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A reflection to start the day with Mairéad Nic Craith, a professor of Public Folklore at the University of the Highlands and Islands. Show more
Farming Today
02/02/24 UK farmer protests? Fish trade with the EU.
13 minutes
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As European farmers continue their protests - what's happening here in the UK? Show more
Miranda Krestovnikoff presents the Andean cock-of-the-rock from Peru. Show more
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
Susan Hulme reports as MPs debate legislation to implement the Stormont deal.
Jamie Dornan, actor, shares the eight tracks, book and luxury item he would take with him if cast away to a desert island. With Lauren Laverne. Show more
Woman's Hour
Candace Bushnell, No Queens in Europe, Early Years recruitment
57 minutes
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The original Carrie Bradshaw on the success of her creation: Sex and the City. Show more
The benefits and problems with school inspections. Show more
Chris McCausland asks a panel of comedians to live in an audio only world, with Lee Mack and Sikisa taking on Andy Parsons and Sarah Keyworth. Show more
Rare Earth
Can We Build a Better World with Wood?
53 minutes
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From the emotional balm of a walk in the woods to the first wooden skyscrapers, Tom Heap and Helen Czerski ask if a new Age of Wood will be good for us and the planet. Show more
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Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment. This programme has been edited since broadcast.
In the last programme in his series looking for the origins of British comedy staples, Ian finds himself in a shed in Coventry enjoying an early collection of comic songs. Show more
Vince makes a surprising offer, and there’s an unexpected visitor for one resident. Show more
News about Dad comes through, and Maita and Julian decide to drive to Nigeria. Five-part thriller by Eno Mfon and Darragh Mortell, starring Saffron Coomber and John Pfumojena. Show more
It’s week 12 and India uncovers the mysterious world of ultrasound scans. She looks at the role they play in care and how they impact the connection between mother and foetus. Show more
Gardeners' Question Time
From the Archive: Ponds and Bogs
42 minutes
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Kathy Clugston navigates the murky waters of the GQT archives in search of some pond and bog related advice throughout the years. Show more
Cherise Saywell is an award winning writer and in this specially commissioned story there is a misunderstanding at an out of town play centre. Katie Leung is the reader. Show more
Last Word
Frank Farian, Caroline Richmond, Phil Baines, Norma Izard
28 minutes
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Matthew Bannister on music producer Frank Farian, medical journalist Caroline Richmond, typographer Phil Baines and cricketer Norma Izard. Show more
More or Less
Measles, Traitors and the cost of Brexit
28 minutes
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Is measles spreading? Is crime falling? How much is Brexit costing? How good are contestants at traitor guessing? Show more
Afternoon news and current affairs programme, reporting on breaking stories and summing up the day's headlines. This programme has been edited since broadcast.
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Six O'Clock News
02/02/2024 Home Secretary asks for asylum claim details of man wanted in connection with chemical attack
30 minutes
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Abdul Ezedi is being sought in connection with an attack on a woman and her two children
Simon Evans, Ria Lina, Alasdair Beckett-King, and Anushka Asthana join Andy Zaltzman to quiz the week's news. Show more
Jolene finds herself cornered, and Mia makes a big declaration. Show more
Ellen E Jones and Mark Kermode look at divorces in film and TV, from His Girl Friday to The Split. Show more
Any Questions?
Sir Robert Buckland MP, Thangam Debbonaire MP, Christine Jardine MP, Ann Widdecombe
47 minutes
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Alex Forsyth presents political discussion from Bridgwater Arts Centre, Somerset with Sir Robert Buckland MP, Thangam Debbonaire MP, Christine Jardine MP and Ann Widdecombe. Show more
Sara Wheeler explores our continuing fascination with ritual, and the idea that ritual can improve character and, in turn, society as a whole. Show more
In the second week of his series looking at the origins of British comedy Ian unearths early examples of Parody, Satirical Cartoons and Comic song, but begins with animals. Show more
The World Tonight
US carries out air strikes in Iraq and Syria
45 minutes
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In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective Show more
The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller
5: 'Hector's death will be first.'
14 minutes
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Persuaded that his eternal glory rests on him joining the war on Troy, Achilles agrees to fight, as Tom Hollander continues Madeline Miller's blistering retelling of the Iliad. Show more
Americast
Christiane Amanpour on Biden's Iran Dilemma
47 minutes
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POTUS has decided US response to Jordan attack. Show more
News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
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Food for Life by Tim Spector
5. Says It on the Label
14 minutes
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When we make judgements about our diet, we rely on food labels and even the 'latest science'. But, in a world of globalised trade, how much can we know about the food we eat? Show more
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