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A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Richard Reddie from Churches Together in Britain and Ireland. Show more
Farming Today
Better food labeling, the future of dairy and global trade.
12 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FM
Could a new system of food labeling look simpler but carry more information? Also, we look at the future of dairy farming and kick off a week of programmes about global trade. Show more
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
The Marsh Warbler - Miranda Krestovnikoff narrates the story of this bird and its sound. Show more
News and current affairs programme, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
Robert Plomin, Merve Emre and Naomi Eisenstadt discuss nature, nurture and personality testing with Tom Sutcliffe. Show more
Woman's Hour
Min Jin Lee, Domestic Violence Deaths, Issie Barratt
57 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Feminist group Level-Up have called for better reporting on deaths involving domestic violence. Min Jin Lee talks about her bestselling novel, Pachinko. Show more
Following her parents' divorce, six-year-old Maisie finds herself at the centre of their bitter struggle. Stars Talia Barnett. Show more
It is 25 years since Bhaji on the Beach, and Yasmeen Khan takes a group of Asian mothers and daughters to the coast to find out if the issues raised in the film have changed. Show more
Josh and his wife visit a friend to discuss circumcision, but Josh isn’t entirely comfortable with what they say. From 2018. Show more
On this day in 1918, an increase in bread consumption was blamed on tastier bread, while in Folkestone, the Grahams are having lunch. Show more
You and Yours
High streets, Hybrid cars, HS2, High-end fashion
40 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
What do the two main parties hope to do to save the high street? Why new car emission tests are costing us Hybrid cars, and why designers are blurring gender lines on the catwalk. Show more
The latest weather forecast.
Mon-Thurs: Analysis of news and current affairs, presented by Sarah Montague. Fri: Analysis of news and current affairs, presented by Mark Mardell.
A story of life, love and a curious death told by writer and barrister, Philippe Sands. A cold war mystery that reveals consequences that stretch across generations. Show more
Lilian has concerns and Jim's arm is twisted Show more
A Moroccan waiter been gunned down in the streets of Lillehammer. Has the war on terror arrived in small-town Norway? Show more
The 2018 tournament of the toughest of all music quizzes reaches the semi-final stage, with Paul Gambaccini asking the questions. Show more
It’s freshers' week, and The Food Programme wants to know what students are eating! Presented by chef Lope Ariyo. Show more
Actor and comedian Doon Mackichan wanders, falls, swims and loiters with a few of the women making walking art. What can they tell us about cities and bodies, space and power? Show more
Aleks Krotoski explores the social and psychological impact of a life lived online, where maintaining a perfectly curated life is key and real life flaws are hidden. Show more
PM at 5pm: interviews, context and analysis.
Six O'Clock News
08/10/2018 Major report urges "immediate action" on climate change
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Scientists are urging people to alter the way they live their lives and are calling on governments to act to stop climate change causing catastrophic changes to the planet.
John Lloyd and Lee Mack welcome comedian Athena Kugblenu, writer Dolly Alderton and AI expert Sir Nigel Shadbolt. From 2018. Show more
Oliver attempts to be supportive and Tom has an awkward encounter Show more
Front Row
Bernard Cribbins, Claire Foy and Ryan Gosling on First Man, Butterfly
29 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Bernard Cribbins discusses his autobiography, Bernard Who?, Ryan Gosling and Claire Foy on the Neil Armstrong film First Man, and Juno Dawson reviews ITV drama Butterfly. Show more
Following her parents' divorce, six-year-old Maisie finds herself at the centre of their bitter struggle. Stars Talia Barnett. Show more
MP and historian Kwasi Kwarteng sets out to look for the British Empire in the UK’s monuments, people - and in its contested memories. Show more
Can the Conservatives ever win over non-white support? Rosie Campbell looks at the potential impact of ethnic minority voters who may in future, decide who governs Britain. Show more
Can a convent of nuns in Mexico save a species of great scientific interest and a Mexican cultural icon? Victoria Gill meets the unconventional breeders of the amazing axolotl. Show more
Robert Plomin, Merve Emre and Naomi Eisenstadt discuss nature, nurture and personality testing with Tom Sutcliffe. Show more
Biggest Russian bombardment on Ukraine yet
Scientists ask governments to stop climate change causing "catastrophic damage"
45 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
New report says planet needs much bigger emission cuts than previously thought. Show more
Nine strangers are thrown together at a remote health resort where their lives will change forever. Read by Kerry Fox. Show more
Michael Rosen and Dr Laura Wright talk about the Multicultural London English (MLE) dialect with Somali born journalist Ismail Einashe. Show more
Andrew McGibbon talks to Naomi Sorkin, who was Lindsay Kemp's ballerina in one of his outrageous European tours. Show more
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. Followed by Weather.
Andrew Roberts' five essays on Churchill that tie in with his new book about the man. First, he explores his subject's sense of 'destiny' and how this would always push him on. Show more
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