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Farming Today
04/10/23 Hormone-treated beef row; Migration review; Carrots
13 minutes
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NFU in row with Jacob Rees-Mogg about hormone-treated beef and trade deals. Migration Advisory Committee says the shortage occupations list should be abolished. Growing carrots. Show more
Wildlife sound recordist Chris Watson presents the short-eared owl. Show more
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
More or Less
Vaccine claims, Alzheimer's treatment and Tim's Parkrun times
28 minutes
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We debunk claims about excess deaths and the vaccine made by YouTuber John Campbell. Show more
Just One Thing - with Michael Mosley
Cook Tomatoes
15 minutes
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How cooking tomatoes can help your heart, reduce your risk of cancer and even benefit your skin. Show more
Woman's Hour
Mary McAleese, Isabel Hardman, Kitty Donaldson, Emma Reed Turrell, Viv Groskop, Dr Bernadette Jenner
58 minutes
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Starting today a Catholic synod will take place throughout October in the Vatican to discuss the direction of the Church. Show more
As a child Ricky was moved from domestic abuse shelters to foster homes. He went on to living rough, turning to petty crime and prison. How did he manage to turn his life around? Show more
Alexei Sayle takes a train journey and breaks the golden rule of travelling by train - he talks to his fellow passengers and reveals their lives and personal stories. Show more
News and discussion of consumer affairs
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Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment.
How do you age with grace? Hannah Fry follows a researcher whose search takes him to the most unlikely of places: a convent. Show more
Usha attempts to resolve a difficult situation, and Oliver thinks he’s found a solution. Show more
Constance revisits the unsettling events that led to murder on her ninetieth birthday. Show more
Money Box
Money Box Live: Cutting Energy Costs this Winter
28 minutes
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The price cap has fallen, which should mean cheaper fuel bills, but will that be the case?
This week on Money Box, we're looking at how to insulate yourself against energy bills. Show more
In September, Rimegepant – a migraine prevention drug – was approved for prescription in the UK. James Gallagher learns more about this medication and has your questions answered. Show more
Sugar: Laurie Taylor explores the ways in which the sweet stuff has transformed our politics, health, history and even family relationships. Show more
The Media Show
The Tories, the message and the media
28 minutes
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Tim Montgomerie, Eleni Courea and Cleo Watson discuss goings on at the Conservative party conference. 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
04/10/2023 Rishi Sunak scraps HS2 as expected at Conservative Party conference
30 minutes
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The Prime Minister said the money would be invested in hundreds of new transport schemes
How would middle class liberals plan a jewellery heist? What are the categories for the new Modern Man Awards? Why are people in care homes forced into group singing? Show more
It’s a big day for Brad, and Alan finds himself under pressure. Show more
Front Row
The Streets, the British Textile Biennial, Kate Prince on her mentor
42 minutes
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Mike Skinner returns to The Streets with an album and a film, The British Textile Biennial 2023 and the choreographer Kate Prince on her mentor. Show more
William Crawley chairs a live debate examining the moral issues behind one of the week's news stories. With Giles Fraser, Mona Siddiqui, Inaya Folarin-Iman and Ash Sarkar. Show more
When It Hits the Fan
The Taylor Swift effect, GB News and following Feargal
28 minutes
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David Yelland and Simon Lewis discuss the Taylor Swift effect, GB News and why Feargal Sharkey is a thorn in the side of the UK water industry. Show more
The Media Show
The Tories, the message and the media
28 minutes
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Tim Montgomerie, Eleni Courea and Cleo Watson discuss goings on at the Conservative party conference. Show more
Biggest Russian bombardment on Ukraine yet
Sunak's pledge to break 'old consensus'
45 minutes
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In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective Show more
By Denise Mina. In the immediate aftermath of the assault on Rizzio, Mary begins to fear for her own life and that of her unborn child. Read by Siobhán Redmond. Show more
Katy Brand and Katherine Parkinson write and star in a new comedy, playing a pair of online influencers whose image is not always as harmonious as it seems. Show more
Welcome to the Neighbourhood with Jayde Adams
Kate Bottley
15 minutes
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Jayde Adams and Kate Bottley dive into the world of community apps and messageboards. This week a very strange thing is happening to cats in Retford. Show more
With partner Katie working away, Tanya’s eco-worrying hits fever pitch when the baby flushes a packet of wipes down the toilet, the fatberg in the sewer suddenly seems much closer. Show more
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In 1481, the first diet book is published to help women get their bodies in shape. Show more
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