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A reflection and prayer to start the day with George Craig, a Methodist local preacher in Cardiff
Scotland’s wildlife agency has been ordered to stop issuing licences to cull beavers without first giving its reasons in writing. So what next for farmers facing challenges? Show more
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Tweet of the Day
Melissa Harrison on the House Sparrow
2 minutes
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Nature writer Melissa Harrison presents the case for why we should love the humble if noisy 'spadger', though she won't waste her breath trying to win round her dog. Show more
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
Start the Week
Working the land - Orwell and HG Wells
42 minutes
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Rebecca Solnit, Claire Tomalin and Peter Hetherington explore how the natural world inspired HG Wells and George Orwell. Show more
Woman's Hour
'Net zero' - what is the general public willing to do to get us there? Challenging online abuse, Suffragette trees
57 minutes
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Despite being increasingly-used in conversation, do people really know what terms like 'net zero' mean, and what is the general public willing to do to get us there? Show more
Grace Dent presents a revealing insight into the controversial world of a climate change protester. Show more
Loose Ends
Daniel Mays, Al Murray, Pearl Mackie, Carla Valentine, Self Esteem, Gruff Rhys, Emma Freud, Clive Anderson
36 minutes
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Clive Anderson and Emma Freud are by Daniel Mays, Al Murray, Carla Valentine and Pearl Mackie for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Self Esteem. Show more
By Keith Stuart. On 26 April 1942, Will Emerson leaves his house during an air raid and his life is changed forever. Show more
You and Yours
Budget Trains, Royal Core, Coca-Cola Bottles
39 minutes
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We try out a new low cost, low carbon train service running between London and Edinburgh. The company, Lumo, says that 60 per cent of all fares will cost £30 or less. Show more
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Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment, with Sarah Montague.
Wind energy is vital in the battle against climate change, but can we make wind turbines that are even more efficient? Tom Heap reports. Show more
Rex is left disappointed and who will take the spotlight at the Harvest Supper? Show more
Pacey and suspenseful thriller exploring the weapons trade through the story of two old friends who share a disturbing secret. Show more
Another four semi-finalists join Russell Davies in the challenging general knowledge contest for the title Brain of Britain 2021. Show more
The Food Programme
A Personnel Problem: What's the solution to hospitality's staffing crisis?
29 minutes
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Sheila Dillon and guests discuss the serious staff shortage in hospitality, and consider how the sector might become a more appealing career option. Show more
Laura Barton's Notes on Music
Laura Barton Comes Alive
28 minutes
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A triptych of audio essays on the enduring qualities, appeal and intent of pop music. Today, the magic of a live gig. Show more
Aleks discovers why end to end encrypted messaging services became absolutely crucial in the evacuation of Kabul and how it also assisted the very people they were escaping from. 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
25/10/2021 - Millions of people are to get a pay rise next April when the National Living Wage is increased to 9 pounds 50
30 minutes
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Millions are to get a pay rise in April when the National Living Wage increases to £9.50. Labour say higher energy bills & changes to Universal Credit will cancel out any windfall
John Lloyd and Holly Walsh welcome comedian Evelyn Mok, historian Dr Alun Withey and screenwriter Allan Scott. From 2021. Show more
There’s a shock for Ruth, and Freddie jumps to conclusions. Show more
Front Row
Paul McCartney, Paul Muldoon, Booker Prize Book Group on The Promise
42 minutes
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Paul McCartney, Paul Muldoon, Booker Prize Book Group on Damon Galgut’s The Promise. Show more
Extreme heat and a raging fire. A small community watches their town go up in flames. Show more
Sonia Sodha explores the concept of “parental alienation” and asks how a contested psychological theory has become more common in the family courts. Show more
In this essential guide to COP26, Douglas Alexander asks what hope there is of success and considers what the transition to net zero could mean for Glaswegians, and all of us. Show more
Start the Week
Working the land - Orwell and HG Wells
42 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Rebecca Solnit, Claire Tomalin and Peter Hetherington explore how the natural world inspired HG Wells and George Orwell. Show more
Biggest Russian bombardment on Ukraine yet
Military coup in Sudan
45 minutes
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In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective
By Keith Stuart. On 26 April 1942, Will Emerson leaves his house during an air raid and his life is changed forever. Show more
George breaks down the formation of Uganda through the story of his grandfather. He finds similarities between African independence and the Civil Rights movement of the 1960s. Show more
News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament.
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Slime: A Natural History by Susanne Wedlich
The Cosmic Horror of Slime
14 minutes
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From The Blob to Ghostbusters, from HP Lovecraft to Stephen King, slime has oozed its way into every corner of our cultural life. Show more
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