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In-depth conversations with some of the world's leading artists and creatives across theatre, visual arts, music, dance, film and more. Hosted by John Wilson.

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New research on how society works

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Eight tracks, a book and a luxury: what would you take to a desert island? Guests share the soundtrack of their lives.

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Scientific principles, theory, and the role of key figures in the advancement of science.

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Reflections from a faith perspective on issues and people in the news.

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Insight, wit and analysis from BBC correspondents, journalists and writers telling stories beyond the news headlines. Presented by Kate Adie.

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From Altruism to Wittgenstein, philosophers, theories and key themes.

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News-making original journalism documentary series, investigating stories at home and abroad.

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Biographical series in which guests choose someone who has inspired their lives.

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In this new series, Helen Lewis and Armando Iannucci investigate which political buzzwords are strong and stable and which are a crock of covfefe. Each week Helen and Armando will crack open the political phrasebook and attempt to decode the doublespeak. Why does everything now have to be 'turbo-charged'? What's the difference between a 'pledge' and a 'mission'? Why has my local MP been 'weaponised' and should I be worried? You'll be treated to a crash course in the dark arts of political la ...

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Intrigue

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Ben Lewis unravels the tangled story of a Christian billionaire family, stolen relics, fake treasures and the scholar turned sleuth who exposed the scandal of biblical proportions. Intrigue: 'Jaw-dropping', 'gripping', 'bingeable,' 'thrilling' - dramatic true stories and investigations that reveal how the world really works.

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The World Tonight

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In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and major breaking news from a global perspective

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The History Podcast

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NEW on The History Podcast: Invisible Hands. David Dimbleby traces the history of a hidden force that changed Britain - the free market revolution - and the invisible hands that shaped it. Episodes available weekly.

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Inside Health

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Series that demystifies health issues, separating fact from fiction and bringing clarity to conflicting health advice.

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Arts & Ideas

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Leading thinkers discuss the ideas shaping our lives – looking back at the news and making links between past and present. Broadcast as Free Thinking, Fridays at 9pm on BBC Radio 4. Presented by Matthew Sweet, Shahidha Bari and Anne McElvoy.

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Americast

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Americast is the authoritative US news and politics podcast from the BBC. Each week we provide audiences with the best analysis from across the BBC, with on-the-ground observations and big picture insights about the stories which are defining America right now. The podcast is hosted by trusted BBC journalists including the BBC’s North America editor, Sarah Smith, BBC Radio 4 presenter, Justin Webb, the BBC’s disinformation and social media correspondent, Marianna Spring, and BBC North Americ ...

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Front Row

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Live magazine programme on the worlds of arts, literature, film, media and music

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The Life Scientific

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Professor Jim Al-Khalili talks to leading scientists about their life and work, finding out what inspires and motivates them and asking what their discoveries might do for us in the future

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The Briefing Room

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David Aaronovitch and a panel of experts and insiders present in-depth explainers on big issues in the news

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Profile

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An insight into the character of an influential figure making news headlines

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Moral Maze

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Combative, provocative and engaging live debate examining the moral issues behind one of the week's news stories. #moralmaze

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Bookclub

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Led by James Naughtie, a group of readers talk to acclaimed authors about their best-known novels

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In Our Time: Culture

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Popular culture, poetry, music and visual arts and the roles they play in our society.

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Last Word

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Radio 4's weekly obituary programme, telling the life stories of those who have died recently

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Inheritance Tracks

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Celebrating the music that special guests cherish and would like to bestow to future generations.

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Call Jonathan Pie

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Political journalist Jonathan Pie gets a radio phone-in show and as his personal and professional worlds collide we see why he's so incredibly angry about absolutely everything.

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Drama of the Week

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Every Friday we bring you a new drama from BBC Radio 4 or Radio 3. Exercise your imagination with some of the best writers and actors on radio. Storytelling at its very best.

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Beyond Belief

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Series exploring the place and nature of faith in today's world

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The Food Programme

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Investigating every aspect of the food we eat

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Illuminated

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Illuminated is BBC Radio 4's home for creative and surprising one-off documentaries that shed light on hidden worlds. Welcome to a place of audio beauty and joy, with emotion and human experience at its heart. The programmes you will find in this feed explore the reality of contemporary Britain and the world, venturing into its weirdest and most wonderful aspects. This is a chance to meet voices that are not normally heard, open secret doors into concealed chambers and, above all, be transpo ...

