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A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Vishvapani Blomfield. Show more
Farming Today
21/02/24 NFU Conference: Prime Minister makes a raft of announcements, Minette Batters' farewell speech.
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As NFU President Minette Batters steps down after 6 years in the job, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak promises NFU Conference another supply chain review and a food security index. Show more
Michaela Strachan presents the stonechat. Show more
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News, views and features on yesterday's stories in Parliament.
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Per capita GDP, MP claims and the entire EU budget
28 minutes
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What does per capita GDP tell us about the UK economy? Was an MP right about government support for energy bills? How much did the EU spend on Covid recovery? Show more
Just One Thing - with Michael Mosley
Track Your Exercise
15 minutes
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Michael explores how simply tracking your exercise can motivate you to increase your physical activity, which could improve your mental health and reduce your risk of diabetes. Show more
Woman's Hour
Ukraine children, Director of Wicked Little Letters Thea Sharrock, The implications of a new AI study on the brain
57 minutes
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Eleven Ukrainian children deported to Russia will soon be reunited with their families due to the third and largest deal brokered by Qatar. Emma hears about the latest developments Show more
Why Do You Hate Me?
4. I Received Online Death Threats and the Premier League Caught My Troll
29 minutes
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How a Premier League unit tracked down the troll who threatened the player and his family. Show more
Lady Killers with Lucy Worsley
27. Sarah Bird - Cruel Employer
28 minutes
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Guest detective Baroness Helena Kennedy joins Lucy Worsley to investigate the mysterious death of a young servant in Buckland Brewer, Devon. Show more
You and Yours
Lasting Power of Attorney, Mobile Phone Sales and EV Home Chargers
53 minutes
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Why is it sometimes so difficult to use lasting power of attorney at your bank? And why you may need to think carefully about what EV charger is right for your home. Show more
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Some patients with haemophilia were kept in the dark for years about the risks from US-made Factor VIII blood clotting products. We ask doctors how this could have happened. Show more
Natasha is shown a new perspective, and Jolene has a sinister encounter. Show more
Liam is an atheist and an out and proud gay man. He's also in crisis, and he really doesn't want to be in Lourdes. What good can the healing waters possibly hold for him? Show more
Money Box
Money Box Live: Co-parenting Finances
28 minutes
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Felicity Hannah talks to parents who are co-parenting with an ex and asks how they sort out the finances. Show more
All in the Mind
Eating to improve memory, and a new play about mental health services
28 minutes
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Claudia Hammond finds out whether we should be changing our diets to keep our brains healthy. And she’s off to the theatre to see a new play about NHS mental health services. Show more
Are grudges beneficial or detrimental? In this episode, Matthew Syed delves into the world of professional wrestling to shed light on their values and perils. Show more
The Media Show
Russia and Ukraine: reporting the war two years on
28 minutes
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Perspectives from Ukraine, Russia and the UK on the challenges of covering the conflict. 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
21/02/2024 War in Ukraine assessment
30 minutes
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Western officials: Russia has no "master plan" to achieve goal of seizing most of Ukraine
After coming out as almost bang in the centre of an online political compass test, Alun wants to know what being a 'centrist dad' actually means. Show more
Harrison has some advice for Harry, and Tony’s at the abattoir. Show more
Front Row
Wim Wenders, Len Pennie and Angus Robertson
42 minutes
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Wim Wenders his new film, Perfect Days, and poet Len Pennie on her collection Poyums. Show more
Is it moral to eat meat or animal products? Show more
When It Hits the Fan
NatWest, the first 100 days and F1's Red Bull
28 minutes
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David Yelland and Simon Lewis discuss the potential NatWest share sale, a CEO's first 100 days, and why transparency is the only option for F1's Red Bull boss Christian Horner. Show more
The Media Show
Russia and Ukraine: reporting the war two years on
28 minutes
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Perspectives from Ukraine, Russia and the UK on the challenges of covering the conflict. Show more
The World Tonight
Gaza ceasefire debate descends into chaos
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In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective Show more
Speculation as to who might be the person to die as a result of Selma's dream is rife. The clock is ticking but the victim remains a mystery. Maybe they will all escape? Show more
What's the Story, Ashley Storrie?
4. Death and Chocolates
14 minutes
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The only guaranteed thing in life is death. Ashley's upbeat anecdotes include the loss of her grandparents, ghosts from the 80s, her mother's terminal diagnosis, and karaoke. Show more
Jon Holmes's hit satire returns to remix the news into a comedy concept album. This episode: Monty Putin’s Flying Russians, Another Policy Bites The Dust, and Drake vs Prince Harry. Show more
High drama as MPs vote on a ceasefire in Gaza.
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James and John: A True Story of Prejudice and Murder
Episode 3 - The Offence
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Simon Russell Beale reads. It’s 1835, and, trapped by poverty and lack of privacy, James Pratt and John Smith have borrowed a rented room and risked everything. Show more
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