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A short reflection and prayer with Canon Noel Battye.
Farming Today
Farm antibiotics, Harvest Home and rethinking UK agriculture
13 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LW
A big cut in sales of farm antibiotics in the UK, the old tradition of Harvest Home makes a comeback and a new commission beings looking into the future of British agriculture. Show more
Actor and birdwatcher Samuel West laments the lost call of the once very common summer visitor, the turtle dove. Show more
Labour accuses the Brexit secretary of fudging and creating a mess. Show more
Edna Adan Ismail, midwife and campaigner, is interviewed by Kirsty Young. Show more
Spiritual reflection and prayers on a topical subject, led by the Rev Martyn Atkins.
Woman's Hour
Best Place, Lord Steel on 1967 Abortion Act, Textile design
45 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Life for women in north east Wales, Lord Steel reflects on the Abortion Act, textile designers Emma Sewell and Harriet Wallace Jones and the legacy of black activist Olive Morris. Show more
From the imperial box, Emperor Domitian signals for the games to begin. Tigers are pitted against gladiators. Soon Venta and Calvin will have to meet their fate. By Hattie Naylor. Show more
Maria Margaronis explores the life and legacy of right-wing thinker Savitri Devi. Show more
How is our perception of women affected when 'normal' has meant 'male' for centuries? With Jon Culshaw and Susy Kane. From 2017. Show more
Hannah Jane Walker makes the case for being a bit sensitive. Show more
You and Yours
Charity Fraud, Tidal Power, Film Memorabilia Auctions
45 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
We ask the new regulator for universities in England if they're value for money? And is buying film memorabilia at auction just a hobby for millionaires? Peter White presents. Show more
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Analysis of news and current affairs.
In his final essay on the art of storytelling, Philip Pullman recalls discovering William Blake as a teenager, via Alan Ginsberg's Howl. Show more
Shula struggles to remain calm, and Jill has concerns. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Two strangers meet in the supermarket, which marks both their lives in unexpected places and ways. Stars Stephen Tompkinson. Show more
Eric Robson and the panel pay a visit to Exeter. Bob Flowerdew, James Wong and Anne Swithinbank answer the audience's horticultural questions. Show more
A story of twin sisters and midnight feasts from Irish writer-performer Eva O'Connor. Show more
Last Word
Daphne Caruana Galizia, Fats Domino, Rodney Bickerstaffe, Geoffrey Schild, Rosemary Leach
28 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Matthew Bannister on journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia, musician Fats Domino, union leader Rodney Bickerstaffe, virologist Geoffrey Schild and actress Rosemary Leach. Show more
Should the World at One have dedicated a whole show to one subject? Listeners review Book at Bedtime and Neil MacGregor discusses Living with the Gods. Show more
The Listening Project
Mia and Luke - Our Siblings
5 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Friends whose siblings have Down's Syndrome find much to celebrate. Fi Glover presents. Show more
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Six O'Clock News
27/10/2017 Catalonia's parliament declares independence from Spain
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
The parliament of Catalonia has delivered on its threat to declare independence. The secret ballot was swiftly followed by a vote in Madrid, which removed Catalonia's autonomy.
Miles Jupp is joined by Simon Evans, Angela Barnes, Hugo Rifkind and Zoe Lyons for a satirical review of the week's news. Show more
Matt makes a risky move, and Jennifer cannot keep up. Show more
Front Row
Annie Leibovitz, Andy Serkis, David Bomberg
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Celebrated photographer Annie Leibovitz on her recent work, actor Andy Serkis on his directorial debut Breathe, and artist David Bomberg examined by critic Richard Cork. Show more
Neil MacGregor focuses on the natural world and seasonal change: the Yupik people of Alaska depend on the seal, and ancient Egyptians looked to Osiris to give fertility to the land Show more
Any Questions?
Dan Jarvis MP, Loveday Jenkin, Tim Martin, Sarah Wollaston MP
48 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Jonathan Dimbleby presents political debate from Solomon Browne Memorial Hall in Mousehole in Cornwall with Dan Jarvis MP, Loveday Jenkin, Tim Martin and Sarah Wollaston MP. Show more
A reflection on a topical issue. Will Self on why he loves space and why he finds the immensity of it both sublime and restful. Show more
Climb aboard a time-travelling DeLorean as Peter Snow 'Returns to the Future'. Show more
The World Tonight
Spanish government takes control of Catalonia
45 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
In-depth reporting and analysis from a global perspective. Madrid dissolves Catalan parliament and announces new elections. Show more
Dr Relf receives a surprising proposal from Oakley Street. Meanwhile Malcolm prepares for the promised flood. Show more
Woman's Hour
Late Night Woman's Hour: Work and Rest
28 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Lauren and guests Emma Gannon, Rosie Fletcher, Zeena Feldman and Ash Sarkar reflect on how we can find the right balance between work and rest. Show more
Mark D'Arcy reports from Westminster as the House of Lords discusses a Conservative peer's bill to end unpaid internships. Show more
The Listening Project
Ibraheem and Amari - Just Be Yourself
5 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Aspiring footballers are clear they will always look after their mothers and not let success change them. Fi Glover presents. Show more
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In his final essay on the art of storytelling, Philip Pullman recalls discovering William Blake as a teenager, via Alan Ginsberg's Howl. Show more
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