather of rock's underground. A reunion, and an end. Show more
Lilian has an unlikely heart to heart, and Emma is on tenterhooks. Show more
A darkly comic drama about who you might meet on the journey to hell. Charon is the Ferryman on the River Acheron. His son, Thomas, is determined to pursue a different career. Show more
Eric Robson and his panel of experts are in Lancaster to answer listeners' horticultural questions. Show more
Wandering the streets of London in search of a Christmas present for his teenage son, a middle-aged father struggles to make sense of his life and family. Show more
Last Word
Dmitri Hvorostovsky, Unity Spencer, Lewis Golden OBE, John Butler, Joy Lofthouse
28 minutes
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Obituary series. Matthew Bannister on singer Dmitri Hvorostovsky, businessman Lewis Golden, painter Unity Spencer, piano tuner John Butler and pilot Joy Lofthouse. Show more
Roger Bolton speaks to Richard Burgess, the BBC's UK news editor, about the royal engagement and goes behind-the-scenes at Radio 4's consumer affairs programme, You and Yours. Show more
The Listening Project
Lara and Maya - Living with Jeykll and Hyde
5 minutes
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When you view teenage rebellion from a mother's perspective, it is easy to forget you were once there yourself. Fi Glover presents. Show more
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Six O'Clock News
01/12/17 Damian Green denies claim he watched porn on work computer
30 minutes
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The First Secretary of State denies watching porn on a Commons computer nine years ago.
Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches, with Lucy Porter, Flo and Joan and Kae Kurd. Show more
Justin has a big decision to make, and Pip confides in Elizabeth. Show more
Front Row
Cecilia Bartoli, The Face, Louis CK film
30 minutes
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Soprano Cecilia Bartoli and cellist Sol Gabetta, the story of The Face magazine, and the Louis CK movie that might never be seen, I Love You, Daddy. Show more
Neil MacGregor concludes his series about shared beliefs. He began with the Lion Man, an object created 40,000 years ago, and now reflects on the present, on the future and on hope Show more
Any Questions?
Damian Collins, Kate Hoey, Nigel Dodds, Mairtin O Muilleoir, Fintan O'Toole
48 minutes
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Shaun Ley presents political debate and discussion from Newry, Northern Ireland, with a panel that includes Damian Collins, Deputy Leader of the DUP, and Nigel Dodds MP. Show more
A reflection on a topical issue. Zia Haider Rahman on the abysmal race record of some of Britain's foremost institutions. Show more
Home Front - Omnibus
Episode 90: 27 November - 1 December 1917
58 minutes
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The third omnibus of Season 12, Giddy with Possibility, set in Tynemouth, in the week in 1917 when Germany and the new Russian government began a cessation of hostilities. Show more
The World Tonight
Michael Flynn pleads guilty to lying to the FBI
45 minutes
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President Trump's sacked national security adviser, Michael Flynn, has pleaded guilty to lying to the FBI about his contacts with Russia. Show more
Harry meets his wife’s lover. He argues with Jill and is astonished that she is starting to fall for him. Read by Toby Jones. Show more
Comedians Nish Kumar and Katy Brand tell Harriett Gilbert about their favourite books. Portnoy's Complaint by Philip Roth is revisited, but does it still stand up? Show more
Mark D'Arcy reports from Westminster.
The Listening Project
Rachael and Kirsten - Why Would You Live on an Island?
5 minutes
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Friends consider the benefits of island versus mainland life. Fi Glover presents. Show more
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. Followed by Weather.
Anthony DeCurtis' revealing account of the musician who became godfather of rock's underground. A reunion, and an end. Show more
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Test Match Special
The Ashes. England v Australia. The Second Test from the Adelaide Oval - Day 1
8 hours
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Commentary on the first day of the second Test between Australia and England, from the Adelaide Oval, with Jonathan Agnew, Simon Mann, Michael Vaughan and Phil Tufnell. Show more
