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A weekly programme that illuminates the mysteries and challenges the controversies behind the science that's changing our world.

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The Limelight podcast - for fiction and drama serials you won't want to miss from Radio 4.

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Friday Night Comedy from BBC Radio 4

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Topical comedy from the sharpest satirical minds in the business. Listen first on BBC Sounds, every Friday. Is the news driving you up the wall? You’re not alone. Let the comedians take the strain and work out what’s been funny this week. Features BBC Radio 4’s The News Quiz, Dead Ringers, The Naked Week and Too Long; Didn’t Read. Listen on BBC Sounds, seven days earlier than anywhere else, and subscribe to make sure that you don’t miss an episode.

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The History Podcast

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Small time criminal Jimmy O'Connor was arrested for the murder of 'Donk' Ambridge and narrowly escaped the noose. Fast-forward 25 years and Jimmy is living a wonderful life on the Greek island of Mykonos. Now a sought after TV scriptwriter, he rubs shoulders with The Rolling Stones and Jackie Onassis and entertains the great and the good with his wife Nemone Lethbridge, one of the UK's first female barristers who defended the Kray twins. Yet the shadow of his conviction looms large over them ...

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Comedy of the Week

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Brighten your week with the latest BBC Radio 4 comedy.

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More or Less: Behind the Stats

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Tim Harford and the More or Less team try to make sense of the statistics which surround us. From BBC Radio 4

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Desert Island Discs

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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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Great Lives

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

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Rory Stewart: The Long History of...

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Rory Stewart with a radical take on the concepts that shape our lives.

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Sideways

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Best-selling author Matthew Syed explores the ideas that shape our lives with stories of seeing the world differently.

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This Cultural Life

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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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Six O'Clock News

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The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.

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From Our Own Correspondent

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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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The World Tonight

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

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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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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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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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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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Ellen E Jones and Mark Kermode guide us through the expanding universe of the moving image revealing fascinating links and hidden gems from cinema and TV to streaming and beyond.

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Thought for the Day

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

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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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File on 4 Investigates

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

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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 Food Programme

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Investigating every aspect of the food we eat

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Strong Message Here

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Armando Iannucci investigates which political buzzwords are strong and stable and which are a crock of covfefe. Each week he'll be joined by a guest to 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 language from people on the in ...

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Politically

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NEW in Politically: Reflections Conversations with leading political figures in which they reflect on their lives in politics.

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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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Start the Week

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Weekly discussion programme, setting the cultural agenda every Monday

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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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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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Word of Mouth

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Series exploring the world of words and the ways in which we use them

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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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A Good Read

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Find reading inspiration with favourite books chosen by our guests.

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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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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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Beyond Belief

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

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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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Rare Earth

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Environmental journalist Tom Heap and physicist Helen Czerski tackle major stories about our environment and wildlife, celebrate the wonder of nature and meet the people determined to keep it wonderful.

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Sliced Bread

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Greg Foot, host of the BBC Radio 4 series Sliced Bread, now brings you Dough. Each episode explores the future wonder products that might rise to success and redefine our lives. Experts and entrepreneurs discuss the trends shaping what today's everyday technology may look like tomorrow, before a leading futurist offers their predictions on what life might be like within five, 10 and 50 years. Episodes of Dough are released weekly on Thursdays wherever you get your podcasts. But if you’re in ...

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Curious Cases

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Hannah Fry and Dara Ó Briain tackle listeners' conundrums with the power of science!

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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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Short Cuts

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Short documentaries and adventures in sound presented by Josie Long.

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Westminster Hour

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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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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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NEW in Understand - The Trip The story of psychedelics. It's a unique moment. After decades of taboo and blanket illegality, policymakers and research institutions are taking these substances seriously. As a new dawn of psychedelic treatment beckons, Tim Hayward makes a personal journey into how we got here and where this is all heading. Understand from BBC Radio 4 - unravelling the complexities of the biggest stories and subjects that really matter right now.

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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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This Week in History

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Fascinating, surprising and eye-opening stories from the past, brought to life.

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Lady Killers with Lucy Worsley

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Lucy Worsley investigates the crimes of Victorian women from a contemporary, feminist perspective.

