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Spiritual reflection to start the day with Fiona Stewart, director of Christian charity Foolproof Creative Arts. Show more
A listener chats about moving on after 30 years of marriage. ipm@bbc.co.uk Show more
The latest news headlines. Including the weather and a look at the papers.
Ash dieback has now spread across the UK. In Kent the 'Ash Project' hopes to preserve our cultural memory of the tree. Helen Mark finds out if ash can be saved and why it matters. Show more
A studio discussion about the issues facing UK abattoirs, with Nick Allen from the British Meat Processors Association and John Fishwick from the British Veterinary Association. Show more
The latest weather forecast.
News headlines and sport.
Mark D'Arcy reports from Westminster where MPs back plans for a new anti-stalking law.
Saturday Live
Sandi Toksvig, Helen Czerski and Richard Blackwood's Inheritance Tracks
1 hour, 27 minutes
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Comedian and writer Sandi Toksvig, former armed robber turned triathlete John McAvoy and bubble enthusiast Dr Helen Czerski. With the inheritance tracks of Richard Blackwood. Show more
One radio producer, one randomly generated postcode and an unheard story unfolding in a corner of Britain we wouldn’t otherwise know about. Show more
Anushka Asthana of the Guardian looks behind the scenes at Westminster. Plus, the EU summit and 100 years of women in parliament. Show more
From Our Own Correspondent
France's Forgotten French
28 minutes
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The marginalised and often ignored 'yellow vests' trying to bring France to a standstill. Kate Adie introduces stories from correspondents around the world. Show more
Money Box
Outfox the Market: bill rise sparks switch
24 minutes
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Outfox the Market shocks energy customers with a price hike, what happens to a pension when it moves to the Pension Protection Fund and how should you insure your jewellery? Show more
Lucy Porter hosts this week's comedic look at the news. Show more
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The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
Any Questions?
Ken Clarke MP, Stella Creasy MP, Tim Montgomerie, Gisela Stuart
47 minutes
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Jonathan Dimbleby presents political debate from Somerville College, Oxford. Panellists include Ken Clarke MP, Stella Creasy MP, Tim Montgomerie and Gisela Stuart. Show more
Young people's mental health: what can be done to address the UK’s current crisis? And Theresa May is off to Brussels. How do you rate the way she’s negotiated Brexit up to now? Show more
Gregor Samsa's life is dominated by routine until he awakes one morning to find himself transformed. Starring Tom Basden. Show more
Singer-songwriter Emmy the Great returns to the playground to rediscover one of her earliest musical influences, the clapping game. Show more
Woman's Hour
Leaving controlling relationships, Caryl Churchill, Cilla
57 minutes
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Natalie tells the programme about the support she received from the police when trying to get out of a coercive relationship. Plus, a celebration of Caryl Churchill at 80. Show more
Full coverage of the day's news.
In the era of #Me Too how should businesses change the way they deal with sexual harassment and gender inequality claims in the workplace? Evan Davis and guests discuss. Show more
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Six O'Clock News
24/11/2018 EU Summit to approve Brexit withdrawal agreement to go ahead
15 minutes
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Summit of EU leaders to approve Brexit withdrawal deal will go ahead tomorrow
Loose Ends
Sir Cliff Richard, Suba Das, Sophie Hannah, René Redzepi, Ed Harcourt, Emma Freud, Sara Cox
38 minutes
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Sara Cox and Emma Freud are joined by Sir Cliff Richard, Sophie Hannah, Suba Das and René Redzepi for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. Show more
The new chair of the Parole Board, Caroline Corby, has gone from a career in the City to writing children's books - and now to dealing with some of the most complex criminal cases. Show more
Saturday Review
Ballad of Buster Scruggs, Hadestown, Chris Kraus, Leger at Tate Liverpool, Death and Nightingales
54 minutes
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The Coen brothers' Ballad of Buster Scruggs on Netflix, Hadestown at London's National Theatre, Chris Kraus - Social Practices, Leger at Tate Liverpool, Death and Nightingales. Show more
Music writer and broadcaster Ann Powers explores Joni Mitchell’s impact on her fans and on songwriting. From 2018. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Captain Jack Aubrey and Dr Stephen Maturin are forced to abandon ship in the Atlantic. Stars David Robb and Richard Dillane. Show more
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
Combative, provocative and engaging debate chaired by Michael Buerk. With Michael Portillo, Matthew Taylor, Melanie Philips and Giles Fraser. Show more
Nigel Rees hosts the quotations quiz with Dead Ringers' Jan Ravens, author Monica Ali, and broadcaster Henry Kelly. From 2018. Show more
With Brexit coming down the tracks and uncertainty over the future nature of the Irish border, poet Leontia Flynn is travelling on the Belfast to Dublin train and back again Show more
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Put your ear to the tree trunk and listen. A tale about love, death and talking to trees, written and read by SK Perry. Show more
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