(very good)
(also *drama takes a huge bite out of "Weekend Woman's Hour" and laughs triumphantly)

The Bacchae
Drama on 4

Euripides’ Greek tragedy reimagined by Katherine Soper. In this new version, myth entwines with modernity to explore the root causes of rebellion.

When a group of young women discover the mysterious and charming Bacchus online, they instantly form an unshakeable devotion to him and to each other. It has awakened something inside of them that cannot be contained. Is this a supportive sisterhood or something more dangerous?

Bacchus ….. Colin Morgan
Joy ….. Francesca Amewudah-Rivers
Song ….. Ella Bruccoleri
Love ….. Matilda Tucker
Freedom ….. Tia Bannon
Agave ….. Clare Corbett
Pentheus ….. Sam Swann
Tiresias ….. Sam Dale
Semele ….. Yasmin Mwanza
Libation ….. Madeleine Clarke

Directed by Gemma Jenkins

Production Co-ordinator: Sara Benaim
Casting Manager: Alex Curran
Sound Design: Keith Graham, Sam Dickinson and Andrew Garratt

The Bacchae by Katherine Soper after Euripides was commissioned and first performed as part of the Springboard Trainee Programme at the Lyric Hammersmith Theatre in July 2023.

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(... Cordwainer Smith did similar but in a more entertaining sci-fi way with Krishna as the central figure (or was it another Vedic?) in "Under Old Earth" ...)

https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m002t10r

(rapid decrease in the number of transplant surgeons)

The battle for hearts and lungs: Transplants in trouble.
File on 4 Investigates

The UK was once a world leader in heart and lung transplantation. Pioneering surgeons attracted patients from all over the world. But the NHS has not kept pace with medical and technological developments and today the UK lags far behind most similar countries. It carries out fewer transplants and a lack of resources mean it doesn’t routinely use modern technologies. Many of the health service’s leading surgeons have left to work overseas in recent years, frustrated, they say, at the lack of attention transplant services have received from NHS England.

Through speaking to patients, surgeons and experts, File on Four Investigates looks at what the UK needs to do to update and transform this life-changing service.

Reporter Michael Buchanan
Producers: Adam Eley & Paul Grant
Technical Producer: Nicky Edwards
Production Co-ordinator: Tim Fernley
Editor: Tara McDermott

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https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m002t19z

(a bit of pro-FreeMason propaganda just before noon -- guilds, mystery plays, freemasons)

Arts & Mysteries
A History of Mystery by Cal Flyn
Episode 2 of 5

Cal Flyn explores the profound power of mystery and the provocation of the unknown.

Today the award-winning writer uncovers the links between the unknown and the medieval guilds that developed to protect artisanal secrets.

Written and read by Cal Flyn
Produced by Eilidh McCreadie
A BBC Audio Scotland production for BBC Radio 4

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(... she wants to be a brother ...)

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Listening to BBC Radio 4 to start the day ☺️.

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"... who used to work at Google ..."

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#BBCRadio4 #BBCProfile #BenjaminNetanyahu

Who is Benjamin Netanyahu?
Profile

Benjamin Netanyahu was born in Tel Aviv in 1949, the year after the State of Israel was founded. One of three brothers, Netanyahu spent much of his early years in the United States pursuing his education.

But following his older brother’s death, Netanyahu found himself drawn into a career in the public eye. Using his military experience to advise on security matters, in 1984 Netanyahu became Israel’s Ambassador to the UN and established himself as a champion of Israel on the international stage. But soon, his attention was drawn closer to home.

He returned to Israel and entered the world of politics; in 1993, he became the leader of the Likud party, and was elected prime minister in 1996, a position he's held for much of the following decades.

During his time in power Netanyahu has tried to portray himself as Israel’s protector. However, in recent years, allegations of corruption and lapses in national security have damaged his reputation and polarised Israelis' views about him. His handling of the conflict in Gaza following Hamas’ October 7th attacks has drawn criticism at home and abroad.

Now, Netanyahu has joined forces with the US president Donald Trump to conduct what they termed as ‘major combat operations’ against Iran. But will this war restore Netanyahu’s reputation as ‘Mr Security’, or draw Israel into another intractable conflict?

Mark Coles profiles the longest-serving Israeli prime minister.

Production details:
Presenter: Mark Coles
Producers: Nick Holland and Mhairi MacKenzie
Production Coordinator: Sabine Schereck
Sound: Morgan Roberts
Editor: Justine Lang

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Overuse of interference in telephony service when callers are talking about Iran this week.

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An indestructible cultural hero has died... Jenni Murray has left us!

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cpwj8e25ddgo

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