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Farming Today
A future US trade deal, pumpkin picking for Halloween and fishing after Brexit
12 minutes
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The UK will soon be free to make a trade deal with the USA. But what will it look like? Also, farmers flogging pumpkins for Halloween and a look at fishing after Brexit. Show more
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
Series of stories about British birds, inspired by their calls and songs. Kate Humble presents the little owl. Show more
Radio 4's flagship news and current affairs programme; including Thought for the Day
Helena Kennedy, Paul Collier, David Willetts and Tiffany Watt Smith discuss fairness and justice with Andrew Marr. Show more
Woman's Hour
Emma Clarke: the first Black woman footballer
57 minutes
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First black woman footballer Emma Clarke, gender dysphoria, Woman's Hour Power List Number 7: Rebecca Allen, British council and future leaders. Show more
The Second Pan Book of Horror Stories
The Vertical Ladder by William Sansom
14 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for years
A dare turns into an exercise in fear limitation as Cleggy finds himself high up and hanging on. But he's not alone. Stars Pippa Haywood. Show more
Tim Samuels on the PhD business. There are more PhD students in the UK than ever, but who is really benefitting? And is a labour of obscure academic love really worth it? Show more
Monique has work so Josh has to take their son single-handedly to his playgroup. What could possibly go wrong? From 2018. Show more
On this day in 1918, Austria Hungary declared itself ready to negotiate peace, and in Folkestone, Jessie is looking for a new deal. Show more
You and Yours
Budget, Pet food, Gourmet burgers
40 minutes
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Gourmet Burger Kitchen recently entered adminstration. Byron Burger closed 16 stores earlier this year. Have we fallen out of love with the gourmet burger? Show more
The latest weather forecast.
Analysis of news and current affairs, presented by Sarah Montague.
Nick Robinson talks to Labour deputy leader Tom Watson. Show more
Ruairi is caught out and Johnny is torn. Show more
When Katy's life is torpedoed by an internet hack she struggles to regain control. Original drama written by Debbie Oates with Melissa Johns. Show more
Paul Gambaccini welcomes the three music lovers who have come through heats and semi-finals unscathed to compete for the 2018 Counterpoint trophy. Show more
Following the recent high-profile cases involving food allergy deaths, Bee Wilson investigates whether labelling needs to go further to protect food allergy sufferers. Show more
Gwenan Gibbard and Robin Huw Bowen visit the Teifi Harps Factory in Llandysul, where Allan Shiers is passing the traditional skills of harp-making on to the next generation. Show more
Aleks Krotoski explores how technology can empower a person to become a rescuer, but can rescuing others hide a need to rescue oneself? Show more
PM at 5pm: interviews, context and analysis.
Six O'Clock News
29/10/2018 Austerity to end, says Chancellor
30 minutes
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Hammond puts more cash into the rollout of Universal Credit and public services, including social care. Labour says the measures won't undo the damage done by years of austerity.
John Lloyd and Lee Mack welcome comedy ventriloquist Nina Conti, writer Daisy Goodwin and Lord Butler of Brockwell. From 2018. Show more
Elizabeth makes a mistake and Hannah offers some tough love. Show more
Front Row
Florence Pugh and Alexander Skarsgård in The Little Drummer Girl, Darkness and writing, Tom Odell
29 minutes
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Florence Pugh and Alexander Skarsgård discuss the TV adaptation of The Little Drummer Girl. And how the darkening days affect the writing practice of a poet and novelist. Show more
The Second Pan Book of Horror Stories
The Vertical Ladder by William Sansom
14 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for years
A dare turns into an exercise in fear limitation as Cleggy finds himself high up and hanging on. But he's not alone. Stars Pippa Haywood. Show more
Beyond being the 'Not Trump' party, what does the Democratic Party in America stand for? Michael Goldfarb meets a new generation of campaigners and activists. Show more
Poison, exploding cigars and shooting down planes: Edward Stourton presents tales of espionage and statesmanship. Show more
The Death of the Postwar Settlement
Out of the Ashes
28 minutes
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In the ashes of World War 2, a new international order was built. Its aim: to ensure relative peace and stability. Bridget Kendall examines why all this seems to be falling apart. Show more
Helena Kennedy, Paul Collier, David Willetts and Tiffany Watt Smith discuss fairness and justice with Andrew Marr. Show more
Biggest Russian bombardment on Ukraine yet
Phillip Hammond delivers his last Budget before Brexit
45 minutes
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Chancellor declares that austerity is coming to an end. Show more
Hoffman’s manuscript describes his Second World War experiences and the aftermath. Read by Greta Scacchi and Anton Lesser. Show more
Laurie Taylor investigates the people who hear the voices of the dead in recorded sound - and uncovers the strange and haunting world of auditory illusion. Show more
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4 Extra Debut. A literary walk around Dublin, visiting landmarks immortalised by some of Ireland's most famous writers. Read by Colm Tóibín. Show more
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