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The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with the Rev Andrew Martlew. Show more
Farming Today
Labour Manifesto, Cow Attacks, the History of the Chicken, the Scilly Shrew
13 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FM
Presented by Anna Hill. The rural analysis of the Labour Party manifesto, and the dangers of cows during springtime calving. Show more
Bill Oddie presents the alpine swift. Show more
Morning news and current affairs. Including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
The Life Scientific
Episode 93: Nigel Shadbolt on the worldwide web
28 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Sir Nigel Shadbolt tells Jim why people should have free access to information collected about them by the government and others, and how to deal with issues of privacy. Show more
Anita Anand discovers what drives people to pursue certain careers. In this episode, she talks to world-renowned facial surgeon Prof Iain Hutchison. Show more
Woman's Hour
Hollie McNish, Coral and Paul Jones
45 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Hollie McNish, Coral and Paul Jones and Sue McAllister, Director General of the NI Prison Service. Jane Garvey presents. Show more
Pastures new for published Yorkshire farm labourer and writer Fred Kitchen. Show more
Computer code is written all over offices, homes and now in classrooms too. Technologist Tom Armitage decodes digital literacy for the so-called 'second machine age'. Show more
The lasting impact of 'Hallelujah', a relatively obscure song by Leonard Cohen, that became a global anthem. From 2015. Show more
A History of Ideas
Paul Broks on John Locke and Personal Identity
11 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Neuropsychologist Paul Broks asks how we can be sure we are the same person that we were yesterday. John Locke thought it depended on what we could remember - but is that true? Show more
You and Yours
Call You and Yours: Are you 'sandwiched' between caring for your parents and children?
45 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Are you part of the 'sandwich generation' - the million or so people who are looking after their parents as well as their children? Show more
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Analysis of current affairs reports, presented by Martha Kearney.
It is a difficult day for Rob, but Shula has high hopes. Show more
Josie Long hears stories of love, loss and finding yourself from a final kiss to rebuilding after a relationship. From 2015. Show more
London's 'Crossrail for bikes' is underway. Tom Heap asks if these segregated cycle lanes running across the city will really herald a cycling revolution for all of the nation. Show more
What is a pedant, and where does pedantry come from? Michael Rosen and Dr Laura Wright discuss with Times writer Oliver Kamm, who describes himself as a 'reformed pedant'. Show more
Author and journalist Rachel Johnson chooses the Bloomsbury artistic hostess, Ottoline Morrell. With Matthew Parris. From 2015. Show more
Eddie Mair with interviews, context and analysis.
The mysterious disappearance of a film impresario’s leading man from a film set needs solving. Stars Matt Lucas. From 2015. Show more
Lilian makes some change, while Susan is onto the gossip. Show more
Front Row
Alan Rickman, Sonia Delaunay, Punchdrunk Theatre, Anne Frank
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Alan Rickman on directing A Little Chaos, plus the art of Sonia Delaunay at Tate Modern, Punchdrunk Theatre at the National Maritime Museum and Anne Frank's Diary revisited. Show more
Pastures new for published Yorkshire farm labourer and writer Fred Kitchen. Show more
Is the west losing its military edge? Mark Urban investigates whether the US and its allies are losing superiority as they cut defence spending while rivals increase theirs. Show more
In Touch
Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Washing Machines
20 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Cathy Yelf, CEO of the Macular Society, talks about current treatments for AMD, and the CEO of Henshaws, Nick Marr, tells Peter White about the charity's new strategy. Show more
All in the Mind
London Bombings, Insight and Analysis
28 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Claudia Hammond talks to a clinical psychologist who treated people for PTSD after the 2005 London bombings. Plus can people improve their ability to have insights? Show more
The Life Scientific
Episode 93: Nigel Shadbolt on the worldwide web
28 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Sir Nigel Shadbolt tells Jim why people should have free access to information collected about them by the government and others, and how to deal with issues of privacy. Show more
The latest weather forecast.
The World Tonight
Election - Conservative Manifesto Day
45 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
David Cameron promises the "good life" for all. Show more
Beautiful Natalia Summerscale's gentle poise captivates bookseller, Nick. But is she aware of him? Read by Philip Arditti. Show more
Matt Harvey presents a comedy-infused, interactive poetry cabaret from the Cheltenham Literary Festival. He is joined by one man house band Jerri Hart, AF Harrold and Helen Arney. Show more
Tom Dyckhoff explores the history and the practice of design in protest. Featuring contributions from fashion writer Cally Blackman and political activist Mark Thomas. Show more
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. Followed by Weather.
After his grandfather's death, James Rebanks's family face a difficult financial decision about the farm. Read by Bryan Dick. Show more
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