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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
Poldark's Scything Technique, Dog Attack on Cows, Grass Fires, Plaid Cymru Manifesto
13 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FM
Eight cows have been put down after a 'horrific' dog attack in Anglesey. And does Poldark's scything technique cut the mustard, as well as the grass? Presented by Anna Hill. Show more
Bill Oddie presents the black redstart. Show more
Morning news and current affairs. Including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
Sue MacGregor reunites five people who experienced the worst disaster in the history of ocean racing, the Fastnet Race of 1979. Show more
Woman's Hour
Carey Mulligan, Julie Fowlis, Election Manifestos, Katherine Freese of Nordita, Revenge porn
58 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Presented by Jenni Murray. Including Carey Mulligan on Far from the Madding Crowd, revenge porn in the South Asian community, Julie Fowlis, and party manifestos and women. Show more
Now nearly 78, Fred Kitchen is still writing. Show more
A documentary following the journeys of children from divorced parents, looking at the time and distance children travel between two parental homes. Show more
A sinister shop in the East End may hold a vital clue for Paul and Steve, as they continue on the trail of the murderous Mr Gregory. Stars Crawford Logan and Gerda Stevenson. Show more
A History of Ideas
Philosopher Barry Smith on Descartes and Consciousness
11 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Philosopher Barry Smith explores ideas about consciousness. Show more
You and Yours
Smart Motorways and Greener Aviation Fuel
45 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Peter White hears concerns over the UK's smart motorways one year after their introduction. Plus will the use of greener fuels in the aviation industry make air fares cheaper? Show more
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Analysis of current affairs reports, presented by Martha Kearney.
Tom and Helen have plans, and Rob is feeling the strain. Show more
Eric Robson chairs the horticultural panel programme from Warwickshire. Chris Beardshaw, Pippa Greenwood and Christine Walkden answer questions from an audience of local gardeners. Show more
A husband does little while his wife works. The neighbours laugh – but a remarkable ‘change’ then comes. Read by Hattie Morahan. Show more
Last Word
Guenter Grass, Sheila Kitzinger, Andrew Porter, Dave 'Devilfish' Ulliott, Percy Sledge
28 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Matthew Bannister on German author Guenter Grass, childbirth campaigner Sheila Kitzinger, music critic Andrew Porter, poker player Dave 'Devilfish' Ulliott and singer Percy Sledge. Show more
Radio 5 live listeners pin down politicians with their questions, and the Radio 3 controller discusses plans for the station's future. Will they measure up to expectations? Show more
The Listening Project
Kat and Shelby - Being an SMA Teenager
4 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Fi Glover introduces two 17-year-olds with spinal muscular atrophy, who have very clear ideas about what it is they need from a carer of PA. Show more
Eddie Mair with interviews, context and analysis.
The topical impressions show returns to cover one of the most important and incisive votes for decades. Will Austria win again or does Britain's Electro Velvet stand a chance? Show more
Pip's looking ahead, and Shula makes a call. Show more
Front Row
Dark Horse, National Theatre changes, artist Luke Jerram, playwright Danai Gurira
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
With Kirsty Lang. Including horse racing documentary Dark Horse, changes at the National Theatre, Danai Gurira on her play set during the Liberian Civil War and artist Luke Jerram. Show more
Now nearly 78, Fred Kitchen is still writing. Show more
Any Questions?
Sadiq Khan, Mark Reckless, Liz Truss, Humza Yousaf
48 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Jonathan Dimbleby presents debate from Eltham in South London, with Sadiq Khan for Labour, Mark Reckless for UKIP, Liz Truss for the Conservatives and the SNP's Humza Yousaf. Show more
Howard Jacobson explains why he prefers art to ideology, especially at election time. 'I consider myself fortunate enough to have been brought up in a state of dogma-free grace.'. Show more
Melvyn Bragg asks 'What does it mean to be me?'. He is joined by a writer, a neuropsychologist, a philosopher and an ontologist to help him explore an answer. Show more
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The World Tonight
Election - Foreign Policy Special
45 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Ritula Shah and guests discuss Europe, the Middle East and China - from Chatham House Show more
Gorsky offers Nick a holiday on his Greek island. Gery reveals some truths about Natalia's background. Read by Philip Arditti. Show more
The Now Show gang present a series of election specials. With special guests, they give their take on the week's election shenanigans, starting with the second leaders' debates. Show more
Author and journalist Rachel Johnson chooses the Bloomsbury artistic hostess, Ottoline Morrell. With Matthew Parris. From 2015. Show more
The Listening Project
Celia and Julie - Coping with Loss
5 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Fi Glover introduces a widow with a single long marriage behind her and her three times married daughter, comparing their losses from death and divorce. Show more
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. Followed by Weather.
Spring is the farmer's reward for the hard days of winter, as James Rebanks prepares for lambing. Read by Bryan Dick. Show more
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