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A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Canon Patrick Thomas, Vicar of Christ Church in Carmarthen
Farming Today
Building on the Green Belt, Animal feed, Fishermen health checks
14 minutes
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More than 12,000 acres of green belt land has been released for development in 2017/18. Charlotte Smith hears from those who says we should build and those who say we shouldn't. Show more
In the third of five recollections about his encounters with birds, writer and wildlife programme-maker Stephen Moss recalls the first time he saw a bittern. Show more
Radio 4's flagship news and current affairs programme; including Thought for the Day
Diver Tom Daley is interviewed by Lauren Laverne for Desert Island Discs. Show more
Woman's Hour
Victorian women boxers in 19th-century London, Women running mosques, Feminists in China
57 minutes
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Victorian female boxers, coping with crying babies on planes, feminism in China, plus a look ahead to the Green and Plaid Cymru party conferences. Show more
Maya is distraught over the terrible impact that being away on a long tour has had on her son. Stars Pippa Bennett-Warner. Show more
Andrew McGibbon talks to Edwin Dawes, founder of Hull University's biochemistry department and a world renowned magician who performed tricks for his friend Philip Larkin. Show more
As concerns grow for a missing person just how far can the police go to track him down? With Alfie Moore Show more
On this day in 1918, the Daily Herald called for more new houses, and for the upper classes to share their spare rooms. And in Folkestone, Kitty and Victor’s homestead is overrun. Show more
You and Yours
Book Shops, Legal Advice and Leaving Stuff on Planes.
40 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Its National Bookshop Day on Saturday, how have so many survived the challenge of online sellers? Plus, why is it such a pain retrieving stuff left on planes?
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Mon-Thurs: Analysis of news and current affairs, presented by Sarah Montague. Fri: Analysis of news and current affairs, presented by Mark Mardell.
Lucy Kellaway charts her new start as a trainee teacher at the age of 58, moving from the comfortable life of an FT columnist to the realities of teaching in East London. Show more
Kenton tries to make amends and Hannah is left confused Show more
Based on true stories, three interlinked short dramas about loneliness. With Sue Johnston, Siobhan Finneran and newcomer Millie Gibson. Show more
Gardeners' Question Time
Birmingham Botanical Gardens: Correspondence Edition
42 minutes
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Peter Gibbs hosts a special correspondence edition from Birmingham Botanics. Neil Porteus, James Wong and Bunny Guinness answer questions from the postbag. Show more
How does a boy learn when to run away, when to fight back and when to hide? Written and performed by Javaad Alipoor. Show more
Last Word
Charles Aznavour, Dr Charles Kao, Elizabeth de Mauny Wainwright, John Cunliffe
28 minutes
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Matthew Bannister on singer Charles Aznavour, physicist Dr Charles Kao, journalist Elizabeth de Mauny Wainwright and writer John Cunliffe Show more
More or Less
Loneliness, School funding, Same-sex divorce
28 minutes
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Tim Harford on a BBC loneliness survey, school funding, same-sex divorce rates and the loyalty of listeners. Show more
The Listening Project
Ken and Peter – The Pain of Divorce
4 minutes
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Friends share memories of divorce and acknowledge the difficulty they had in talking about their problems. Fi Glover presents. Show more
PM at 5pm: interviews, context and analysis.
Six O'Clock News
05/10/2018 Fate of Trump's court pick hangs in balance
30 minutes
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Trump's SCOTUS pick wins preliminary vote
Pound rises on news of Brexit deal progress
Jo Brand takes the guest host chair for a satirical look at the week's news. Show more
Elizabeth stuggles to accept the truth and the Aldridges are left horrified Show more
Front Row
Jodie Whittaker on Doctor Who, Quentin Blake, Haruki Murakami's Killing Commendatore
29 minutes
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Jodie Whittaker on regenerating as the 13th Doctor, and a look at the darker side of Quentin Blake's art. Show more
Maya is distraught over the terrible impact that being away on a long tour has had on her son. Stars Pippa Bennett-Warner. Show more
Any Questions?
Diane Abbott MP, Saqib Bhatti, Sir Alan Duncan MP, Dr Philippa Whitford MP
47 minutes
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Jonathan Dimbleby presents political debate from the Birmingham Repertory Theatre with Diane Abbott MP, Saqib Bhatti, Sir Alan Duncan MP and Dr Philippa Whitford MP. Show more
A Point of View
The Joy of Deferred Gratification
10 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Val McDermid argues that the sheer scale of tourism on a shoestring is destroying the very thing we crave when we travel. Show more
Second omnibus of Season 15, set in Folkestone in the week, in 1918, when British and Arab troops seized Damascus. Meanwhile at Keeper’s Lodge, Adeline has a sudden realisation. Show more
Biggest Russian bombardment on Ukraine yet
Brett Kavanaugh likely to be appointed this weekend
45 minutes
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Controversial Supreme Court nominee -- who's facing sexual assault claims -- gets support of key senators. Show more
Hector’s body is returned to Priam and a ceasefire is agreed for his burial and the funeral games. Briseis' plan to escape is abandoned, and she has returned to Achilles’ hut. Show more
Harriett Gilbert discusses favourite books with writers Nikesh Shukla and Leone Ross, featuring Amateur by Thomas Page McBee, Cane by Jean Toomer and The God of Small Things. Show more
Discussion programme exploring the place of faith in today's world. Presented by Ernie Rea. Show more
Father and son celebrate their dedication to cricket and the reward of a burgeoning professional career. Fi Glover presents. Show more
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Michael Palin's book follows the mysterious and tragic voyage of HMS Erebus in 1845. In the present day, the author is bound for Peel Sound and the 'heart of the story'. Show more
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