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A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Rabbi Warren Elf Show more
Farming Today
03/10/2022: Avian Flu vaccine, Crab Deaths and Potatoes
11 minutes
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A vaccine could be used against avian flu given how severe the disease is hitting the UK this year. Show more
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
Naturalist and environmentalist Chris Baines watches nuthatches in his garden. Show more
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
Start the Week
Political leadership and oversight
42 minutes
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Adam Wagner, Isabel Hardman, Tim Bale and Annalisa Piras discuss whether Britain’s parliamentary democracy is under threat and how it compares to Italy, with Kirsty Wark. Show more
Woman's Hour
Gentle parenting, Truss and leadership, Indicator offences
57 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Does the gentle parenting style that's currently viral on TikTok really work? Show more
‘When I wasn’t high, I felt very sad and very scared.’
Twenty years on, Gavanndra is struggling to make sense of a childhood trauma.Then she meets a psychologist who has an idea. Show more
The Bottom Line
Excess Profits, Windfall Taxes and Incentives
28 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
When is a profit excess and if so should we impose a windfall tax to restore economic equilibrium? Can recently announced tax cuts incentivise business growth? With Evan Davis. Show more
You and Yours
Data protection fines, Care home visiting, World Cup accommodation
53 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
The regulator fines four firms for making unlawful cold calls. Face mask rules for care home visitors. Football fans struggle to find affordable World Cup accommodation. Show more
The latest weather forecast
Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment, with Sarah Montague.
The Boy in the Woods: why it took more than twenty years to track down a killer. Winifred Robinson investigates a case that's stayed with her for more than half her working life. Show more
What on earth is Kirsty hanging on the washing line? Pip needs an urgent favour. Show more
Actor and former MP Glenda Jackson reveals the influences and experiences that inspired her work on stage and screen. Show more
Russell Davies puts general knowledge questions to another four contenders for the title Brain of Britain 2022. Show more
The Food Programme
Cost of Living Crisis: Food Donations
29 minutes
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Leyla Kazim shares inspiring stories of community giving during the cost of living crisis. Show more
An immersive encounter with iconic and controversial film-maker Peter Greenaway. Marking his 80th birthday and the 40th anniversary of his debut feature, The Draughtsman's Contract. Show more
Beyond Belief began in January 2002, months after the 9/11 attacks. In his final programme as presenter, Ernie Rea reflects on the evolving role of faith in today's world. Show more
Afternoon news and current affairs programme, reporting on breaking stories and summing up the day's headlines
Six O'Clock News
03/10/2022 Chancellor U-Turns On Top Tax Cut
30 minutes
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The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
Ever taken something from the workplace? highlighter, loo roll, tea? What about high end phones? Copper turned comic, Alfie Moore solves the mystery of the disappearing devices. Show more
A very happy 92nd birthday, Jill! Toby reflects on his greatest achievement. Show more
Front Row
Viola Davis in The Woman King, playwright Rona Munro and artist Amy Sherald
43 minutes
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Viola Davis on her film The Woman King; Rona Munro on her plays James IV: Queen of the Fight and Mary; artist Amy Sherald. Show more
Steven Fielding explores the role of ex-prime ministers, with the help of politicians, journalists and political advisers. Can they ever come back? And if not, what should they do? Show more
Is it ever worth joining a protest march? Professor James Tilley finds out how they affect politicians and voters. Show more
Ben Garrod and Jess French unravel the internal secrets to success of the cheetah as it straddles a fine line between speed and stamina in the quest for survival Show more
Start the Week
Political leadership and oversight
42 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Adam Wagner, Isabel Hardman, Tim Bale and Annalisa Piras discuss whether Britain’s parliamentary democracy is under threat and how it compares to Italy, with Kirsty Wark. Show more
Biggest Russian bombardment on Ukraine yet
Chancellor's U-turn on 45p tax rate
45 minutes
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Kwasi Kwarteng now expected to bring forward release of plan to reduce UK debt
A young couple spend their weekends discovering the quirks of their country that make it 'The' Ukraine. Written by Artem Chapeye. Translated by Zenia Tompkins. Show more
For 40 years, techno has been the beating heart of social movements all over the world. What makes it the perfect music to accompany radical ideas? DJ Ash Lauryn investigates. Show more
Birmingham-born and raised singer Jamelia continues her two-part exploration of the music made in her native West Midlands. Show more
The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
How to Steal a Trillion
1. The Invention of Offshore
14 minutes
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Oliver Bullough traces Britain's vital role in the growth of 'offshore' money laundering. In this episode, he traces its origins back to a moment of inspiration in the 1950s City. Show more
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