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A reading and a reflection to start the day, with the Rev Dr Craig Gardiner, a tutor at South Wales Baptist College.
Farming Today
Long-term consequences of the heatwave, pullet farming, agricultural pollution in Scottish rivers
13 minutes
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The latest news about food, farming and the countryside. The programme looks into the long-term consequences of extreme heat and water shortages on UK farming. Show more
Bill Oddie presents the Egyptian goose. Show more
News and current affairs. Including Sports Desk, Yesterday in Parliament, Weather and Thought for the Day.
Peter Hennessy invites senior politicians to reflect on their life and times. This week, his guest is Sayeeda Warsi (Baroness Warsi), the former Conservative cabinet minister. Show more
A space for spiritual reflection with a Bible reading, prayer and a range of Christian music, led by Claire Campbell Smith. Show more
Woman's Hour
Caring for parents; Home, I'm Darling; Plastic pollution
58 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
A look at the play Home, I'm Darling, which explores the world of a 1950s housewife. And why is the number of teenage girls who self-harm increasing? Show more
Teenage Maya slides into the world of prostitution. Angelou’s evocative and extraordinary memoirs. Stars Pippa Bennett-Warner. Show more
The utterly beguiling and mysterious otter leads Brett on a merry spraint hunt, in and out of books, music and myth, to the watery corners of England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales. Show more
At a vibrant open-air party in Mumbai, stories of contemporary India converge - from the rise of the nation's first global superstar DJ, to the varied lives of his young fans. Show more
On this day in 1918, farmers were encouraged to apply for soldiers to help with the harvest, and on Halecot Farm, Effie resolves their labour problems. Show more
You and Yours
Call You and Yours: How do you afford the cost of a degree?
45 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
How do you afford the cost of a degree? Whether you're a student or a parent, call us now on 03700 100 444 [standard network charges apply; mobiles may be higher].
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Travis Elborough charts the rise and fall of the antique, examining how, ultimately, the present always dictates which bits of yesteryear we deem worthy of collecting. Show more
Kate is on the attack, and Rex faces some awkward questions. Show more
As a teen, Paul longed to head out on the road with a guitar and head full of songs. But it was too scary so he got a proper job. Thirty years on, he has decided to live the dream. Show more
Jay Rayner and the panel are in Ironbridge. Dr Annie Gray, Rob Owen-Brown, Sophie Wright and Tim Anderson answer the culinary questions. Show more
The audience ask Natalie Merchant questions about her 1995 solo album, 'Tigerlily'. With John Wilson. From November 1995. Show more
Lauren Laverne meets three former bankers who were part of the graduate intake for a leading merchant bank back in 1987 and discovers where they ended up. Show more
Great Lives
Episode 2: Erica Wagner on Roald Amundsen
30 minutes
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Matthew Parris on Roald Amundsen, first man to the South Pole. The nominator is Erica Wagner. Show more
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Six O'Clock News
07/08/2018 Trump warning on Iran
30 minutes
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President Trump tells companies that do business with Iran they won't trade with the US.
Jake Yapp’s sharp satirical eye explores the idiosyncrasies of columnists, through stand-up, sketch and music. From 2018. Show more
Susan's attitude proves surprising, and history repeats itself for Roy. Show more
Front Row
The Proclaimers, Gulliver's Travels, Internet as inspiration
30 minutes
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The Proclaimers perform live and discuss their new album Angry Cyclist, rewriting Gulliver's Travels for the 21st century, and drawing artistic inspiration from the Internet. Show more
Teenage Maya slides into the world of prostitution. Angelou’s evocative and extraordinary memoirs. Stars Pippa Bennett-Warner. Show more
Equity release is a popular way to fund retirement, but some say lenders are not properly accounting for the risks. Howard Mustoe reports. Show more
News, views and information for people who are blind or partially sighted. Peter talks to three authors, all with varying perspectives on sight loss. How do they approach writing? Show more
Inside Health
Social prescribing, Topical steroid withdrawal, Pulmonary arterial hypertension
28 minutes
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Social Prescribing - support to join the gym, the local knitting group or a choir - coming soon to a GP surgery near you. Show more
Peter Hennessy invites senior politicians to reflect on their life and times. This week, his guest is Sayeeda Warsi (Baroness Warsi), the former Conservative cabinet minister. Show more
The World Tonight
The prime minister tells Johnson to apologise over burka jibe
45 minutes
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Global in-depth reporting and analysis. Boris Johnson refuses to say sorry for article condemned as Islamophobic. Now the prime minister has said he should say sorry. Show more
As Tom drives on through the snow, he recalls meeting his wife Lorna and an encounter with her violent ex-boyfriend. Show more
Brian Cox and Robin Ince are joined by comedian and beatboxer Beardyman, Prof Trevor Cox and Prof Sophie Scott to explore the amazing capabilities of the human voice. Show more
Will Mary's eye test put an end to her driving? She is 86, and her car means her independence. What is she going to do? Show more
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As Bart continues his research, he finds out how Lien came to live with his grandparents. Show more
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