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The News Quiz: Ep 3. Crossing the Pond, Crossing the Floor 28:30

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Andy Zaltzman is joined by Hugo Rifkind, Pierre Novellie, Sara Barron and Lucy Porter to break down the week in news. The panel unpack Trump's second state visit, the reserve banquet of seat fillers, foreign investment from the US, Ed Davey's Ancient Greek punishment, chimps drunk on fruit, and why Penny Mordaunt thinks it's no fun to be a Conserva…

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The Prime Minister sets out digital ID plans 30:17

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The Prime Minister has set out plans to introduce mandatory digital identification before the next general electon, to try to tackle illegal migration. In a speech in London, Sir Keir Starmer said politicians had been too "squeamish" about addressing the issue. Opposition parties have criticised the move. But Labour's large majority means the party…

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Sir Nicholas Grimshaw, John Stapleton, Mary Elizabeth Dodd, Claudia Cardinale 27:34

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Matthew Bannister on Sir Nicholas Grimshaw, the architect who designed the international terminal at London’s Waterloo Station and the Eden Project. John Stapleton, the TV presenter who fronted Watchdog with his wife and ITV’s breakfast and daytime shows. His friend Greg Dyke pays tribute. Mary Elizabeth Dodd, the physiotherapist who pioneered new …

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St Austell: Kiwis, Proud Plants and Frozen Seeds 42:17

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When do kiwis produce fruit in the UK? What plant cuttings are the panel most proud of propagating? Should we freeze our seeds in water before planting them in the ground? Kathy Clugston and a powerhouse panel of gardening experts return to the iconic Eden Project outside St Austell in Cornwall where they field questions from a green fingered live …

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Is America's health secretary RFK Jr a danger to public health? 31:06

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Monday’s White House announcement made headlines worldwide when Donald Trump - flanked by his health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Junior - said taking Tylenol, also known as paracetamol, during pregnancy was linked to a "very increased risk" of autism in children. Medical experts have strongly pushed back on the claims, saying there is not strong en…

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Trains on Trial 53:32

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It's 200 years since the first passenger rail journey saw George Stephenson’s Locomotion No.1 travel 26 miles between Shildon, Darlington and Stockton. Environmentalists love trains - making a journey by rail can be up to 80% greener than doing it by car - and there are exciting new inventions hoping to make train travel even greener. But can we pi…

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The Rise of Matcha 41:54

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As sales of matcha continue to boom, Leyla Kazim traces the story of the powdered green tea from centuries-old Japanese tradition to global health trend phenomenon. We look behind the social media videos and headlines to find out more about the reported matcha shortage, how the matcha supply chain is reacting, and ask what might happen next. Also i…

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The Magnificent O'Connors: Trailer 2:43

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For 80 years, the O'Connors have battled what they believe to be a miscarriage of justice. Small time criminal Jimmy O'Connor was arrested for the murder of 'Donk' Ambridge and narrowly escaped the noose. Fast-forward 25 years and Jimmy is living a wonderful life on the Greek island of Mykonos. Now a sought after TV scriptwriter, he rubs shoulders …

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26/09/25: Cybersecurity, historic plums, tenant farming commissioner, Autumn arable progress 14:01

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As the fallout from a cyberattack on Jaguar Land Rover continues, how vulnerable are the major retailers' food supply chains to hackers? The Grocer's Technology Editor tells us that the supermarkets are nervous, and putting pressure on their suppliers to improve cybersecurity. England's new Tenant Farming Commissioner has been named. Alan Laidlaw w…

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Tom Hanks on loneliness 5:35

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The Oscar-winning actor Tom Hanks was cast away by Kirsty Young in 2016. Tom’s parents split up when he was five, and he went to live with his father. By the age of 10 he'd lived in 10 different houses in five different cities.Tom spoke to Kirsty about his complicated childhood, his parents’ divorce and how he managed his overwhelming feelings of l…

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As cult classic American Psycho turns 25 this year, Ellen and Mark investigate the world of yuppies on screen and ask, are yuppies a thing of the past or more prevalent than ever? They talk to director of American Psycho Mary Harron, co creators of BBC/HBO drama Industry and indie film director Whit Stillman. Ellen speaks to director Whit Stillman,…

