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The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with the Rev Dr Kirsty Thorpe. Show more
Farming Today
Alternative food networks; Water buffalo; Reservoirs on farms
13 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LW
The latest news about food, farming and the countryside. Charlotte Smith speaks to Mike Goodman about the rise of Alternative Food Networks. Show more
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
To folk musician and Mercury Prize nominee Sam Lee, the nightingale has long been a passion. For this Tweet of the Day, Sam considers the relationships of this amazing songster. Show more
News and current affairs. Includes Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
Cultural discussion programme. Andrew Marr discusses the epic in the everyday with Kate Tempest, Tracy Chevalier, Hanif Kureishi and Lewis Hyde. Show more
A space for spiritual reflection with a bible reading, prayer and a range of Christian music. Led by Katharine Longworth. Show more
Woman's Hour
Are Women as likely as Men to Vote in the General Election? Walking Netball
58 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Do women vote less than men? What is walking netball? Emmanuel Macron says he wants to formalise the role of first lady - the programme discusses the implications. Show more
Uplifting comedy drama about the life, loves and misadventures of wheelchair user Maz. Maz's first day with her support worker Hayley does not go quite as planned. Show more
Grace Dent follows Doncaster businessman Eddie Todd in his colourful campaign to be the town's Mayor. Show more
The fellas are going gaga for Myrtle's new gnashers. Stars Fenella Woolgar and Kate O'Flynn. From 2017 Show more
On this day in 1917, meat-free days in restaurants were revoked, following successful voluntary rationing, and Victor Lumley arrives home on leave in need of a good steak. Show more
You and Yours
Banks fighting fraud, Food taxes, Car clocking
45 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Barclays Bank says we all need to take more responsibility for protecting ourselves against fraud. Car leasing deals are blamed for a rise in cases of "clocked" used cars. Show more
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Analysis of news and current affairs.
Rory Sutherland explores how a three-word slogan transformed a mundane sports good into an entire lifestyle philosophy, and generated a marketer's most sought-after quality: cool. Show more
Kirsty has a day to remember, and there is a family gathering at Home Farm. Show more
Inspired by the writer’s own experience of going to university and an unusual pact she made with her Dad. Stars Georgia Groome. Show more
The 2017 season of the general knowledge tournament reaches the last of the four semi-finals, with Russell Davies asking the questions. Show more
The Food Programme
The Herbal World of Jekka McVicar
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Culinary herb pioneer Jekka McVicar shares her life through food with Sheila Dillon. Show more
Comedian and actor Liz Carr chooses the words and poetry that inspire her. Show more
Aleks Krotoski finds out about an online community who believe in a film that doesn't exist and contemplates base reality with cognitive neuroscientist Donald Hoffman. Show more
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Six O'Clock News
08/05/2017 Macron faces tough task building new government
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
France's new leader has begun the process of establishing his team
David Mitchell gets Holly Walsh, Mark Steel, Elis James and Frankie Boyle to lie with some truths. From May 2017. Show more
Jill has a bone to pick with David, and Pip does not want to be a burden. Show more
Front Row
Alien: Covenant, Giacometti retrospective, How should museums reflect changing social attitudes, Jamestown
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Alien: Covenant review; how should museums reflect contemporary views; Giacometti retrospective. Show more
Uplifting comedy drama about the life, loves and misadventures of wheelchair user Maz. Maz's first day with her support worker Hayley does not go quite as planned. Show more
The United States is an invention. So how do you build the most powerful country in the world? Misha Glenny presents. Show more
Reports from around the world. Some Indonesians live alongside dead family members for years. Is this a healthy approach to mortality? Show more
Oxygen appeared on earth over 2 billion years ago, and life took off. Now it makes up just over a fifth of the air. Trevor Cox tells the story of oxygen on earth and in space. Show more
Cultural discussion programme. Andrew Marr discusses the epic in the everyday with Kate Tempest, Tracy Chevalier, Hanif Kureishi and Lewis Hyde. Show more
The latest weather forecast.
The World Tonight
Macron - after victory tough task ahead
45 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
In-depth reporting and analysis from a global perspective. Reports on Emmanuel Macron's victory from Paris and from Aisne, a Le Pen stronghold. Show more
Following the vandalism of Mark's house, Josh and Lena are questioned by police about a secret. Starring Lily Loveless. Show more
Word of Mouth
Cucks, snowflakes and virtue signalling: the new US political lexicon
28 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Michael Rosen interviews the eminent US linguist George Lakoff about the new political words coming out of the US right now and the effectiveness of Trump's use of language. Show more
Film presenter Antonia Quirke explores the pivotal role of the script supervisor in motion pictures. Show more
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. Followed by Weather.
Richard Ford narrates the stories of his parents. Father was 'smiling' and mother 'buoyant'. Before parenthood, they were always on the road; he was a salesman travelling the US. Show more
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