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Spiritual reflection to start the day with Rev Neil Gardner of Canongate Kirk, Edinburgh
Farming Today
27/06/24 Lib Dem's Manifesto, Groundswell regenerative farming, Sark considers Sunday tractors
14 minutes
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Today tractors, regen ag and politics. Show more
Election 2024: Reaction to Sunak v Starmer. Show more
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss why the French impressionist Claude Monet painted the foggy Thames in central London more often than water lilies, haystacks or Rouen Cathedral. Show more
How do animals maintain fitness? Why do geese get buff with no effort? And do I really have to go to the gym? Show more
Woman's Hour
Adult orphans, Accusations of assault in tennis, Leader interview: John Swinney
57 minutes
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Playwright Naomi Westerman, who has written about death rituals in her work as an anthropologist, and author Flora Baker discuss what it means to be an adult orphan. Show more
Simon McBurney, actor and co-founder of Complicité theatre company, reveals his creative inspirations. Show more
The story of the most unlikely coalition in history as the USA and Britain join forces with communist Russia to combat Nazi Germany. Read by Nigel Anthony. Show more
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
Is copyright law working to secure returns for creators? Show more
Sliced Bread Presents
Cholesterol Lowering Products
28 minutes
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Greg Foot investigates the drinks and spreads which claim to reduce cholesterol. What are the ingredients to look out for and are supermarket own brands just as effective? Show more
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The Conservatives claim Labour would surrender Britain's borders. So what would Labour's policy be if they win next week? We ask shadow minister Peter Kyle.
A child born without eyes? In Alabama, Dan finds a contaminated town, still reeling from its toxic legacy. Internal confidential memos reveal the manufacturer knew the risk. Show more
The residents gather for news of a friend, and preparations begin for the summer fete. Show more
A quirky, irreverent, light-hearted drama-documentary by Jonathan Holloway telling the remarkable story of the Brighton and Hove Film Pioneers who transformed cinema. Show more
Ramblings
Blowy Bamburgh Beach with David Almond
24 minutes
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David Almond marks 25 years of his extraordinary book, Skellig, with a walk from Seahouses to Bamburgh in Northumberland: a landscape that has long inspired him. Show more
Antiques expert Eric Knowles makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Workaid. Show more
The programme that holds the BBC to account on behalf of the radio audience
David Aaronovitch and guests dissect Sudan's ongoing civil war. This conflict is now one of the world's worst humanitarian disasters. How can it be brought to an end? Show more
BBC Inside Science
What makes an effective protest?
28 minutes
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Also, a smiling robot, methane emissions from landfills, and the perfect temperature for humans. Show more
Afternoon news and current affairs programme, reporting on breaking stories and summing up the day's headlines.
Six O'Clock News
27/06/2024 Labour says it will negotiate better trading arrangements with EU
30 minutes
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The Conservatives have dismissed the idea as "for the birds"
What's the point of falling in love? Show more
Minds are changed at Grange Farm, and several residents plot an intervention. Show more
Front Row
Reviews - Douglas is Cancelled, Ronald Moody Sculptures, The Importance of Being Earnest
43 minutes
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Reviews: ITV dramedy Douglas is Cancelled, Ronald Moody sculptures at The Hepworth Wakefield, The Importance of Being Earnest in Manchester and a visit to Craven Museum and Gallery. Show more
The Media Show
Julian Assange: journalist or activist?
58 minutes
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The WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange and his impact on journalism. Show more
Loose Ends
Charlie Higson, Bilal Zafar, Pravesh Kumar, English Teacher and Alexandra Whittingham join Stuart Maconie.
42 minutes
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Stuart Maconie and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. Show more
Sathnam Sanghera and William Dalrymple discuss how imperial tea played a role in shaping Britain’s relationship with two superpowers. Show more
The World Tonight
Biden and Trump to face off in TV debate
45 minutes
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What should we expect from first presidential head-to-head? Show more
Krysty begins to understand why the apparent ghost of Robert Burns is infiltrating her life. Show more
Amol and Nick look at whether the narrative of the election is being skewed by opinion polling pointing to a ‘supermajority’. Show more
James Peak and his mate Tony from the antiques shop embark on an odyssey to the peculiar realm of the cryptic crossword, that most fiendish and fearsome of puzzles. Show more
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
The story of the most unlikely coalition in history as the USA and Britain join forces with communist Russia to combat Nazi Germany. Read by Nigel Anthony. Show more
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