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Farmers around the world are being urged to be 'the solution to soil pollution' on World Soil Day. We hear what UK farmers are doing make their soil stay healthy for longer. Show more
David Attenborough presents the sanderling. Show more
News and current affairs, including Yesterday in Parliament, Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
MPs start their crucial debate on the Brexit deal, after the government loses three votes on its legal position. Sean Curran reports on a big day at Westminster. Show more
Actor Katherine Parkinson meets artist Roxana Halls. Show more
Does infinity exist? And are some infinities bigger than others? Science sleuths Drs Rutherford and Fry investigate. From 2018. Show more
Woman's Hour
Media reporting of the Duchess of Cambridge and the Duchess of Sussex
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Media reporting of the Duchess of Cambridge and the Duchess of Sussex. New research into the costs of raising a child with a disability. Show more
To many on Iceland Gudrun is a heroine, and now the rebels seek to recruit her to their cause. Starring Kate Phillips. Show more
The Listening Project
The Joy of Playing Goalball
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Two 13-year-old friends talk about goalball - the sport developed for visually impaired people using a ball with a bell inside it. Fi Glover presents. Show more
Why have the ties that gave so many of us a shared sense of belonging weakened? Douglas Alexander explores the erosion of class, religion and security. Show more
Tim meets a secretary and sings an imaginary country song. The Great British public at the Wakefield Theatre Royal. From 2016. Show more
2016: Willa’s daughter and son clash in a fundamental disagreement about politics and the future. Read by Laurel Lefkow. Show more
You and Yours
Stalking apps, Cloned cars, Insurance chatbots
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How domestic abusers use smartphone apps to spy on their partners. Plus the increase in cloned cars and the Vehicle History Checkers that don't warn buyers about them. Show more
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Analysis of news and current affairs, presented by Sarah Montague.
A History of Delusions
Francis Spira and the 'Delusion of Despair'
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Psychologist Daniel Freeman continues his exploration of delusions. In this programme he examines the Delusion of Despair. Show more
Tony imparts bad news and Phoebe offers an unconventional solution Show more
Mma Ramotswe and Mma Makutsi save Mr Polopetsi from involvement in some dangerous dealings and try to resolve the problem of Fanwell's dog. Show more
Money Box
UK funeral industry investigated for high prices
28 minutes
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The competition regulator has stepped up its investigation into the £2 billion a year funerals market, after finding prices have risen above inflation for over a decade.
All in the Mind
Self-care, Schadenfreude, How maths ability might relate to ball-catching skills
28 minutes
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What is self-care and is there any evidence it works? Why mathematical ability might relate to ball-catching skills and the psychology of schadenfreude Show more
Thinking Allowed
White Power Movement in US - Rise of Racist Right in Europe
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The White Power Movement in the US. Laurie Taylor explores its origins and development and compares it to similar (and different) forces in Europe. Show more
The Media Show
The Media Show Revolutions: Radio
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As part of a series of audience events exploring the media revolution, Amol Rajan and guests discuss how radio is changing. Show more
PM at 5pm: interviews, context and analysis.
Six O'Clock News
05/12/2018 Government publishes Brexit legal advice
30 minutes
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The advice warns measures to avoid a hard border in Ireland could "endure indefinitely".
Jennifer Saunders tells Victoria Coren Mitchell about her life and cars she’s known, from a Ford Zephyr to a Jaguar. From 2018. Show more
Elizabeth finds herself overwhelmed and Will is feeling the strain Show more
Front Row
Maggi Hambling, Ellie Kendrick, Beastie Boys
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Maggi Hambling on the influence of four other artists; actor-turned-writer Ellie Kendrick; US hip hop group Beastie Boys look back over their career Show more
To many on Iceland Gudrun is a heroine, and now the rebels seek to recruit her to their cause. Starring Kate Phillips. Show more
Young people discuss the implications of Britain's departure from the EU on the younger generations of people in the UK. How do prospects differ either side of the UK border? Show more
Does infinity exist? And are some infinities bigger than others? Science sleuths Drs Rutherford and Fry investigate. From 2018. Show more
Costing the Earth
The Future of Our National Parks
28 minutes
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2019 is the 70th anniversary of the creation of the first national parks in the UK. Tom Heap finds out how these landscapes can work better for people and wildlife. Show more
Actor Katherine Parkinson meets artist Roxana Halls. Show more
Biggest Russian bombardment on Ukraine yet
Peace talks between warring sides in Yemen's civil war begin tomorrow.
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Yemeni government and Houthi rebels arrive in Sweden for talks. Show more
2016: Willa’s daughter and son clash in a fundamental disagreement about politics and the future. Read by Laurel Lefkow. Show more
Bittersweet comedy drama about a community mental health nurse. Starring Paul Whitehouse. Show more
An American GI’s wartime relationship with a Cornish woman. Lenny Henry’s comic monologue with twists-in-the-tale. From 2016. Show more
Sean Curran reports as the prime minister is accused of misleading MPs about Brexit. Show more
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Jo Brand turns advice giver in a typically irreverent guide to life with guidance on the life skill of being kind. Show more
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