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A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Tobi Olujinmi, Founder of WTALK Network, the Entertainment & Faith Network for Women Show more
Farming Today
14/08/20 Rural tourism in the Lake District; A-level results; Farm theatres
13 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FM
Caz Graham explores the impact that Covid 19 and the resulting increase in domestic tourism is having on rural businesses in the Yorkshire Dales. Show more
Paul Brook describes the benefits of birdwatching for mental health. A sighting of a water rail lifted his mood during a period of depression. Show more
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
Desert Island Discs
Maria Balshaw, Director of Tate
35 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Maria Balshaw, director of Tate, shares the eight tracks, book and luxury she would want to take if cast away to a desert island. With Lauren Laverne. Show more
Woman's Hour
Codebreaking Sisters, Food and Climate Change, How to Handle Conflict
46 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
WW2 codebreaking sisters talk about they served their country; how can you choose a planet-friendly sandwich? And how to handle conflict and tension. Show more
Ben Wright asks whether American electoral democracy needs refreshing. Show more
Unexpectedly reunited, the family of four go down memory lane - good and bad. Starring Alison Steadman. From 2020. Show more
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
In Katherine Mansfield's classic 1922 story, read by Hattie Morahan, the arrival of a doll's house shows up the cruelty of children. Show more
You and Yours
Drinking during lockdown, Hoseasons, Dog theft
39 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Latest research suggests despite a spike in supermarket sales during lockdown, we are actually drinking less alcohol compared to last year. 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.
Alex Morgan explores homelessness on the streets of Birmingham, through the story of Kane Walker who, shortly after they first met, died on the streets of England’s second city. Show more
The pressure mounts for Alice and Robert finds himself challenged Show more
Linda Marshall Griffiths' drama series set in a flooded future world. When there is no place but the water, where do you go? Show more
Gardeners' Question Time
GQT At Home: Episode Twenty
42 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Peter Gibbs chairs the horticultural programme featuring a group of gardening experts. Show more
The Poet and the Echo
On Being Brought from Africa to America
14 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for 8 months
Fred D’Aguiar’s potent story inspired by the work of Phillis Wheatley, the first African- American writer to have a collection of poems published. Show more
Last Word
Hawa Abdi, Clive Ponting, President Lee Teng-hui, Richard Brooke
28 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Matthew Bannister on Somali doctor Hawa Abdi, whistleblower Clive Ponting, President Lee Teng-hui, mountaineer Richard Brooke. Show more
The BBC’s head of statistics discusses the reliability of cornoavirus figures. And was Mussolini a suitable subject for Radio 4’s Great Lives? Show more
Afternoon news and current affairs programme, reporting on breaking stories and summing up the day's headlines
Six O'Clock News
14/08/2020 Thousands return to UK to beat France quarantine
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Thousands of British holidaymakers in France are making last-minute attempts to return to the UK before a two week quarantine comes into force.
Jayde Adams curates her dream festival, hosting a line-up of her favourite performers. Show more
Front Row
Gloria Estefan, Pinocchio, Shane McCrae
42 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Gloria Estefan discusses her Latin American roots as she releases a new album Brazil305. And 80 years after the Disney classic, there's a new film version of Pinocchio - in Italian. Show more
Ben Miles stars in Sarah Daniels moving exploration of grief. Si has struggled to cope following the death of his partner. Now he must find a way of letting go of her memory. Show more
Any Questions?
Nick Gibb MP, Bronwen Maddox, Conor McGinn MP, Alison Thewliss MP.
47 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Chris Mason presents political debate from Broadcasting House in London with Nick Gibb MP, Bronwen Maddox, Conor McGinn MP and Alison Thewliss MP. Show more
Will Self reflects on how pinning our hopes on finding a vaccine for the pandemic could affect our wider faith in the idea of progress. Show more
"No man, not even a prince, is above the law." How a Saudi prince was brought to justice and convicted at the Old Bailey, co-written by Bafta award-winning dramatist Neil McKay. Show more
Biggest Russian bombardment on Ukraine yet
Thousands of British holidaymakers in France dashing back to UK
45 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective
In Katherine Mansfield's classic 1922 story, read by Hattie Morahan, the arrival of a doll's house shows up the cruelty of children. Show more
Great Lives
Frida Kahlo nominated by author Jessie Burton
28 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
4 Extra Debut. Author Jessie Burton chooses Mexican artist, Frida Khalo. With Circe Henestrosa and Matthew Parris. From 2020. Show more
Blind architect Chris Downey tells his extraordinary story and asks how architecture changes when, instead of just looking, we start to listen to and feel the built environment. Show more
The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
From camping on the continent to the all-inclusive package, summer holidays were changing. Read by Fenella Woolgar. Show more
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