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A spiritual comment and prayer for the day with Chine McDonald.
Farming Today
Cell-Cultured Meat, Intensive Dairy Production, Mink Eradication
13 minutes
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The world is beginning to take lab-grown meat seriously - are the Brits on board too? Presented by Caz Graham. Show more
Actor Samuel West on the variations of call of the dipper. Show more
News from Westminster.
Evan Davis and guests discuss whether the term patriarchy is still a useful way to describe gender imbalances in the world. Show more
Clare Balding discovers how the horse's peaceful nature can help with mental, physical and social problems in urban settings. Show more
A space for spiritual reflection with a Bible reading, prayer and a range of Christian music, led by Becky Silver. Show more
Woman's Hour
Reality TV star Katie Price guest edits Woman's Hour Takeover 2018
58 minutes
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Katie Prices asks at what stage online abuse should become a criminal offence, why aren't there more rides for disabled children at theme parks and should paparazzi wear passes? Show more
With their relationship under increasing strain, Max and Linsey continue to try and find out what happened to Max's inheritance, while Fig has a disturbing story to tell. Show more
From Our Own Correspondent
Taking on the 'Ndrangheta Mafia
30 minutes
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One of the few people able to strike fear into the international organised crime syndicate. Kate Adie introduces correspondents' stories and insights from around the world. Show more
As the Great Exhibition of the North continues, Lauren Laverne (curator of a series of gigs for GEOTN) meets some of the acts taking the area's strong musical traditions forward. Show more
On this day in 1918, the Board of Agriculture reported an increase in German PoW farm workers from 800 to 10,000, while at Halecot Farm, Elspeth has all the help she needs. Show more
You and Yours
Cladding, Packaging and Online Shopping
45 minutes
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Why people are still waiting to hear about the cladding on their flats. Also why so many of us love online shopping and what are supermarkets doing to cut down on packaging. Show more
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Analysis of news and current affairs.
Hacking Happiness
Existential Cool - Buddhism and the Art of Acceptance
14 minutes
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Forget self-actualisation, does true happiness, Nirvana, come from dissolving the self? Show more
Brian's day goes from bad to worse, and Joe is left in an embarrassing position. Show more
Shakespeare is on his deathbed, but Cervantes, who should be too, has plans for them both. A play to mark their death days by Jonathan Holloway. Show more
Helen Mark explores landscapes of the future, of the imagination and of the past at the Great Exhibition of the North. Show more
The Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of The Honeypot Children's Charity is made by Bethannie York, a beneficiary. Show more
Open Book
Michael Donkor, Jackie Kay on Audre Lorde
28 minutes
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Michael Donkor tells Mariella Frostrup about his debut novel, Hold. And as Audre Lorde's autobiography is reissued, Jackie Kay reflects on the writer's enduring appeal. Show more
Lauren Greenfield talks to Francine Stock about Generation Wealth, her exploration of the consumer culture of excess, pornography and cosmetic surgery. Show more
BBC Inside Science
Peatbog wildfires, Coral acoustics, Magdalena Skipper, Fuelling long-term space travel
30 minutes
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Adam Rutherford explores the ecological fallout of the Saddleworth Moor fires now that the flames are out. He also hears how the sounds of corals have a vital role in reef health. Show more
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Six O'Clock News
19/07/2018 Violent crime rises sharply
30 minutes
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Crime in England and Wales has increased, while detection rates have dropped
Joe Lycett explores the nation's weird and wonderful obsessions. Joining him on the sofa in this programme is comedian Katherine Ryan and Radio 1 DJ Greg James. Show more
There's an emergency for Toby, and Johnny is touched by an act of kindness. Show more
Front Row
The Lehman Trilogy, Now That's What I Call Music 100, Zaffar Kunial
30 minutes
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Simon Russell Beale, Adam Godley and Ben Miles on The Lehman Trilogy at the National Theatre, directed by Sam Mendes. Plus 100 albums of Now That's What I Call Music. Show more
With their relationship under increasing strain, Max and Linsey continue to try and find out what happened to Max's inheritance, while Fig has a disturbing story to tell. Show more
The Briefing Room
What does the UK want from the EU?
28 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
New Brexit Secretary Dominic Raab has been in Brussels today. Fears of the UK and the EU being unable to reach a deal are being increasingly voiced. So what does the UK want? Show more
Advertising is one of the UK's most successful creative industries, but its model is under fire from social media and the internet. Evan Davis and guests discuss its future. Show more
BBC Inside Science
Peatbog wildfires, Coral acoustics, Magdalena Skipper, Fuelling long-term space travel
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Adam Rutherford explores the ecological fallout of the Saddleworth Moor fires now that the flames are out. He also hears how the sounds of corals have a vital role in reef health. Show more
Evan Davis and guests discuss whether the term patriarchy is still a useful way to describe gender imbalances in the world. Show more
The World Tonight
New Brexit Secretary has first meeting with EU's chief negotiator
45 minutes
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European Commission urges EU countries to step up preparations for possibility of no-deal Brexit Show more
Adrian feels increasingly overlooked by his parents and disillusioned by the lack of morals in society. He joins Barry Kent's gang for a taste of nihilism. Show more
As Hancock is absent, Bill is staying with Harry Secombe. They decide to show Andree the sights of London but get caught up in Sid's plot to steal the crown jewels. Show more
News from Westminster. The new Brexit secretary on a no-deal exit from the EU. Show more
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Stephen Mangan reads the fourth episode of Laurence Scott's philosophical memoir. Today: how are you feeling? Show more
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