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Six O'Clock News

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The government has ordered an investigation into the fire that forced Heathrow airport to close.

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Money Box

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The latest news from the world of personal finance plus advice for those trying to make the most of their money.

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You're Dead to Me

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The comedy podcast that takes history seriously. In each episode of You’re Dead to Me from BBC Radio 4, Greg Jenner is joined by a comedian and an expert historian to learn and laugh about the past. History isn’t just about dates and textbooks – it’s about extraordinary characters, amazing stories, and some very questionable fashion choices. How long did it take to build an Egyptian pyramid? What does the Bayeux Tapestry reveal about medieval life? Why did it take nearly half a millennium fo ...

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Start the Week

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Weekly discussion programme, setting the cultural agenda every Monday

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Crossing Continents

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Stories from around the world and the people at the heart of them.

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Gardeners' Question Time

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A panel of horticultural experts answer gardening questions from a live audience. Recorded in a different location each week

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Sliced Bread

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Sliced Bread is the series that investigates the latest ad-hyped products and trending fads promising to make us healthier, happier and greener. Are they really 'the best thing since sliced bread'? Science presenter Greg Foot finds out. Greg speaks to experts on a bunk-busting mission to test the latest consumer trends chosen by listeners. Do they live up to the hype? Or are they just marketing BS? Greg chats to the experts, dives into the data, performs tests and crunches the numbers before ...

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Farming Today

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The latest news about food, farming and the countryside

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Take Four Books

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Presenter James Crawford looks at an author's latest work and delves further into their creative process by learning about the three other texts that have shaped their writing.

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The big political stories with lively discussion and expert comment and analysis from politicians and journalists, 10pm every Sunday on BBC Radio 4.

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The News Quiz: Ep 1. Space, Steel and Strikes 28:34

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Andy Zaltzman is joined by Zoe Lyons, Mark Steel, Athena Kugblenu and Hugo Rifkind to unpack bin workers strikes in Birmingham, pop stars popping to the stars, talks of tariffs, steeling oneself in Scunthorpe, and how Toby took his carvery one step too far. Written by Andy Zaltzman. With additional material by: Mike Shephard, Christina Riggs, Eve D…

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100 Days Of Trump (Part 5)… Has He Redefined What It Means To Be President? 13:51

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This is a special Americast mini series, looking at five ways Donald Trump has changed America in his first 100 days back, as President of the United States. “…in the USA we do no have kings, we do not have dictators we have a constitution, and the rule of law, and we’re going to make damn sure Donald Trump and his administration follow the law” Cr…

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100 Days Of Trump (Part 4)… Has Elon Musk Changed Government Forever? 13:05

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This is a special Americast mini series, looking at five ways Donald Trump has changed America in his first 100 days back, as President of the United States. In our fourth episode, Matt Chorley joins Justin and Marianna to discuss large scale cuts to federal government by Elon Musk’s DOGE, and look at the impact of those cuts.They also talk about w…

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100 Days Of Trump (Part 3)… Who Is Welcome In America, Now? 13:31

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This is a special Americast mini series, looking at five ways Donald Trump has changed America in his first 100 days back, as President of the United States.In this third episode, Matt Chorley joins Sarah and Anthony to discuss Trump’s plans to deport migrants on a large scale, how he is circumventing the courts, and revoking hundreds of student vi…

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TITLE: 100 Days Of Trump (Part 2)… What Has He Done To The U.S. Economy? 13:13

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This is a special Americast mini series, looking at five ways Donald Trump has changed America in his first 100 days back, as President of the United States. In this second episode, Matt Chorley joins Justin and Sarah to discuss how the American economy has fared during Trump’s 100 days in office. What have been the impacts of tariffs on U.S. busin…

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100 Days Of Trump (Part 1)… Why Are Diversity Schemes Being Scrapped? 13:43

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This is a special Americast mini series, looking at five ways Donald Trump has changed America in his first 100 days back, as President of the United States. In this first episode, Matt Chorley joins Justin and Marianna to discuss Trump’s declaration that America will be “WOKE no longer…whether you are a doctor, an accountant, a lawyer or an air tr…

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Hell and High Water: Are we ready for the floods? 38:57

