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A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with the Reverend Richard Littledale, Baptist minister. Show more
Farming Today
Amoco Cadiz 40 years on, Ancient Woodland and a Swaledale survivor
13 minutes
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Forty years after the Amoco Cadiz oil disaster, Caz Graham asks if it could happen again. Plus could changes to planning rules help protect England's oldest woodland? Show more
Tweet of the Day
Andy Clements on the Garden Warbler
1 minute
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Andy Clements of the British Trust for Ornithology explains why he prefers the song of the garden warbler to that of the blackcap or even the nightingale. Show more
Keith MacDougall reports from Westminster as MPs ask if UK fishermen will need military protection post Brexit. Show more
Philosopher and writer John Gray is interviewed by Kirsty Young. Show more
Spiritual reflection and prayers on a topical subject, led by the Rev Roy Jenkins.
Woman's Hour
Cook the Perfect, Sally Challen Appeal, Feminising Philosophy
45 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Claire Thomson explains why a well-stocked larder is key to good home cooking. Plus Clare Mackintosh joins Jenni Murray to discuss her latest novel. Show more
A shocking truth emerges about the murder of Brian's daughter, while the cause of the joyrider's crash is finally understood. Starring Meera Syal. Show more
Matthew Taylor continues his series on what charities are for, examining service delivery. Show more
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On this day in 1918, the Times published details for women registering to vote, and in Folkestone, Kitty's dearest wish comes true. Show more
You and Yours
Charity Whistleblowing, LPG Shortage, George Davies
45 minutes
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Charity workers tell You and Yours they are being asked to sign non-disclosure agreements when they raise issues of bullying and sexual harrassment. Show more
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Analysis of news and current affairs.
Clare Balding discovers how the horse's peaceful nature can help with mental, physical and social problems in urban settings. Show more
Jim is caught in the middle, and Adam finds himself ousted. Show more
A failing school has brought in has-been TV star Geoff Cathcart to help stage a production of Romeo and Juliet. But Geoff is not quite who he seems. Show more
Eric Robson and the panel are the guests of Hailey and District Gardening Club in Oxfordshire. Answering the questions are Bunny Guinness, Bob Flowerdew and Pippa Greenwood. Show more
Short story series inspired by stories in the news. Joan Smith's tale about a widow who remains suspicious of the circumstances surrounding her husband's death. Show more
Last Word
Professor Stephen Hawking, Hubert de Givenchy, Michele Hanson, Sir John Sulston, Sir Ken Dodd
28 minutes
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Matthew Bannister on cosmologist Stephen Hawking, designer Hubert de Givenchy, columnist Michele Hanson, biologist Sir John Sulston and comedian Ken Dodd. Show more
Was the BBC slow to report allegations of sexual abuse in Telford? The BBC's News Editor responds to concerns. Plus listeners' least favourite phrases. Show more
The Listening Project
Rory and Jenny - Growing Stronger in 'Roryness'
5 minutes
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Afraid he would lose his family, a son delayed telling his mum he is a trans man. Now they are closer than ever. Fi Glover presents. Show more
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Six O'Clock News
The death of a Russian businessman whose body was found at his home in London earlier this week is being treated as murder.
30 minutes
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Counter terrorism police have launched a murder inquiry into the death of a Russian exile, Nikolay Glushkov, who had been living in Britain.
Steve Punt, Hugh Dennis present the week in news through stand-up and sketches with James Acaster, Rachel Parris, Suzi Ruffell and Daniel Barker. Show more
Emma is concerned, and Brian tries to do the right thing. Show more
Front Row
Tom Jones and Jennifer Hudson on The Voice, Art galleries on screen
30 minutes
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Tom Jones and Jennifer Hudson on The Voice, modern art galleries in film and words from TV and film that are now commonly used in everyday language. Show more
A shocking truth emerges about the murder of Brian's daughter, while the cause of the joyrider's crash is finally understood. Starring Meera Syal. Show more
Any Questions?
Ken Clarke MP, Andrew Lilico, Bronwen Maddox, Shabana Mahmood MP.
48 minutes
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Shaun Ley presents political debate the English Martyrs Catholic School in Leicester with Ken Clarke MP, Andrew Lilico, Bronwen Maddox and Shabana Mahmood MP. Show more
A weekly reflection on a topical issue. Kamila Shamsie explores the meaning of the word 'civilisation' through the prism of Indian art. Show more
The second omnibus of Season 13, A Woman's Place, set in Folkestone, in the week, in 1918, when the Times published details for women registering to vote for the first time. Show more
The World Tonight
Murder investigation into death of Russian exile
45 minutes
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In-depth reporting and analysis from a global perspective. The body of Nikolay Glushkov was found at his London home on Monday. Show more
The verdicts are due to be returned in Denise Mina's reimagining of the trial of Peter Manuel. Concluded by Liam Brennan. Show more
Kit de Waal and Nina Stibbe talk favourite books with Harriett Gilbert, including The Remains of the Day by Kazuo Ishiguro and Reflections in a Golden Eye by Carson McCullers. Show more
Mark D'arcy reports from Westminster as MPs debate a bill to reunite refugee families.
The Listening Project
Adrian and Peter - Becoming a Father
5 minutes
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Friends since they were teenagers, two men examine the impact that fatherhood has had on their lives. Fi Glover presents. Show more
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An Alternative History of Art
Rotimi Fani-Kayode
15 minutes
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Gallery curator Iwona Blazwick profiles photographer Rotimi Fani-Kayode, whose images of the black male body explored themes of sexuality, diaspora, racism and mortality. Show more
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