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A short reflection and prayer with the Rev Dr Bert Tosh.
'After the war I found peace as a pig farmer': An ex-serviceman explains the trouble he had adjusting to civilian life after a tough tour of Afghanistan. Show more
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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The number of harbour seals and many seabirds in Orkney is decreasing at a rapid rate. Helen Mark finds out how conservationists are using technology to track some iconic species. Show more
The latest news about food, farming and the countryside. Charlotte Smith hosts a debate about rewilding - the reintroduction of species and flora and fauna to a landscape. Show more
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News and current affairs. Including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
Aasmah Mir and Suzy Klein are joined by ABC's Martin Fry. Jason Kingsley discusses his passion for riding warhorses and jousting. With Inheritance Tracks from Billy Ocean.. Show more
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Loose Ends
Sara Cox, Nikki Bedi, Dreda Say Mitchell, Darren Hayman, Alfie Moore, Beverley Knight, Slow Club
2 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LW
Sara Cox and Nikki Bedi are joined, amongst others, by novelist Dreda Say Mitchell for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Slow Club. Show more
Loose Ends
Sara Cox, Nikki Bedi, Dreda Say Mitchell, Darren Hayman, Alfie Moore, Beverley Knight, Slow Club
2 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWSara Cox and Nikki Bedi are joined, amongst others, by novelist Dreda Say Mitchell for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Slow Club. Show more
As the Rio Games begin, who is Thomas Bach? He holds a gold medal himself and is arguably the most important man in the world of the Olympics. Show more
Saturday Review
Harry Potter, The Carer, Baz Luhrmann's The Get Down, Clive James, The Knives
45 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Brian Cox in The Carer, Baz Luhrmann's hip hop Netflix series The Get Down, Clive James' box set book Play All, The Knives by Richard T Kelly. Show more
Joss Ackland narrates a search through BBC archives for unheard gems from Lord of the Rings creator, JRR Tolkien. From 2016. Show more
When the woman with whom he was about to begin an affair suddenly dies in his arms, Victor considers walking away, but he is unable to resist delving into the woman's dark secret. Show more
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4, followed by weather.
Inside the Ethics Committee
Series 12
Episode 1: Permanent Vegetative State: Withdrawing Nutrition and Hydration
43 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
A car accident leaves Ben in a permanent vegetative state. With no prospect of recovery, is it ethical to withdraw the nutrition and hydration that is keeping him alive? Show more
Three more contestants join Paul Gambaccini to answer questions on music ranging from Rossini to Rod Stewart, in heat seven of the 2016 series. Show more
Poet Glyn Maxwell leads a masterclass at a literature festival with an impressive line-up, where his three students get writing advice direct from the greats. Show more
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. Followed by Weather.
A man in a zoo cage wonders what it means to be human, as he describes the events that led to humankind's supremacy coming to an end. Read by Barnaby Kay. Show more
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