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Spiritual reflection to start the day with The Rev Dr Alison Jack of New College, Edinburgh
Farming Today
22/10/19 Milk processor in administration, Johnson's deal, Apples and pears
14 minutes on BBC Radio 4 FM
Farmers want Sainsbury's to pay them thousands of pounds of cash in lost milk payments as a processor goes into administration. Show more
David Attenborough presents the collared dove. Show more
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
The Life Scientific
Adrian Owen on scanning for awareness in the injured brain
29 minutes on BBC Radio 4 FM
Available for over a year
Neuroscientist Adrian Owen talks to Jim Al-Khalili about his search for awareness in patients with disorders of consciousness. Show more
How do your knowledge and your interests change the way you look at the world? In the first of two programmes, Jay Elwes meets the Nobel prize-winning astronomer John Mather. Show more
Woman's Hour
Partners of veterans with PTSD, Kids and climate change, Regina King
49 minutes on BBC Radio 4 FM
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Partners of veterans with PTSD; same-sex marriage in Northern Ireland; how to talk to your kids about climate change; and Regina King on her latest series, Watchmen. Show more
Kate's father asks the Church to help remove her from the Eugene's house and Kate fears for her soul. With Jonathan Forbes. Show more
Child abusers take elaborate steps to avoid exposure. But investigators have a new forensic science to identify offenders and bring them to justice - Forensic Hand Identification. Show more
Reggie Chamberlain King charts an improbable path through Ireland to find the true source of surrealism. Show more
Sweetness and Desire: A Short History of Sugar
The Sweet-toothed Nation
14 minutes on BBC Radio 4 FM
Available for over a year
Bee Wilson explores Britain's relationship with sugar. First arriving here with returning crusaders it wasn't until the industrial revolution that it became a key part of our diet.
You and Yours
Call You and Yours: What effect does online gaming have on the children you know?
40 minutes on BBC Radio 4 FM
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Call You and Yours: What effect does online gaming have on the children you know? Show more
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Analysis of news and current affairs, presented by Sarah Montague.
“I choose the codename Fred.” A hairdresser becomes a Stasi spy. Show more
The residents share memories of Joe, and Rex maintains his independence. Show more
All Christine wants is a badge, so people understand she is not a bad mum, it is just that her son is autistic. Chloe needs sleep. Both need love. Starring Katherine Kelly. Show more
Jay Rayner and his culinary panel head to Leicester. Show more
Peter Gibbs investigates the trend for fake turf and artificial plants. What impact are they having on the environment? Show more
Born in Bradford is one of the world’s largest longitudinal studies, involving 14,000 babies and their families: Winifred Robinson has been alongside the research from the start. Show more
Lisa Jewell, author of bestsellers including Ralph's Party, and Guardian economics commentator Aditya Chakrabortty, read and talk about books they love with Harriett Gilbert. Show more
Afternoon news and current affairs programme, reporting on breaking stories and summing up the day's headlines.
Six O'Clock News
22/10/2019 Boris Johnson threatens to ditch his own Brexit deal
30 minutes on BBC Radio 4 FM
Available for over a year
The PM says he'll call for an early general election if MPs reject his plan
The Sparrowhawk office have a visit from an old team member with a proposition for them. Brian is becoming suspicious about Clare's behaviour. Starring Sally Phillips. Show more
Tony finds himself roped in to a scheme and Vince continues to make enemies. Show more
Front Row
Joy Labinjo, By The Grace of God reviewed, Alastair Sooke, actors doing other jobs
28 minutes on BBC Radio 4 FM
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Artist Joy Labinjo on her exhibition at the Baltic, we review Francois Ozon's film about sexual abuse in the Catholic Church and what do actors do when they're out of work? Show more
Kate's father asks the Church to help remove her from the Eugene's house and Kate fears for her soul. With Jonathan Forbes. Show more
File on 4
Crash Landing - The demise of Thomas Cook
37 minutes on BBC Radio 4 FM
Available for over a year
File on 4 uncovers how Thomas Cook’s bosses loaded the company with debt, and were unable to change course. Show more
Lucy Edwards trials a new smart cane; and Freeview TV embarks on a consultation on accessible electronic programme guides. Show more
Inside Health
Antidepressant withdrawal; chemotherapy backpacks; dizziness; over the counter gels for pain relief
28 minutes on BBC Radio 4 FM
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Antidepressants and guidance reflecting that, for some people, they can be difficult drugs to come off; chemotherapy backpacks; dizziness; over the counter gels for pain relief Show more
The Life Scientific
Adrian Owen on scanning for awareness in the injured brain
29 minutes on BBC Radio 4 FM
Available for over a year
Neuroscientist Adrian Owen talks to Jim Al-Khalili about his search for awareness in patients with disorders of consciousness. Show more
Biggest Russian bombardment on Ukraine yet
Serious blow to PM’s Oct 31 “do or die” pledge
45 minutes on BBC Radio 4 FM
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In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective
Nelson, Harry's son, finally meets the half-sister he didn't know about. They share memories of Harry, now dead ten years, and are surprised to find how much they have in common. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Anneka Rice lifts the lid on a great showbiz mystery which had the British showbiz world fooled. Who is Clemmie Hart? From 2019. Show more
News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
A better life in Britain was promised to migrants from the Caribbean who had few prospects in their homeland. Drawing on new and archive interviews this is vivid oral history. Show more
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