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In a series of new writing, award-winning writer Rebecca Stott discovers how the drowning mud of World War One overcame both her great uncles.", "start_date": "2026-07-24T07:30:00+00:00", "title": "A Meditation on Mud by Rebecca Stott"}, {"desc": "The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.", "start_date": "2026-07-24T07:48:00+00:00", "title": "Shipping Forecast"}, {"desc": "BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.", "start_date": "2026-07-24T08:00:00+00:00", "title": "World Service"}, {"desc": "National and international news from BBC Radio 4.", "start_date": "2026-07-24T12:00:00+00:00", "title": "News Summary"}, {"desc": "In the first of two programmes, David Aaronovitch and guests discuss how the government is doing on dealing with small boats, asylum seekers and illegal immigration.", "start_date": "2026-07-24T12:04:00+00:00", "title": "The Briefing Room"}, {"desc": "The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.", "start_date": "2026-07-24T12:34:00+00:00", "title": "Shipping Forecast"}, {"desc": "A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Steve Taylor.", "start_date": "2026-07-24T12:43:00+00:00", "title": "Prayer for the Day"}, {"desc": "Drought is declared in North Wales and the Upper Severn catchment. 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In this series of new writing, mud and Charles Darwin bring award-winning writer Rebecca to a deeper understanding of her mother's death-and life.", "start_date": "2026-07-24T18:45:00+00:00", "title": "A Meditation on Mud by Rebecca Stott"}, {"desc": "The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.", "start_date": "2026-07-24T19:00:00+00:00", "title": "News Summary"}, {"desc": "Andy Burnham re-ignites a debate about England's cultural stereotypes and prejudices. Adam Fleming and guests discuss.", "start_date": "2026-07-24T19:04:00+00:00", "title": "AntiSocial"}, {"desc": "The latest weather forecast.", "start_date": "2026-07-24T19:57:00+00:00", "title": "Weather Forecast"}, {"desc": "News, analysis and comment from BBC Radio 4.", "start_date": "2026-07-24T20:00:00+00:00", "title": "The World at One"}, {"desc": "5/11. In broad daylight, 70 people with dogs storm a farm, tear up fields and rob a petrol station. People fear for their lives. Is something bigger at play? 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In this series of new writing, mud and Charles Darwin bring award-winning writer Rebecca to a deeper understanding of her mother's death-and life.", "start_date": "2026-07-25T07:30:00+00:00", "title": "A Meditation on Mud by Rebecca Stott"}, {"desc": "The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.", "start_date": "2026-07-25T07:48:00+00:00", "title": "Shipping Forecast"}, {"desc": "BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.", "start_date": "2026-07-25T08:00:00+00:00", "title": "World Service"}, {"desc": "National and international news from BBC Radio 4.", "start_date": "2026-07-25T12:30:00+00:00", "title": "News Summary"}, {"desc": "The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.", "start_date": "2026-07-25T12:34:00+00:00", "title": "Shipping Forecast"}, {"desc": "A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with the Reverend Doctor Stephen Wigley.", "start_date": "2026-07-25T12:43:00+00:00", "title": "Prayer for the Day"}, {"desc": "Ten coastal encounters. 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Comedian and author Stewart Lee explores the story and ideas of counter-culture since the end of the Second World War, and its uncertain status in today's digital world.", "start_date": "2026-07-25T16:00:00+00:00", "title": "What Happened to Counter-Culture?"}, {"desc": "What does it mean to have healthy eyes? How can we protect our eyes? Chris and Xand van Tulleken discuss how best to look after your eyes throughout your life.", "start_date": "2026-07-25T16:30:00+00:00", "title": "What's Up Docs?"}, {"desc": "Greg Jenner is joined in ancient Egypt by Dr Campbell Price and comedian Sikisa to learn all about Tutankhamun's parents, Nefertiti and Akhenaten.", "start_date": "2026-07-25T17:00:00+00:00", "title": "You're Dead to Me"}, {"desc": "5/6. 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