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A reading and a reflection to start the day with the Archdeacon of Bangor, Mary Stallard
Farming Today
The environmental impact of veganism, Monitoring ammonia on farms, Train drivers hitting livestock
14 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FM
A train driver talks about hitting livestock on rural lines, and find out what farmers can do to make railways safer. Show more
Tweet of the Day
Mat Waddington on the long tailed tit
2 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Mat Waddington recalls the day a long tailed tit played cupid in his life, tapping on the windows of love birds across his Worcester village. Show more
Radio 4's flagship news and current affairs programme; including Thought for the Day
Desert Island Discs
Ruth Jones, actor and writer
35 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Ruth Jones, actor and writer, shares the eight tracks, a book and a luxury she would want to take with her if she were castaway on a desert island. Show more
Woman's Hour
The Women's March, Film Classification, Jasmin Paris
57 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
The programme that offers a female perspective on the world Show more
Caitlin Moran narrates a new dramatisation of her bestselling comic memoir. Episode 5. Caitlin's views on weddings, pregnancy, and how to be a joyous woman. Show more
What are we all so awkward about? Annalisa Dinnella explores this slippery emotion. Can she and a group of comedians outsmart awkwardness - and should they even be trying? Show more
Ian and Chloe’s wedding day is here and Chloe’s estranged parents are testing patience. Stars Richard Herring. From 2019. Show more
By Esi Edugyan. After Philip’s suicide, Wash and Titch have to leave Faith plantation quickly - but all does not go according to plan. Show more
You and Yours
Travel Industry, Cinema boom, Forest schools
40 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
The boss of one of the UK's biggest cinema chains on what's been a bumper year. 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.
The Battles That Won Our Freedoms
10. Freedom of Information
14 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
David Vincent traces the history of the struggle against Britain's culture of secrecy. Heather Brooke recalls how she used the 2000 FOI Act to expose the MPs' expenses scandal. Show more
Shula offers support and Alice self promotes Show more
By David Leddy. High-energy drama about three women trying to make the world a little better. Starring Patricia Hodge. Show more
Eric Robson and the panel are in Uppingham, Rutland. Show more
By A M Bakalar. It's Poland in 1980 and Sonia and Dariusz run an underground press. One night, Sonia - heavily pregnant - receives some unwelcome visitors. Show more
Last Word
Joe Casely-Hayford, Judge Nicholas Crichton, Professor Sophie Oluwole, Professor Paul O’Brien CBE, Carol Channing
28 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Matthew Bannister on designer Joe Casely-Hayford, judge Nicholas Crichton, philosopher Sophie Oluwole, nanotechnologist Paul O'Brien and singer Carol Channing. Show more
More or Less
Intersex Numbers, Fact-Checking Facebook, Jack Bogle
28 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Tim Harford asks whether 1.7% of people are intersex, examines false claims about MPs, the legacy of the late Jack Bogle, and our festive drinking habits. Show more
The Listening Project
Gil and Abi - My Mother's Voice
4 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Gil's diagnosis of MND made her daughter want to capture her mother's voice before it's gone. Fi Glover presents. Show more
PM at 5pm: interviews, context and analysis.
Six O'Clock News
18/01/2019 International trade secretary admits new trade deals may not be ready in time for Brexit
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Liam Fox says UK dependent on other countries to ensure EU trade deals apply after Brexit
The News Quiz team on progress with Brexit, how razor brand Gillette hurt a lot of men's feelings, and a mental image of Piers Morgan that even Marie Kondo can't tidy up. Show more
Lexi has some surprising news and Chris leaps to the defence Show more
Front Row
Culture Secretary Jeremy Wright MP, Radio Breakfast Shows, Chigozie Obioma
28 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Culture Secretary Jeremy Wright MP, new radio breakfast shows reviewed and Nigerian author Chigozie Obioma on An Orchestra of Minorities Show more
Caitlin Moran narrates a new dramatisation of her bestselling comic memoir. Episode 5. Caitlin's views on weddings, pregnancy, and how to be a joyous woman. Show more
Any Questions?
Sir Graham Brady MP, Richard Burgon MP, Layla Moran MP, Anne McElvoy
47 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Jonathan Dimbleby presents topical debate from the University of Huddersfield with Sir Graham Brady MP, Richard Burgon MP, Layla Moran MP and Anne McElvoy. Show more
A Point of View
Brexit and the English Revolution
10 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Linda Colley asks if the bitter fractures over Brexit could - eventually - turn out to be the modernizing force the UK needs. Show more
The Battles That Won Our Freedoms
Week Two Omnibus - From the Abolition of Atlantic Slavery to the Freedom of Information Act
57 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Phil Tinline asks historians to trace the story of struggles for liberty in Britain, and invites people still involved in those struggles today to give their take on the history. Show more
Biggest Russian bombardment on Ukraine yet
Report: Trump instructed lawyer to lie to Congress
45 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
The White House has dismissed a report that Donald Trump instructed his former lawyer to lie to Congress. Show more
By Esi Edugyan. After Philip’s suicide, Wash and Titch have to leave Faith plantation quickly - but all does not go according to plan. Show more
Entrepreneur Rohan Silva chooses the charismatic Formula One car designer, Colin Chapman. With Matthew Parris. From 2019. Show more
Mark D'Arcy reports from Westminster as the Lords debate private members' bills. And he looks at what could happen next in the parliamentary battle over Brexit.
The Listening Project
Sue and Lloyd - It's a Lifelong Process
4 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
A mother and son reflect on his experience of stammering. Fi Glover presents. Show more
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. Followed by Weather.
Sally Bayley recalls how a strange home life made her bond with characters from books. After visiting the doctor, a place called Colwood looms, as do more scenes from Jane Eyre. Show more
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