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Timsbury sits in the middle of Bath, Bristol and Wells and is a former coal mining area. Show more
Farming Today
18/03/23 Farming Today This Week: Seasonal Labour; Environment Agency delays; Space tech used in food and farming; Lambing
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Major supplier of seasonal labour has licence revoked. Poultry farmer says delays at Environment Agency could jeopardise his business. Space tech in food and farming. Lambing. Show more
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Actress Felicity Montagu, songwriter Patrick Duff, stonemason Beatrice Searle and the Inheritance Tracks of Andrew Roachford. Show more
Jay Rayner and the team travel to Cardiff, Wales, for this week's culinary panel show. Show more
Ash Bhardwaj explores Ukraine's information war in Britain. Show more
From Our Own Correspondent
The questions after Turkey's earthquake
28 minutes
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In the aftermath of the earthquake, a growing sense of anger emerges among people in Turkey. Plus stories from Nigeria, Israel, Georgia and South Sudan. Show more
Money Box
Lasting Power of Attorney delays and Mortgages
25 minutes
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We investigate listener complaints over delays getting a lasting power of attorney. Show more
Andy Zaltzman quizzes the week's news. Joining him on the panel this week are Zoe Lyons, Angela Barnes, Hugo Rifkind and Nish Kumar. Show more
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Any Questions?
Professor Mary Beard, Sir Rocco Forte, Robert Halfon MP, Steve Reed MP
47 minutes
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Alex Forsyth presents political debate from Fowlmere Village Hall in Cambridgeshire with a panel including Professor Mary Beard, Sir Rocco Forte, Robert Halfon MP and Steve Reed MP Show more
Have your say on the issues discussed on Any Questions?
In the series that takes a look at books, plays and stories and how they work, John Yorke examines Patrick Hamilton’s powerful 1938 portrayal of domestic mental cruelty, Gaslight. Show more
Ever wondered where the term 'gaslighting' comes from? Find out in this dark reimagining of the classic stage thriller. Directed by Johnny Vegas with original music by Imelda May. Show more
Woman's Hour
Weekend Woman’s Hour: Aimee Lou Wood, Wayne Couzens and Indecent Assault, Nne Nne Iwuji-Eme on African Queens, Nell Mescal
53 minutes
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Former British High Commissioner to Mozambique, Nne Nne Iwuji-Eme, explains why it’s so important to hear the story of Queen Njinga. Show more
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Political Thinking with Nick Robinson
The Steve Reed One
39 minutes
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What motivates the man who's bringing Blairism back to Labour's crime policies? Show more
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Six O'Clock News
18/02/2023 West Urges Long-term Support for Ukraine
15 minutes
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Western leaders have called for a global pact to stop Russia's aggression in Ukraine. And, Rishi Sunak has said a deal on post-Brexit trading arrangements is by no means done.
Loose Ends
John Kearns, Leila Farzad, Jamie Demetriou, Neil Forsyth, Robyn Hitchcock, Maja Lena, Anneka Rice, Danny Wallace
43 minutes
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Danny Wallace and Anneka Rice are joined by John Kearns, Leila Farzad, Neil Forsyth and Jamie Demetriou for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. Show more
The Oscar and Bafta nominee from one of the toughest districts in Dublin, Barry Keoghan. Show more
Brian Cox and Robin Ince take the monkey cage to Australia where they are joined by Ross Noble as they explore the southern hemisphere night sky. Show more
To mark her 90th birthday, hear Yoko Ono on her own terms, in her own words - one of the most maligned and misunderstood figures in popular culture. Show more
By Alex Ganley. The team now have their prime suspect, but who is he? There is only one person who can identify him. Show more
Jon Holmes's multi-award-winning The Skewer returns to twist itself into current affairs. This week - a Sturgeon leaps, it's Balloondependence Day, and labour leader Mr Cellophane. Show more
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Moral Maze
Why does God allow natural disasters to happen?
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Why does God allow natural disasters to happen? Show more
Three more competitors line-up to try out their musical knowledge in the wide-ranging quiz hosted by Paul Gambaccini. Show more
The Poet Laureate Has Gone to His Shed
Lucy Beaumont
49 minutes
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Simon Armitage opens the doors of his writing shed in the Pennine Hills to talk to Lucy Beaumont about writing comedy for radio, TV and the page, and her show Meet the Richardsons. Show more
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What is a recession and what causes a recession? Whether something makes you poorer or just makes you worry about becoming poorer, cutting your spending affects others. Show more
In the vibrant backstreets of Barcelona, a young woman of Pakistani heritage grapples with questions of identity and belonging. Show more
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