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Spiritual reflection to start the day with Rev Dr Alison Jack of New College, Edinburgh
Farming Today
30/06/23 Labour shortage review; Highly protected marine zones; Nitrates and bacon
13 minutes
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Review into labour shortages in food production - what do farmers want?
Scottish Government scraps plans for highly protected marine areas.
Nitrates in bacon. Show more
Tweet of the Day
Jane Smith on the Ringed Plover
2 minutes
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Wildlife artist Jane Smith is captivated by a group of ringed plovers and their ability to seemingly appear and disappear before her eyes! Show more
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
News, views and features on yesterday's stories in Parliament
Kate Mosse, writer, shares the eight tracks, book and luxury item she would take with her if cast away to a desert island. With Lauren Laverne. Show more
Woman's Hour
Olivia Colman, Undercover policing inquiry, Afua Hirsch, Lottie Jackson
57 minutes
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Award-winning actress Olivia Colman on working with a domestic violence prevention charity. Show more
Test Match Special
England v Australia: Second Test, Day 3 - Lord's
7 hours, 24 minutes
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England v Australia. The Ashes. Commentary on the second men's Test from Lord's with Jonathan Agnew, Isa Guha, Sir Alastair Cook, Phil Tufnell and Glenn McGrath. Show more
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Matt Hancock delivers his sincerest apology yet, Boris Johnson appears on Great Lives and The Archers has a surprise new writer. Show more
Tom makes a surprising offer, and Lynda finds herself a new task. Show more
Violinist Anna Phoebe and composer Neil Brand join Cerys and Jeffrey to add the next five tracks to the playlist, taking us on another musical adventure across the globe. Show more
Any Questions?
Kate Andrews, Hilary Benn MP, Maria Caulfield MP, Dr Latifa Patel
47 minutes
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Alex Forsyth presents political debate from Northwick Park Hospital in Harrow with Kate Andrews, Hilary Benn MP, Maria Caulfield MP and Dr Latifa Patel. Show more
AL Kennedy reflects on why 'selective news avoidance' is on the increase. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Sean Street explores the British Library's Sound Conservation Centre, in search of sound object treasures. From 2011. Show more
Biggest Russian bombardment on Ukraine yet
Fourth night of riots around France
45 minutes
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In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective Show more
The memories of Emily's past force Connie to confront her lies in the present, exploding out of her in a desperate confession. Show more
Americast
LGBT Rights Special: Padam Vice President
40 minutes
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Are LGBT rights the most divisive issue in American politics? With Queer Eye’s Bobby Berk. Show more
Mark D'Arcy reports on defence, artificial intelligence and William Shakespeare.
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The creation of great work rarely coincides with being a primary care-giver. Women struggle to nurture both children and ambition. Strangely, it’s not a problem for male artists. Show more
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