Programme Index

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Book of the Week

Farewell to the Horse

Episode 3

Duration: 15 minutes

on BBC Radio 4 FM

Applied archaeology helps to discover why man and horse became companions in previous millennia. The alliance enabled mankind to travel at speed, and thus to conquer. Show more

Woman's Hour

Pollution, International craft

Duration: 41 minutes

on BBC Radio 4 FM

Available for over a year

How parents can protect their children from pollution. Plus the impact of modern technology and globalisation on the tradition of craft around the world. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Jenni Murray
Interviewed Guest:
Abigail Whitehouse
Interviewed Guest:
Ben Barratt
Interviewed Guest:
Martina Margetts
Interviewed Guest:
Paul Barltrop

Bindi Business

Bindi Business: Series 2

Episode 3

Duration: 15 minutes

on BBC Radio 4 FM

Available for years

Bindi is determined nothing will get in her way, but then she arrives home to find a surprise visitor. Starring Meera Syal. Show more

Home Front

31 May 1917 - Gabriel Graham

Duration: 11 minutes

on BBC Radio 4 FM

Available for years

On this day in 1917, the War Office met to discuss how to prevent future aeroplane attacks like that on Folkestone, and Gabriel Graham deals with the fallout locally. Show more

Contributors

Gabriel Graham:
Michael Bertenshaw
Sylvia Graham:
Joanna David
Esme Macknade:
Katie Angelou
Isabel Graham:
Keely Beresford
Juliet Cavendish:
Lizzie Bourne
Sir Thomas Devitt:
David Sterne
Forsyth:
John Dougall
Mayor Penfold:
John Woodvine
Writer:
Katie Hims
Series Editor:
Jessica Dromgoole

Drama on 4

Orpheus and Eurydice

Duration: 45 minutes

on BBC Radio 4 FM

Linda Marshall Griffiths re-imagines the myth that has inspired writers and musicians since ancient times. A contemporary story told from Orpheus' viewpoint. Show more

John Finnemore's Double Acts

Series 2

The Queen's Speech

Duration: 28 minutes

on BBC Radio 4 FM

Available for years

Victoria wants to see a conjuror, or at least a parrot. But instead meets Mabel. Stars Stephanie Cole and Kerry Godliman. From 2017. Show more

Front Row

Pretty Yende, Dennis Lehane, The Handmaid's Tale

Duration: 30 minutes

on BBC Radio 4 FM

Available for over a year

Pretty Yende making her debut at the Royal Opera House, Dennis Lehane on his new novel Since We Fell and The Handmaid's Tale reviewed. Show more

Contributors

Interviewed Guest:
Pretty Yende
Interviewed Guest:
Sarah Churchwell
Interviewed Guest:
Dennis Lehane
Interviewed Guest:
Adrian Wootton
Presenter:
Kirsty Lang

Bindi Business

Bindi Business: Series 2

Episode 3

Duration: 15 minutes

on BBC Radio 4 FM

Available for years

Bindi is determined nothing will get in her way, but then she arrives home to find a surprise visitor. Starring Meera Syal. Show more

Woof

Woof: One Man's Search for a Dog or a Boyfriend

Episode 1

Duration: 15 minutes

on BBC Radio 4 FM

Available for 2 months

Richly comic autobiographical meanderings from the pen of Chris Neill - joined on stage by Martin Hyder and Alison Steadman. Show more

Book of the Week

Farewell to the Horse

Episode 3

Duration: 15 minutes

on BBC Radio 4 FM

Applied archaeology helps to discover why man and horse became companions in previous millennia. The alliance enabled mankind to travel at speed, and thus to conquer. Show more

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