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Spiritual reflection to start the day with Rev Dr Alison Jack of New College, Edinburgh. Show more
Farming Today
27/09/21 - Labour's "rural renaissance", ancient grains, jobs in food and farming
11 minutes
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Charlotte Smith hears from the Shadow Environment Secretary, Luke Pollard, about Labour's plans for a "rural renaissance" to future-proof rural communities. Show more
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
Steve Backshall presents the dotterel. Show more
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
Colm Tóibín, Karen Leeder and Jesse Armstrong talk to Andrew Marr about family sagas from Thomas Mann's Buddenbrooks to Succession. Show more
Woman's Hour
Lashana Lynch, Labour Conference & women, Being married to an anti-vaxxer, Universal credit uplift
58 minutes
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Lashana Lynch on making history as the first Black female 007; one listener's story of how the Covid vaccine affected her marriage; Universal credit uplift. Show more
James Corner explores how Covid’s impact on mental health has raised interest in urban landscapes. He designed New York’s High Line and is working on a similar project in Camden. Show more
Loose Ends
Don Letts, Alan Johnson, Rufus Hound, Lucy McCormick, Lady Blackbird, Trampolene, Scottee, Clive Anderson
38 minutes
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Clive Anderson and Scottee are joined by Alan Johnson, Rufus Hound, Don Letts and Lucy McCormick for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. Show more
Anders' life is moving on. But Tina still feels trapped in hers. Show more
You and Yours
Fuel; Ultra processed food; rag rolling; paper shortage; eco nappies
39 minutes
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The latest on fuel levels across the UK, and why switching to a meat-free diet isn't necessarily a healthier option. Show more
The latest weather forecast
Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment, with Sarah Montague.
South Africa’s ex-President believes he’s being poisoned. But by whom? And why? When police arrive to arrest him, his supporters warn the country is on the brink of an explosion. Show more
There’s a huge shock for Kirsty and Brian attempts to plan for the future Show more
A series of themed, mixed form, short dramas reflecting life across the UK. Reflecting brings voices from Belfast, Cardiff, Leith, Birmingham and Nottingham. Show more
Competitors from Wales and the North of England join Russell Davies for the challenging general knowledge quiz Show more
The Food Programme
Prue Leith: A Life Through Food
28 minutes
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Sheila Dillon meets a woman perhaps best known as a host of the Great British Bake Off, but whose accomplishments over six decades in the food industry are vast and varied. Show more
The incredible story of a 19-year-old refugee from Hitler’s Germany who, safe at last in Britain in 1940, was deported in horrific conditions to the other side of the world. Show more
Ernie Rae delves into St Ignatius' Spiritual Exercises to find out why they're so influential and how they shaped both Pope Francis and the Oscar winning animated film, Soul. Show more
Afternoon news and current affairs programme, reporting on breaking stories and summing up the day's headlines.
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Six O'Clock News
27/09/2021 Demand for petrol should ease over coming days - fuel industry
30 minutes
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Sources say the government is considering using the Army to help with fuel distribution.
Sue Perkins hosts Radio 4’s longest running panel show, Just a Minute. Show more
Tracy struggles to keep her cool and Kirsty tries to make sense of the situation Show more
Front Row
Arthur C. Clarke Award winner, K-pop band BTS address the UN and new film, The Man Who Sold His Skin
29 minutes
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Front Row announces this year’s winner of the Arthur C. Clarke Award for Science Fiction and Samira Ahmed interviews the winner. The significance of K-pop band BTS's UN address. Show more
Will Self Takes the Waters
The Ultimate Refreshment?
14 minutes
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Will Self ponders the origins of our insatiable thirst for bottled waters, and the spa towns from which they spring. Are they a luxury the world can no longer afford? Show more
Allan Little presents the epic story of Scotland's union with England, how it has endured so long and why it might be under threat. Show more
Peter Pomerantsev looks at how a nation is forged by its media and what happens when it comes apart. Show more
Peter Curran is back on the road, travelling from Lands’ End to John O’Groats in an electric car. Is the country ready for a future of electric vehicles? Show more
Colm Tóibín, Karen Leeder and Jesse Armstrong talk to Andrew Marr about family sagas from Thomas Mann's Buddenbrooks to Succession. Show more
Biggest Russian bombardment on Ukraine yet
Olaf Scholz in lead to be next German Chancellor
45 minutes
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In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective
After the romance of their trip to Rome, Alice feels Felix is intentionally avoiding her. Show more
The year 1978 was to be a landmark year both for Jeremy Thorpe, former leader of the Liberal Party, and the struggle for gay rights in the UK. Show more
Angélique Kidjo, the "Queen of African music" discusses her 1994 breakthrough album, 'Ayé'. With John Wilson. From 2014. Show more
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We are not alone. We share the world with hundred of other species. Today we consider the gorilla and the honeybee and their crucial importance in the world. Show more
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