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Mothercover: Episode 5: The Visit 28:36

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Gwen has to do one final task. But just as she thinks things are over, she realises she’s more in danger than ever.An Aberystwyth-set thriller, by BAFTA Cymru nominee Fflur Dafydd, with original music by Mercury Prize nominees Gwenno and Rhys Edwards. CASTGwen…. Alexandra RoachLiz…. Remy BeasleyOwen…. Sacha DhawanGeraint…. Matthew GravelleDean…. Al…

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Life Lines - Series 8 44:28

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The award winning drama set in an Ambulance Control Room. Carrie is a call handler for the ambulance service. Every day she makes split-second decisions as she deals with a succession of emergencies; from a young woman who has been sexually assaulted to a vicious attack on an ambulance crew. Carrie is gifted with the knack of calmly helping people …

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Hannibal of Carthage: fearsome enemy of ancient Rome 55:21

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Greg Jenner is joined in ancient North Africa by classicist Professor Josephine Quinn and comedian Darren Harriott to learn about Hannibal of Carthage and his war with Rome. Located in modern-day Tunisia, Carthage was once a Mediterranean superpower that rivalled Rome. In 218 BCE, the Second Punic War began between the two powers, with the Carthagi…

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Will government's ID scheme help stop small boat crossings? 38:15

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The prime minister is to announce a new national scheme of compulsory digital ID for all adults, to crack down on illegal working. We'll debate whether the proposals can stop small boat crossings. Also on the programme: Sensitive data about children, and their parents, has been stolen by hackers targetting a chain of nurseries. How alarmed should w…

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Leonardo DiCaprio comes on Front Row to talk about One Battle After Another 42:15

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Leonardo DiCaprio and director Paul Thomas Anderson tell Tom about their new film One Battle After Another. Our reviewers tonight are film critic Tim Robey and theatre critic Sarah Crompton. They also review The Land of the Living, David Lan's new play for the National Theatre, directed by Stephen Daldry and starring Juliet Stevenson . And Patricia…

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ID Card scheme expected to be announced tomorrow 30:31

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A UK-wide ID Card scheme is expected to be announced tomorrow - the Prime Minister believes it will help tackle illegal working and will modernise the State.By BBC Radio 4

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Does warm weather mean more rats in UK towns and cities? 32:27

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Summer heatwaves and missed bin collections have created panic in the press that rat numbers in the UK are increasing. We ask Steve Belmain, Professor of Ecology at the Natural Resources Institute at the University of Greenwich for the science. This summer Wales became the first country in the UK to ban plastic in wet wipes, with the other nations …

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It's not what you say, it's how you say it 27:54

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Michael Rosen on the linguistic comfort food of clichés, pragmatics and how we use language to connect us beyond the actual words used. Derek Bousfield explains how words do more than carry meaning: context governs what we say and how it’s understood.Dr Bousfield is Reader in Pragmatics and Communication and Co-Director of The Manchester Centre for…

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Is recognising the state of Palestine a moral duty? 56:38

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Prime Minister Kier Starmer has described the UK’s formal recognition of a Palestinian state as a “moral duty”, saying the change in policy would, "revive the hope of peace and a two-state solution". The rising number of UN members following suit this week, marks a turning point in their approach to Israel since it began its war against Hamas in Ga…

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Kerry James Marshall 43:10

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American artist Kerry James Marshall is one of the world’s most important living painters. Marshall has been making his large-scale, vividly colourful evocations of African-American life for over 40 years. His figurative paintings are rich with symbolism, metaphor and visual references to both social history and his favourite artists from the past.…

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Hurty Words 29:03

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Stewart Lee returns to the show, to join Armando in discussing 'hurty words'. With Kimmel's suspension, and in the wake of Charlie Kirk's murder, free speech is in the spotlight again. Those who railed against 'cancel culture' are getting into 'consequence culture' We also discuss what how Marvel's superheroes might respond to the actions of their …

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Val McDermid on her childhood love of libraries 4:00