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2024 experienced the wettest period since records began and extreme rainfall events are becoming more frequent because of climate change. So what's being done to protect us from flooding - and is it enough? The Government has said it will build 1.5 million new homes by the end of the current parliament - but File on 4 Investigates has discovered th…

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29/4/25 Energy infrastructure, growing pulses for animal feed, horticulture report 14:07

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One of the government's major objectives is to deliver greener energy across the UK; but to do that, thousands of acres of farmland and wider countryside are being affected, as electricity generated from offshore windfarms and solar developments is routed to the national grid. In a new report, the Institution of Engineering and Technology has outli…

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Leaving Israel for Cyprus 28:57

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Increasing numbers of Israeli people are moving to the nearby island of Cyprus. Sky high property prices, disillusion with domestic politics and security concerns following the Hamas attacks of 7th October have led several thousand families to leave. They’re building on a rich history of Cypriot hospitality towards Jews. But in Turkish-controlled n…

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Spain declares state of the emergency amid power outages 37:45

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Spain has declared a state of emergency after a massive power cut hit the country as well as Portugal. Tonight the Spanish Prime Minister says the cause of the blackout is still not known but nothing is being ruled out. Traffic lights, cash machines and street lights all switched off when the blackout hit. As voters prepare to take part in local el…

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Universal Theme Park, Olivier award-winning play Giant, Two to One 42:18

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Mark Rosenblatt on Giant, his Olivier award-winning play starring John Lithgow as Roald Dahl. As Universal Studios announce plans for a major new theme park in Bedfordshire, what does this mean for the UK entertainment industry? Samira is joined by entertainment journalist Ella Baskerville and Gareth Smy from Framestore to discuss its signficance a…

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A massive power cut hits Spain and Portugal 30:15

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Millions of people in Spain and Portugal are without electricity after the power grid went down across the entire Iberian Peninsula. The disruption could last a week, and the cause is still unclear. Also: President Putin announces another temporary ceasefire in Ukraine. And the trial has begun of ten men who are accused of stealing millions of poun…

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Americanswers… on 5 Live! Is the Trump/Zelensky relationship back on track? 22:31

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After the two leaders were reunited at Pope Francis’s funeral over the weekend, the Americast inbox has been filled with correspondence on whether Trump and Zelensky really have reconciled - and if it could bring a peace deal with Russia any closer. Marianna and Sarah get together with Matt Chorley to answer your questions live on the radio. As wel…

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Advocating for nature 41:27

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In his new book, Robert Macfarlane takes the reader on a river journey, through history and geography, to posit the idea that rivers are not merely for human use, but living beings. In Is A River Alive? he argues that human fate is interwoven with the natural world, and that it’s time we treated nature not as a resource, but a fellow being. But doe…

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28/04/25 - Spring flush is causing problems at dairies, pulses, swapping cows for trees. 11:46

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Dairy farmers are being advised to cull or sell cows or reduce their feed as processors across the country struggle with high volumes of milk. The spring flush has been particularly good this year, with cows put out to grass earlier, and that's meant they're producing more milk. But dairies can't cope and some are warning that while they'll pay the…

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Mark Watson Talks a Bit About Life 28:39

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Multi-award winning comedian and author Mark Watson continues his probably doomed, but luckily funny quest to make sense of the human experience. This series is about time - the days of the week, the stages of our existence - and the way we use it to make sense of things. We make our way through the working week, tonight considering 'hump day' - We…

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Westminster Hour 27 April 2025 49:11

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Local elections the gender row and negotiating with Donald TrumpBy BBC Radio 4

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Mum in a Box 29:02

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As their 30th birthday approaches, Saba Husain (they/them) receives an unexpected and life changing box. It contains ‘the life’ of their mum; never before seen diaries, love letters, poems, photos of a person who died when Saba was born, 29 years earlier. With no note or message, it must have been sent by Saba’s father - but why now? Why not before…

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Eleven people die in Vancouver car ramming attack. 16:50

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Canada's Prime Minister, Mark Carney, says he's 'heartbroken'.By BBC Radio 4

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Vincenzo Latronico 28:30

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Take Four Books, presented by James Crawford, speaks to the writer Vincenzo Latronico on his new novel Perfection - which has been shortlisted for the International Man Booker prize - and explores its connections to three other literary works. Perfection (translated by Sophie Hughes) follows the lives of millennial expat couple Anna and Tom, who wo…

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Lindsey Hilsum, journalist 50:59

