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A reflection and prayer to start the day with George Craig, a Methodist local preacher in Cardiff
Farming Today
21/05/24 - Planning rules change, growing roses and no Spring flush
14 minutes
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Changes to planning law will allow more freedom for farmers and landowners in England to convert unused buildings into new homes, or new businesses like farm shops. Show more
We speak to Heather Evans whose husband Perry died five weeks ago, mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham and cabinet minister Mel Stride.
Being Roman with Mary Beard
9. Soldiering for Softies
28 minutes
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Mary Beard meets the young Roman soldier who spends more time shopping than fighting. Could he ruin the image of the Roman army as a ruthlessly efficient machine of conquest? Show more
All in the Mind
Why is exercise good for your mental health?
28 minutes
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Exercise is good for your mental health, but do we know why? And does it work for everyone? Claudia Hammond laces up her running shoes for a jog through the latest research. Show more
Woman's Hour
Solving historic rape cases, British cyclist Lizzy Banks, Margaret Leng Tan
55 minutes
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How new forensic techniques help police re-examine old sexual assault and rape cases. Show more
As Meryl Streep receives an honorary Palme D'Or at the Cannes Film Festival, Ellen E Jones and Mark Kermode explore her career and ask - is she the greatest actress of our time? Show more
A Body Made of Glass by Caroline Crampton
Episode 2: All Disease Begins in the Gut
14 minutes
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Caroline Crampton explores the history of hypochondria, drawing together cultural history and moving personal memoir. Read by Tuppence Middleton. Show more
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
You and Yours
Call You and Yours: Side Hustles and Second Incomes
53 minutes
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On this week's Call You and Yours we're asking, do you have a side hustle or second income? Show more
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World at One
Victims of the infected blood scandal await detail on compensation
45 minutes
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The government is to set out a multi-billion pound compensation for the victims of the infected blood scandal. Plus: we examine Labour's new plan for housing.
The struggle for Hong Kong. How the former British colony has become a major source of friction with China – amid claims of abductions. Show more
There’s an emergency at Brookfield, and Freddie relives the past. Show more
When her eight-year-old daughter doesn't get a party invitation, Lizzie challenges the birthday girl's mum, Jo. Two world views collide and the situation gets out of hand. Show more
Life and love. Josie Long presents short documentaries and audio adventures exploring the language of care. Show more
Richard Sennett: Laurie Taylor talks to a leading cultural and social thinker about his latest work on the power of performance, from music and politics to everyday life. Show more
Michael Sheen Gets Into Character
From System to Method
28 minutes
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Michael Sheen explores the strange art of acting, from Stanislavski to today. Show more
When It Hits the Fan
UK water crisis, the Rich List and PR wellbeing
29 minutes
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David Yelland and Simon Lewis discuss South West Water’s handling of the Brixham crisis, getting on and off The Sunday Times Rich List, and PR work culture. Show more
PM
British man dies during turbulence on flight to Singapore
1 hour
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Evan Davis hears from a passenger on the Singapore Airlines flight where a 73-year-old British man died from a heart attack during severe turbulence.
Six O'Clock News
21/05/2024 British man dies after flight from London hits severe turbulence
30 minutes
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Seven people were also left in critical condition
The man they call Britain’s funniest Milton in the show where he helps anyone anywhere. After all, mention Milton Jones to most people and the first thing they think is ‘Help!’. Show more
Neil offers support to a friend, and Kirsty has a secret weapon. Show more
Front Row
Colm Tóibín, Miranda Rutter & Rob Harbron, Iain Sinclair on John Deakin
43 minutes
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Long Island - Colm Tóibín's follow-up to bestselling novel Brooklyn, Bird Tunes - Miranda Rutter and Rob Harbron's new folk album, Iain Sinclair on photographer John Deakin's Soho Show more
Around two million people in the UK have long Covid. Rachel Schraer investigates a controversial programme that claims to retrain patients' brains to stop their symptoms. Show more
In Touch
The UK's First Blind Overseas Ambassador; Travelling Tips & Tricks
19 minutes
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Victoria Harrison is the UK's first blind overseas ambassador. She tells Peter about how she got into the diplomatic service and about her new role as ambassador to Slovenia. Show more
Antonia Bolingbroke-Kent travels to Kazakhstan to find out why the Caspian Sea is shrinking and what it means for the region. Show more
The Bottom Line
The Decisions That Made Me A Leader
The Decisions That Made Me A Leader: Lastminute.com's Martha Lane Fox
46 minutes
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Evan Davis sits down with the British businesswoman, philanthropist and public servant, Martha Lane Fox. Show more
The World Tonight
British man died during severe turbulence on flight named
45 minutes
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73-year-old Geoff Kitchen died of a suspected heart attack during the flight from London to Singapore. Is flight turbulence getting worse? We’ll hear a former airline pilot. Show more
By Nick Walker. In prison, Kieran had time to reflect on his past mistakes. Newly released, he aims to make amends to Gina … Show more
Fred and his relatives encounter terrifying creatures in the Alaskan wilderness. Could this really be the legendary Bigfoot? Show more
Susan Hulme reports as details of the infected blood compensation scheme are announced. Also, MPs investigate patient safety and peers demand action over water pollution.
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
A Body Made of Glass by Caroline Crampton
Episode 2: All Disease Begins in the Gut
14 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for 6 months
Caroline Crampton explores the history of hypochondria, drawing together cultural history and moving personal memoir. Read by Tuppence Middleton. Show more
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