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A reading and a reflection to start the day, with the Rev Dr Stephen Wigley, chair of the Wales Synod of the Methodist Church. Show more
Farming Today
Food welfare standards after Brexit, EU vote on neonics, Farm nutritionist
13 minutes
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Charlotte Smith discusses listeners' views on importing American chlorine-washed chicken after Brexit with Guy Smith of the NFU and free market economist at the IEA, Julian Jessop. Show more
Miranda Krestovnikoff presents the story and sound of the puffin. Show more
Rachel Byrne reports from Westminster as the home secretary faces fresh calls for her resignation after it emerged officials were set targets for the removal of illegal immigrants. Show more
Sue MacGregor meets former members of the Baader-Meinhof gang that terrorised West Germany with bombings, assassinations and hijackings in the 1970s. Show more
A spiritual reflection with prayers and music, led by the Rev Ally Barrett. Show more
Woman's Hour
Haydn Gwynne on her role as Lady Wishfort in a new production of The Way of the World
58 minutes
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Haydn Gwynne on her role as Lady Wishfort in a new production of The Way of the World. Plus Vegan food writer Aine Carlin prepares quinoa and cannellini bean soup. Show more
By Annamaria Murphy. Comedy drama about Gareth and Diane, pub landlords a mysterious village perched on the wild Welsh coast. Glan Don receives a strange visitor. Show more
Documentary. In the wake of recent political upheavals, psychotherapist Philippa Perry navigates one of the most powerful emotions, humiliation, and evaluates its influence today. Show more
Why is Henry chewing a leg of Sandy's piano? He needs to go to the Dog Whisperer. Starring Ronnie Corbett. From June 2014. Show more
On this day in 1918, Lord Crewe presented 53 humble working Londoners with OBEs, while in Folkestone, a working girl is given in death all the respect she was denied in life. Show more
You and Yours
Unfair Credit Scores, Ferry Disruption, Prescriptions
45 minutes
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Consumer issues. Complaints about credit reference agencies, disruption to ferries serving the Scottish islands and the online pharmacy accused of causing patients confusion. Show more
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Chinese Characters
Hong Xiuquan v Zeng Guofan: The Duellists
15 minutes
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The rebel leader of the Taiping and his nemesis. One defended the Qing dynasty against the other - a man who declared that he was the younger brother of Jesus Christ. Show more
Shula makes a fresh start, and Jazzer is surprised by a face from the past. Show more
A dark comedy about a disastrous school trip to France. By Claudine Toutoungi. Starring Jonathan Bailey, Kate Fleetwood, Elizabeth Berrington and Jessica Turner. Show more
Peter Gibbs and his panel visit Cambridge. Bob Flowerdew, Matthew Wilson and Bunny Guinness answer the horticultural queries. Show more
Linda Cracknell's captivating story inspired by Alfred, Lord Tennyson's poem about the journey from life to death. Show more
Last Word
Avicii (Tim Bergling), Ruth Nussenzweig, Anita Shreve, Guy Playfair, Bob Bura
28 minutes
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Obituary series. Matthew Bannister on DJ Avicii, medical researcher Dr Ruth Nussenzweig, novelist Anita Shreve, ghost hunter Guy Playfair and animator Bob Bura. Show more
More or Less
Straws, Women on boards, Animals born each day
26 minutes
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Measuring plastic pollution, female FTSE directors and counting animal offspring. Tim Harford investigates the numbers in the news. Show more
The Listening Project
Daphne and Jack - Needing to Know Why You're Crying
5 minutes
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A couple who were childhood sweethearts come to terms with life now his health has failed and she is his carer. Fi Glover presents. Show more
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Six O'Clock News
27/04/2018 Korean leaders make nuclear pledge
30 minutes
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North and South Korea put forward denuclearisation plan following historic summit
Satirical review of the week's news. Miles Jupp is joined by Andy Hamilton, Hugo Rifkind, Mark Steel and Suzi Ruffell for a look at the week's biggest (and smallest) headlines. Show more
Brian continues to scheme, and Will faces a new problem. Show more
Front Row
The Marvel Universe, Libraries today, Kizzy Crawford and Gwilym Simcock
30 minutes
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Superheroes assemble in Marvel's latest, Avengers: Infinity War, the role of libraries with Salley Vickers and Mik Scarlet, plus musicians Kizzy Crawford and Gwilym Simcock. Show more
By Annamaria Murphy. Comedy drama about Gareth and Diane, pub landlords a mysterious village perched on the wild Welsh coast. Glan Don receives a strange visitor. Show more
Any Questions?
Kemi Badenoch MP, Ed Davey MP, Louise Haigh MP, Tom Newton Dunn
48 minutes
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Jonathan Dimbleby presents political debate from Sevenoaks School in Kent with Kemi Badenoch MP, Sir Ed Davey MP, Louise Haigh MP and Tom Newton Dunn. Show more
Tom Shakespeare ponders why disabled sexuality is still so often taboo. He says we must set aside the notion that disabled people have 'special needs' when it comes to sexuality. Show more
Final omnibus of Season 13, A Woman's Place, set in the week when a general strike was held in Dublin in protest against plans for Irish conscription. Show more
The World Tonight
North and South Korean leaders in historic meeting
45 minutes
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Kim Jong Un and Moon Jae-In promise to seek permanent peace Show more
A hilarious and moving new novel from Nikesh Shukla about three generations of one family. Kenya, 1988. Ba waits for The One Who Writes Destiny. Show more
Woman's Hour
Late Night Woman's Hour: Leaving Home
28 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Frank and funny conversation with Lauren Laverne and guests. Aida Edemariam and Sali Hughes tell Lauren about their experiences of leaving home. Show more
Sean Curran reports from Westminster as MPs call for harsher penalties for people who attack emergency workers.
The Listening Project
Jill and David - Our Life's Been Quite Difficult
5 minutes
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A mother and son consider the impact his brain tumour and its after effects has had on them and the rest of the family. Fi Glover presents. Show more
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Nora Ephron brought her sharp New York wit to all her work and in particular to her romantic comedies Sleepless in Seattle and When Harry Met Sally. Show more
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