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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
Farming Today
07/02/2043 Transition to net zero and farmers' concerns, Views on farmer protests, Gun dogs
13 minutes
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As farmers in Europe protest, their British colleagues voice concerns about the impact of environmental policies on food security. Show more
John Aitchison presents the wigeon. Show more
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Council tax weirdness: Hartlepool vs Westminster
28 minutes
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Do you really pay more in council tax on a semi in Hartlepool than a mansion in Westminster? Plus, migration calculations and the carbon footprint of home-grown veg. Show more
Just One Thing - with Michael Mosley
Eat Whole Grains
15 minutes
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A simple swap! How switching to wholegrain versions of your favourite foods could help you feel fuller for longer, lower your blood pressure and improve your cholesterol. Show more
Woman's Hour
Businesswoman and entrepreneur Emma Grede, Crystal Hefner, Social media algorithms and misogyny
57 minutes
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Crystal Hefner, the widow of Playboy founder Hugh Hefner. New research on social media algorithms serving misogynistic content to young people. Show more
Why Do You Hate Me?
2. I Believed Conspiracies About the Shooting I Survived
29 minutes
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Marianna Spring talks to a survivor of the mass shooting in Las Vegas in 2017 about how online conspiracy theories made him question an event he’d witnessed with his own eyes Show more
Lady Killers with Lucy Worsley
25. Women on Trial
28 minutes
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Lucy Worsley and Professor Rosalind Crone swap notes with barrister Nneka Akudolu about how they use evidence to build a case. Show more
You and Yours
Mid-contract Price RIses, Northern Ireland Consumers and Michelin Awards
53 minutes
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How do telecom companies justify raising prices mid-contract? Also, how two years with no government has impacted consumers in Northern Ireland. Show more
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The story of a young gay man who was put through controversial conversion therapy by his father. Five years ended in family schism, much unhappiness but final forgiveness. Show more
Lynda takes the lead, and Alice is keen to make a good impression. Show more
Welcome to historic Lander Castle. Up in the Turret of Terror, the actor who plays the human statue of its former owner has time on his hands and a story to share. With Will Close. Show more
Money Box
Money Box Live: Are Savers Getting a Good Deal?
29 minutes
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Felicity Hannah talks savings from ISAs to the tax you could end up paying. Show more
Inside Health
Why recovering from long Covid is a lot like training for the Olympics
28 minutes
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Laura Foster visits the UK's first long Covid clinic to find out what we've learnt about the condition - and whether we're any closer to seeing the end of it. Show more
Capitalism: Laurie Taylor explores the origins of the word and considers the findings of a cross-country survey of attitudes to our economic system. Show more
The Media Show
Tucker Carlson's head to head with Putin
29 minutes
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Why the former Fox News host wants to interview the Russian President 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
07/02/2024 Calls for government redress for two medical scandals
30 minutes
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The government is being urged to immediately help victims of two medical scandals.
The Sparrowhawk office have a visit from an old team member with a proposition for them. Brian is becoming suspicious about Clare's behaviour. Starring Sally Phillips. Show more
A new arrival causes problems at Bridge Farm, and Susan is up to mischief. Show more
Tayari Jones on American writer Diane Oliver, and Tim McKenzie Smith on his film about 1970s funk band Cymande, the most influential British band you’ve never heard of. Show more
What is a desirable and sustainable level of immigration? Show more
When It Hits the Fan
The King's cancer, Facebook PR and Greta Thunberg
28 minutes
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David and Simon discuss how the Palace is managing news of the King’s cancer diagnosis, and the PR of two great disruptors of our time, Mark Zuckerberg and Greta Thunberg. Show more
The Media Show
Tucker Carlson's head to head with Putin
29 minutes
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Why the former Fox News host wants to interview the Russian President Show more
The World Tonight
Labour ditches green spending pledge
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
8: 'Where is your honour?'
14 minutes
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Desperate to save Achilles' honour, Patroclus finds himself betraying his lover, as Tom Hollander continues Madeline Miller's brilliant retelling of the Trojan Wars. Show more
What's the Story, Ashley Storrie?
2. Raised by Clowns
14 minutes
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Ashley shares the occasionally funny stories of how she went from being raised around gangsters, to comedians. Big difference. Gangsters are a lot cheerier than comics for one. Show more
Comedian Sarah Keyworth explores her personal journey with gender fluidity and androgyny. Show more
Sean Curran reports on Prime Minister's Questions as Rishi Sunak faces calls to apologise for a jibe about Sir Keir Starmer's position on trans people. Show more
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Food for Life by Tim Spector
8. Telling Dairy Tales
14 minutes
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Cow's milk has been hailed as vital for growth and strength and blamed for acne and snotty noses. But what is the reality? Written by Tim Spector. Show more
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