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A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Richard Reddie from Churches Together in Britain and Ireland. Show more
Farming Today
Mystery disease killing hares, American beef, Weedkiller and antimicrobial resistance
14 minutes
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A mysterious disease is killing hares in Suffolk. Charlotte Smith talks to Dr Diana Bell from the University of East Anglia about her research into what the cause might be. Show more
Sir David Attenborough presents the widespread marine species, the white tern. Show more
News and current affairs programme, including Yesterday in Parliament, Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day
The latest news from Westminster - and beyond.
Thea Musgrave, composer, is interviewed by Lauren Laverne for Desert Island Discs. Show more
Woman's Hour
Director Emma Rice on Wise Children and Angela Carter
57 minutes
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Jenni Murray speaks to director Emma Rice about her passion for Angela Carter. Plus what has been achieved a year on from #MeToo? Show more
Maisie travels to Paris with Sir Claude but when Mrs Beale arrives, she has to decide about her future. Starring Talia Barnett. Show more
Journey of a Lifetime
2018: Karen Darke. From Source to Sea via Me
28 minutes
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Paralympic Champion hand-cyclist Karen Darke explores a vulnerable Australian river eco-system as a metaphor for her own fragility. Show more
Henry is not keen to celebrate his 50th birthday, but Vera has organised a surprise party. Stars Miriam Margolyes. From 2018. Show more
On this day in 1918, Folkestone stepped up its Feed the Guns campaign, while Victor Lumley has a headache. Show more
You and Yours
Late payers, White trustees, Booking fees
40 minutes
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Why are 99% of Trustees on grant-giving charitable foundations middle-aged and white? Plus, last year the government promised to get rid of card booking fees. So what happened?
The latest weather forecast.
Mon-Thurs: Analysis of news and current affairs, presented by Sarah Montague. Fri: Analysis of news and current affairs, presented by Mark Mardell.
Otto Wachter, a Nazi on the run, makes his way to Rome to join the Ratline, is taken in by monks and makes a friend high up in the Vatican. Show more
Elizabeth is on the warpath and Alistair comes to a decision Show more
Inside spy agency GCHQ, agents are busy monitoring delegates of a G20 summit when they discover a sophisticated cyber-attack threatening the National Grid. Show more
Eric Robson hosts the programme from Carlisle. Show more
When her toddler needs the toilet, a harassed mother entrusts her newborn to a stranger. Written and performed by Lucy Caldwell. Show more
Last Word
Ray Galton, Professor Gerald Russell, Evelyn Anthony, Sir Roger Gibbs, Montserrat Caballé
28 minutes
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Matthew Bannister on comedy writer Ray Galton, psychiatrist Gerald Russell, novelist Evelyn Anthony, financier Sir Roger Gibbs and opera singer Montserrat Caballé. Show more
Feedback
The BBC’s climate change coverage under the spotlight, Radio 4’s Intrigue: The Ratline
24 minutes
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The editor of BBC News and Current Affairs defends the BBC’s record on covering climate change. And the story behind Radio 4’s Intrigue: The Ratline. Show more
The Listening Project
Dalip and Ranjit – Inner Strength
4 minutes
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Friends who are baptised Sikhs consider how others view them and the solace that comes from their religious belief. Fi Glover presents. Show more
PM at 5pm: interviews, context and analysis.
Six O'Clock News
12/10/2018 Turkish sources say they have Saudi murder footage
30 minutes
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Video evidence is said to show the Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi being killed
A satirical review of the week's news, chaired by guest host Lucy Porter. Show more
Christine fears for the future and Adam has some making up to do Show more
Front Row
Paul Greengrass on 22 July, Lisa Hammond and Rachael Spence, How can arts organisations thrive?
29 minutes
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Director Paul Greengrass on new film 22 July about the 2011 Norwegian terrorist attack, actors Lisa Hammond and Rachael Spence, and how can arts organisations survive and thrive? Show more
Maisie travels to Paris with Sir Claude but when Mrs Beale arrives, she has to decide about her future. Starring Talia Barnett. Show more
Any Questions?
Tom Pursglove MP, Danielle Rowley MP, Akshay Ruparelia, Lara Spirit, Jordan Stephens
47 minutes
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Jonathan Dimbleby presents a special 70th anniversary edition of Any Questions? from the House of Commons with a panel and audience aged 18-30. Show more
Howard Jacobson reflects on maleness in the aftermath of the Brett Kavanaugh story. Show more
The third omnibus of Season 15, Onward, set in Folkestone, in the week, in 1918, when General Haig warned against false rumours of peace. Show more
Biggest Russian bombardment on Ukraine yet
American pastor released from detention in Turkey
45 minutes
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Andrew Brunson's imprisonment on terrorism charges led US govt to impose sanctions Show more
Heather realises that something is not quite right with the rhythm of Tranquillium House. Read by Kerry Fox. Show more
Journalist Grace Dent and comedy writer Sian Harries talk to Harriett Gilbert about their favourite books and in doing so they talk about grief, Alzheimer’s and being a good woman. Show more
Mark D'Arcy assesses what the Brexit tensions between the DUP and Theresa May could mean for parliament. Also tonight, is the law on modern slavery working properly? Show more
The Listening Project
Caitlin and Orfhlaith – Challenging Tradition
4 minutes
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Friends are grateful to their parents, who refused to model traditional roles. Fi Glover presents. Show more
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. Followed by Weather.
Andrew Roberts' five essays on Churchill that tie in with his new book about the man. This last time, he explains his subject's famous 'wit and wisdoms'. Show more
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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