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A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Sister Gemma Simmonds from the Congregation of Jesus Show more
A listener explains how she was told to stop work in order to support her autistic son. Show more
The latest news headlines. Including the weather and a look at the papers.
Why climb a snowy Cumbrian hill in a long dress, cloak and bonnet? Clare Balding finds out. Show more
Charlotte Smith heads to the South Downs National Park to visit a farm conducting sheep research - and discovers how the UK sheep sector is preparing for Brexit. Show more
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News headlines and sport.
When crimes are committed, should suspects be named in the media? Mark D'Arcy covers the debate in the House of Lords. Show more
Saturday Live
Jo Malone and the Inheritance Tracks of Shakin' Stevens
1 hour, 27 minutes
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Scent supremo Jo Malone, writer and comedian Humza Arshad, world bike girl Ishbel Holmes and the Inheritance Tracks of Shakin' Stevens. Show more
In the last of the present series, Paul Gambaccini looks back to the 7th Academy Awards in 1935 where for the first time one film took all five top prizes: It Happened One Night. Show more
Paul Waugh of HuffPost asks why the prime minister has conceded that Brexit could come later than March. And why is Labour backing a fresh referendum? Show more
From Our Own Correspondent
Losing hope in Venezuela
28 minutes
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Salvation or invasion - how do Venezuelans feel about offers of humanitarian aid from abroad? Kate Adie introduces correspondents' stories from around the world. Show more
Money Box
The loan charge : Mel Stride interview
25 minutes
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Treasury minister Mel Stride on the government's attempts to clamp down on tax tricks, push payment scams hope for victims, Making Tax Digital for VAT and guarantor loans. Show more
Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches.
Featuring Heidi Regan, Ian Moore, George Fouracres and Jess Robinson.
BBC Studios Production. Show more
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Any Questions?
Liz Truss MP, Rachel Reeves MP, Heidi Allen MP, Costas Lapavitsas
47 minutes
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Jonathan Dimbleby presents topical debate from the Fisher Theatre in Bungay, Suffolk with a panel including Rachel Reeves MP and Liz Truss MP. Show more
Are you happy with the Brexit negotiations? If not, what should politicians be doing? Show more
Neil Dudgeon and Tim McInnerny star in an epic tale of money, passion and defiance inspired by Arnold Bennett’s novels. Tellwright discovers life still has the capacity to surprise Show more
Antonia Quirke concludes the series with a look at the work of the foley artists who provide so much of the sound of the big screen. Show more
Woman's Hour
Periods, Caroline Criado Perez, Simran Kaur, Cook the Perfect... with Tom Kerridge
56 minutes
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The stigma of periods, Caroline Criado Perez on biased data that excludes women, boxer Simran Kaur and Tom Kerridge cooks the perfect roasted winter sprout curry. Show more
Full coverage of the day's news.
Why do printed magazines endure in an era of declining advertising revenue and sales? Evan Davis and guests discuss. Show more
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Six O'Clock News
02/03/2019 UK to maintain food standards after Brexit
15 minutes
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Government says it won't abandon current rules to secure a trade deal with US. Lord Falconer is yet to formally accept new position overseeing how Labour tackles anti-Semitism
Loose Ends
Steven Knight, Sophie Thompson, Shaun Williamson, Elf Lyons, 10cc, Dhafer Youssef, Clive Anderson
33 minutes
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Clive Anderson is joined by Steven Knight, Sophie Thompson, Shaun Williamson and Elf Lyons for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from 10cc. Show more
Jennifer Doudna co-created the revolutionary gene editing technology CRISPR. Show more
Saturday Review
What They Had, Dressed, Renaissance Nudes, Maggie Gee, Mother Father Son
52 minutes
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Hilary Swank in What They Had, Dressed - the healing power of clothes, Renaissance Nudes at the RA, Maggie Gee's new novel - Blood, Richard Gere in Mother Father Son on BBC2 Show more
4 Extra Debut. In New York, singer-songwriter Suzanne Vega explores the life and music of one of her musical inspirations, Lou Reed. From 2019. Show more
Angela Carter's fantastical story of aerialist extraordinaire and circus star Sophie Fevvers. Hatched from an egg, Fevvers is part woman, part bird - if you believe her. Show more
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Combative, provocative and engaging debate chaired by Michael Buerk. With Giles Fraser, Melanie Philips, Michael Portillo and Mona Siddiqui. Show more
Tom Sutcllffe puts questions to the teams from the South of England and the Midlands in the notoriously difficult cryptic quiz. Show more
Roger McGough talks to prize winning poet Don Paterson as he chooses poetry requested by listeners. Show more
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. Followed by Weather.
An original short work for radio by Sheena Kalayil, author of The Bureau of Second Chances. Show more
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