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A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Tony Macauley
Farming Today
Antibiotics, Cider production, GM salmon, Sheep dip poisoning
13 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LW
Sheep farmers meet to push for recognition of the effects they say exposure to sheep dip has had on their health. Could agriculture do more to control the use of antibiotics? Show more
Liz Bonnin presents the red-crowned crane from Japan and Asia. Show more
Susan Hulme reports from Westminster as an agreement to preserve the power-sharing deal in Northern Ireland is welcomed by MPs.
Kirsty Young talks to Nicola Sturgeon, Scotland's first minister and leader of the SNP. Show more
Kate Winslet talks about her new role in The Dressmaker. In the Woman's Hour series on appearance, how do women in their 80s and 90s feel about themselves? With Jenni Murray. Show more
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Commentary on the fourth One Day International between between Pakistan and England, from Dubai, with Jonathan Agnew, Charles Dagnall and Kevin Howells. Show more
Ruth has something to say, and Charlie is under pressure. Show more
Front Row
Emile Zola Special: JR, Michel Houellebecq
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Kirsty Lang is in Paris seeking out the 21st-century French artists, writers and performers who are keeping the spirit of Emile Zola alive in their work today. Show more
Richard tells his therapist about his recent date at a Korean/Swedish fusion restaurant. Show more
Any Questions?
Charles Clarke, Lindsey German, Lord Lawson, Sir Martin Sorrell
48 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Jonathan Dimbleby presents political debate from Charles Darwin School, Biggin Hill, Kent with a panel including Charles Clarke, Lindsey German, Lord Lawson and Sir Martin Sorrell. Show more
A Point of View
Sarah Dunant: Crisis in Catholicism
10 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Sarah Dunant sees a new crisis in the Catholic Church as a result of unchanged policy over divorce, homosexuality, celibacy and the role of women. Show more
Lenny Henry presents a history of black British theatre and screen, with a focus this week on the films, TV and plays from the 1980s to today. Featuring Oscar-winner Steve McQueen. Show more
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The World Tonight
A special programme about immigration and social cohesion with a panel and audience.
45 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
A special programme about immigration and cohesion with a panel and audience. Will increased immigration lead to less integration and more tension in our communities? Show more
Mr Washburn is happy to let Jane get arrested so the tour proceeds. Time’s running out to find the truth. Read by Jamie Parker. Show more
Marcus Brigstocke looks back at 20 years of the BBC New Comedy Awards, including highlights from the 2015 final. Show more
Mark D'Arcy reports from Westminster.
The Listening Project
Kevin and Derek - The Fine Art of Competition
5 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Fi Glover introduces a conversation between artists who are friends but who cannot entirely escape the competitive nature of the art world. Show more
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. Followed by Weather.
Elvis Costello recalls infamy in the US and protest songs at home. Show more
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