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A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Rabbi Warren Elf. Show more
Growing up in the shadow of violence and alcohol abuse can leave you with questions. So, what happens when a child becomes an adult and tries to answer them? Show more
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The Wintertide Festival in Hartlepool celebrates the culture of the North East. Sally Rodgers of A Man Called Adam joins the festivities. Show more
Farming Today
16/12/23 Farming Today This Week: Dartmoor review; Community deer stalking; Rare breeds; Drones to spray nematodes; Minecraft.
25 minutes
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An independent review has told Natural England it needs to change the way it engages with farmers and commoners on Dartmoor. Show more
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Saturday Live
Steven Moffat, Robin Shaw, Kelda Wood, Kelvin Fletcher
1 hour
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Steven Moffat, the BAFTA and Emmy award winner, famous for Doctor Who and Sherlock, reveals the true story behind his debut play, The Unfriend. Show more
Your Place or Mine with Shaun Keaveny
Greg James: Venice, Italy
44 minutes
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Can Greg tempt Shaun to the watery wonderland of a city in which he spent his honeymoon? Shaun's been to Venice Beach and Little Venice but remains to be convinced about this one. Show more
Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits. Show more
Radio 4's weekly assessment of developments at Westminster
From Our Own Correspondent
Poland's Political Drama
28 minutes
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After eight years of a populist government, Polish voters filled cinemas to watch their new pro-EU prime minister present his maiden speech. Show more
Money Box
Inflation, Gift Cards and Energy Deals
25 minutes
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Should you fix your energy deal? We answer listener questions on that. Show more
Topical comedy as everyone's favourite impressions show returns... with a festive twist. Show more
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Any Questions?
Sir Ed Davey MP, Sherelle Jacobs, Darren Jones MP, Rebecca Pow MP
47 minutes
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Alex Forsyth presents political discussion from Stonehenge Visitor Centre in Wiltshire with Sir Ed Davey MP, Sherelle Jacobs, Darren Jones MP and Rebecca Pow MP. Show more
Call Any Answers? to have your say on the big issues in the news this week
Mike Gunton and the Planet Earth team share their thoughts on what the future holds for our changing planet, and what we can do to protect it. Show more
What’s the mystery at Sweeney Todd’s in Fleet Street? Joanna’s suspicions lead her to dress up as a boy and enter the barber’s employment. Is her sweetheart Mark still alive? Show more
Woman's Hour
Weekend Woman's Hour: Imelda Staunton, Quitting parties, Mica Paris
52 minutes
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The award-winning actor Imelda Stanton discusses playing the role of Elizabeth II in the TV series, The Crown. Show more
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Greg Foot investigates whether weighted blankets are the best thing since sliced bread - or marketing BS? Show more
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Six O'Clock News
16/12/2023 Israeli military say three hostages mistakenly killed by its troops had been holding white flag
15 minutes
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The Israeli army says three hostages mistakenly shot dead by its troops in Gaza had been holding a white flag.
Loose Ends
Janine Harouni, Morfydd Clark, Jared Harris, Guvna B, Deniece Pearson, Arthur Smith, Clive Anderson
43 minutes
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Clive Anderson and Arthur Smith are joined by Janine Harouni, Morfydd Clark, Deniece Pearson and Jared Harris for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. Show more
Tucker Carlson, the American conservative political commentator, who launches his own network, Tucker Carlson Network, this week. Presented by Stephen Smith. Show more
Brian Cox and Robin Ince hand over control of the monkey cage to comedian Jo Brand, who challenges the panel to help her understand the bizarre world of quantum physics. Show more
Jim Kerr, co-founder and lead singer of Scottish band Simple Minds, describes the impact that poet/singer Jim Morrison from The Doors has had on his personal and professional life. Show more
When Maya unearths new information about her aunt’s death, and the curious circumstances behind a car crash that happened over 40 years ago, she’s determined to find out the truth. Show more
By Sophie Haydock. Seeking distraction from her work, a junior doctor looks to take up mudlarking on London's River Thames. Show more
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Ellen E Jones and Mark Kermode celebrate the life and career of the much-loved Liverpudlian screenwriter and director Terence Davies, who died earlier in 2023 at the age of 77. Show more
Paul Gambaccini is in the chair as the ultimate music quiz returns, with questions on music of all varieties and eras. Show more
A killer has returned. A young man is missing. But do the police have the right suspect? Show more
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Jason Allen-Paisant joins Roger McGough, sharing a selection of listener requested poems, including the words of Caleb Femi, Ted Hughes and Elizabeth Bishop. Show more
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