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A reflection and prayer to start the day with Pastor Andrew Roycroft. Show more
How did Banksy go from wall-spraying hood rat, to the most famous, and infamous, artist in the world? James finds someone from Banksy's secret team , but will they talk? Show more
The latest news headlines. Including the weather and a look at the papers.
Derry/Londonderry has a conflicted past but is fiercely loved by its residents. Returning Derry girl Marie-Louise Muir discovers how the city's redefining itself and its landscape. Show more
Farming Today
13/01/24 German farmer protests; Fairness in supply chain; Soy and insects in animal feed; Mid-winter British strawberries.
25 minutes
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With blockades at the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin, we find out what is going on with farmers in Germany. Show more
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Saturday Live
Michael Mosley, Julie Felix, Gabriella Cugno, Owain Wyn Evans
1 hour, 1 minute
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Michael Mosley, bestselling writer, self-experimenter and host of Just One Thing, is on a mission to give the nation tips to improve our lives. Show more
In this episode, Greg Jenner is joined by Dr Leon Rocha and comedian Phil Wang to learn all about the surprising history of kung fu, from ancient China to the present day. Show more
Alexei Sayle travels from Shrewsbury to Pwllheli and breaks the golden rule of travelling by train - he talks to his fellow passengers - and reveals their personal stories. Show more
George Parker, political editor of the Financial Times, assesses the latest developments at Westminster. Show more
From Our Own Correspondent
Japan: Learning Lessons from Earthquakes
28 minutes
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Amid the aftermath in Wajima city - where both housing stock and the population are ageing - there are signs of how Japan has learned to live with earthquakes. Show more
The listener who went to claim a small pension - but found there was nothing left. Show more
Ian Smith, Geoff Norcott, Shaparak Khorsandi and Ayesha Hazarika join Andy Zaltzman to quiz the week's news. Show more
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Any Questions?
Sarah Champion MP, Baroness Fox, Kevin Hollinrake MP, Henri Murison
47 minutes
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Alex Forsyth presents political debate from Chester Cathedral with a panel including Sarah Champion MP, Baroness Fox, Kevin Hollinrake MP and Henri Murison. Show more
Call Any Answers? to have your say on the big issues in the news this week
James Peak tells the story of how Banksy went from wall-spraying hood rat, to the most famous, and infamous, artist in the world. An exhibition helps Steph prove herself to Banksy. Show more
USA is an epic saga by John Dos Passos, following the interwoven storylines of a fascinating group of disparate characters at the beginning of the 20th century. Show more
Woman's Hour
Weekend Woman’s Hour - Cush Jumbo, Spice Girls Stamp, Assisted Dying
57 minutes
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Cush Jumbo speaks to us about her role as Lady MacBeth at the Donmar Warehouse and her new series on Apple TV. Show more
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While Sliced Bread takes a break we serve up… Toast. Sean Farrington examines why sales of the once best-selling soft drink, Sunny Delight, suddenly bombed. Show more
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Six O'Clock News
13/01/2024 Taiwan elects a new President
15 minutes
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Taiwan's president-elect has vowed to defend the self-governing island from Chinese intimidation. Beijing says it opposes what it calls the island's separatist movement.
Loose Ends
Matt Lucas & Elis James, Trinny Woodall, Martin Jarvis, Urooj Ashfaq, Bill Ryder Jones, Marika Hackman, YolanDa Brown
43 minutes
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Clive Anderson and YolanDa Brown are joined by Matt Lucas & Elis James, Trinny Woodall, Urooj Ashfaq and Martin Jarvis for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. Show more
Colleen Hoover, the bestselling author and TikTok sensation, whose hit novel It Ends With Us is set to hit the silver screen soon. Show more
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The life and times of Christopher Hitchens told through archive and interview. Presented by DD Guttenplan and featuring Martin Amis, Stephen Fry, Ian McEwan and Tony Blair. Show more
Vicky Baker investigates the story of Lamar Keene, a successful psychic who confessed to being a member of an underground network that conspired to defraud the unsuspecting public. Show more
Coal Country Beauty Queen, a new story from NSSA-shortlisted writer Anna Bailey. Show more
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Ellen E Jones and Mark Kermode investigate the murky world of elections on screen and the corridors of power. Show more
Paul Gambaccini asks the questions in the latest heat of the wide-ranging music quiz Show more
George Fouracres tells his story of growing up living with his grandad and brothers in Wolverhampton. Show more
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Families from the many sides of the Gaza/Israeli dispute share and reflect on their own personal histories and day-to-day existence.
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