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A reading and a reflection to start the day, with George Craig, a retired senior civil servant and a Methodist local preacher in Cardiff.
A mother of three children with autism and author Michael Blastland talk about the challenges of raising children with the disorder. Show more
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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The historic Sherwood Forest is about to become the site of a new visitor centre. David Lindo visits and hears how the fracking debate could also become part of the Sherwood story. Show more
The number of vegans in the UK is estimated to have increased more than threefold in the last decade. Charlotte Smith hosts a panel discussion about what this may mean for farmers. Show more
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News and current affairs. Including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
Guests include the singer/songwriter Leo Sayer, the English with Lucy vlogger, former rugby player and Hagrid body-double Martin Bayfield and adventurer Charley Boorman. Show more
Jay Rayner and his panel visit Chelmsford in Essex. Zoe Laughlin, Sue Lawrence, Rachel McCormack and Tim Hayward answer the questions. Show more
The Week in Westminster
Anushka Asthana of the Guardian looks behind the scenes at Westminster
28 minutes
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Anushka Asthana of the Guardian hears that women make the best MPs as she talks to senior backbenchers who are standing down. And she takes soundings about the general election. Show more
From Our Own Correspondent
In Search of Happiness
30 minutes
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The Afghan Taliban's spring offensive, surprising sights in North Korea and enforced happiness in the UAE. Kate Adie introduces correspondents' stories. Show more
Money Box
Tax changes blocked by the election, millions of 'smart' meters may have to be replaced, plus ethical banking
30 minutes
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Paul Lewis on the tax changes blocked by the election, the millions of smart meters that may have to be replaced and a new ethical banking account. Show more
Satirical review of the week's news. Miles Jupp is joined by Hugo Rifkind, Katy Brand, Rich Hall and Kiri Pritchard-McLean. Show more
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Any Questions?
Lord Falconer, Jeane Freeman MSP, Mark Littlewood, Professor Adam Tomkins MSP
48 minutes
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Jonathan Dimbleby presents political debate from Blantyre Old Parish Church in South Lanarkshire with Lord Falconer, Jeane Freeman MSP, Mark Littlewood and Prof Adam Tomkins MSP. Show more
Listeners have their say on the SNP, nationalism, TV debates and faith, as discussed on Any Questions? Anita Anand presents. Show more
4 Extra Debut. 1996: interview day at Cambridge University and it seems it’s not just the would-be students who are nervous. Stars Ben Miles. Show more
Marking 100 years since Ella Fitzgerald's birth, Mara Carlyle examines her vocal magnificence with fellow singers including Jessye Norman, Dianne Reeves, Norman Winstone and Eska. Show more
Woman's Hour
Valerie June, the WI opens a branch in prison and are sex robots a danger to human intimacy?
58 minutes
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Highlights from the Woman's Hour week. Presented by Jenni Murray. Valerie June with Got Soul, and sex robots - a danger to human intimacy? Show more
Full coverage of the day's news.
A mother of three children with autism and author Michael Blastland talk about the challenges of raising children with the disorder. Show more
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Six O'Clock News
29/04/17 EU leaders unanimously adopt Brexit strategy
15 minutes
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The 27 EU leaders have adopted a "firm and fair" Brexit strategy. They want the UK to come up with a "serious response" on the rights of EU citizens living in Britain.
Loose Ends
Howard Jacobson, Vivienne Acheampong, Joe Boyd, Gaia Vince, Orchestra Baobab, Her's, Emma Freud, Clive Anderson
34 minutes
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Clive Anderson and Emma Freud are joined by Howard Jacobson, Joe Boyd and Gaia Vince for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Orchestra Baobab. Show more
Aretha Franklin has won hearts - and 18 Grammy awards - with her astonishing voice. But this week a bust-up with another iconic singer revealed her spikier side. Show more
Saturday Review
Lady Macbeth, Obsession, See What I Have Done, Whitechapel Gallery, Griefcast
45 minutes
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Acclaimed British film Lady Macbeth, Ivo Van Hove's Obsession with Jude Law, Sarah Schmidt's See What I Have Done, Whitechapel Gallery Iself, Griefcast - a podcast about death. Show more
The Dhnie family from Syria re-live their perilous journey to seek a new life in Europe. Manveen Rana, who accompanied them on their journey, replays them her original recordings. Show more
Virginia, Laura and Clarissa all experience conflict. A story inspired by Virginia Woolf's Mrs. Dalloway. Stars Rosamund Pike. Show more
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4, followed by weather.
Fi Glover pits optimists against pessimists in a debate asking whether digital technology makes children's lives richer, or if it is unhealthy and even dangerous. Show more
Second of the 2017 semi-finals in the long-running general knowledge tournament. Russell Davies is the questionmaster. Show more
Ground-truthing poetry - Paul Farley hears new poems by Zaffar Kunial in the English Midland places they were made. Show more
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. Followed by Weather.
By David Park. A son helps his elderly father make the trip from his retirement home to the nearest beach. Read by Sean McGinley. Show more
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