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A reflection and prayer to start the day with Andrea Rea
Farming Today
14/10/22 Bird flu threatens free range production, tenant farmer report, grain trade, farm film diversification
13 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for years
Today, the impact of the bird flu lockdown. Show more
Tweet of the Day
Sue Patterson on the Great Spotted Woodpecker
1 minute
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Sue Patterson from BirdLife International has a story of introducing the great spotted woodpecker to the next generation of birders. Show more
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
Desert Island Discs
Kevin Sinfield, rugby player
37 minutes
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Kevin Sinfield, rugby league player, shares the eight tracks, book and luxury item he would take with him if cast away to a desert island. With Lauren Laverne. Show more
Woman's Hour
The Staves live, Nicole Hockley, Manisha Tailor, Women and body art
55 minutes
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Celebrating National Album Day: The Staves have just re-issued a special edition on recycled vinyl of their debut album Dead, Born and Grown, first released ten years ago. Show more
Fallout: Living in the Shadow of the Bomb
Episode 1: Sub Rosa (Under the Rose)
28 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
An examination of the fallout from Britain's atomic testing programme which began in October 1952. Show more
Richard Herring’s comedy about family. Starring Alison Steadman, Phil Davies and Richard Herring. Post lockdown, the Snell family are reunited by love, humour and cheesy snacks. Show more
Archive on 4
Paris-Zurich-Trieste: Joyce l'European
57 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Professor Andrew Hussey examines the massive impact that James Joyce's self-proclaimed exile in Continental Europe, where he spent more than half his life, had upon his work. Show more
The latest weather forecast
Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment, with Edward Stourton.
In the last episode of the series Winifred Robinson investigates how some of those responsible for leaving Rikki vulnerable have never paid a price for their part in what happened Show more
George is being strangely considerate, and things look precarious for Alan. Show more
Alternative reality drama. Extended Life Syndrome (ELS) is a rare genetic condition that makes some people live twice as long. But would you want it? Now think again. Would you? Show more
Neil MacGregor considers the attempts of some faiths to establish a state of their own. Show more
Gardeners' Question Time
Riverhill Himalayan Gardens, Sevenoaks
42 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Peter Gibbs and the panel are at the Riverhill Himalayan Gardens in Kent to answer horticultural questions sent in by listeners. Show more
The Poet and the Echo
The Night Is Darkening Round Me
14 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for years
Eugene O’Hare’s meditative response to Emily Brontë’s poem about a woman suspended in time. Read by Caitrìona Balfe. Show more
Last Word
Dame Angela Lansbury, Lady Keswick, Sacheen Littlefeather, Franca Fendi
28 minutes
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Matthew Bannister on actor Angela Lansbury, special adviser Lady Keswick, campaigner Sacheen Littlefeather, businesswoman Franca Fendi. Show more
Andrea Catherwood discusses BBC coverage of the Queen’s funeral. Listeners review Kate Bush: The Power of Strange Things and share their views on the BBC's future. Show more
Afternoon news and current affairs programme, reporting on breaking stories and summing up the day's headlines
Six O'Clock News
14/10/2022 Liz Truss has sacked her Chancellor and performed another U-turn
30 minutes
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In a day of political drama, Liz Truss has sacked her Chancellor and performed another U-turn on the mini-budget which had prompted turmoil in the markets - and her party.
Andy Zaltzman quizzes the week's news. Joining Andy on the panel are Simon Evans, Lucy Porter, Anand Menon and Jessica Fostekew. Show more
Has Kenton got the right idea? Lily needs a distraction. Show more
Operatic tenor Nicky Spence and trumpet player Laura Jurd explore the five new tracks added to the playlist. Show more
Any Questions?
Sir Robert Buckland KC MP, Carla Denyer, Jess Phillips MP, Salma Shah
47 minutes
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Luke Jones presents political debate from St Barnabas Church Halls in Gloucester with a panel including Sir Robert Buckland KC MP, Carla Denyer, Jess Phillips MP and Salma Shah. Show more
Sara Wheeler reflects on the perils of entrenched positions, with a lesson from ancient Greece. Show more
In the second part of the omnibus, Winifred Robinson continues her investigation into the murder of six-year-old Rikki Neave and the long search to find and trap the real killer.
Biggest Russian bombardment on Ukraine yet
Kwasi Kwarteng sacked
45 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
In-depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective.
Open Water by Caleb Azumah Nelson
Episode 5: What is a joint, what is a fracture, what is a break?
14 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for years
Caleb Azumah Nelson’s award-winning novel about two London artists is both a tender, lyrical love story and a fierce exploration of Black British identity and masculinity. Show more
Americast
Alex Jones: The billion dollar conspiracy theorist
45 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones is ordered to pay nearly $1bn in damages to the families of victims of the Sandy Hook, for claiming the school shooting was a hoax. Show more
Mark D'Arcy reflects on a dramatic day. He also reports on plans to change the law on when someone can be detained in hospital and treated for a mental health disorder. Show more
The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
Is history set to repeat itself in America? Read by Richard Goulding. Show more
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