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A reading and a reflection to start the day, with Canon Sarah Rowland Jones, priest in charge of the City Parish of St John the Baptist in Cardiff.
Farming Today
Bovine TB in slurry, Brexit Trade Bill, climate change pests, blind walks
13 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LW
The latest news about food, farming and the countryside. New science shows cattle slurry can contain infectious bovine TB organisms. So is it safe to spread slurry on fields? Show more
Conversational voices of those who are inspired by birds. When wildlife sound recordist Gary Moore captured the call of a woodlark, his recording revealed some unusual behaviour. Show more
Sean Curran reports from Westminster as the foreign secretary apologises for remarks that may have jeopardised the position of a British woman jailed in Iran. Show more
Two artists discuss creative questions. What part can wild places play in creative composition? Musician and composer Kerry Andrew travels to meet the novelist Sarah Hall.
George Osborne gets a grilling while posing for a portrait by political cartoonist and renowned cynic Martin Rowson, who scrutinises more than just the contour of his nos. Show more
An act of worship marking the 30th anniversary of the Remembrance Day bombing in Enniskillen. Led by the Rev Bert Tosh. Show more
Woman's Hour
The Woman's Hour Craft Prize winner announcement live from the V&A
41 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Jenni Murray and Jane Garvey are live from the Victoria and Albert Museum to announce the winner of the Woman's Hour Craft Prize in partnership with the Crafts Council and the V&A. Show more
Samuel has gone, Meg is frantic and a body in the Thames threatens to ruin Meg, her business and her ally. Stars Chetna Pandya. Show more
The Listening Project
Rachel and Viba - Nothing Down about Down's
5 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Mothers of children with Down's feel their daughters have a lot to offer the world. Fi Glover presents. Show more
In the second part of her series examining the place of confidence in modern life, Laura Barton considers how far our schooling and social background influence our confidence. Show more
Mae Martin's Guide to 21st Century Addiction
Why Are Some More Susceptible Than Others?
28 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for years
The comedian asks why some people are more susceptible to addiction than others and what can be done about it. From 2017. Show more
Britain is leaving Euratom as well as the EU. But what is Euratom, and what difficulties might British departure cause? Chris Morris presents. Show more
You and Yours
You and Yours: How our high streets are changing
45 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Consumer affairs programme. Mary Portas reflects on what has happened to our High Streets five years after her report setting out how to save them. Show more
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Analysis of news and current affairs.
Penelope Lively's meditation on gardening, literature and creativity considers the influence of fashion. Read by Stephanie Cole. Show more
Lilian's suspicions rise, and Harrison has questions for one villager. Show more
He is surprised she cannot remember why she left. He can. A romance over thirty years. Written by comedian Mark Watson and starring Raquel Cassidy alongside Richard Lumsden. Show more
Money Box
Money Box Live: Divorce and Relationship Breakdown
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
More people than ever are representing themselves in court due to cuts in family legal aid. What's your experience of going it alone? Would no-fault divorce reduce the heat? Show more
All in the Mind
Sibling rivalry, Prisoner of war diaries, Inflammation and depression
28 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Should sibling rivalry be embraced? Claudia Hammond hears how, rather than striving for calm, sibling interactions should be used to build good social skills for later in life. Show more
Marxism. Laurie Taylor asks if Karl Marx's book Capital has any contemporary relevance? Also, 'red' globalisation. How anti-capitalist ideas once travelled the globe. Show more
Amol Rajan hears how a global team of journalists have investigated the Paradise Papers. Also, sexual harassment in the media and IMPRESS, the UK's official press regulator. Show more
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Six O'Clock News
Priti Patel has returned to the UK where she's expected to be sacked for unauthorised meetings with Israeli politicians.
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Priti Patel has returned to the UK on the orders of Downing Street. She's expected to be sacked after unauthorised meetings with Israeli politicians.
Andy recalls some amusing animal anecdotes, with useful tips on dealing with an angry bear and a grumpy alligator. From 2017. Show more
Ian struggles to make a good impression, and Shula is glad of a friend.
Front Row
Hugh Grant, Stephen Fry, Hollywood and homosexuality
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Arts news, interviews and reviews. Hugh Grant on how his early stage career equipped him to play the villain in Paddington 2. And Stephen Fry on the allure of Greek Myths. Show more
Neil MacGregor focuses on Aztec human sacrifices, and animal sacrifice in ancient Greece. Show more
Combative, provocative and engaging debate chaired by Michael Buerk. With Claire Fox, Anne McElvoy, Melanie Phillips and Matthew Taylor. Show more
After 28 years as a Scientologist, Martin Padfield explains what it was like to leave what many consider a dangerous cult and how tough it has been to rediscover his own identity. Show more
Environmental investigation series. A year on from the US election, Roger Harrabin travels to the USA to meet the resistance to Trump's scepticism over man-made climate change. Show more
Two artists discuss creative questions. What part can wild places play in creative composition? Musician and composer Kerry Andrew travels to meet the novelist Sarah Hall.
The World Tonight
Priti Patel quits over unauthorised Israeli meetings
45 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
In-depth reporting and analysis from a global perspective. As another minister quits, World Tonight asks what it says about Theresa May's government. Show more
Penning the memoir of a criminal celebrity proves frustrating - without any facts. Kif struggles to get Ziggy to divulge reliable information. Show more
Beverley Callard stars as Julie who’s set on celebrating her 60th birthday her way. Jenny Eclair’s comic monologue. From 2017. Show more
Pierre’s attempts to correspond with his favourite TV star prevent him living his own life. Starring Alex Macqueen. From 2017. Show more
Naomi Alderman tells how William Fox Talbot captured a moment in time. Show more
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Penelope Lively's meditation on gardening, literature and creativity considers the influence of fashion. Read by Stephanie Cole. Show more
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International Cricket
Women's Ashes: England v Australia Test Match, North Sydney Oval - Day 1
8 hours
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Commentary on Australia v England on day one of the Women's Ashes Test, from the North Sydney Oval, with Charles Dagnall, Jim Maxwell, Isa Guha and Charlotte Edwards. Show more