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In 2013 the Scottish writer Val McDermid was cast away by Kirsty Young. Crime fiction is Val's chosen genre, and the millions of novels she sells examine and dissect the darkest recesses of human behaviour. Val spoke to Kirsty about her childhood love of libraries. You can listen to the full episode on BBC Sounds.…

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Dough - The Future of Clothing 25:10

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Could 'smart' clothing monitor our health? Greg Foot, host of the BBC Radio 4 show 'Sliced Bread', now brings you 'Dough'. Each episode explores future wonder products that might rise to success and redefine our lives. Experts and entrepreneurs discuss the trends shaping what today's everyday technology may look like tomorrow, before a leading futu…

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25/09/25 Bumper crop of damsons, dahlias, water management workshop 14:06

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This year's baking heat has had a beneficial impact on damsons and dahlias. The Lyth Valley in south Cumbria is known for its damson orchards, a dazzle of snowy white blossom in spring and this year creaking under the weight of a bumper harvest. It's such a bumper crop that some growers have more damsons than they know what to do with. In Glouceste…

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Northern Powerhouse Rail plan delayed again 37:38

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The government is holding off on announcing plans for high-speed rail across northern England due to concerns over long-term costs, the BBC has learned. The already-delayed announcement of the scheme was expected at next week's Labour Party conference, but that will not now happen. A Labour MP told us the news is "extremely disappointing" and that …

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Will & Grace star Eric McCormack on his latest TV role. 42:32

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Will & Grace star Eric McCormack tells us about his latest screen role – in the new BBC One thriller series Nine Bodies in a Mexican Morgue. McCormack plays one of nine people who survive a plane crash in the Mexican jungle, and aren't aware that a murderer might be lurking in their midst. We hear the true story of a bear who was adopted from a Hig…

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Doctors treat Huntington's disease for the first time 30:40

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Doctors have made a huge breakthrough in tackling the genetic disorder Huntington's disease, with initial results showing a significant slowing in the progress of the condition. Plans to extend the high-speed rail network between Liverpool and Manchester have been delayed and won't now be announced at the Labour Conference. The Mayor of London, Sir…

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Americanswers… on 5 Live! Can we trust what Donald Trump says about Ukraine? 27:25

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Donald Trump’s appearance at the United Nations was a clear - and at times stark - outline of his global vision, often involving sharp attacks against his opponents. His speech - the longest by any US president in history - took aim at countries who have recently recognised a Palestinian state, including a number of European countries. It was Europ…

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Was it easier to deport migrants to France before Brexit? 28:48

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Tim Harford investigates some of the numbers in the news. This week: Lib Dem leader Sir Ed Davey says it was easier to deport illegal migrants to Europe when we were in the EU. Is that true? Did the governor of the Bank of England get his numbers wrong on the UK’s ageing population? Why is the price of beef up by 25% in a year? Is it possible to pr…

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Malala on campaigning for equal access to education 4:33

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The activist Malala Yousafzai was cast away by Lauren Laverne in 2021. Malala was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize when she was 17, becoming the youngest winner in its history. She spoke to Lauren about why equal access to education for girls matters so much to her and her family. You can listen to the full episode on BBC Sounds.…

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24/09/25: New farmland bird stats, Corn Buntings, precision Plum growing. 13:58

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Farmland bird populations in England have seen a 'rapid nosedive' says the RSPB. It's worried by new Government figures showing an 11% decrease in farmland bird numbers between 2019 and 2024. Meanwhile, farmers in Scotland have been trialling tweaks to conservation scheme options which could help the Corn Bunting. And, new techniques to make Plum g…

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Trump's explosive speech at UN 37:42

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President Trump has suggested Ukraine is in a position to win back all of the territory it has lost since Moscow's invasion. Earlier, he told the UN General Assembly in New York that European countries were "going to hell" because of mass immigration. In a long - and uncompromising - speech that took aim at the institution where it was being delive…

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Stephen Knight on House of Guinness 42:13