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Lindsey Hilsum is a multi-award-winning journalist who has been a foreign correspondent for the past four decades. She has been Channel 4’s international editor for the past 22 years and has reported on every continent except Antarctica. After studying French and Spanish at University, she worked as an aid worker in Mexico and Kenya before becoming…

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Canadians are gearing up to vote in a snap General Election. It's been called by Mark Carney, the former Governor of the Bank of England, who in recent months replaced Justin Trudeau as leader of Canada's ruling Liberal Party. Carney is hoping to receive a fresh mandate from the public, and face down US President Donald Trump, whose rhetoric toward…

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Pope's funeral held at the Vatican 16:48

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World leaders, dignitaries and cardinals gather to bid farewell to Pope FrancisBy BBC Radio 4

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April Bills and Child Benefit 24:42

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The cost of just about everything we need to run a home will be more expensive for millions of households from Tuesday. Switching on the lights, turning on the heating, turning on the tap, calling your mum or your best friend, logging on to emails, will all cost more with rises usually well above the rate of inflation. We'll have tips on how to tac…

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The actor and presenter Nigel Havers was born in Middlesex in 1951 to a barrister father and an author mother. His screen roles have been varied, from His portrayal of Lord Andrew Lindsay in the film Chariots of Fire in 1981 which earned him a BAFTA nomination, to Lewis Archer in Coronation Street for over a decade and a guest spot in Downton Abbey…

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Pope Francis’ Latin American Legacy 29:16

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Kate Adie introduces stories from Mexico, Canada, Kenya, the USA and Syria. As the first pope to come from Latin America, Pope Francis was hugely popular in the region, standing in solidarity with local priests who often have to walk a delicate line in communities under the control of drug cartels. Will Grant reflects on the late pope's legacy in M…

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26/04/2025 Farming Today This Week: Agroforestry, Planning, Rare Breeds, EU food Imports 24:59

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Restrictions have been introduced on what visitors and returning holidaymakers can bring into the UK, in response to concerns about foot and mouth outbreaks in Europe. Meat and dairy products cannot be brought back from Europe into the country, and the new rules cover everything from cured meats and cheeses to sandwiches. The aim is to prevent a fo…

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Are 80% of women really only attracted to 20% of men? 8:58

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Netflix’s psychological drama Adolescence has started a debate about teenage boys and misogyny in modern society. It tells the story of a seemingly normal young boy, Jamie, who is arrested after the brutal murder of a girl in his class. The series focuses on how young men are being radicalised against women by various podcasts, blogs and forums tha…

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Russia says talks with US envoy Witkoff "constructive" 38:08

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US envoy Steve Witkoff and Russian President Vladimir Putin had "constructive" talks in Moscow on Friday lasting three hours, according to an aide of Putin's. Ukraine and the US disagree over whether peace talks should encompass formally recognising Russian sovereignty over occupied Ukrainian territory, we explore the appetite of Ukrainians for con…

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Decadence 56:51

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Some people think we live in an age of decline. Matthew Sweet investigates, with guests including political journalist Tim Stanley, art critic Louisa Buck, Professor Jane Desmarais who is head of the decadence research centre at Goldsmiths, University of London, and Neville Morley, Professor of Classics and Ancient History at the University of Exet…

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Russia says the possibility of direct talks with Ukraine have been discussed during a US envoy visit 30:29

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The search for a peace deal is continuing as the Kremlin says direct talks between Ukraine and Russia were discussed during a US envoy visit to Moscow. Also: The director of the FBI says a judge in Wisconsin has been arrested after allegedly trying to help an immigrant avoid arrest. And one of the UK's oldest ballet teachers has hung up her pointe …

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Pope Francis, Paddy Higson, David Sassoon 27:49

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Matthew Bannister on Pope Francis, the first Latin American Pope who was noted for his humility and modest lifestyle. Paddy Higson, the TV and film producer once described as “the mother of the Scottish film industry”. Jed Mercurio and Clare Grogan pay tribute. And David Sassoon, the fashion designer who dressed royalty and film stars. Dame Zandra …

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5. Strictly Moscow 33:51

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The whole team are shocked when Pie has to defend a past mistake that comes back to haunt him. But Pie’s agent has some tantalising news. Call Jonathan Pie is written and performed by Tom Walker.With additional material from Nick Revell and Daniel AbelsonJules ….. Lucy PearmanSam ….. Aqib KhanRoger ….. Nick RevellAgent ….. Daniel Abelson The caller…

