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A reflection and prayer to start the day with the Rev Dr Mark Clavier, Canon Theologian for the Diocese of Swansea & Brecon. Show more
James Peak tells the story of how Banksy went from wall-spraying hood rat, to the most famous, and infamous, artist in the world. A new exhibition? With 200 live rats? Err - OK... Show more
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Ruth Sanderson meets Bernard Bishop and his family, who have been cutting reeds on the Cley marshes in Norfolk for five generations and counting. Show more
Farming Today
03/02/2024 Farming Today This Week : Farmers' Protests in Europe and campaign groups in the UK.
25 minutes
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European farmers have protested about environmental rules, cheap imports and taxes on agricultural fuel this week. What do UK farmers make of the direct action on the continent? Show more
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Saturday Live
Tim Key, Samantha Moore, Andrew Cotter, Jonathan Agnew
59 minutes
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Tim Key brings his trademark droll humour and a bit of poetry to proceedings and discusses some of the stories behind his new collection. Show more
In this episode, Greg Jenner is joined by Professor Noliwe Rooks and comedian Athena Kugblenu to learn all about nineteenth-century Black haircare entrepreneur Madam C.J. Walker. Show more
Alexei Sayle takes a rail journey from Exeter to Newquay and breaks the golden rule of travelling by train - he talks to his fellow passengers to reveal their personal stories. Show more
Ben Riley-Smith, political editor of The Daily Telegraph, assesses the latest developments at Westminster. Show more
From Our Own Correspondent
French farmers and the 'siege of Paris'
28 minutes
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French farmers surrounded Paris this week, to vent their anger over falling incomes, rising bureaucracy and competition from imports. Show more
Money Box
Bereavement Support Deadline and Warm Home Discount
25 minutes
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Some people who got £150 off their electricity bill last year are discovering they are not entitled this year - we'll ask why. Show more
Simon Evans, Ria Lina, Alasdair Beckett-King, and Anushka Asthana join Andy Zaltzman to quiz the week's news. Show more
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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
Call Any Answers? to have your say on the big issues in the news this week
How did Banksy go from wall-spraying hood rat, to the most famous, and infamous, artist in the world? A show in LA brings in huge celebrity names and Steph's life gets trickier. Show more
A tender and tense psychological thriller about love, loss and the mirror-verse by award-winning dramatist Oliver Emanuel. Show more
Woman's Hour
Weekend Woman’s Hour: Candace Bushnell, Lisa St Aubin de Terán, Ideological Gender Gap
58 minutes
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Sex and the City author discusses her new tour and the legacy of the TV series. Show more
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Political Thinking with Nick Robinson
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36 minutes
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What is it like living above your office and next door to your boss? Show more
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Six O'Clock News
03/02/2024 Power sharing is restored at Stormont
15 minutes
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Power sharing is restored to Northern Ireland with a new Nationalist First Minister
Loose Ends
Sir Tim Rice, Sir David Jason and Jay Blades, Jodie Mitchell, Future Islands, Rosie Frater-Taylor, Athena Kugblenu
43 minutes
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Clive Anderson is joined by Sir Tim Rice, Sir David Jason and Jay Blades, Denise Welch and Jodie Mitchell for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. Show more
The head of the army warning that UK citizens should be trained and ready to fight a potential land war. Mark Coles looks at the life and career of General Sir Patrick Sanders. Show more
Actor Juliette Binoche talks to John Wilson about the formative influences that shaped her career. Show more
Allan Little explores why Glasgow has more miles of urban motorway than any other UK city, and examines the legacy of constructing the M8 directly through its centre. Show more
Neil Dudgeon and Tim McInnerny star in this epic tale of money, passion and defiance, inspired by the novels of Arnold Bennett. Sophia’s joy at escaping from Bursley is shortlived. Show more
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Ellen E Jones and Mark Kermode look at divorces in film and TV, from His Girl Friday to The Split. Show more
Paul Gambaccini welcomes three more music lovers to the BBC's Salford studios for another contest of musical knowledge Show more
Offstage: Inside The X Factor
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29 minutes
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The X Factor was a TV show not just a talent show. Drama was important, and some contestants play their part. Show more
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Jan Pienkowski was one of children’s literature’s greatest illustrators, whose works include Meg and Mog and The Kingdom Under the Sea. Ed Vere celebrates his life and work. Show more
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