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A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with the Rev Prebendary Edward Mason, rector of Bath Abbey. Show more
Leaked plans suggest a full EU ban on neonicotinoids in field crops. Village pubs improve community feeling, according to researchers. Wet weather is hampering spring farm work. Show more
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
Steve Backshall presents the story and sound of the yellowhammer. Show more
News and current affairs. Includes Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
Start the Week
Sayeeda Warsi: Muslims in Britain
43 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Cultural discussion programme. Amol Rajan discusses society and integration with Sayeeda Warsi, Paul Collier and Roger Scruton. Show more
A space for spiritual reflection with a Bible reading, prayer and a range of Christian music.
Woman's Hour
Cherry Healey and Single Parents, the Kingdom of Women in China
45 minutes
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Cherry Healey joins Jane Garvey to launch a new series, Single Parents. Cherry travels the country speaking to a wide variety of single parents. Plus the world's last matriarchy. Show more
As the number of victims mounts, Shardlake and Barak are constantly wrong-footed. Is there an informant? Stars Justin Salinger. Show more
Documentary. Times columnist Iain Martin examines the role of language differences in social divides. Show more
Comedian, writer and actor Tim Vine chats to comedy legend Sir Ken Dodd in the talk tag show. From March 2017. Show more
Tim Harford introduces inventions, ideas and innovations that have helped to create the modern economic world. How megastores emerged aided by a design originally drawn in the sand. Show more
You and Yours
Bio resonance, Movie auctions, The new £1 coin
45 minutes
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A leading professor tells us a bio resonance pendant, bought by a listener trying to fight alcohol addiction, is "quackery." Also movie auction bargains - and the new £1 coin. Show more
The latest weather forecast.
Analysis of news and current affairs.
A journey into the human multi-sensory world. In this episode, Barry Smith explores touch - the sense that connects us with reality and gives us a sense of empathy. Show more
There is a difference of opinion at Bridge Farm, while at Grange Farm the cracks start to show. Show more
Sudha Bhuchar's play about a mixed-race family breakdown, inspired by 2006 reports that a young Scottish girl had been abducted by her father and taken to Pakistan. Show more
Russell Davies welcomes four more competitors to the Radio Theatre in London for Heat 10 of the general knowledge tournament. Show more
The Food Programme
Chef Dan Barber: The Third Plate
30 minutes
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Series exploring the world of food. The influential New York chef and writer Dan Barber is in the UK on a delicious mission to change the way we think about food 'waste'. Show more
Documentary. Coronation Street actress and chronic pain sufferer Cherylee Houston explores the impact that pain can have on the creative process. Show more
Faith discussion programme exploring the challenges of today's world. Ernie Rea and guests discuss confession. Show more
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Six O'Clock News
27/03/2017 Westminster attacker's mother speaks of shock
30 minutes
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Police say no evidence of link between Westminster attacker and terror groups
Nicholas Parsons presents the 77th series of the iconic panel show. His guests in this episode are Paul Merton, Jenny Eclair, Marcus Brigstocke and Al Murray. Show more
Toby shares his advice, and Kirsty adjusts to new information. Show more
Front Row
Anthony Head, Tamburlaine, Ai Weiwei, Line of Duty
30 minutes
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Samira Ahmed talks to actor Anthony Head, who is on stage in Terence Rattigan's Love in Idleness. Plus Tim Marlow on the underground studio of artist Ai Weiwei. Show more
As the number of victims mounts, Shardlake and Barak are constantly wrong-footed. Is there an informant? Stars Justin Salinger. Show more
Documentary. Zubeida Malik speaks to serving British Muslims about what it is like to be in the army today. Show more
Crossing Continents
Russia's Extreme Selfie Daredevils
28 minutes
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Lucy Ash meets the young Russians taking death-defying photos on top of skyscrapers to gain internet fame and explores why this is a particularly Russian phenomenon. Show more
Laura Barton walks the length of Sunset Boulevard, from downtown to the Pacific Ocean, uncovering the stories, people and places of Sunset's artistic life. Show more
Start the Week
Sayeeda Warsi: Muslims in Britain
43 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Cultural discussion programme. Amol Rajan discusses society and integration with Sayeeda Warsi, Paul Collier and Roger Scruton. Show more
The latest weather forecast.
The World Tonight
Could Brexit 'perfect storm' propel NI Republicanism?
45 minutes
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In-depth reporting and analysis from a global perspective.
Sarah Pinborough's best-selling psychological thriller. Louise experiences David's anger first hand when he finds out about her friendship with Adele. Show more
Jarvis Cocker goes on a night voyage across a sea of shortwave and megahertz as he meets those who broadcast, monitor and harvest electronic transmissions after dark. Show more
Alicia McCarthy reports from Westminster as the government launches an inquiry into a 'flawed' tender process to decommission 12 nuclear sites which cost taxpayers £100 million. Show more
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Young Machiavelli inherits his scholarly father's fascination with the ancient world. He applies his historical perspective to the unrestrained life of contemporary Florence. Show more
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