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Farming Today
07/06/24 Beetle threatening forestry, Northern Irish farmers and the election, moths, post-Brexit pesticide regulation
14 minutes
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The beetle threatening the future of spruce trees and what Northern Irish farmers want from politicians. Show more
The Prime Minister apologises for leaving the D-Day commemorations early. Show more
Rebel Wilson, actor, shares the eight tracks, book and luxury item she would take with her if cast away to a desert island. With Lauren Laverne. Show more
Woman's Hour
Plus ones, Swifties, Scotland rape rule, Long-lost siblings
57 minutes
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The complicated etiquette of asking to take an extra guest to a wedding. Show more
The Food Programme
The BBC Food and Farming Awards 2024: The Search Begins...
43 minutes
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Join Jaega in Glasgow as she opens the nominations for the 2024 BBC Food and Farming Awards with special guests, Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall, Julie Lin and Max La Manna. Show more
Shetland journalist Jen Stout prepares to join volunteers heading into Ukraine to bring out a family of evacuees. Read by the author Show more
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Tom Heap and Helen Czerski explore why companies are going quiet about their green credentials, to avoid greenwash allegations. Show more
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World at One
Sunak apologises for leaving D-Day events early
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Rishi Sunak has apologised for leaving the D-Day 80th anniversary commemoration events early. Also: why scientists are using a crossbow to study whales in Antarctica.
How do you return to normal life after surviving cancer? The intimate story of a mother and daughter sharing the healing power found in the simple act of making jam. Show more
Harrison comes to a realisation, and it’s a big day for Ben. Show more
Anna tries to treat Mr Dartington and they clean up the surgery, but nobody comes. Show more
India explores the emotions of starting nursery, the current cost and crisis of childcare in England, and asks how we value the raising of babies in the UK. Show more
Gardeners' Question Time
From The Archive: Container Gardening
42 minutes
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Kathy Clugston has a rummage through the GQT archives for advice around gardening in containers. Show more
A young Canadian girl discovers something incredible in a Dorset quarry. Show more
Last Word
Nora Cortiñas, Belinda Belville, John Burnside, Roger Corman
28 minutes
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Matthew Bannister on campaigner Nora Cortiñas, designer Belinda Belville, poet John Burnside and film director Roger Corman. Show more
More or Less
Debate, Reform, tax evasion and ants
28 minutes
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Fact-checking the leaders' debate, Reform UK's policy claims, tax evasion savings and the weight of all the ants. Show more
D-Day drama for prime minister despite apology. A leading general criticises PM's decision to leave Normandy commemorations early. A government advisor resigns in disgust. Show more
Six O'Clock News
07/06/2024 Rishi Sunak faces criticism for missing part of D-Day commemorations
30 minutes
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The Prime Minister returned to the UK from France for an interview with ITV
Ian Smith, Geoff Norcott, Shaparak Khorsandi and Anushka Asthana join Andy Zaltzman in a brand new 'general election' Series of The News Quiz! Show more
Events spiral out of control at the Stables, and there’s bad news for Oliver. Show more
Saxophonist Emma Rawicz and composer Gavin Higgins head from a blues classic via Copenhagen to New York as they choose five more tracks with Anna and Jeffrey. Show more
Any Questions?
James Cartlidge, Paul Johnson, Alison McGovern, John Nicolson, Richard Tice
57 minutes
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Alex Forsyth presents political discussion from Victoria Hall in Oakham in Rutland with James Cartlidge, Paul Johnson, Alison McGovern, John Nicolson and Richard Tice. Show more
Free Thinking
Generations - D-Day - Global Instability
57 minutes
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Anne McElvoy is joined by historian of values Eliza Filby, historian of China Rana Mitter, novelist Jo Hamya, political philosopher Tom Simpson, political commentator Gaby Hinsliff Show more
The World Tonight
Parties clash in first BBC election debate
45 minutes
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The 7-party debate covered tax, immigration and defence ahead of the general election on 4 July. Show more
With the news about Jim and Nancy's secret engagement now out, Eilis confronts Jim, as Niamh Cusack reads the final part of Colm Toibin's heart-rending sequel to Brooklyn. Show more
The U.S. talk show host gives his take on where Trump and Biden are going wrong Show more
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Shetland journalist Jen Stout prepares to join volunteers heading into Ukraine to bring out a family of evacuees. Read by the author Show more
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