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A reading and a reflection to start the day with the Rev'd Dr Karen Smith Show more
Retirees and teenagers who meet once a fortnight for a chat. iPM@bbc.co.uk Show more
The latest news headlines. Including the weather and a look at the papers.
An exploration of how the sea and Suffolk coast inspired Benjamin Britten's music, and the story of the controversial Scallop on Aldeburgh beach dedicated to him Show more
December is a busy time of year for turkey farmers. Charlotte Smith visits one farming family in Wales who have to kill 60,000 turkeys in time for Christmas. Show more
The latest weather forecast.
News headlines and sport.
Saturday Live
Slade's Dave Hill, Dr Xand van Tulleken and actress Joanne Froggatt
1 hour, 25 minutes
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Slade guitarist Dave Hill, Dr Xand van Tulleken on combining medicine with presenting; Young People’s Laureate Momtaza Mehri and Joanne Froggatt chooses her Inheritance Tracks. Show more
One radio producer, one randomly generated postcode, and an unheard story unfolding in a corner of Britain we would not otherwise know about. Show more
George Parker, political editor of the Financial Times, looks behind the scenes at Westminster. Show more
From Our Own Correspondent
Thoughtcrime in Xianjiang
28 minutes
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Inside the region of western China which is the target of an all-seeing surveillance state. Kate Adie introduces correspondents’ stories from around the world. Show more
Carer's Allowance overpayments, keeping your Warm Home Discount when switching energy suppliers and more retirement interest-only mortgages arrive on the market. Show more
Hugh Dennis presents the week via topical stand-up and sketches. Show more
The latest weather forecast.
The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
Any Questions?
Yasmin Alibhai-Brown, Dan Hannan MEP, Lord Hennessy, Clive Lewis MP
47 minutes
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Jonathan Dimbleby presents topical debate from the University of East London's Docklands campus with Yasmin Alibhai -Brown, Dan Hannan MEP, Lord Hennessy and Clive Lewis MP Show more
Have your say on the issues discussed on Any Questions?
A John le Carré-style romp through 1960s Berlin, trying to uncover a mole in the Secret Service. With Mark Heap. From 2017. Show more
Peter Curran examines how a national museum surrounded by a recent conflict that killed more than 3,500 people now tells that story through some startling exhibits. Show more
Woman's Hour
Spice Girl Mel B, Dame Joan Collins unscripted, Live music from Freya Ridings as featured on Love Island
57 minutes
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Spice Girl Mel B talks about her autobiography Brutally Honest. Dame Joan Collins unscripted. Women on the front line in WWI. Plus the rise of so called 'blackfishing'. Show more
Full coverage of the day's news.
Retirees and teenagers who meet once a fortnight for a chat. iPM@bbc.co.uk Show more
The latest shipping forecast.
The latest weather forecast.
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
Loose Ends
Sir Michael Parkinson, Andy Nyman, Felicity Cloake, Cariad Lloyd, Jalen N'Gonda, Luke Sital-Singh, Arthur Smith, Clive Anderson
37 minutes
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Clive Anderson and Arthur Smith are joined by Sir Michael Parkinson, Andy Nyman, Cariad Lloyd and Felicity Cloake for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. Show more
The government's chief whip, charged with getting the PM's Brexit deal through Parliament. Show more
Saturday Review
The Maids, Roma, David Szalay, Mantegna and Bellini, Gun No 6
49 minutes
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The Maids at HOME in Manchester, Alfonso Cuaron's latest film Roma, David Szalay's novel Turbulence, Mantegna and Bellini at London's National Gallery and Gun No 6 on BBC2 Show more
Paul Morley tells a parallel story of Elvis and America, from the vantage point of the King's finest hour in 1968. From 2018. Show more
Jack, Stephen and Diana escape in a rowing boat with US intelligence papers and stolen diamonds. Starring Candida Benson. Show more
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
Combative, provocative and engaging debate chaired by Michael Buerk. With Matthew Taylor, Laura Perrins, Tim Stanley and Giles Fraser. Show more
Nigel Rees hosts the quotations quiz with Paul Mayhew-Archer, Francine Stock and Phil Wang. From 2018. Show more
Cheryl Strayed, Ocean Vuong and Sharon Olds put pen to paper in Emily Dickinson's writing room. What do these very modern writers learn about themselves and the enigmatic Emily? Show more
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. Followed by Weather.
A new short story from Andrew O'Hagan in response to this week's news, read by Sudha Bhuchar. Show more
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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