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The latest news from BBC Radio 4
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Vishvapani. Show more
The former dentist who has just become the new leader of Scottish Labour. But with only nine weeks until the Holyrood elections, can he turn round the party's fortunes? Show more
The latest news headlines. Including the weather and a look at the papers.
Ramblings
Reading the Landscape with Mary-Ann Ochota: Pegsdon Hills
24 minutes
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Clare Balding learns how to identify the curious features in our landscape in the company of anthropologist and author Mary-Ann Ochota. Show more
Farming Today
Farming Today This Week: Gene editing, chicken microbiome, horse milk
25 minutes
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The pros and cons of gene editing in plants and animals. Show more
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Including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
Former Wales rugby captain Gareth Thomas, comedian Chris McCausland, Sylvia Wiggins from Merseybeat band the Liverbirds and Roxana Vilk who collects lullabies. Show more
Rewinder
Hecklers, Bathers and a Babbling Brook
28 minutes
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Greg James, proud radio nerd, returns to rummage through the BBC’s vast archives. Show more
Steve Richards and guests discuss the week's events at Westminster, including Rishi Sunak's Budget statement, and discuss the rift between Nicola Sturgeon and Alex Salmond. Show more
From Our Own Correspondent
Brazil's Long Battle Against Covid
28 minutes
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Patients are being relocated thousands of miles across the country as hospitals overflow. Our correspondent reflects on Brazil's on-going struggle to contain coronavirus. Show more
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
A victim of economic abuse who owes nearly half a million, state pension increase for 200,000 women, excluded self-employed access support and lottery style savings accounts. Show more
Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches Show more
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Any Questions?
Jesse Norman MP, Lucy Powell MP, Lord Bilimoria, Yanis Varoufakis
47 minutes
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Chris Mason presents political debate and discussion with a panel which includes Jesse Norman MP, Lucy Powell MP, Lord Bilimoria and Yanis Varoufakis. Show more
Have your say on the issues discussed on Any Questions? Show more
One to One
Friendship: Sima Kotecha with Ella Risbridger
14 minutes
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BBC News correspondent Sima Kotecha explores friendship with cook and writer Ella Risbridger. Show more
Ayeesha Menon takes Rudyard Kipling’s family classic and gives it a darker twist, re-imagining it in the concrete jungle of present-day India. A gangland coming-of-age fable. Show more
Woman's Hour
Weekend Woman's Hour: Pensions scandal, Isabel Allende, Anti-Obesity Drugs
56 minutes
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State pensions scandal and the women underpaid for up to two decades, Isabel Allende, anti-obesity drugs and the role of gut hormones in controlling appetite. Show more
Full coverage of the day's news
The UK government wants to boost the space industry through its £400 million investment in satellite communications firm OneWeb. Is this a moonshot moment? Show more
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
The latest weather forecast.
Six O'Clock News
06/03/2021 Pope condemns violence during Iraq visit
15 minutes
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Pope Francis condemns violence and extremism during first papal visit
Loose Ends
Lorraine Kelly, Katherine Ryan, Lynn Ruth Miller, Bishi, Shingai, YolanDa Brown, Gemma Cairney, Emma Freud
37 minutes
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Emma Freud, YolanDa Brown and Gemma Cairney with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. Show more
The former dentist who has just become the new leader of Scottish Labour. But with only nine weeks until the Holyrood elections, can he turn round the party's fortunes? Show more
Anneka Rice delves into her teenage past, when more cooking and cleaning was done than school work. With Rufus Hound. From 2018. Show more
Phill Jupitus searches for the answers to questions posed by songs. A hit for Elvis in 1960 provokes a discussion on loneliness with Sue Peart and Professor Louise Arseneault. Show more
Poet Paul Farley shows his hand in a celebration of bluffing, from poker to geo-politics. With Bridget Kendal. Show more
The Matterhorn was conquered on 14th July 1865 by Edward Whymper. But four men died on the descent. Damian Lewis stars as Whymper, forever tormented by the tragedy. Show more
Becky Milligan explores why people suffer from hypochondria and why they attract so little sympathy. Show more
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4
Moral Maze
Conditions on living in a post-vaccine world
43 minutes
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Combative, provocative and engaging live debate chaired by Michael Buerk. With Andrew Doyle, Melanie Phillips, Mona Siddiqui and Mathew Taylor. #moralmaze Show more
The three top players in this year's series now play off for the title of Counterpoint Champion 2021, with Paul Gambaccini asking the questions. Show more
The first face to appear on TV wasn't human. Kirsty Wark quizzes the ventriloquist's dummy Stooky Bill, (Alistair McGowan) with words from poet John Burnside. Show more
The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
The New Anatomy of Melancholy
Who is free from melancholy?
14 minutes
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Four hundred years ago, Robert Burton wrote an epic attempt to understand melancholy. What can it teach us today? Show more
A Sultan is forced to try and make amends after he abandons his wife. Show more
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