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A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with singer songwriter Steph Macleod
Farming Today
14/10/20 - British food standards and the Ag Bill, Greenpeace disrupting trawlers and farm shops in lockdown
13 minutes
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An amendment to the Agriculture Bill that would have protected UK farmers from imports of food produced to a lower standard, has been thrown out. We hear about Plan B. Show more
John Aitchison presents the chough. Show more
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
Innovative debate series. Ex-ministers Rory Stewart and Caroline Flint debate whether politicians focus too much on 'hard-working families'. With Anne McElvoy and Louisa Weinstein. Show more
Woman's Hour
Carla Bruni on her new album; Covid and working class women; Author Onjali Rauf; The English GCSE Syllabus
45 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Carla Bruni talks about the inspiration behind her new album. Covid and working class women. Plus author Onjali Rauf on her new book, told from a bully's point of view . Show more
After a spooky night in the remote house of his latest interviewee, the famous Skeptic Dr Fay Sullivan, Jeremy discovers a room full of antique magic tricks. Show more
Phoebe's lost her job in Las Vegas and is back living with her mum, Joanna, in Preston. Joanna was laid off twice in the '80s, and is sharing her tips on surviving unemployment. Show more
The Wilsons try to live an ethical life, but things they once enjoyed are now controversial. With Marcus Brigstocke. From 2019. Show more
Sam Selvon’s 1965 classic about a group of Trinidadians trying to get on the property ladder. Anxious to replenish the savings, Bat is running a coach trip.
Read by Martina Laird Show more
You and Yours
Children's Mental Health, Tackling Isolation, Universal Credit Fraud
39 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
During the lockdown many people felt a stronger sense of community, thanks to support from neighbours, the clap for carers, and online chat groups. Has some of that been lost? 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.
David Cannadine tells the story behind the buzzword Disruptors, which is actually an abbreviation of the original phrase Disruptive Technologies. Show more
Ruth tries to keep things low key and Kate offers her support Show more
Constance tips back to a time just after her diagnosis of MND, she could walk and talk freely, and when the chance arose, aged 81, she could make love freely too. Show more
Buying your first home has always been a challenge, but in 2020 it could be harder than ever. Adam Shaw and a panel of guests answer calls from would-be first-time buyers. Show more
Inside Health
Covid-19 Test and Trace; Non-drug trials in a pandemic
28 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
National Test and Trace and why households are receiving multiple calls. Is there time in a pandemic to do trials for non-drug interventions like pub curfews or social distancing? Show more
Revolution: Laurie Taylor asks if all radical upheavals in the social and political order must inevitably end in tragedy and disappointment. Show more
Does journalism still report the facts or has it been hijacked by opinion? Show more
Afternoon news and current affairs programme, reporting on breaking stories and summing up the day's headlines
Six O'Clock News
14/10/2020 N Ireland and Wales act to curb coronavirus
30 minutes
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N Ireland shuts schools, pubs and restaurants; Wales bans some visitors
Matt and Bob do a runner from a meal, knock down a thief and become heroes. This can’t go well. Stars Lee Ridley. From 2019. Show more
Alistair offers the benefit of his experience and Alice’s attempt to keep the peace backfires. Show more
Front Row
Jodi Picoult, Science Museum, winners and losers of the Cultural Recovery Fund
29 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Jodi Picoult discusses her new novel, The Book of Two Ways; we visit the Science Museum new galleries; we ask what now for those organisations who didn't receive emergency funding. Show more
Helen attempts to track down the mysterious 'child-mother'. Part three of the conspiracy thriller starring Romola Garai and Jonathan Forbes. Show more
Moral Maze
The Moral Authority of Organised Religion
43 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Combative, provocative and engaging live debate chaired by Michael Buerk. With Andrew Doyle, Giles Fraser, Melanie Phillips and Mona Siddiqui. #moralmaze Show more
Lydia Furse looks at the personal and political benefits of playing women's rugby. Show more
Lucy Siegle hosts a panel discussion looking at what's happening with wildfires around the globe. Will 2020 be an even worse year for forest destruction than 2019? Show more
Does journalism still report the facts or has it been hijacked by opinion? Show more
Biggest Russian bombardment on Ukraine yet
Northern Ireland announces new coronavirus restrictions
45 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective
Sam Selvon’s 1965 classic about a group of Trinidadians trying to get on the property ladder. Anxious to replenish the savings, Bat is running a coach trip.
Read by Martina Laird Show more
4 Extra Debut. Tom Neenan discovers what horrors lurk in our apps and gadgets – “hang on, let me just put you on hold”. From October 2020. Show more
From under the covers Peter Curran, Patrick Marber and Rhys Ifans talk pocket globes and Stone Age cave painting. From 2019. Show more
News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
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Catrine Clay’s portrayal of five families in Germany who actively attempted to bring down Adolf Hitler’s regime. Read by David Annen. Show more
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