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A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with the environmentalist and theologian Dr Ruth Valerio. Show more
Farming Today
01/03/22 - Trade deal with New Zealand, aid for Ukraine and the singing dairy worker
13 minutes on BBC Radio 4 FM
The Trade Deal with New Zealand is signed - will UK farmers now face an onslaught from the experts in exporting? Show more
John Aitchison presents the golden pheasant. Show more
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
The invasion of Ukraine is, according to the man behind it, a war all about history. Edward Stourton and a panel of guests explain the steps that have led to the conflict. Show more
The Political Butterfly Effect
Did Bovril keep us out of the euro?
14 minutes on BBC Radio 4 FM
Available for over a year
Did a mid-ranking businessman’s purchase of Bovril in 1971 set off a chain of events that meant the UK never adopted the euro as its currency? Show more
Regional Variations (2)
Daily Service
Two of Gary’s closest friends give us the inside story of his journey towards conspiracy theories. Show more
Woman's Hour
Lucy Cooke on the female of the species, Furniture poverty, Threads
58 minutes on BBC Radio 4 FM
Available for over a year
The zoologist Lucy Cooke on her new book which aims redefine the female of the species. Show more
Rosemary Laryea reveals the truth about being the mum of an aspiring footballer. From endless car journeys to haggling with agents and making sure a realistic Plan B is in place. Show more
Carnival colours and Afro beats herald the return of live audiences to the RSC in Stratford-upon-Avon after Covid restrictions - this is Much Ado About Nothing Afro-Futurist style. Show more
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Shipping Forecast
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Ryad has arrived in Algiers and meets Abdallah outside the bookshop. Show more
You and Yours
Call You & Yours: How is the situation in Ukraine affecting you and your loved ones?
39 minutes on BBC Radio 4 FM
Available for over a year
Half a million Ukrainians have fled their homes, according to the United Nations. Are you worried about Ukrainian family, friends or colleagues in the country? Show more
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Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment, with Sarah Montague.
The secret tapes the authorities wouldn’t want you to hear, that could upend the official version of the biggest scandal since the financial crash Show more
Amy is forced to remain tight lipped while Phoebe spells it out for Kirsty. Show more
Jess has started going out with Dan and it's pretty great. But then Dan disappears. Holli Dempsey and Josef Altin star in a thriller from the creator of Tracks, Matthew Broughton. Show more
Josie Long presents short documentaries and audio adventures about how we express ourselves. Show more
February's storms have flushed raw sewage into our rivers, but are they ever fit to swim in? Charlotte Smith asks how to clean our waterways. Show more
How does international criminal law regard Russia's invasion of Ukraine? Plus are ministers undermining the UK parliament by overuse of secondary legislation? Show more
A Good Read
Katie Thistleton and Suzannah Lipscomb
28 minutes on BBC Radio 4 FM
Available for over a year
Presenter Katie Thistleton and historian Suzannah Lipscomb join Harriett Gilbert to discuss 'What Dementia Teaches Us about Love', 'And Now for the Good News' and 'The Good Doctor' Show more
Afternoon news and current affairs programme, reporting on breaking stories and summing up the day's headlines.
Six O'Clock News
01/03/2022 Ukraine says five die in TV tower attack
30 minutes on BBC Radio 4 FM
Available for over a year
Ukraine says Russia has attacked a TV tower in Kyiv as fighting continues in the country.
A satirical take on modern life, with a look at work, relationships, institutions and families. With Toby Williams. From 2022. Show more
Justin’s thinking big and Brian’s hatching a plan. Show more
Front Row
Tears for Fears, English Heritage, Unboxed Festival, Welsh poetry on St. David's Day
42 minutes on BBC Radio 4 FM
Available for over a year
Tears for Fears on their comeback album Tipping Point; Kate Mavor, CEO of English Heritage; Unboxed Festival begins; Welsh poetry on St. David's Day. Show more
The failures that mean a convicted child sex offender is still at large. Show more
In Touch
Tactile Paving Updates; Accessible Lateral Flow Tests
19 minutes on BBC Radio 4 FM
Available for over a year
The Office of Rail and Road have published recommendations to Network Rail and other operators on how to make train stations safer for visually impaired travellers. Show more
Inside Health
Cervical screening, blood donation & measles
28 minutes on BBC Radio 4 FM
Available for over a year
James Gallagher asks how often to we actually need a smear test? And could the disruption caused by the covid pandemic setting us up for a measles outbreak? Show more
The invasion of Ukraine is, according to the man behind it, a war all about history. Edward Stourton and a panel of guests explain the steps that have led to the conflict. Show more
Biggest Russian bombardment on Ukraine yet
Russian missiles and rockets pound Kharkiv
45 minutes on BBC Radio 4 FM
Available for over a year
In-depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective
Ryad has arrived in Algiers and meets Abdallah outside the bookshop. Show more
Fortunately... with Fi and Jane
224. Between Two Lamp Posts with Jill Halfpenny
57 minutes on BBC Radio 4 FM
Available for over a year
This week on Fortunately, Fi and Jane chat to actor Jill Halfpenny. Show more
All the news from Westminster with Susan Hulme, including the latest plans to help the people of Ukraine.
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Two of Gary’s closest friends give us the inside story of his journey towards conspiracy theories. Show more
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