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A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Rabbi Warren Elf MBE
Farming Today
28/09/20 - On-farm safety, farm charity survival, seaweed farming
11 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FM
Five people have lost their lives on farms in recent weeks - so what's going wrong with farm safety? Charlotte Smith asks the Farm Safety Foundation's Stephanie Berkeley. Show more
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
Wildlife Sound Recordist, Chris Watson, presents the Bobolink. Show more
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
Marilynne Robinson and Rowan Williams discuss faith and humanity with Andrew Marr. Show more
Woman's Hour
The Government's Early Years review, Andrea McLean, Celebrating 'alonement'
48 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
The government's Early Years review. Celebrating 'alonement'. Show more
Anna and John's dream of a new life in rural France is shattered when Joe, their 16-year-old son, disappears. Show more
Pictures of jubilant refugees landing on the UK shores throughout lockdown have been a regular feature in the news: their long and dangerous journeys investigated by Sue Mitchell. Show more
Loose Ends
Adrian Lester, Mary-Ann Ochota, Alice Levine, Nina Sosanya, Colorama, Loony, Nikki Bedi, Clive Anderson
38 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Clive Anderson and Nikki Bedi are joined by Adrian Lester, Mary-Ann Ochota, Alice Levine and Nina Sosanya for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. Show more
By Charlotte Hobson. Sonya assists Slavkin in the building of the Socialisation Capsule. Meanwhile the whole commune waits anxiously for news of Pasha and Volodya. Show more
You and Yours
Home Care; Slugs; Tackling Traffic Pollution
39 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
The people not getting the care they need at home due to big budget cuts. Ways to stop slugs wreaking havoc in the garden.
Closing off streets to cars to avoid traffic pollution. 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.
Leah Sottile meets a member of a group who became so radicalised in their anti-government beliefs, they armed up for war. And actually tried to pull off an act of terrorism. Show more
Zosia Wand's powerful drama about heritage and identity, Bones explores how it feels to be a migrant and the emotional impact on the generations that follow. Show more
Nick Berkeley explores the world of the song lyric and the ways they can help us articulate and negotiate different aspects of our lives: from hedonist joy to dealing with loss. Show more
The second semi-final in the 2020 general knowledge tournament, with Russell Davies in the questionmaster's chair. Show more
Dan Saladino tells the story of wheat from the domestication of wild grasses in the Neolithic Revolution through to the controversial Green Revolution of the 20th century.
Andrew McGibbon talks to author Margaret Wood, who worked for the artist Georgia O'Keeffe - the Mother of American Modernism - as companion, chef and caregiver in her final years. Show more
Ernie Rea explores the role of religion in Hong Kong Show more
Afternoon news and current affairs programme, reporting on breaking stories and summing up the day's headlines
Six O'Clock News
28/09/2020 Evidence criminals defrauding coronavirus emergency loan scheme
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
BBC News has discovered that criminals are securing large government-backed loans, meant for businesses struggling through the coronavirus crisis, by setting up fake companies.
John Lloyd and Alice Levine welcome comedian Josh Widdicombe, mathematician Dr Eugenia Cheng and satirist Ian Hislop. From 2020. Show more
Alice reaches out for support and Elizabeth finds herself having to say no. Show more
Front Row
Michael Kiwanuka, Boys in the Band film, the future for arts freelancers
28 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Mercury Prize winner 2020 Michael Kiwanuka, director Joe Mantello on renewing the film The Boys in the Band, plus we discuss the future for freelancers working in the arts. Show more
Anna and John's dream of a new life in rural France is shattered when Joe, their 16-year-old son, disappears. Show more
How are teachers, parents and pupils coping as they head Back to School amidst a global pandemic. Show more
The internet is a cornerstone of our society - what can we learn from examining the system that underpins how it works? Show more
Series exploring the right to freedom of thought in the digital age and protecting the forum internum – our private, mental space – from the incursions of new technology. Show more
Marilynne Robinson and Rowan Williams discuss faith and humanity with Andrew Marr. Show more
Biggest Russian bombardment on Ukraine yet
New covid restrictions for North East England
45 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective
By Charlotte Hobson. Sonya assists Slavkin in the building of the Socialisation Capsule. Meanwhile the whole commune waits anxiously for news of Pasha and Volodya. Show more
Comedian Zainab Johnson, podcast host Dave Holmes and advertising supremo Sasha Markova frolic in the no man's land between 'me' and 'us'. Show more
News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
Anne-Marie Duff reads the incredible true story of Ursula Kuczynski: lover, mother, soldier, spy. By Ben Macintyre. A radical young German Jewish woman is recruited by the Soviets. Show more
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