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The latest news from BBC Radio 4
A reflection and prayer to start the day with Andrea Rea
Farming Today
06/09/21 Report suggests less regulation for gene edited crops, livestock selective breeding
11 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FM
A new report suggests light touch regulation for gene edited crops in England. Show more
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
Michael Palin presents the Asian koel's arrival to an Indian orchard. Show more
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
How to Play
Elgar's Enigma Variations with Sir Mark Elder and the Hallé Orchestra
28 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Eavesdropping on rehearsals, musicians give an insider's perspective on Elgar's Enigma Variations and show how they work together to bring his music to life in the concert hall. Show more
Are the children of the digital revolution going to tackle global issues differently? Isabel Hardman looks at new ways of confronting denialism. Show more
Woman's Hour
Val McDermid on Miss Marple; Sarah Harding's death; Sam Quek; Japanese 'Womeneconomics'
58 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
The literary return of a much loved Agatha Christie creation - Miss Marple. Show more
Why is it so difficult for black women to get their hair cut? Show more
Loose Ends
Joan Bakewell, Rosamund Pike, Jenny Eclair, Lachlan Goudie, Roy Joseph Butler, Maja Lena, Southern Avenue, Athena Kugblenu
43 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FM
Anneka Rice and Athena Kugblenu are joined by Joan Bakewell, Rosamund Pike, Jenny Eclair, Lachlan Goudie and Roy Butler for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. Show more
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
An ordinary London family in the 1930s prepares to travel to Bognor Regis for an annual seaside holiday, but there are lots of jobs to do first. Show more
You and Yours
EV Charging; Student Homes Shortage; Green Gigs
39 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Hundreds of first year students going to university this year have nowhere to live when they get there. Show more
The latest weather forecast
Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment, with Sarah Montague
A History of the World in 100 Objects
Tolerance and Intolerance (AD 1550-1700)
Shi'a Religious Parade Standard
14 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Neil MacGregor explores the co-existence of faiths around 400 years ago. Today, he is with one of the great standards that were used in Iran, carried at Shia processions. Show more
Chris lends an ear to a friend in need and Eddie hatches a cunning plan. Show more
Groundbreaking series of short-form dramas, monologues and poetic reflections on contemporary UK life. Show more
Four more competitors join Russell Davies to put their general knowledge to the test, in a bid for the title Brain of Britain 2021. Show more
The Food Programme
Stirring Up Stories: The Business of Food PR
29 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
From controversial food combinations to legal battles over cake, PR firms are using new ways to get us talking about their brands. Show more
Josie Long says adventure playgrounds offer so much we need right now - freedom, community and joy. So how can they thrive in these cash-strapped, risk-averse times? Show more
Mobeen Azhar and guests talk about the Hindu god Ganesha. Show more
Afternoon news and current affairs programme, reporting on breaking stories and summing up the day's headlines.
Six O'Clock News
06/09/2021 The Prime Minister is coming under pressure over plans to overhaul the funding of social care in England
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Jean-Paul Belmond, the celebrated French actor, has died at the age of 88.
Sue Perkins hosts the return of Radio 4’s longest-running panel show, Just a Minute. Show more
Susan comes to a terrible realisation and Ben digs himself a hole. Show more
Front Row
Cathy Brady, Mick Fleetwood, Jean Paul Belmondo
28 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Mick Fleetwood on Peter Green and a star-studded concert celebrating his legacy, Cathy Brady on her new film Wildfire, and we pay tribute to French film star Jean Paul Belmondo. Show more
David Cannadine meets the present Duke of Wellington to explore how his ancestor's utilitarian boots came to define his military and political leadership. Show more
What makes one community more effective than another in being listened to by the people they elected? Chinwe Kalu-Uma looks at the tale of two communities and an incinerator. Show more
A year after fire destroyed Europe’s largest refugee camp, we hear the stories of a few of the survivors. Show more
Is China set to become the next science superpower, dominating bio-engineering, computing and space? And if so, what does this mean for the future of Chinese and global science? Show more
How to Play
Elgar's Enigma Variations with Sir Mark Elder and the Hallé Orchestra
28 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Eavesdropping on rehearsals, musicians give an insider's perspective on Elgar's Enigma Variations and show how they work together to bring his music to life in the concert hall. Show more
Biggest Russian bombardment on Ukraine yet
Taliban claim to capture final Afghan province
45 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
In-depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective
An ordinary London family in the 1930s prepares to travel to Bognor Regis for an annual seaside holiday, but there are lots of jobs to do first. Show more
Witnesses from Britain and Kiritimati share their experiences of living in the long shadow of the UK's atomic testing programme in the South Pacific. Show more
News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
The author was taking a break from war reporting, but when she heard about the Syrian Kurdish women fighting on the front lines, she knew she had to find out more. Show more
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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