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Peaky Blinders' screenwriter Stephen Knight on his new TV series, House of Guinness. Indhu Rubasingham talks about her vision as the new Artistic Director for the National Theatre and her first production there - Bacchae Art critic Waldemar Januszczak has been to see the Turner Prize Exhibition for us, which this year is in Bradford. We find out wh…

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23/09/2025 President Trump attacks mass migration and climate change 30:27

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The Liberal Democrat leader, Sir Ed Davey, uses his party conference speech to attack Reform UK saying don't let "Trump's America" become "Farage's Britain."By BBC Radio 4

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Faith versus Fear 27:30

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Giles Fraser delves into the moral and theological tensions surrounding immigration, asking whether Christian faith leads to exclusion or radical inclusion. British politician and prominent catholic Ann Widdecombe opens with a candid reflection on the limits of national capacity and the need for fair rules, citing scripture to support her belief in…

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Heroism: Introducing The Fort from The History Podcast 3:21

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Afghanistan, January 2007. It's a piece of military daring that went down in history: Three Royal Marines and a Royal Engineer hold on to the side of Apache attack helicopters, heading into battle to recover a fallen comrade. Those involved in a gripping, almost unbelievable day, tell their story, many speaking for the first time. It begins with Br…

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Canon Angela Tilby 2:40

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23/09/22: Bluetongue warning, apple harvest, farming for food and nature in Norfolk 13:52

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Bluetongue affects ruminant animals, like Sheep and Cattle, and it's spread between animals by biting midges. The disease tends to subside as temperatures drop but vets are warning farmers not to become complacent about Bluetongue this autumn. Anna Hill hears from the British Veterinary Association. This week we're focussing on apples, plums and th…

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Jilly Cooper on the secret to a successful marriage 3:12

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In 2016 the novelist Jilly Cooper was cast away by Kirsty Young. Jilly is perhaps best known as the author of Rivals but her writing career also spans newspaper columns, non-fiction books on class, marriage and animals in war, and novels that sell in their millions. Jilly told Kirsty Young about her theory on what makes a successful marriage. You c…

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‘A new foe’: Conscripting women in Denmark 28:25

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Denmark is eyeing up the military threat from Russia – and dramatically increasing the numbers in its national service. Now, 18-year-old girls are facing a call up. The BBC has been granted rare access to a military base on the outskirts of Copenhagen to see the newest recruits learn how to operate on the battlefield. Anna Holligan attends a “Defen…

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Inside the Migrant Hotel 38:26

1d ago38:26

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It's a familiar story from the outside. Around 32,000 people are housed in migrant hotels around the UK and protests outside them have been violent and vocal. Sue Mitchell has spent the summer getting to know a different side of the story - what life is like Inside the migrant hotels - and she's seen and heard some striking things: Families who hav…

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Trump tells pregnant women to avoid paracetamol 37:42

1d ago37:42

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Standing alongside Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr. the US president said the drug, commonly sold under the brand name Tylenol in the US, was to blame for a rise in autism diagnoses. Also on the programme: Reform UK leader Nigel Farage says he will overhaul the rights of migrants to remain in the UK; and seven decades after the first British T…

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Late-night shows under fire 42:15

1d ago42:15

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Johnny Carson, David Letterman and Jay Leno made the late night talk wildly popular viewing for American audiences for decades, but those days are fading fast thanks to declining ratings and ad revenue. Now, with two of today's biggest late night shows are in trouble after offending President Trump, we speak to the New York Times chief TV critic, J…

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MAGA’s “righteous fury” at Charlie Kirk’s memorial 32:50

1d ago32:50

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Justin and Anthony unpack the memorial service held yesterday in Glendale, Arizona for the conservative activist, Charlie Kirk, who was shot dead earlier this month. Charlie Kirk’s widow, Erika Kirk, was given a standing ovation for forgiving the man who shot her husband, delivering an emotional and deeply religious speech where she called for peop…

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Charities Cut Ties With Duchess of York 31:04

1d ago31:04

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Multiple charities have cut ties with the Duchess of York, following the emergence an email she sent to the convicted sex offender, Jeffrey Epstein, in which she called him her "supreme friend". A spokesperson for the duchess said her email to Epstein had been sent because she was trying to counter a threat from him to sue her for defamation - and …