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A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with writer and broadcaster Sarah Joseph. Show more
The future of farming has arrived with harvest on the world's first hands-free hectare. Plus Scotland's flourishing willow crop and the secrets of our ancient farming ancestors. Show more
Tweet of the Day
Samuel West on the red-eyed vireo
2 minutes
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Actor Samuel West remembers one of his proudest moments as a birdwatcher, spotting a rarely seen red-eyed vireo on the Isles of Scilly. Show more
Morning news and current affairs. Including Yesterday in Parliament, Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
Susan Hulme reports from Westminster as MPs debate the much-anticipated EU Withdrawal Bill and hear the latest on the progress of Hurricane Irma. Show more
Sue MacGregor reunites five people involved in the Solidarity movement in the 1980s who overcame years of political persecution to bring about the end of communist rule in Poland. Show more
Test Match Special
England v West Indies: Third Test, Lord's - Day 2
8 hours, 20 minutes
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Commentary on day two of the third Test between England and West Indies, from Lord's, with Jonathan Agnew, Ed Smith, Henry Blofeld, Michael Vaughan, Phil Tufnell and Graeme Swann. Show more
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Test Match Special
England v West Indies: Third Test, Lord's - Day 2
8 hours, 20 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWCommentary on day two of the third Test between England and West Indies, from Lord's, with Jonathan Agnew, Ed Smith, Henry Blofeld, Michael Vaughan, Phil Tufnell and Graeme Swann. Show more
Dad has decided not to give away his fortune and there’s a family dinner in Mum’s memory. Crisis averted? Stars Katie Lyons. Show more
Any Questions?
Lord Adonis, Joanna Cherry MP, Bernard Jenkin MP, Luke Johnson
48 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Jonathan Dimbleby presents political debate from Aylesbury High School in Buckinghamshire with a panel including Lord Adonis, Joanna Cherry MP, Bernard Jenkin MP and Luke Johnson. Show more
Monica Ali reflects on the recent surge in moped crime after her son had a knife held to his chest and was robbed of his watch. Show more
The sixth omnibus of Season 11, Broken and Mad, set in the week, in 1917, when the entire French cabinet resigned over widespread army mutinies. Show more
The World Tonight
Irma devastates Caribbean, as Floridians told to leave
45 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
In-depth reporting and analysis from a global perspective. Barbuda evacuated after 'complete devastation' of island. Show more
Falk is not the only one who has kept a secret for 20 years. Thriller set in Australia read by Richard Goulding. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Helen Sharman, the first Briton to go into space, champions food scientist Elsie Widdowson. With Matthew Parris. From 2017. Show more
Mark D'Arcy reports from Westminster as the Lords discuss modern slavery and the age of criminal responsibility. Show more
The Listening Project
David and Siobhan - Long Distance Love
5 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
When one of you lives in Scotland and the other in the south of England, life together is never just routine. Fi Glover presents. Show more
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Despite thoughts of decline and death, Robert finds new hope through a new love. Acclaimed memoir concluded by Nicky Henson. Show more
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