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The latest news from BBC Radio 4
A reflection and prayer to start the day with Canon Simon Doogan
Farming Today
20/07/20 Red Kites - a success story; Farm deaths down; Pollinators
11 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FM
Back from the brink - celebrating the red kite conservation success story. Fatal farm accidents reduced by a third. The importance of pollinators. Show more
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
Steve Backshall presents the story and sound of the yellowhammer. Show more
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
How to Play
Bruch's Violin Concerto No 1 with Nicola Benedetti
28 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
We eavesdrop on rehearsals as the violinist Nicola Benedetti and the Aurora Orchestra prepare for a performance of Bruch’s 1st Violin Concerto. Show more
Sean Bean presents a series exploring the ways that wartime experiences have filtered down through the generations. Today, reflections on the legacy of the Bengal Famine. Show more
Woman's Hour
Leaving friends on a night out; Emma Gannon; Black women and photography; Asylum seeking women in lockdown;
49 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Is it okay to leave a friend on a night out? Show more
An unflinching and sometimes funny account of living with a disability, told through the recordings of Louise Halling’s everyday life. Today she asks, “How do people see me?” Show more
Loose Ends
Ian Stone, Ned Glasier, Irini Tzortzoglou, Kiri Pritchard-McLean, Monophonics, Samantha Crain, Arthur Smith, Clive Anderson
36 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Clive Anderson and Arthur Smith are joined by Ian Stone, Irini Tzortzoglou, Ned Glasier and Kiri Pritchard-McLean for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. Show more
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
Big Madam runs a strict household, and Adunni is often punished by her. Kofi, the chef, tries to help. Show more
You and Yours
Fortnite charges; Viagogo; Restaurant influencers
39 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
How children can rack up big bills on parent's credit cards playing online games like Fortnite. 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.
Aged 18, Jacob Dunne was convicted of manslaughter for killing a man with a single punch. This is the story of Jacob's transformation, with help from the unlikeliest of places. Show more
Four young people in Damascus must decide whether to join the uprising as the Arab Spring sweeping across the region reaches Syria. Show more
Museum of Lost Objects
Tell Qarqur, Hama Province
14 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
The 10,000 year old ancient hill in western Syria that became a modern battleground Show more
Steve Punt hosts the battle of wits - as students from Durham University take on their Professors. From 2020. Show more
The Food Programme
Food and Mood: how eating affects your mental health
29 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
We instinctively know that what you eat can boost your mood, but now the science is showing the true extent to which diet impacts depression and anxiety. Show more
Simon Schama: The Great Gallery Tours
The Rijksmuseum
28 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Sir Simon Schama's love of the great Dutch masters is at the heart of this programme. Amsterdam's Rijksmuseum is more than a gallery - it's an expression of national identity. Show more
Brian Cox and Robin Ince are joined by Sara Pascoe, Prof Alice Roberts and Dr Sarah Parcak as they find out how space satellites and genetics are helping us uncover our past. Show more
Afternoon news and current affairs programme, reporting on breaking stories and summing up the day's headlines
Six O'Clock News
20/07/2020 Hong Kong extradition treaty suspended
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
The UK has suspended its extradition treaty with Hong Kong because of a new security law China has imposed on the territory.
David Mitchell gets Lucy Porter, Sean Lock, Zoe Lyons, Jack Dee to lie with some truths. From July 2020. Show more
Chris finds himself in trouble and Emma has a brainwave. Show more
Front Row
Josephine Mackerras, Sean Edwards, summer theatre round-up, John Mullan on Mansfield Park
28 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Josephine Mackerras on her film, Alice, about a woman who becomes an escort to support her son and a round up of theatre happening this summer. Show more
By Katherine Jakeways. On their journey home, Hannah and Mark dissect the events of a family meal, at which a potentially life-changing announcement was made. Show more
The stories of three people sent to Nigeria, a country they left many years ago, and what happens to them once they arrive. Show more
Why did the Government's top advisors think the public would suffer from “behavioural fatigue” if we locked down too early and what’s the evidence supporting it? Show more
How could we change our political system for the better? Timandra Harkness looks at whether we need to send our politicians to the classroom for extra maths. Show more
How to Play
Bruch's Violin Concerto No 1 with Nicola Benedetti
28 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
We eavesdrop on rehearsals as the violinist Nicola Benedetti and the Aurora Orchestra prepare for a performance of Bruch’s 1st Violin Concerto. Show more
Biggest Russian bombardment on Ukraine yet
Oxford vaccine scientists hail "milestone" covid results
45 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective
Big Madam runs a strict household, and Adunni is often punished by her. Kofi, the chef, tries to help. Show more
Professor Tanya Byron examines the language of Covid-19 with author Mark Honigsbaum. Show more
News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
When Rob Lawrie volunteered at the Calais Jungle he didn't think it would lead to smuggling charges: worse follows when he finds that the man he helped seems to have deceived him. Show more
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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