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A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Rachel Gardner, President of the Girl’s Brigade. Show more
Farming Today
16/07/20 - Tackling exploitation of labour on farms, online show in the New Forest
13 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FM
A new app is being released to help tackle the exploitation of labour on farms. Charlotte Smith asks representatives from a charity and a produce supplier how it will help. Show more
Sir David Attenborough presents the superb lyrebird of eastern Australia. Show more
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
The Long View
The Long View of Theatre Closures
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Jonathan Freedland and his team compare the forced closure of theatres today because of Covid with similar events in Shakespeare's day that saw plague close playhouses for a year. Show more
James Burke introduces us to his 'Knowledge Web' Show more
Woman's Hour
Black Women's Mental Health, Pensions, Natasha Gregson Wagner and Women on Remand
46 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Jenni discusses pensions, black women's access to mental health services, women on remand and speaks to author Natasha Gregson Wagner about her mother, the actress Natalie Wood. Show more
The last thing Ellen needs is to spend Christmas with her judgmental mother and her smug step-sister. Starring Gabriel Quigley. Show more
From Our Own Correspondent
Poland's political divide
28 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Stories from Los Angeles, Ghana, Italy, Cuba and from Poland's presidential election narrowly won by the socially-conservative incumbent. With Kate Adie. Show more
The writer, actor and rights activist Mat Fraser imagines how different our world would be – in design, technology and attitudes – if everybody had a disability. Show more
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
After what happened by the river, Adunni tries to find Bamidele but her search does not go well. She has no choice but to seek help in another village. Show more
You and Yours
Cottagecore; Fly-tipping; Charity Shops
39 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Fashion is all about escapism and this year more than ever, so how do you get with the cottagecore trend that's sweeping interior design, fashion and social media alike. Show more
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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.
Bloodsport is the story of Russian doping at the 2012 and 2014 Olympics. Counting the cost of doping on both the cheats and the cheated; where should responsibility lie? Show more
Harrison finds himself with some making up to do and David feels guilty Show more
The detectives are getting back into the swim after Sean's return to work. An American movie actor living in London is burgled but the details of the case don't seem to add up. Show more
Ben Shieldaig is a mountain on the West Coast of Scotland which harbours a rare patch of temperate rainforest. Unable to leave her home in lockdown, Helen Mark gets a virtual tour. Show more
Judy Murray makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Mary's Meals. Show more
Open Book
Charlotte Wood, Travel Writing, Narrative Voice
28 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Elizabeth Day talks to the Australian writer Charlotte Wood about her latest novel, The Weekend, an exploration of older age and female friendship. Show more
The Film Programme
Christopher Nolan on Memento
28 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Christopher Nolan on Memento. Show more
BBC Inside Science
Science Fraud & Bias, Immunity to COVID-19
28 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Dr Adam Rutherford explores fraud and bias in science, and reports on early research on immunity to the virus that causes COVID-19. Show more
Afternoon news and current affairs programme, reporting on breaking stories and summing up the day's headlines
Six O'Clock News
16/07/2020 Russia accused of UK hacks.
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Moscow blamed for spying on Covid vaccine research and meddling in election.
Nathan Blakely was a popstar, but he died and was reincarnated - as an eel. Series 2 of the comedy with Daniel Rigby and Diane Morgan. Romesh Ranganathan guest stars. Show more
Harrison bares his soul and Elizabeth takes the next step. Show more
Front Row
Get Carter director Mike Hodges, Tate Bursary artist Oreet Ashery, the plight of arts freelancers in the pandemic
28 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Get Carter director Mike Hodges on his 1989 film Black Rainbow, Tate Bursary artist Oreet Ashery, and the plight of arts freelancers due to lockdown. Show more
The last thing Ellen needs is to spend Christmas with her judgmental mother and her smug step-sister. Starring Gabriel Quigley. Show more
The Briefing Room
What is happening to the Uighurs in China?
28 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
China is accused of grossly violating the human rights of Muslims in Xinjiang, from mass-detention to forced labour. David Aaronovitch examines what's happening to the Uighurs. Show more
Has Covid-19 made us re-think the way we travel, privately and publicly? And if fewer of us use public transport how will it survive? Evan Davis and guests discuss. Show more
BBC Inside Science
Science Fraud & Bias, Immunity to COVID-19
28 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Dr Adam Rutherford explores fraud and bias in science, and reports on early research on immunity to the virus that causes COVID-19. Show more
The Long View
The Long View of Theatre Closures
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Jonathan Freedland and his team compare the forced closure of theatres today because of Covid with similar events in Shakespeare's day that saw plague close playhouses for a year. Show more
Biggest Russian bombardment on Ukraine yet
Hackers linked to Russian intelligence target covid vaccine research
45 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective
After what happened by the river, Adunni tries to find Bamidele but her search does not go well. She has no choice but to seek help in another village. Show more
Leo’s daughter returns just as a Russian princess arrives to bid for his heart, and his home. Starring Mark Bonnar. From 2019. Show more
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HIsham Matar continues his exploration of Siena, and sees the altarpiece by Duccio di Buoninsegna. This epic 14th Century work, The Maesta, is a masterpiece. Show more
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