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A reflection and prayer to start the day with the Rev Dr Rosa Hunt, co-principal of South Wales Baptist College.
Farming Today
24/09/21 - George Eustice on labour and food prices, slurry bags and farming succulents
13 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FM
Charlotte Smith speaks to the Environment Secretary, George Eustice, about labour shortages, food prices and where the new Trade and Agriculture Commission is. Show more
Miranda Krestovnikoff presents the story and sound of the razorbill. Show more
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
Desert Island Discs
Baroness Hale of Richmond, former judge
38 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Baroness Hale of Richmond, former judge, shares the eight tracks, book and luxury item she would take with her if cast away to a desert island. With Lauren Laverne. Show more
Woman's Hour
Daytimers - South Asian ravers from the '80s, Sabina Nessa, School absence & mental health, Folic acid & Afghan refugees
57 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Daytimers rave scene in Britain, Sabina Nessa vigil, school absence due to mental health issues, folic acid in food to prevent spina bifida and Afghan refugees in the UK. Show more
It's becoming harder to hide from facial recognition technology but what does this means for people, who protest against political systems, in places controlled by surveillance? Show more
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Anders is lonely after his children leave. But Tina is finding that communal living is lonely too. Show more
You and Yours
Student Money Mules, Gin Bottles, Refillable Food Packaging
39 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Have you thought about selling your empty gin bottles? They could be worth more than you think! Show more
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Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment, with Jonny Dymond.
Lucy Kellaway charts her new start as a trainee teacher at the age of 58, moving from the comfortable life of an FT columnist to the realities of teaching in East London. Show more
The Aldridges are in shock and there’s a sad goodbye at the Stables. Show more
The 22 senior surviving Nazis take their place in the dock. Without simultaneous interpretation, the trial will be unworkable, but it’s never been done before. Show more
Kirsty Logan explores the classical Chinese ghost stories of Pu Songling, discovering how, and why, a ghost woman would give birth to a living child. Show more
Gardeners' Question Time
RHS Chelsea Flower Show
42 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Kathy Clugston and the panel are at Chelsea Flower Show answering your gardening queries. Show more
BBC National Short Story Award
BBC National Short Story Award 2021
Maykopsky District, Adyghe Oblast by Richard Smyth
28 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for years
The final story in this year's BBC National Short Story Award with Cambridge University - a Cold War tale of secrets and lies out on the Russian steppe. Read by Blake Ritson. Show more
Last Word
Jimmy Greaves (pictured), Sir Clive Sinclair, Olivia Jordan, Carolyn Shoemaker
28 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Julian Worricker on footballing great Jimmy Greaves, inventor Sir Clive Sinclair, wartime translator Olivia Jordan and astrophysicist Carolyn Shoemaker. Show more
More or Less
Covid trends, face mask use, and the universal credit cut
28 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
A coronavirus check-in, our daily mask use measured, and a minister's claim on the universal credit cut questioned. Show more
Afternoon news and current affairs programme, reporting on breaking stories and summing up the day's headlines.
Six O'Clock News
24/09/2021 supply problems at some petrol stations
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
efforts to resolve supply problems at petrol stations. Olly Stephens' killers sentenced
Andy welcomes panellists Hugo Rifkind, Susie McCabe, Ria Lina and Andrew Maxwell to comically discuss the week's news. Show more
Front Row
Dame Elizabeth Blackadder, Megan Swann, Richard Smyth, The Story of Looking.
42 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Megan Swann, new Magic Circle President. Richard Smyth, nominee for BBC National Short Story Award. Celebrating artist Dame Elizabeth Blackadder. We review The Story of Looking. Show more
Becky Ripley and Emily Knight wonder who really controls your thoughts and actions? You? Or the things that live inside you? Show more
Any Questions?
Dorothy Byrne, Greg Hands MP, Peter Kyle MP, Dame Rachel de Souza
47 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Chris Mason presents political debate and discussion from The Shoreham Centre in Sussex with Dorothy Byrne, Greg Hands MP, Peter Kyle MP and Dame Rachel de Souza. Show more
Michael Morpurgo argues that Global Britain must play its part in welcoming refugees from Afghanistan. Show more
On the 30th anniversary of Nirvana's album Nevermind, Douglas Coupland examines the impact it had on music, fashion, art, and activism. Featuring Zawe Ashton, Butch Vig, and more. Show more
Biggest Russian bombardment on Ukraine yet
Last main rallies ahead of German election
45 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective
In Rome, Eileen shares a deeper understanding of Felix. Show more
The Greek politician and economist takes us back to ancient Alexandria and the life of a woman who shone as a mathematician and philosopher but met a gruesome end. Show more
Mark D'Arcy looks back at the parliamentary week and ahead to a potential row in the House of Lords over wigs.
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Now on the Russian side of the river, the author contemplates the end of his journey and the Amur River as it flows into the Pacific Ocean. Show more
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