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A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with the Rev Carolyn Skinner. Show more
Farming Today
12/08/22 - Livestock welfare in extreme hot weather, Rydal Country Show, Glorious 12th: start of grouse shooting season
13 minutes
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Calls for the government to legislate on livestock welfare in extreme hot weather. Show more
Chris Packham presents the Indian cuckoo found across much of South East Asia. Show more
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
John Legend, singer and songwriter, shares the eight discs, book and luxury item he would want with him if cast away on a desert island. With Lauren Laverne. Show more
Woman's Hour
The Partition of India in 1947 and its impact on Women
51 minutes
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On the 75th Anniversary of the Partition of India, we explore the impact of the largest migration movement of that time on women. Show more
Cathy FitzGerald invites you to discover new details in old masterpieces. This episode - the Sherborne Missal. Show more
The American landlady, Natalie Truss, wants to hold a posh garden party for her birthday on Ben’s favourite heritage meadow, two weeks before he is due to mow it. Show more
Rape allegations about a footballer have led to debate online and protests in real life. Show more
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Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment, with Jonny Dymond.
Simon Armitage explores Philip Larkin's poem High Windows. Show more
Freddie is reminded about second chances, and Pat gets an offer. Show more
By Helen Cross. Maya is excited by her new life and potential, but she has a lot to learn. Rose is worried that Gulliver's family will want to steal him. Show more
Neil MacGregor focuses on images with a purpose, including a gruesome depiction of Christ's crucifixion, with blood raining from the body, and a serene figure of the Buddha. Show more
Gardeners' Question Time
Morden Hall Park: Postbag
42 minutes
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Peter Gibbs and the panel are at Morden Hall Park, London. Show more
Four young men on a stag weekend test their friendship as they camp, swim and feast together. Show more
Last Word
James Lovelock, Ayman al-Zawahiri, Roy Hackett MBE, Dame Olivia Newton-John
28 minutes
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Kirsty Lang on scientist James Lovelock, terrorist leader Ayman al-Zawahiri, activist Roy Hackett and film star Olivia Newton-John. Show more
Radio 4 Drama Commissioner Alison Hindell answers comments from listeners and discusses the changing nature of audio drama. 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
12/08/2022 Salman Rushdie Stabbed on Stage
30 minutes
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The author Salman Rushdie is stabbed in the neck on stage at an event in New York State
Miles Jupp stars as Henry Tobin, Britain’s shortest serving and least successful former prime minister. Show more
Russ offers his support, and Joy needs a happy distraction. Show more
In 1972, a break-in at the Watergate complex caused a cover-up that toppled Nixon. Ellen and Mark explore its enduring screen presence with Michael Sheen and Armando Iannucci. Show more
Any Questions?
Diane Abbott MP, Alistair Carmichael MP, Paul Johnson, Rachel Maclean MP
47 minutes
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Luke Jones presents political debate and discussion from the Steam Museum in Swindon with Diane Abbott MP, Alistair Carmichael MP, Paul Johnson and Rachel Maclean MP. Show more
John Connell considers the plight of salmon, which are disappearing from the world's rivers, and what it means for life on our planet. Show more
Larkin Revisited
Born Yesterday, Talking in Bed, Toads Revisited, High Windows
57 minutes
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Through a selection of iconic Philip Larkin poems, Simon Armitage, the poet laureate, finds out what happens when he revisits and unpicks Larkin's work in his centenary year. Show more
Biggest Russian bombardment on Ukraine yet
Sir Salman Rushdie stabbed in New York
45 minutes
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In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective
As summer draws to an end the final mystery of the mural is solved and Tom faces up to his feelings toward Alice Keach. Read by Will Howard. Show more
His work includes a book in a box and a book with a hole ... so you can see what's coming up. But BAFTA winning writer Holly Walsh says it is his anger that appeals most to her. Show more
Writer and director Sharon Horgan on finding the perfect writing mate and a disastrous audition with Ricky Gervais. From 2021. Show more
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After Roald’s wife suffers a stroke he organises her recovery. His writing career makes him rich and the years of his second marriage are fruitful and happy. Show more
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