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Braintree: Indoor Gardening, Rich Compost and Propagating 43:05

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What would be your top tips for creating compost? What's the best way to propagate Lamine raspberries? What could I grow in very dry soil? Kathy Clugston and a panel of plant and gardening experts return to Ridgewell, Essex and offer advice to an audience of keen gardeners. Joining Kathy are grow-your-own guru Bob Flowerdew, garden designer Bunny G…

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All Change at Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch 44:08

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Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch train station. North Wales. Enid’s dead husband Oscar was famed for his quirky train announcements at the station. When, overnight, his recordings are replaced with automated announcements, Enid and 18-year-old station cafe assistant, Cadi, start a quiet protest, that soon becomes a lot lou…

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Is our cheese heritage ancient history? 42:35

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Sheila Dillon hears the first exclusive readings from a Tudor ‘pamphlet of cheese’ that details the cheesemaking traditions of the 16th century, and reveals how cheese was seen as a nutrient-rich health food - from digestion aid to wound cleaner. Fast-forward to today, and Sheila visits Yorkshire cheesemongers Andy and Kathy Swinscoe to help recrea…

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Rev Canon Dr Rob Marshall 2:59

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Invisibility Quest 29:36

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Hannah and Dara tackle a disarmingly simple question: is anything in the universe truly invisible? After ruling out mysterious Nordic spirits and ‘Dara’s ire’, our curious duo start to track down the invisible waves all around them. Including, it turns out, some which are emanating from their VERY OWN FACES! An infrared camera reveals Hannah’s nose…

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Discretion: Episode 3 28:43

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After Adam's concern that Reid is shielding certain parties with his assessment of the crash report, Maria leaves hospital to confront him. At the embassy, Reid is scathing, Maria is new to this, there are many factors at play and even a suggestion of another country's involvement could be catastrophic. Challenged by Maria as to how he can be sure,…

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25/04/25 Concerns around lack of awareness of EU food import ban, trade talks, agroforestry 13:52

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Concerns about foot and mouth outbreaks in Europe have led to restrictions on what visitors and returning holidaymakers can bring into the UK. Meat and dairy products cannot now be brought back from Europe into the country, the aim being to prevent an outbreak here. That rule was introduced on the 12th of April this year and covers everything from …

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The Indus Civilisation (Radio Edit) 28:33

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Greg Jenner is joined by guests Dr Danika Parikh and comedian Ahir Shah in the Bronze Age to explore the ancient Indus civilisation. They take a close look at the terracotta, toilets and even the unicorns of this vast civilisation which was in existence some 2,000 years before Pompeii. This is a radio edit of the original podcast episode. For the f…

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Trump insists he’s “putting a lot of pressure” on Russia after Kyiv attack 37:31

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President Donald Trump insisted his administration is “putting a lot of pressure” on Russia to reach a peace deal with Ukraine, after an overnight rocket attack on Kyiv killed 12 people. In a post on Truth Social earlier, the US President wrote “Vladimir, STOP!” and called the attack “bad timing”. But differences between the US and Ukrainian positi…

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Review: Self Esteem's album A Complicated Woman; RSC's Much Ado About Nothing; Julie Keeps Quiet tennis film 42:30

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Journalist Siân Pattenden & critic Stephanie Merritt join Tom to discuss Self Esteem's third album A Complicated Woman, which features collaborations with Nadine Shah and Moonchild Sanelly. Ahead of the release, Self Esteem AKA Rebecca Lucy Taylor showcased the album by staging a five-night theatrical presentation at London's Duke of York theatre. …

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Tensions between India and Pakistan intensify 30:15

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India and Pakistan have announced a series of measures against one another after 26 people were killed in Indian-administered Kashmir two days ago. Also: Online safety campaigners say new Ofcom regulations to protect young people don't go far enough. And pianist Igor Levit takes up the challenge of playing the same piece of music 840 times.…

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Signal chats, leaks, and sackings... What's going on in the Pentagon? 27:31

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There’s trouble in the Pentagon - again! Pete Hegseth and Donald Trump have dismissed new reports that the defence secretary sent details of confidential military plans to his wife, brother, and personal lawyer on Signal. They both criticised journalists at the annual White House Easter event between egg related activities, but reports keep coming …

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