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A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Haydon Spenceley. Show more
Tesco and Morrisons are paying millions of pounds to support farmers as the cost of production remains high. And we look at the future of farming. Show more
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
Michaela Strachan presents the story and sound of the common redstart. Show more
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
Writer Horatio Clare and psychiatrist Femi Oyebode discuss psychiatric crisis care with patients and clinicians. Show more
As the clock ticks down, Tony Blair’s options begin to run out. Show more
Woman's Hour
Sarah De Lagarde's bionic arm, Women's World Cup update, Kim Sherwood on writing Bond
57 minutes
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The woman who fell under a tube train, losing an arm and leg, talks about her new bionic arm and her recovery journey. Show more
Anita Anand uncovers the story of the respected British film magazine that provided a secret rendezvous for illicit sexual contact. Show more
Analysis
We know how to stop knife crime, so why don’t we do it?
28 minutes
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Since 2017, more than 100 children have died from knife wounds in the UK. Jon Yates looks at schemes that have reduced knife crime and asks why they haven’t been scaled up. Show more
You and Yours
Selling Houses; Sweet Shops; Kitchens
53 minutes
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As house prices fall, we hear from people struggling to get the asking price for the houses they're selling. Show more
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Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment, with Nick Eardley.
Author Jerry Brotton explores the four cardinal directions, where they came from and how they have shaped both how we define ourselves and how we understand the world. Show more
The pressure is on for Eddie, and Ian’s suspicions are raised. Show more
High-stake deals and sibling rivalry set in the world of the super wealthy. Business mogul Ravi Majumdar, acts to cleanse his image in the eyes of the world. 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 Portsmouth. Show more
The Food Programme
Medicinal mushrooms – magically good for our health?
28 minutes
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Are mushrooms like Lion’s Mane, Shiitake, Chaga, and Turkey Tail really medicinal? Sheila Dillon follows their trail from ancient wild food to hot wellness trend. Show more
Brian Cox and Robin Ince are joined by comedian Alan Davies to learn about cosmic dust. Show more
Soul Music
Young Hearts Run Free by Candi Staton
28 minutes
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Candi Staton and others celebrate this 1970s disco classic, which delivers an optimistic message. 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
07/08/2023 Asylum seekers board barge in Dorset
30 minutes
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The first asylum seekers have boarded the Bibby Stockholm barge after a series of delays
Rachel Parris, Milton Jones, Fred Macaulay and Sandi Toksvig are the panellists in this recording from Northampton’s Royal & Derngate Theatre, with Jack Dee in the chair. Show more
The guilt sets in for Ed, and someone oversteps the mark at Grey Gables. Show more
Front Row
Lucy Prebble on The Effect, Welsh band Adwaith perform and Is the Critic Dead?
42 minutes
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Lucy Prebble’s play The Effect in a new revival, Welsh indie band Adwaith play in the studio, Is the art of criticism dead? Sam Marlowe, Mark Shenton and Mickey-Jo Theatre discuss. Show more
After 18 months of war, the Ukrainian economy is deeply dependent on western aid. Duncan Weldon explores the impact of this huge transfer of wealth on the country’s future. Show more
Within a decade of joining the European Union, 20% of Romania's population were living overseas. Now the government wants its diaspora to come home. Show more
Bug in the System: The Past, Present and Future of Cancer
The Cheating Amoebas
28 minutes
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Dr Kat Arney explores cancer through the lens of evolution. How ancient mummies, cheating amoebas, lazy bees and naked mole rats can help us understand why we get cancer. Show more
Writer Horatio Clare and psychiatrist Femi Oyebode discuss psychiatric crisis care with patients and clinicians. Show more
Biggest Russian bombardment on Ukraine yet
First asylum seekers arrive on migrant barge
45 minutes
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1950s Dublin. in a lock-up garage in the city, the body of a young woman is discovered – an apparent suicide. Show more
Michael Rosen talks to Sheela Banerjee about the surprising and poignant family and cultural histories revealed by looking into our personal and family names. 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
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Although he was deeply resented the people of England did not want to see the King tried for treason. John Bradshaw is appointed, reluctantly, President of the Court. Show more
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