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National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Father Jim O'Keefe
Farming Today
26/03/20 - Walking on farmland during lockdown, deer stalking and the sound of silence...
13 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FM
The NFU is talking to government about how to protect at-risk farmers from members of the public using rights of way through farm yards during the coronavirus lockdown. Show more
Tweet of the Day
Sue Patterson on the Great Spotted Woodpecker
1 minute
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Sue Patterson from BirdLife International has a story of introducing the great spotted woodpecker to the next generation of birders. Show more
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss George Stephenson, known as the Father of Railways, and his son Robert, designer of the Rocket, whose contribution was arguably even greater. Show more
Woman's Hour
Deputy Chief Medical Officer Dr Jenny Harries answers your questions
44 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
The deputy chief medical officer, Dr Jenny Harries, talks about her role in dealing with Covid-19, as well as answering your burning questions. Show more
Tony is outraged when his parenting skills are assessed during his children's visits. But his son Josh has a solution. With Craige Els and Gillian Kearney. Show more
Crossing Continents
Indonesia: Not cool to date
29 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Saying no to dating is part of a growing ultraconservative social movement in Indonesia being spread through Instagram and WhatsApp. Show more
The Yorkshire-born painter Norman Ackroyd meets the writer Robert Macfarlane, whose books include The Old Ways, a best-selling exploration of Britain's ancient paths. Show more
Anton Lesser continues the long-awaited finale to Hilary Mantel's Booker-winning Thomas Cromwell series. Today: the queen's pregnancy has held, and all hope is of an heir... Show more
You and Yours
Recruiting Carers; Lockdown after Flooding; DIY
39 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Care homes employers urge laid off hospitality staff to join them; living in lockdown after a flood; and DIY plans now we are at home a lot more. 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.
When Rob Lawrie volunteered at the Calais Jungle he didn't think it would lead to smuggling charges: worse follows when he finds out that the man he tried to help has deceived him Show more
Robert makes an emotional gesture and there are complications on Ben’s night out. Show more
Lucy Gannon’s two part drama about the arrival of a delightful single woman who deceives a village community into believing she has moved there to get her life back on track. Show more
Ramblings
Herefordshire Interfaith Group on the Malverns
24 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Clare Balding walks across the Malverns with the Herefordshire Interfaith Group. Show more
Radio 4 Appeal
Motor Neurone Disease Association
3 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Matthew Bannister makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Motor Neurone Disease Association. Show more
Mariella Frostrup talk to Petina Gappah about her latest novel, Out of Darkness, Shining Light. Plus Henry Porter on adventure writing and the joys of fictional journeys. Show more
BBC Inside Science
Coronavirus - Lockdown efficacy; viral testing; surface survival; dog walking safety
43 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Answering your questions on Covid-19 with science Show more
Afternoon news and current affairs programme, reporting on breaking stories and summing up the day's headlines.
Six O'Clock News
26/03/2020 Chancellor says self employed to get 80 percent of earnings during coronavirus crisis
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
The Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, has announced what he says is a "fair and deliverable" package of support for the self employed workers because of the coronavirus outbreak.
The death of a rival causes Frank some mixed emotions – glee and joy. Stars Philip Jackson and Alison Steadman. From 2018. Show more
There's an embarrassing encounter for Peggy and Josh is forced to cover Show more
Front Row
Owen Sheers, Nikita Lalwani, Writing in isolation
29 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Owen Sheers on adapting the much-loved classic series The Snow Spider for TV, author Nikita Lalwani on her new novel You People, and how to write a novel in isolation Show more
New Town resident Pat is on a desperate search for a lost masterpiece, and Dr Fairbairn just needs peace. Stars Crawford Logan. Show more
Lexicographer Susie Dent leaves Countdown’s Dictionary Corner to investigate the global dominance of English. What are the challenges to the English language as linguistic top dog? Show more
Can Netflix and Amazon resist a host of new challengers like Disney Plus and Apple TV in the video on demand market? Evan Davis and guests discuss. Show more
BBC Inside Science
Coronavirus - Lockdown efficacy; viral testing; surface survival; dog walking safety
43 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Answering your questions on Covid-19 with science Show more
A senior NHS doctor has been recording on the hospital wards for Radio 4, starting on March 16th, the day the PM gave his first televised address about the danger of COVID-19. Show more
Biggest Russian bombardment on Ukraine yet
Chancellor unveils new support scheme for self-employed
45 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
(Pic: A self-employed builder works on a property in Billericay, Essex)
(Credit: Nick Ansell/PA Wire)
Anton Lesser continues the long-awaited finale to Hilary Mantel's Booker-winning Thomas Cromwell series. Today: the queen's pregnancy has held, and all hope is of an heir... Show more
Multi-award winning comedian Mark Watson teams up with comic and climate scientist Dr Matt Winning, in a last-ditch bid to save the planet with a mix of jokes and useful advice. Show more
Aleks features the powerful story Mats Steen, a story about inner lives, overcoming adversity, prejudice and finding a haven. Show more
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
Dark, Salt, Clear: Life in a Cornish Fishing Town, by Lamorna Ash
Ep 4 Things the Nets Pull Up
14 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FM
In Lamorna Ash's evocative memoir about Newlyn's fishing community, extraordinary things are found among the fish in the trawler's nets. Ell Potter reads Show more
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