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A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Yousra Samir Imran, a British Egyptian writer and author. Show more
Farming Today
07/07/23 Egg laying hen hatchery, beak trimming, hunt prosecutions, cheese making
13 minutes
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As part of our week focussing on the egg industry we visit one of just two hatcheries in England. Plus how close are we to banning the trimming of chicks’ beaks? Show more
Bill Oddie presents the sand martin. Show more
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
Susan Hulme reports on a furious reaction from MPs to plans to close railway station ticket offices.
Stanley Tucci, actor, shares the eight tracks, book and luxury item he would take with him if cast away to a desert island. With Lauren Laverne. Show more
Woman's Hour
Should convictions for trafficking victims be overturned?, Author Gabrielle Zevin, and Nan's on Tik Tok
58 minutes
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We hear the case of 'Tina', whose criminal conviction is limiting her work opportunities. Show more
Live ball-by-ball commentary of England v Australia on the second day of the third Ashes Test at Headingley.
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Tracy is touched by a surprising gesture, and Mia takes the plunge. Show more
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Series 6
Rakhi Singh and Alexis Ffrench with a coronation classic (and a bonus track!)
42 minutes
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Violinist Rakhi Singh and pianist Alexis Ffrench join Cerys and Jeffrey to add five more tracks, taking us from Westminster Abbey to Highway 61. Show more
Any Questions?
Fiona Hyslop MSP, Lord Offord, Anas Sarwar MSP, India Willoughby
47 minutes
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Alex Forsyth presents political discussion from The Buccleuch Centre in Langholm, Dumfriesshire, with Fiona Hyslop MSP, Lord Offord, Anas Sarwar MSP and India Willoughby. Show more
Michael Morpurgo on ageing and how we bridge the gap in understanding between young and old. Show more
Broadband, 4G, 5G and even satellites are ways to connect our devices to the internet. How do they work? And did a golden age Hollywood actor really invent wi-fi? Show more
Biggest Russian bombardment on Ukraine yet
US to send controversial cluster bombs to Ukraine
45 minutes
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Drug decriminalisation: is it working in Portugal and Oregon?
Why studying bat droppings could help explain how viruses jump from animals to humans Show more
Realising there might not be another opportunity, Connie and Claire embark on their road trip, stopping in New York for Claire to finally meet Drew. Show more
The Great Post Office Trial
12. Nowhere Near Over
28 minutes
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Nick Wallis continues his investigation into the Post Office Horizon scandal, as horrifying new details emerge. Show more
News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
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The Madness by Fergal Keane
Book of the Week: Ep 5 - A Picture of Life
14 minutes
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Journalist Fergal Keane reads from his memoir about his struggle with PTSD. Today, he confronts the ghosts of past traumas and old wounds begin to heal. Show more
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