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Farming Today
26/04/23 Circadian rhythm of plants, Love Island farmer Will, Grain robots
13 minutes
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Scientists identify gene that controls plant circadian rhythms. Social media farmer Will Young back in lambing shed after Love Island. Burrowing robot to check grain stores. Show more
John Aitchison presents the chough. Show more
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Jessica gets back home with her two young boys, minutes later the house explodes. There’s a gap where the house stood. The village community rallies to help the family rebuild. Show more
Ronke is desperate to be reunited with her son. She tries to find somewhere safe for them both to live. But things quickly unravel. Show more
Woman's Hour
Women in Sudan, Jo Hansford, Paula Barker MP, Author Fran Hill
58 minutes
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CNN's Nima Elbagir joins Nuala to look at how the conflict in Sudan is impacting women. Show more
The sound of modern protest. A generation battles against the government in France. Show more
It’s when people start asking difficult questions, that the real trouble begins, as Paul Waugh starts to turn on people. Show more
You and Yours
Supermarket Essential Ranges, New Estate Travel and Aesop
53 minutes
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The rise and rise of own brand groceries as consumers continue to feel the pinch, and digging into the detail of the new consumer bill. Show more
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The Warsaw Ghetto: History as Survival
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The Oyneg Shabes archive secretly recorded existence in the Warsaw Ghetto from 1940 to 1943. Led by Emanuel Ringeblum, it became history as survival. Show more
Chelsea has her guard up, and Lilian reveals some interesting coronation plans. Show more
Why are we motivated to hide things from those we love? Compelling drama exploring the psychological impact of murder. Show more
What are the challenges and opportunities of setting up your own small business? Show more
The psychological theories behind 'presence', how to spot a liar and if our facial expressions impact mood. Plus, we hear from our first All In The Mind Award finalist. Show more
Democracy: Laurie Taylor explores the forces and practices that threaten or promote democracy. Show more
The Media Show
'The craziest day in cable news history'
28 minutes
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What the firing of Tucker Carlson means for America. 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
26/04/2023 First British citizens rescued from Sudan arrive in UK
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The first British citizens rescued from Sudan have arrived back in the UK.
Poet, broadcaster and writer Lemn Sissay explores what charity means when it comes to shelter. Show more
Jolene attempts to keep order, and Freddie is on a mission. Show more
Front Row
The making of the new RSC production of Cymbeline
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In this special edition, Front Row follows the making of the Royal Shakespeare Company's new production of Cymbeline - the final play in Shakespeare's First Folio. Show more
Anjula Mutanda explores if, when and how parents should talk to their children about gender identity - the minefield of choices and debates around the issue as it affects parents. Show more
Metamorphosis - How Insects Transformed Our World
Dazzling Disguise
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Erica McAlister on how there's more than meets the eye in the distinctive structural colour of the morpho butterfly wing, whose dazzling sheen is a key for camouflage and commerce. Show more
With sewage now being discharged thousands of times into our rivers and seas, Tom Heap explores what's gone wrong with our water system and asks how we can put it right. Show more
The Media Show
'The craziest day in cable news history'
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What the firing of Tucker Carlson means for America. Show more
Biggest Russian bombardment on Ukraine yet
Over 500 Brits now evacuated from Sudan
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An architect and his wife take a chance on two siblings, recently released from Borstal. A story of good intentions and opportunity. Show more
Blind comedian Jamie MacDonald keeps his wicked sense of humour even as others lose sight of his humanity. Show more
Bittersweet comedy drama about a community mental health nurse. Starring Paul Whitehouse. Show more
Sean Curran reports on increasingly personal attacks at Prime Minister's Questions.
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The Earth Transformed by Peter Frankopan
Episode 3: The Golden Age of Empire
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Hugh Bonneville reads from Peter Frankopan's new history about the environment and civilisations. Today, climate conditions in the seventh century influence the rise of a new empire. Show more
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