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A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with the Reverend Roger Hutchings. Show more
Charlotte Smith hears about the rise in veganism and the reaction of farmers. There is also a look at the revival of the English mustard industry. Show more
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Miranda Krestovnikoff presents the story and sound of the puffin. Show more
News and current affairs. Includes Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
Start the Week
Eliza Carthy and Nicholas Hytner: Art for All
43 minutes on BBC Radio 4 LW
Available for over a year
Cultural discussion programme. Kirsty Wark discusses the value of art with Nicholas Hytner, Eliza Carthy, Jennifer Harris and Jules Evans. Show more
A space for spiritual reflection with a Bible reading, prayer and a range of Christian music. Led by John Forrest. Show more
Woman's Hour
General Election 2017 and women at Westminster, Lady Macbeth
58 minutes on BBC Radio 4 LW
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What will be the impact of the snap election on women's representation at Westminster? Plus Lady Macbeth on film with star Florence Pugh and screen writer Alice Birch. Show more
Police officers Henry and Anna are getting married, but their engagement party has not gone as planned. Starring Lee Ross. Show more
Children are being lured into gambling using virtual currencies invented for computer gaming. Some of those getting rich on kids' pocket money have been YouTube stars they idolise. Show more
Mark Steel visits the Renfrewshire town of Paisley to perform a bespoke stand-up show for the local residents. From 2015. Show more
On this day in 1917, a funeral was held in Dover for the 7 British and 28 German casualties of the 2nd Battle of Dover Straits, while in Folkestone, there's a new start for Kitty. Show more
You and Yours
Noisy Europe, Dead cheap funerals, Alternative medicine
45 minutes on BBC Radio 4 LW
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What can be done to limit noise pollution; and more people are choosing the 'David Bowie' option - eschewing funerals in favour of cremation only - what do you think?
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Analysis of news and current affairs.
Rachel Johnson is struggling with writing her latest novel, and talks to writer AL Kennedy about setting rules, distraction techniques and how to make the time to write. Show more
Toby reaches the end of the road, and Emma comes under fire. Show more
24 April 1917: Drama based on war diaries and eye-witness accounts, tracing one day in the Great War. Night falls on a race to the Macedonian front. From April 2017. Episode 3 of 3. Show more
Second of the 2017 semi-finals in the long-running general knowledge tournament. Russell Davies is the questionmaster. Show more
Series exploring the world of food. Sheila Dillon digs up the remarkable story of how the potato changed the world - and offers us a world of comfort and deliciousness. Show more
Charlotte Church talks about the writing that means the most to her, from the books of Roald Dahl, Mark Twain and Carl Sagan to the lyrics of Jill Scott and Iron and Wine. Show more
How much of our interaction with technology occurs out of our awareness, even when we have the illusion of control? Aleks Krotoski investigates. Show more
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Six O'Clock News
Emmanuel Macron and Marine Le Pen have begun their final duel for the French presidency
30 minutes on BBC Radio 4 LW
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The two remaining candidates in France's presidential election have shifted their focus to the second round in just under two weeks' time
David Mitchell gets David O'Doherty, Richard Osman, Zoe Lyons and Marcus Brigstocke to choose truth from fiction. From 2017. Show more
David and Ruth reach a decision, while Brian has reason to celebrate. Show more
Front Row
Bananarama reunited, The Wellcome Book Prize winner announced, David Mach
30 minutes on BBC Radio 4 LW
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All-female group Bananarama on reuniting for a comeback tour; the winner of The Wellcome Book Prize is announced; artist David Mach prepares to create a new 20-tonne artwork. Show more
Police officers Henry and Anna are getting married, but their engagement party has not gone as planned. Starring Lee Ross. Show more
Documentary. Andrew Hussey argues that France's 'culture populaire' offers a more plural and positive vision of the country and might help stop Marine le Pen claiming victory. Show more
Cuba's biotech industry is booming. And in a revolutionary first, its lung cancer treatment is being trialled in the US. So with limited resources, how has Cuba done it? Show more
What happens when you have a shock? Our brains deal brilliantly, delving back into our evolutionary history, but you can also train them to be more resilient. Jude Rogers reports. Show more
Start the Week
Eliza Carthy and Nicholas Hytner: Art for All
43 minutes on BBC Radio 4 LW
Available for over a year
Cultural discussion programme. Kirsty Wark discusses the value of art with Nicholas Hytner, Eliza Carthy, Jennifer Harris and Jules Evans. Show more
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The World Tonight
Le Pen 'will be President for all French people'
45 minutes on BBC Radio 4 LW
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Marine Le Pen says she's stepping aside as leader of the far-right National Front party as she runs against Emmanuel Macron in the second round of the presidential election. Show more
Ruth is furious when Harry learns that his wife Janice is in labour and rushes off. Post-war American novel read by Toby Jones. Show more
Michael Rosen and Dr Laura Wright find out how countries got their names and what they mean. Why is Greenland not green? With Professor Richard Coates. Show more
Sean Curran reports from Westminster where the government defends its decision to delay publicaton of its plans to tackle air pollution until after the general election. Show more
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. Followed by Weather.
Circe turns Odysseus's men into pigs, the god Hermes gives him a herb to make him immune. Poet Inua Ellams turns this into a modern story of enchantment, desire and disenchantment. Show more
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