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A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with Canon Ann Easter. Show more
Farming Today
Saddleworth Moor fire, Cabinet away day, calf killed by dog poo bag
13 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LW
James Crowther explains how fires on the moors around Saddleworth almost cost him his living. Plus John Pienaar on the part agriculture will play in Cabinet Brexit discussions. Show more
Michaela Strachan presents the story and sound of the icterine warbler. Show more
Sean Curran reports from Westminster where the home secretary says Russia is using Britain as a 'dumping ground for poison' after a second incident involving Novichok nerve agent. Show more
Kirsty Young interviews farmer Guy Singh-Watson. Show more
A service from St Thomas' Hospital to mark the 70th anniversary of the National Health Service. Led by the Revd Mia Hilborn. Show more
Woman's Hour
Kathy Lette, Measles, #MeToo in agriculture, Summer fashion
45 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Kathy Lette on celebrating 60, calls to vaccinate with measles on the rise, sexual harassment of farm workers, how to stretch your wardrobe for the long heatwave and summer salads. Show more
Tess has been investigating an unidentified patient and now believes she knows who he is. Stars Tamsin Greig. Show more
Former gang member Simeon Moore (aka Zimbo) explores the supposed relationship between urban art forms and knife violence. Show more
John O'Farrell looks back at the last 20 years in British politics to try to make sense of where we are now. News archive and music from the time bring events to life. Show more
On this day in 1918, a Devon hayrick worth £50 was set alight by two boys, while at Seale Hayne, Rose finds herself burning with indignation. Show more
You and Yours
Music festivals, Argos, Social media influencers
45 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Consumer news and issues, including the music fans who want refunds after attending festivals that were dangerous and badly organised. Show more
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Analysis of news and current affairs.
40 years after the start of the NHS, resources were not keeping up with demand from patients. A baby died after his heart operation had been cancelled five times for lack of nurses. Show more
Lily makes excuses, and Alice is on the warpath. Show more
Toby Jones stars as corrupt MP Joseph Olinska. Leah works hard to get Brian out of Broadmoor arguing that, if he was able to escape and stay out of sight, he can't be mad. Show more
Gardeners' Question Time
Garden Party Potting Shed
43 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Horticultural panel programme. Peter Gibbs presents highlights from the Potting Shed sessions at this year's Garden Party. Show more
Billy is aged 57 and lives at home with his ailing father. However, this weekend, he has planned an escape. Read by Mark Doherty. Show more
Last Word
Dame Gillian Lynne, Peter Firmin, Reinhard Hardegen, Alan Longmuir
28 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Obituary series. Matthew Bannister on choreographer Dame Gillian Lynne, animator Peter Firmin, U-boat captain Reinhard Hardegen and Bay City Roller Alan Longmuir. Show more
Feedback
Sarah Sands, Eddie Mair leaves PM, Ed 'Death Metal' Miliband returns
28 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Radio 4 forum. Editor Sarah Sands joins Roger Bolton to discuss online criticism of the Today programme and PM listeners bid goodbye to Eddie Mair. Show more
The Listening Project
Funmi and Faith - I Already Knew
5 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
A mother is surprised that her ten-year-old daughter was aware that her brother has autism long before being told of his diagnosis. Fi Glover presents. Show more
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Six O'Clock News
06/07/2018 Brexit Cabinet talks at Chequers
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Theresa May's divided cabinet is locked in intensive discussions about what kind of relationship Britain wants to have with the European Union.
The show that holds a wobbly mirror up to news and indeed sport. Starring Jon Culshaw, Jan Ravens, Debra Stephenson and Josh Berry. Show more
Brian needs help, and Jazzer saves the day. Show more
Front Row
100 Poems by Seamus Heaney, Jesse Jones, Ulysses at the Abbey Theatre
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Live from Dublin, Seamus Heaney's wife and daughter discuss a new selection of his work, chosen by his family called 100 Poems. Show more
Tess has been investigating an unidentified patient and now believes she knows who he is. Stars Tamsin Greig. Show more
Any Questions?
Maria Caulfield MP, Baroness Deech, Martin Lewis, Chuka Umunna MP
48 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Jonathan Dimbleby presents political debate and discussion from Westminster Synagogue in London with Maria Caulfield MP, Baroness Deech, Martin Lewis and Chuka Umunna MP. Show more
Via Homer, Shakespeare and the Beatles, Adam Gopnik sets out to determine the difference between cliche and universal truth. Show more
Set in Devon, in the week in 1918 when the Allied countries launched an intervention into the Russian Civil War. Show more
The World Tonight
Cabinet agrees collective position on UK's future relationship with Europe
45 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Ministers sign up to the idea of "free trade area for goods" between Britain and EU Show more
Adam Fitzgerald continues Tim Winton's heartbreakingly brutal yet lyrical tale of survival and self-discovery. Who is the strange old man alone out on the saltlands? Show more
Food lover Loyd Grossman and singer Skin from rock band Skunk Anansie talk to Harriett Gilbert about their favourite books, which include The Underground Railroad. Show more
Mark D'Arcy reports from Westminster and beyond as MPs vote through measures to control the use of restraint in mental health cases. Show more
The Listening Project
Roari and Alfi - Rainbow Flicks
5 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Premature twins, now 11, share a love of football and play for different teams, though one plays from his electric wheelchair. Fi Glover presents. Show more
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California's Central Valley produces 81% of the world's annual almond harvest, but at what cost? Concluded by Elliot Levey. Show more
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