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Spiritual reflection to start the day, with writer and broadcaster Anna Magnusson. Show more
Farming Today
Reaction to Gove's environment speech, Farm safety and food and farming in Wales
13 minutes
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Farmers and conservationists react to plans for a 'Green Brexit'. Why a comedian is backing a campaign to promote farm safety. And the Welsh view on the future of farming. Show more
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
Writer Eleanor Matthews recalls how the magpie came into her life at a time of change for Tweet of the Day. Show more
News and current affairs. Includes Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
Mariella Frostrup and a panel of expert contributors discuss the level of control parents have over their children's capacity for happiness at various stages of childhood. Show more
A space for spiritual reflection with a Bible reading, prayer and a range of Christian music. Led by the Rev Clair Jaquiss. Show more
Woman's Hour
Patricia Greene, Gender pay gap, Love Island
58 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Programme that offers a female perspective on the world. Show more
Stephen Mangan and Claire Skinner star in Marcy Kahan's comedy about two old flatmates who meet monthly for lunch and talk about everything except how much they love each other. Show more
Grace Dent follows what happens when 25-year-old Amir is turned down for medical-related benefits. He has a rare neurological condition, and his doctor thinks he is too ill to work. Show more
When their brother invites himself to stay, the squabbling sisters wonder why. Stars Susan Calman and Ashley Jensen. From 2017. Show more
Aditya Chakrabortty investigates five words that made the modern world. When and why did 'narrative' become so important, and how is it shaping our world? Show more
You and Yours
Shrinkflation; Holiday lets; No more shampoo
45 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
New analysis on why our favourite chocolate bars and boxes keep shrinking. The rise of the holiday let mortgage. And the popularity of stopping using hair care products. Show more
The latest weather forecast.
Analysis of news and current affairs.
People involved in the tragic siege of the Branch Davidian compound in Waco, Texas tell their story. The US authorities plan to storm the compound and capture leader David Koresh. Show more
Justin's mind is made up, and Alice recruits Pip. Show more
The last days of Pop Art and how Andy Warhol, with help from Truman Capote, invented celebrity culture. Stars Tobias Menzies. Show more
Paul Gambaccini welcomes competitors from Hertfordshire, Suffolk and Somerset to the latest heat of the eclectic music quiz. Show more
Sheila Dillon visits Greece to ask if food can provide a future for young people in Greece. Show more
Simon Callow celebrates the work of the writers and performers who explored sexuality, gender and difference in the theatre at a time when practising homosexuality was illegal. Show more
Brian Cox and Robin Ince are joined by comedian Dave Gorman, zoologist Tim Cockerill and forensic entomologist Amoret Whitaker to ask why insects are just so darn successful. Show more
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Six O'Clock News
24/07/2017 "It's too late" to save Charlie Gard
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Parents end legal battle to get experimental treatment for their baby. Donald Trump's son in law denies colluding with Russia. Poland's President unexpectedly vetoes laws
A welcome visit to the New Alexandra Theatre in Birmingham for regulars Barry Cryer and Tim Brooke-Taylor, who are joined by Jeremy Hardy and Jan Ravens, with Jack Dee in the chair. Show more
Matt receives a warning, and Shula is offered an alternative. Show more
Front Row
Jack O'Connell; Emma Donoghue's Queer Icon; Diana, Our Mother; Jules Buckley
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Jack O'Connell on his role in Tennessee Williams's play Cat on a Hot Tin Roof; novelist Emma Donoghue chooses her Queer Icon; conductor Jules Buckley looks ahead to his two Proms. Show more
Stephen Mangan and Claire Skinner star in Marcy Kahan's comedy about two old flatmates who meet monthly for lunch and talk about everything except how much they love each other. Show more
Anne McElvoy talks to key figures inside the 2017 UK general election campaign about what happened and why. Show more
Analysis
Minimum Wage: Too Much of a Good Thing?
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Paul Johnson asks if the initial success of the minimum wage has meant politicians have extended the policy to damaging levels. Show more
It has given us our oldest stories, made England a green and pleasant land, and once a week gives suburban man a purpose. Brett Westwood investigates our obsession with grass. Show more
Mariella Frostrup and a panel of expert contributors discuss the level of control parents have over their children's capacity for happiness at various stages of childhood. Show more
The World Tonight
Kushner defends conduct after testifying
45 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
In-depth reporting and analysis from a global perspective. A senior member of Congress tells us the investigation is just beginning. Show more
The newly refurbished Music Shop opens. However Frank's latest music lesson causes Ilse to reveal a painful secret. Show more
Raymond Antrobus, Miriam Nash, Wayne Holloway-Smith and the best new poetry books, festivals and events. Show more
The actress and writer Maureen Lipman shares some of her favourite and best loved writings with an audience, recorded at Arnolfini on Bristol's waterfront. Show more
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. Followed by Weather.
Morten Stroksnes and his friend Hugo are in pursuit of the elusive Greenland shark, but it is not easy to find in the seas off northern Norway. Show more
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