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A reflection and prayer to start the day with George Craig, a Methodist local preacher in Cardiff
Farming Today
23/05/24 General election and rural vote; Daffodils; New planning rules and land values.
14 minutes
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What kind of issues will affect the way rural communities vote come the general election on 4 July? Show more
Nick Robinson and Emma Barnett speak to all the main parties as Rishi Sunak calls July election.
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the woman who arrived at the Chinese court as a concubine only to become its most powerful figure for the final 50 years of Qing imperial rule. Show more
Why practising yoga isn’t such a stretch! Michael learns how just 25 minutes a day can lower your stress, boost your brain and even reverse signs of ageing at the cellular level. Show more
Woman's Hour
Show-women, Women and the general election, Smartphone-free kids
58 minutes
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The lost history of ground-breaking women magicians, aerial artists and sword climbers. Show more
Singer-songwriter and actor Lily Allen talks to John Wilson about her formative cultural influences. Show more
A Body Made of Glass by Caroline Crampton
Episode 4: All in my Head
14 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for 8 days
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
Gap Finders: Chris Sheldrick from What 3 Words
53 minutes
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The founder of the location and navigation app tells us how he spotted a gap in the market that he thinks is bigger than parcels not showing up and curries turning up cold. Show more
Listener Sam wants to know how the eco credentials of all the different types of period products stack up. Show more
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World at One
Sunak: Vote Tory to send migrants abroad
45 minutes
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Rishi Sunak warns voting for Labour would spell the end of the Rwanda migrants plan. Labour's would-be home secretary Yvette Cooper responds.
Control of technology is a key battleground. China and the West are in a race to control the world’s future technology. Electric vehicles and genetic data are the new front. Show more
Harrison has the rug pulled from under him, and Ben launches a surprise. Show more
With her husband held hostage, bus controller Marilyn must engineer traffic chaos to save his life. Conclusion of two-part thriller set in a network control centre. Show more
Which creatures emerge after we've gone to bed? Martha Kearney joins a night-time bat safari by punt, to find out about nocturnal wildlife. Show more
Evanna Lynch, ambassador for Lumos Foundation, makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of the charity. Show more
What the Irish language tells us about the world Show more
The Briefing Room
How much trouble are UK universities in?
29 minutes
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David Aaronovitch and guests discuss the current financial crisis facing UK universities and ask what can be done about it. Show more
Can miniature nuclear reactors help us get to net zero by 2050? Show more
PM reports from Blackpool on the first full day of campaigning. Reform make its pitch to voters and says it'll target Tory seats. And Ian Hislop on why it's a great time for satire
Six O'Clock News
23/05/2024 Rishi Sunak says Rwanda flights will not take off before general election
30 minutes
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The Prime Minister insisted the "preparation work" for the scheme had already taken place
Phil Wang and Susie Dent challenge guests to invent new words to help create the new ultimate Unspeakable dictionary. With special guests Stephen Fry, Laura Smyth and Maisie Adam. Show more
Emotions run high for Tom, and Vince finds himself cornered. Show more
Front Row
The Sympathizer, Ivor Novello Awards, Michelle Terry on Richard III
42 minutes
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Espionage thriller The Sympathizer, the winners of the Ivor Novello Awards and Michelle Terry talks about taking on Richard III. Show more
Kirsty Wark, Peter Snow and Michael Crick reflect on Newsnight's history and new format. Plus reporting ringside at Fury v Usyk in Riyadh amidst 'sportswashing' claims. Show more
Loose Ends
Frank Skinner, Maxine Peake, Kathryn Hughes, Rachel Fairburn join Stuart Maconie with music by Willy Vlautin and Phoebe Green
42 minutes
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Stuart Maconie and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. Show more
For millenia, large portions of the planet have smeared, smudged and blended makeup across their faces. But why - is it purely cultural, or is there something else going on? Show more
The World Tonight
Party leaders hit the campaign trail
45 minutes
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The first full day of campaigning in the general election. Show more
By Nick Walker. Alyssa combines a trip to Athens with making her peace with her ex-partner, Bruce. Show more
Amol and Nick on the first set-piece interview of the election campaign – and the role the economy will play over the coming weeks. Show more
Susan Hulme reports from Westminster as plans to clear the victims of the Post Office IT scandal are officially backed by parliament. Show more
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
A Body Made of Glass by Caroline Crampton
Episode 4: All in my Head
14 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for 8 days
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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