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A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with Rabbi YY Rubinstein, a writer, teacher and broadcaster. Show more
Farming Today
Food safety, sustainable future farming, boutique vineyard, neonics in honey.
13 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FM
In the wake of another food processing safety scandal, experts say reduced consumer confidence could end up impacting the whole supply chain - including farmers. Show more
Tweet of the Day
Stephen Moss on the Great Crested Grebe
2 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
In a recollection about his encounters with birds, writer and wildlife programme-maker Stephen Moss recalls the first time he saw a great crested grebe. Show more
Morning news and current affairs. Including Yesterday in Parliament, Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
Kirsty Young interviews Siddhartha Mukherjee, oncologist and Pulitzer Prize-winning writer. Show more
From his new collection of non-fiction (1986-2016), Martin Amis recalls some great hitters during his tennis playing days, and why eventually he gave up the beautiful game. Show more
Woman's Hour
Chipo Chung as Dido, Queen of Carthage
45 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Dido, Queen of Carthage is being performed for the first time by the RSC. Plus inspiring women in medicine and women drivers in Saudi Arabia. Show more
With her way of life threatened, Gudrun risks everything when she confronts the enemy. Stars Kate Phillips. Show more
Ninety-year-old Barbara Smith loves donating to good causes but has discovered some of the UK's biggest charities have traded in her name and address. Barbara investigates. Show more
Lestrade joins with amateur sleuth Edith Marchmont, to stop a murder plot overheard on a crossed phone line. Stars James Fleet. Show more
Without seller feedback, companies like eBay might not have grown as they have. Trust is an essential component of markets, and even more important in the new sharing economy. Show more
The communications regulator wants to stop broadband providers from making exaggerated and confusing claims for their services. Rising sales of cocktails. Show more
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Analysis of news and current affairs.
David Cannadine explores political fame and defining objects: Harold Wilson's pipe and mac made and broke his image. From 2016. Show more
Kate chooses her side, and Harrison and Fallon celebrate. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Krister Henriksson stars in Danny Robin’s drama about a refugee terrorism probe inspired by real events. Recorded in Sweden. Show more
Gardeners' Question Time
Frogmore House and Gardens
43 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Peter Gibbs chairs GQT, continuing the programme's 70th anniversary celebrations throughout 2017. Matthew Wilson, Anne Swithinbank and Matt Biggs take the questions. Show more
Fiery flash fiction for radio about magic bars, mojitos and house fires. By playwright Marietta Kirkbride. Read by Oliver Bardell. Show more
Last Word
Tony Booth, Liliane Bettencourt, William G Stewart, Tom Petty
28 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Matthew Bannister on actor Tony Booth, heiress Lilliane Bettencourt, quizmaster William G Stewart and musician Tom Petty. Show more
The new editor of Today defends her programme against accusations that coverage is no longer focused on analysis and discusses her vision for the future of the programme. Show more
The Listening Project
Sam and June - Marriage and Faith
5 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Mourning the loss of a devout husband and father, a mother and daughter find comfort in the Muslim faith they learned from him. Show more
Six O'Clock News
6/10/2017 PM brushes aside leadership challenge
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Theresa May dismisses a move by some MPs to force her to resign
Productivity falls again
Satirical review of the week's news, chaired by Miles Jupp. Jeremy Hardy, Suzi Ruffell, Lloyd Langford and Katy Brand hash out the week's headlines. Show more
Lilian has ammunition, and Emma eyes a new venture. Show more
Front Row
Harrison Ford and Ryan Gosling on Blade Runner 2049
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
We hear from the stars of Blade Runner 2049. Liam Gallagher discusses his debut solo album. And how do dual roles on screen work? Show more
With her way of life threatened, Gudrun risks everything when she confronts the enemy. Stars Kate Phillips. Show more
Any Questions?
Andrea Leadsom, Jon Ashworth, Caroline Lucas, Sir Bernard Hogan-Howe
48 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Jonathan Dimbleby with political debate and discussion from Southam College in Warwickshire with Jon Ashworth MP, Sir Bernard Hogan-Howe, Andrea Leadsom MP and Caroline Lucas MP. Show more
A Point of View
The Apocalypse Hasn't Happened Yet
10 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
A reflection on a topical issue. Andrew Sullivan says Donald Trump is teaching a generation that the key to advancement in society is to bully, lie, slander and cheat. Show more
Advertising guru Rory Sutherland explores the psychology underlying the greatest ad campaigns in history, with first-hand accounts from the creative minds that conceived them. Show more
The World Tonight
Spanish government proposes regional elections should be held in Catalonia
45 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Madrid says it would be a way to resolve the controversy about independence. Show more
Adrian goes on a date with Sharon Botts. He receives some life-changing news and an urgent phone call from Bert Baxter. Show more
Writers Toby Young and Sarah Vine talk favourite books with Harriett Gilbert. Choices include John Preston's A Very English Scandal and Lionel Davidson's thriller Kolymsky Heights. Show more
In the final episode of this 2017's series on the Great War, Francine Stock considers the intimate impact of war on society and culture. Show more
The Listening Project
Ivaline and Joy - I Haven't Wasted Much Time
5 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
A mother who arrived from Jamaica in the 1950s compares her experience with her daughter who was born in the UK. Fi Glover presents. Show more
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. Followed by Weather.
From his new collection of non-fiction (1986-2016), Martin Amis recalls some great hitters during his tennis playing days, and why eventually he gave up the beautiful game. Show more
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