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A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Rabbi Warren Elf Show more
Crime writer Amit Dhand offers solutions to tackle integration, especially in his home city of Bradford. Show more
The latest news headlines. Including the weather and a look at the papers.
Ten years ago Zaheer Khalil started a walking group after noticing how he and his friends were starting to become overwhelmed by the stresses of work and life. Show more
Farming Today
01/10/22 Farming Today This Week: Reaction to Defra's "rapid review" of farm policy
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Will the government return to paying money per hectare instead of for environmental goals? Show more
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Singer Craig David, City Girl in Nature Kwesia, stolen art tracker Sandy Nairne, writer and presenter Susannah Constantine and the Inheritance Tracks of Jamie Oliver. Show more
Greg Jenner is joined by historian Prof Tineke D’Haeseleer and comedian Evelyn Mok in medieval China to explore the Tang Dynasty. Show more
As President Putin announces the illegal annexation of four regions of Ukraine, Russian men are fleeing across the border to Georgia to escape conscription. Show more
On the day energy bills rise, we've got a special hour-long edition of Money Box focusing on the cost of living. Show more
Andy Zaltzman quizzes the week's news. This week he's in Liverpool and is joined by Eleanor Tiernan, Adam Rowe, Stephen Bailey and Sonia Sodha. Show more
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Any Questions?
Stephen Flynn MP, Dame Arlene Foster, Ranil Jayawardena MP, James Murray MP
47 minutes
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Jonny Dymond presents political debate and discussion from Ringwood School in Hampshire with Dame Arlene Foster, Stephen Flynn MP, Ranil Jayawardena MP and James Murray MP. Show more
Have your say on the issues discussed on Any Questions?
39 Ways to Save the Planet
Eat Better for the Planet
14 minutes
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Tom Heap considers how changing the menus in schools, hospitals and the armed forces could help in the fight against climate change. Show more
Drama from the frontline where lab-made drugs hit the streets with devastating effects. Made in collaboration with verbatim theatre company LUNG. With strong language. Show more
Woman's Hour
Weekend Woman's Hour: Hilary Mantel’s writings on endometriosis, women in politics, nursing, family whatsapp, the orgasm gap
57 minutes
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The late Hilary Mantel's writing on chronic pain that inspired so many. 40,000 nurses quitting NHS England & why is there a rise of women at the top of the political right? Show more
Full coverage of the day's news
Political Thinking with Nick Robinson
The Kit Malthouse One
44 minutes
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Nick Robinson talks to the new education secretary, Kit Malthouse. Show more
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Six O'Clock News
01/10/2022 Russia retreats from key town in eastern Ukraine
15 minutes
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Troops in Lyman had been surrounded by Ukrainian forces as war continues
Loose Ends
Anthony Horowitz, Melissa Thompson, James Yorkston, Louise Mothersole and Rebecca Biscuit, GoGo Penguin, Lissie, Arthur Smith
36 minutes
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Clive Anderson and Arthur Smith are joined by Anthony Horowitz, Melissa Thompson, James Yorkston and Sh!t Theatre for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. Show more
The little-known political consultant taking on the role of chief of staff at Downing Street, Mark Fullbrook. Show more
Actor and former MP Glenda Jackson reveals the influences and experiences that inspired her work on stage and screen. Show more
Archive on 4
Kate Bush: The Power of Strange Things
57 minutes
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Like many teenagers, music critic Ann Powers was ‘saved’ by Kate Bush's musical embrace of the wild and wonderful. Ann pays tribute now, at the moment of Kate's renewed fame. Show more
Third series of the criminal family saga, based on GF Newman's novel. Joseph (Toby Jones) is recovering from a burst ulcer and is desperate to get back to work. Show more
Uncle Joe describes the execution of King Charles I and the love life of Bluff King Hal in his own inimitable way – with little regard for historical accuracy. Show more
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The week, our guest Hannah wonders how she should talk about food with her kids in the face of mixed messages about body image and obesity. Show more
Russell Davies is in the chair as four more contenders take part in the prestigious general knowledge quiz. Show more
Poet Helen Mort reclaims her voice by reflecting on her experience of deepfake pornography and the journey to come to terms with being a victim. Show more
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Neil MacGregor considers the attempts of post-revolutionary France and the USSR to exist without religion - and asks if one set of shared beliefs needs to be replaced by another. Show more
A powerful and poetic new story for radio from the highly acclaimed novelist behind the 2021 breakthrough debut, little scratch. Read by the author. Show more
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