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A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Bishop Helen-Ann Hartley Show more
Cheese, chestnuts and closed-down cafes - Anna Jones talks to farm retailers around the world about how they're surviving (and even thriving) during the coronavirus lockdown. Show more
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
Steve Backshall presents the corncrake. Show more
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
On Easter Monday, Andrew Marr with Sue Stuart-Smith and Jonathan Bate Show more
Woman's Hour
Sian Clifford, Caring for a person with dementia during lockdown
50 minutes
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This edition looks at caring for a partner, a parent or a friend with dementia during lockdown, actor Sian Clifford, and TV soaps. Show more
George Eliot - The Mill on the Floss
6. The Red Deeps
14 minutes
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Four years have passed - Maggie reunites with a friend and Tom wants to rescue his father from debt. Starring Joanna Vanderham. Show more
In the 1970s, Ron – a boxer and manager of a cleaning company – accidentally saved Princess Anne. Now, after years of health problems, he’s decided to sell his George medal. Show more
Loose Ends
Marcus Mumford, Ainsley Harriott, Spencer Jones, Glenn Tilbrook, Ady Suleiman, Athena Kugblenu, Clive Anderson
38 minutes
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Clive Anderson and Athena Kugblenu are joined by Marcus Mumford, Ainsley Harriott and Spencer Jones for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. Show more
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
Jeanine Cummins' electrifying novel following a mother and son as they flee the cartel that massacred their family. Today: Lydia and Luca continue their journey north. Show more
You and Yours
NHS volunteers, Vulnerable deliveries, Romace fraud
39 minutes
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Hundreds of thousands of people volunteered to help the NHS; what's happened? Why are the vulnerable in the nations not being prioritised for food deliveries as they are in England
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Mon-Thurs: Analysis of news and current affairs, presented by Sarah Montague. Fri: Analysis of news and current affairs, presented by Mark Mardell.
Director of the British Museum, Neil MacGregor, starts a new series retelling humanity's history through the objects it's made. The first is an Egyptian mummy Show more
Harrison attempts to get to the bottom of recent events and Freddie has something on his mind. Show more
The comedy trio combine history and laughs as they explore the life of much maligned 'hunchback king' Richard III. From 2020. Show more
Russell Davies asks the questions in the latest heat of the prestigious radio quiz. Today's competitors are from Kent, the Wirral, Cornwall and County Derry. Show more
The Food Programme
Takeaway transformed: Inside the food delivery revolution
29 minutes
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Stepping into a 'dark kitchen', Sheila Dillon sees how takeaway is a changing food culture and how home delivery from restaurants and shops is offering a lifeline under lockdown. Show more
Ernie Rea discusses the relationship between faith and ethical financial investing. Show more
Afternoon news and current affairs programme, reporting on breaking stories and summing up the day's headlines
Six O'Clock News
13/04/2020 Coronavirus: no UK lockdown change this week
30 minutes
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There's to be no change in the UK lockdown ordered three weeks ago. The Prime Minister's deputy said the current measures were working and urged people to stick with them.
Milton goes under the sea to save the earth and stumbles across a mysterious Great Aunt at the same time. From 2020. Show more
Robert faces friction at the B&B and Shula proves a bad influence. Show more
Speaking in 2015, the late comedian, actor and music hall veteran Roy Hudd looks back at his seven-decade career. Show more
George Eliot - The Mill on the Floss
6. The Red Deeps
14 minutes
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Four years have passed - Maggie reunites with a friend and Tom wants to rescue his father from debt. Starring Joanna Vanderham. Show more
Has the Covid-19 epidemic weakened or strengthened the grip of China’s Communist Party? Mark Mardell investigates. Show more
‘Motel 22’ is an unusual shelter for California’s homeless people. It’s the bus which provides overnight respite for those who have fallen on hard times. Show more
What if you had no mind’s eye – no visual memory – and couldn't evoke images of your children’s faces or the house you live in? Sue Armstrong investigates aphantasia. Show more
On Easter Monday, Andrew Marr with Sue Stuart-Smith and Jonathan Bate Show more
Biggest Russian bombardment on Ukraine yet
UK lockdown enters 4th week
45 minutes
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In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective
Jeanine Cummins' electrifying novel following a mother and son as they flee the cartel that massacred their family. Today: Lydia and Luca continue their journey north. Show more
One of a new series of documentaries that encourage the audience to take a closer listen. The things people say about prison. Show more
An intimate portrait of Alison Goldfrapp, innovative artist, pop singer and the voice of electronic music duo Goldfrapp. Show more
The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
4 Extra Debut. Politics, courage, skill, art, innovation and luck – the history of eating out starts in Pompeii in AD79. Read by Lesley Sharp. Show more
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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