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The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
A reading and reflection to start the day, with the Rev Dr Karen Smith. Show more
Farming Today
New fines for fly-tipping, Shetland monitor farm, straw shortage, farm machinery
13 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LW
Householders are to face new fines for employing unlicensed waste carriers, as a result of new rules being proposed by the government to curb fly-tipping. Show more
Tweet of the Day
Kathy Hinde on the Pink-footed Goose
2 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Audio-visual artist Kathy Hinde reflects on the sense of adventure inspired by watching a flock of pink-footed geese. Show more
News from Westminster.
The Life Scientific
Episode 155: Eben Upton on Raspberry Pi
28 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Eben Upton tells Jim Al-Khalili how Raspberry Pi, a computer that costs little more than a toasted sandwich, was created. Show more
Gail Emms talks to Olympic rower Helen Glover of post-retirement difficulties from her world class badminton career. From 2018. Show more
A space for spiritual reflection with a Bible reading, prayer and a range of Christian music, led by Siku. Show more
Woman's Hour
Menopause Poll, Professor Green, Women Shaping the Future in AI
58 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
New data from a poll about the menopause commissioned by Woman's Hour and BBC Radio Sheffield. Plus rapper Professor Green talks about his documentary Working Class White Men. Show more
Despite not believing in such things, Pliny has fallen in love at first sight. Meanwhile, Doris makes a surprising confession. By Hattie Naylor. Show more
Uta Frith, Emeritus Professor of Cognitive Development at University College London, on the impact of the use and abuse of lead on humanity, from the iron age to the present day. Show more
Cathy FitzGerald presents the series that allows listeners - using their phone, tablet or computer - to study great artworks, photographed in incredible detail. Show more
Modern-day life has given rise to a whole host of incredibly niche jobs which speak volumes about the world we live in. Nick Baker delves into some of the more bizarre. Show more
You and Yours
Call You and Yours: Have you changed what you buy because of fears over waste plastics?
45 minutes
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Have you changed what you buy because you are worried about waste plastics? The Government want to eliminate plastic waste by 2042. Are you doing your bit? Show more
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Analysis of news and current affairs.
Seoul is the place to go for anyone who wants plastic surgery, and Roger wants to know why. Is there something in the Korean psyche that can be helped by a nose job? Show more
Lexi reaches an emotional decision, and Rex is surprised by recent developments. Show more
By Alex Ganley. The team now have their prime suspect, but who is he? There is only one person who can identify him. Show more
Jay Rayner and his panel visit Burghley House near Stamford. Tim Anderson, Rachel McCormack, Jordan Bourke and Dr Annie Gray answer questions from the audience on food. Show more
Tom Holland on how Romans fed their legions, and the programme visits Bristol to discover history of street food. Show more
Word of Mouth
Hello! Is it me you're looking for? - The art of greetings
28 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Michael Rosen and Laura Wright start a new series with hellos and greetings. Former diplomat Andy Scott has greeted people in 60 countries, and his book is called One Kiss or Two? Show more
4 Extra Debut. Writer Justin Marozzi chooses the ancient Greek historian, Herodotus. With Professor Edith Hall and Matthew Parris. From 2018. Show more
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Six O'Clock News
Fast-track investigation into Carillion's directors ordered by the government
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Ministers under pressure to explain why contracts were awarded after a profits warning.
Simon Evans examines the concept of the 'free lunch' and shines a light on new ways of making money in the 21st century. Show more
Brian is in trouble, and Susan has a brainwave. Show more
Front Row
Will & Grace revived, Disney and Pixar's evolution, the London Sinfonietta at 50
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
How Disney and Pixar reflect international cultures with new film Coco, Will & Grace, 90s gay/straight flatshare sitcom, returns after 20 years, the London Sinfonietta at 50. Show more
Despite not believing in such things, Pliny has fallen in love at first sight. Meanwhile, Doris makes a surprising confession. By Hattie Naylor. Show more
Thousands of people in the UK have bought qualifications from bogus online universities. Is it possible to verify whether people really do have the qualifications they claim? Show more
In Touch
Internet Radio and Radio Caroline Tours
20 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Mark Fielding talks about internet radio. Plus his wife Kerry gives her experience of being refused a tour of the Radio Caroline ship, so Caroline CEO Peter Moore explains why. Show more
Inside Health
Alzheimer's and Parkinson's research, HPV Vaccine, BRCA genes
28 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Pfizer announces that it's pulling Alzheimer's and Parkinson's research and the relationship between the HPV vaccine and the need for future smears. Show more
The Life Scientific
Episode 155: Eben Upton on Raspberry Pi
28 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Eben Upton tells Jim Al-Khalili how Raspberry Pi, a computer that costs little more than a toasted sandwich, was created. Show more
The World Tonight
Business secretary orders fast-track inquiry into collapsed construction giant Carillion
45 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
In-depth reporting and analysis from a global perspective. Growing fears for many small businesses which had contracts with Carillion. Show more
Mrs Hawkins relates the story of her short, violent, wartime marriage and Wanda approaches breakdown. Read by Maggie Service. Show more
Brian Cox and Robin Ince are joined by Katy Brand, Steve Backshall, Professor Tim Birkhead and Brann the Raven to uncover the secret life of birds. Show more
The financial collapse of Carillion causes more anger in the Commons and MPs debate the Bill that takes Britain out of the EU. Susan Hulme has the best of Tuesday in Parliament. Show more
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The 16-year-old Mary elopes with Percy Bysshe Shelley - a constantly challenging relationship lived on the move across Britain and Europe. Show more
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