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Luke Rigg argues that more young magistrates will improve justice. Show more
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Poets Katrina Porteus and Phoebe Power and artist and archaeologist Rose Ferraby revisit the Durham coastline to reveal how this landscape inspired an artistic collaboration. Show more
Charlotte Smith asks the farming industry what they make of the National Food Strategy which was launched this week. With Patrick Holden, Stuart Roberts and Sheila Dillon. Show more
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Peers debate plans to prevent people having to sell their homes to pay for social care. Susan Hulme reports.
Singer-songwriter Jack Savoretti, Britain's Got Talent roller-skater and magician Emily England, ex-RAF Tornado navigator and prisoner-of-war John Nichol and Caitlin Moran's ITs. Show more
Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits that might change the way we think about food, cooking and eating. Show more
Radio 4's assessment of developments at Westminster. We discuss racism, Covid-19 and planning reforms and interview new Batley and Spen MP Kim Leadbeater. Show more
Fergal Keane considers the EU's borders, fences and walls; Eswatini's absolute monarchy in question; trying to report on Tigray; Macron's vaccine push; a long, long hike in Ukraine. Show more
More than 20,000 bereaved families can now claim financial support once restricted to married couples. Show more
As freedom day approaches, Professor Chris Whitty has a tiny bit of good news. Show more
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Any Questions?
John Elliott, Chi Onwurah MP, Guy Opperman MP, Dame Nicola Stephenson
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Chris Mason presents political debate from the Church of St James and St Basil, Newcastle, with John Elliott, Chi Onwurah MP, Guy Opperman MP and Dame Nicola Stephenson. Show more
In less than 34 hours, England unlocks... Wales and Scotland are easing their restrictions too. Is this all premature and dangerous? Could it not come soon enough? Show more
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Learning a Skill: Kieran Yates talks to Colin
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What happens when you learn new technology in your seventies? Show more
Vienna 1913. Alfred Redl is a double agent. Like the empire, he believes he's unstoppable. Mike Walker's epic series about the rise and fall of House Habsburg concludes. Show more
Woman's Hour
Weekend Woman's Hour: The Three Hijabis, 150 years of Female GPs & going braless
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The Three Hijabis petitioning to ban racists from football matches, 150 years of female GPs and the pros and cons of going braless. Show more
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Should consumers be told the carbon footprint of the products they buy? And if so, how? Evan Davis and guests discuss. Show more
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Loose Ends
Paul Weller, Kenneth Branagh and Lolita Chakrabarti, Jackie Clune, Danny Wallace, Enny, Anneka Rice, Clive Anderson
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Clive Anderson and Anneka Rice are joined by Paul Weller, Kenneth Branagh, Lolita Chakrabarti, Jackie Clune and Danny Wallace for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. Show more
The British sprint cyclist making sporting history, against the odds. After illness and injury, the 36 year-old has equalled the record for the most Tour de France stage wins. Show more
The Poet Laureate Has Gone to His Shed
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Poet Imtiaz Dharker joins Simon Armitage in his shed in the Pennine Hills. Along the way they talk about writing poetry, particularly the haiku, Simon's current pre-occupation. Show more
Celia Hatton examines how Communist Party slogans reveal the turbulent history of modern China. Show more
Under the rule of the followers of Maya, Tumanbay has become a place of fear. Gregor attempts to survive the regime, while Manel is drawn to the rebel cause. Show more
Jessica Raine reads the next in Daisy Johnson's series of deliciously unsettling ghost stories. Today: a young woman's career is disrupted by a visit to the Hotel. Show more
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Combative, provocative and engaging live debate chaired by Michael Buerk. With Giles Fraser, Ash Sarkar, Tim Stanley and Ella Whelan. #moralmaze Show more
Russell Davies hosts an elite quiz run-off between the top scoring Brain of Britain winners of recent years. Show more
'Poet Laureate of Twitter' Brian Bilston joins Roger McGough for a rummage through the requests of programme listeners. Show more
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Nature writer Conor Jameson reflects on the impact of Rachel Carson, the author of Silent Spring, and the resonance that her work still has today. Show more
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