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The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with the Reverend Kate Bottley. Show more
Farming Today
World Food Day, Wild ferrets, Sheep vs trees, Shortage of vets
13 minutes
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The British Veterinary Association warns of a shortage of rural vets, as young graduates steer clear of isolated rural areas. Changes in working patterns have led to a shortage. Show more
Chris Packham presents the great bustard. Show more
Reports from Westminster.
Stephen Hough, concert pianist, is interviewed by Kirsty Young for Desert Island Discs. Show more
Woman's Hour
Abduction in Africa, Julie Burchill on malice, Women divided by money
45 minutes
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The story of friendship between Africa's abducted girls, women divided by income on the corporate ladder, Zeinab Sekaanvand facing execution in Iran, and Julie Burchill on malice. Show more
Cath has come out of her coma. Nick fusses around her, anxious she will relapse. Show more
Laurence Llewelyn Bowen considers some of the subjects that have formed the basis for tattoos. What do the tattoos on a person's body say about their life? Show more
Award-winning writer and comedian Deborah Frances-White tells how she rescued a young man from a religious movement. From 2016. Show more
Matthew Sweet explores the relationships we have with our childhood homes and the ways in which we use our homes and possessions as a refuge. Show more
You and Yours
Blaming the weather, Streaming playlists, Student accommodation
45 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
A hot September meant poor sales for fashion brands. Is it time for the High Street to get better at weathering the weather? And how to get millions of plays on a steaming site. Show more
The latest weather forecast.
Analysis of news and current affairs.
Gretchen Gerzina discovers the troubling story of Nathaniel Wells, black plantation owner. Recorded on location at his country estate in Chepstow. Show more
Rob is refusing to hide away, and Shula still has doubts. Show more
By Dan Allum. Drama about a woman who gives up her career and home to become a Traveller's wife. Starring Ellie Kendrick, Joe Sims and Candis Nergaard. Show more
Gardeners' Question Time
East Ruston Old Vicarage Postbag
43 minutes
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Peter Gibbs hosts a postbag edition of the show from East Ruston Old Vicarage. Joining him are Pippa Greenwood, Matthew Wilson, Bob Flowerdew and the Old Vicarage's own Alan Gray. Show more
Short story by Agnieszka Dale. Set in the near future, Britain's Polish immigrants have left the UK. Except one - Krystyna Kowalska, who is visited by an immigration officer. Show more
Last Word
King Bhumibol Adulyadej, Dario Fo, Jean Bloxam, Andrew Vicari, Don Buchla
28 minutes
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Matthew Bannister on the king of Thailand, playwright Dario Fo, racing driver Jean Bloxam, painter Andrew Vicari and musical inventor Don Buchla. Show more
Has the BBC been too soft on Hillary Clinton? Jonathan Wall, controller of Radio 5 live, talks about the future of his network. Show more
The Listening Project
Elisha and Charlotte - The Best Thing that ever Happened
5 minutes
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Fi Glover introduces a conversation between sisters who were adopted and who share a positive outlook on their lives. Show more
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The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
Susan Calman, Vicki Pepperdine, Francis Wheen and Simon Evans join Miles Jupp for the long-running satirical quiz of the week's news. Show more
Adam is desperate to speak to Ian, and Lynda appeals to Kate's creative flair. Show more
Front Row
Earl Cameron, David Gledhill, The art of Alphonse Mucha, Simon Callow on David Gascoyne, Northampton theatre to open a school
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Earl Cameron talks to John Wilson about his long career; David Gledhill's new music from field recordings; the art nouveau of Alphonse Mucha; Simon Callow on poet David Gascoyne. Show more
Cath has come out of her coma. Nick fusses around her, anxious she will relapse. Show more
Any Questions?
David Frost, Rhea Wolfson, David Mundell MP, Mike Russell MSP
48 minutes
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Jonathan Dimbleby presents political debate and discussion from the University of Glasgow with David Frost, Rhea Wolfson, David Mundell MP and Mike Russell MSP. Show more
Howard Jacobson applauds the playwright Tom Stoppard's attack on the ignorance of the average audience. Show more
Gretchen Gerzina explores the lives of black people in Britain during a time of slavery. Show more
The latest weather forecast.
The World Tonight
Bank Governor: 'inflation can rise above 2%'
45 minutes
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In-depth reporting and analysis from a global perspective. Mark Carney says the Bank of England 'will allow price rises' to support jobs and growth. Show more
Con recalls taking his research job with big Pharma, which ultimately led to his meeting with animal rights protestor Maddy, who asks him to photograph conditions in the animal lab. Show more
Bidisha, Gillian Reynolds and Harriett Gilbert discuss books by Jean Rhys, Frances Woods and John Le Carre. From 2016. Show more
Mark D'Arcy reports from Westminster.
The Listening Project
Norbert and Trish - A Lovely Life Together
5 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Fi Glover introduces a conversation between a couple who met only five years ago but have made the most of their twilight romance. Show more
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. Followed by Weather.
Edmund Gordon's vivid and illuminating biography of Angela Carter. In this episode, motherhood, and publishing her last two joyous and comic novels. Emma Fielding reads. Show more
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