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Ten coastal encounters, presented by Richard King. Today: with Barry Miller, keeper of Corsewall lighthouse near Stranraer. Show more
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Antonia Quirke travels to Glen Lonan to see the ancient coffin road that led west to Iona Show more
Farming Today
15/07/23 Farming Today This Week: Great Yorkshire Show, calls for a rethink on beavers, fairer milk contracts, singing sheep
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Great Yorkshire Show: we ask the Defra secretary what the new rules on pollution mean for farmers. And why MPs are calling for a rethink on beavers. Show more
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Saturday Live
Anita Rani, Max Dickins, Nadeem Perera, Minnie Driver
57 minutes
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Anita Rani's Indian ancestry means a lot to her and it was her experience on Who Do You Think You Are? that planted the seed for her debut novel “Baby Does a Runner". Show more
Greg Jenner is joined by Dr David Rooney and Desiree Burch at the literal beginning of time to explore the history of timekeeping. Show more
Greg James heads into the BBC archives to dig out rare, prime audio using stories of the week and listener requests as his launch-pad. Show more
Paul Waugh discusses the success of the Nato Summit, the latest on the Illegal Migration Bill, the prime minister's announcement on public sector pay, and the future of Twitter. Show more
From Our Own Correspondent
Wagner Group: Business as Usual
28 minutes
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The Wagner Group was supposedly going to be disbanded after its march on Moscow, so why is it still hiring? Plus stories from the USA, Mexico, Lanzarote and South Africa. Show more
A senior MP has called for a government scheme designed to help 900,000 households with their energy bills last winter to be reopened. Show more
The penultimate episode of the current series features the voices of Jon Culshaw, Lewis MacLeod, Duncan Wisbey and Jan Ravens. Show more
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Any Questions?
Thangam Debbonaire MP, Richard Foord MP, John Glen MP and Katherine Bennett
47 minutes
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Alex Forsyth presents political debate from Melksham Assembly Hall in Wiltshire with Thangam Debbonaire MP, Richard Foord MP, John Glen MP and Katherine Bennett. Show more
Call Any Answers? to have your say on the big issues in the news this week
The Museums That Make Us
Bristol's M Shed museum
14 minutes
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With Bristol at the centre of debate about colonial history and statues that recall it, Neil discovers that it isn't the image of a Slave Trader that the museum puts centre stage. Show more
Inspired by Emile Zola's Rougon Macquart novels, Glenda Jackson stars in a 6-part drama series that highlights different aspects of contemporary Britain, through the lens of money. Show more
Woman's Hour
Weekend Woman's Hour: Welfare Support at Sandhurst, Women Plumbers, Flying with Children
56 minutes
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Exclusive broadcast interview with Louise Townsend, the mother of Olivia Perks. Show more
Full coverage of the day's news
Are mosquito repellents really 'the best thing since sliced bread'? Which ones are scientifically proven to work? Show more
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Six O'Clock News
15/07/2023 Marketa Vondrousova becomes first unseeded woman to win Wimbledon
15 minutes
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The Czech Republic player makes history by beating Tunisia's Ons Jabeur on Centre Court 6-4, 6-4
Loose Ends
Mark Gatiss, Raksha Dave, Thenjiwe, Penguin Cafe, Kit Green, Scottee, Clive Anderson
43 minutes
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Clive Anderson and Scottee are joined by Mark Gatiss, Raksha Dave, Thenjiwe and Kit Green for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Penguin Cafe. Show more
Joe Biden has spent most of his life in politics. In 1972, he was one of the youngest US senators, now, aged 80, he’s the oldest US president, seeking re-election in 2024. Show more
Brian Cox and Robin Ince are joined by comedian Phil Wang to discover the magic of mushrooms. Show more
Archive on 4
The King and Kennedy Assassinations: If the Dead Could Speak
57 minutes
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Michael Goldfarb asks the children and grandchildren of Dr Martin Luther King and Senator Robert F Kennedy, who were killed two months apart, about America then and now. Show more
Toby Jones plays the corrupt MP Sir Joseph Olinska. His divorce has come through. But his ex-wife Catherine is far from satisfied with the settlement. Show more
Jon Holmes's comedy current affairs concept album remixes news into award-winning satirical shapes. This week - He Who Shall Not Be Named (at time of writing), and Taliban Barbie. Show more
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Pianist and singer Natalie Duncan and cellist Gabriella Swallow add the next five tracks with Cerys and Jeffrey, taking us from the French Alps to an Australian airstrip. Show more
A quiz hosted by Steve Punt where a team of three university students take on a team of their professors. This week, from the University of Strathclyde. Show more
Now in northern Myanmar, yeti enthusiasts Andy and Richard investigate stories of strange sightings and footprints. Show more
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Michael Pederson joins Roger McGough to make a selection of listener requests, including poems by Jackie Kay, Edwin Morgan, Maggie Smith and more. Show more
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