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A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with the Venerable Karen Lund, Archdeacon of Manchester. Show more
Farming Today
Antibiotic-free meat, Post-Brexit borders, New rural heath care initiative
13 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FM
The launch of a range of pork labelled 'antibiotic free' has upset some pig farmers, who say the tag implies that other meat is tainted with the drugs. Show more
Tweet of the Day
Mark Cocker on the Short-eared Owl
2 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
For birdwatcher and naturalist Mark Cocker, the flight of a wintering short-eared owl is one of the most beautiful sights you will ever see. Show more
Kirsty Young talks to Tim Martin, founder of JD Wetherspoon. Show more
Henry Blofeld reads his autobiography. In this final instalment - Arlott, Johnners, CMJ et al. Show more
Vanessa Kirby as Princess Margaret, young women and work discrimination, living with schizophrenia, reimagining The Little Mermaid, teenagers: sexual rights and responsibilities. Show more
Ragnarok approaches, and Gudrun hopes this bloody battle will see her reunited with her daughter. Starring Kate Phillips. Show more
A week used to be a long time in politics. Today, an hour can feel like an eon. Rhys Jones on where the era of superfast politics has come from and where could it be heading. Show more
Max and Mike try to broach the delicate subjects of S.E.X. and social media with their daughters. With Caitlin Moran. From 2017. Show more
On this day in 1917, British troops surrounded Jerusalem, and at Marshalls, Fraser returns to a factory under siege. Show more
You and Yours
Fridge Freezer Safety Warning, Make-up for Men, Family Business Future
45 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Fears that safety checks on fridges and freezers are inadequate. Plus concern from family business owners that the next generation is not interested in taking on the family firm. Show more
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Analysis of news and current affairs.
Following his heart attack, Giles Fraser continues his look into the workings of this most symbolic human organ, meeting essayist on the heart's desires Adam Phillips. Show more
Lexi offers a shoulder to cry on, and Brian puts his foot in it. Show more
In the mountains of Snowdonia the future is about to be uncovered. The concluding part of the conspiracy thriller's second series. Show more
Eric Robson and his panel of experts answer the audience's horticultural questions in Welton-by-Lincoln. Show more
Aasmah Mir reports on some of the lives changed by the 2016 Radio 4 Christmas Appeal with St Martin in-the-Fields. Show more
Last Word
King Michael of Romania, Shashi Kapoor, Christine Keeler, Jenny MacGregor, Johnny Hallyday
28 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Obituary series. Matthew Bannister on King Michael of Romania, actor Shashi Kapoor, model Christine Keeler, horse rescuer Jenny MacGregor and singer Johnny Hallyday. Show more
Roger Bolton hears the views of one listener on iPM's interview with a sex offender and speaks to presenter Alex Ritson about the diabetic attack he experienced live on air. Show more
The Listening Project
Karen and Victor - Butlin's Redcoats
5 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
A couple have fond memories of working at Barry Island Butlin's, where they met over 35 years ago. Fi Glover presents. Show more
Theresa May has hailed a "hard won" breakthrough in the Brexit talks after sealing an agreement with Brussels to move to the next stage.
Steve Punt, Hugh Dennis and guests Angela Barnes, Fern Brady, Graham Fellows and Kwame Asante present the week in news through stand-up and sketches. Show more
Lilian finally faces the truth, and Toby is forced to grow up. Show more
Front Row
Vanessa Redgrave, Imperium, French African artefacts, Sally Rooney
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Vanessa Redgrave on receiving the Richard Harris Award; Robert Harris's Cicero trilogy brought to the stage; the repatriation of French African artefacts; Sally Rooney. Show more
Ragnarok approaches, and Gudrun hopes this bloody battle will see her reunited with her daughter. Starring Kate Phillips. Show more
Any Questions?
Alex Deane, David Gauke MP, Gina Miller, Baroness Smith
48 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Jonathan Dimbleby presents political debate and discussion from Coventry Cathedral with a panel including Alex Deane, David Gauke MP, Gina Miller and Baroness Smith. Show more
Zia Haider Rahman argues that it is not just facts that are under assault in this 'post-truth' world, there is also a troubling attack on reason. Show more
The fourth omnibus of Season 12, Giddy with Possibility, set in Tynemouth, in the week in 1917 when Jerusalem was surrendered to the British. From December 2017. Show more
The World Tonight
After 'end of beginning' for Brexit talks, now the hard part
45 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
In-depth reporting and analysis from a global perspective. Brussels warns that EU-UK trade talks in the future will be even harder. Show more
Unemployed and restless, Harry wallows in grief. But Janice can finally see a way through. Concluded by Toby Jones. Show more
Goldfrapp's Will Gregory chooses the comically brilliant Irish writer, Flann O'Brien. With Matthew Parris. From 2017. Show more
Mark D'Arcy reports from Westminster as the archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Reverend Justin Welby, leads a debate on education in the Lords. Show more
The Listening Project
Pam and Sam - You Can't Fix Lives
5 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
The vicar of St Martin-in-the-Fields and the CEO of The Connection at St Martins share the experiences that brought them there. Fi Glover presents. Show more
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Henry Blofeld reads his autobiography. In this final instalment - Arlott, Johnners, CMJ et al. Show more
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