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Farming Today
The future of fishing in the UK, a chef who became a farmer and a farmer who became a builder to make a new milking parlour
14 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LW
Analysis of the new Fisheries Bill, a visit to a farm ran by a chef, and can one farmer build a brand new milking parlour in time for Christmas? Show more
Tweet of the Day
Tony Juniper on the Whitethroat
2 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
For environmentalist Tony Juniper the soundtrack of the summer is not complete without the song of the whitethroat. Show more
Radio 4's flagship news and current affairs programme; including Thought for the Day
The latest news from Westminster - and beyond.
Venki Ramakrishnan, president of the Royal Society and a Nobel prize-winning biologist, is interviewed by Lauren Laverne. Show more
What does marriage mean today? Tina Daheley and our panel investigate modern marriage. Show more
Lynne Truss observes the people of Meridian Cliffs, a small wind-battered town on the south coast, where Colin treasures his collection of improving books. Show more
October 2018 is the 400th anniversary of the death of Sir Walter Raleigh, who went out in search of gold. Jerry Brotton looks at the endless fascination with El Dorado Show more
A cottage on the Sizzlinghurst estate is in high demand - but Vera’s not in the mood to make a decision. Stars Miriam Margolyes. Show more
On this day in 1918, the President of the Board of Agriculture intimated that his successor might be a woman, while in Folkestone, Juliet has her eye on a different succession. Show more
You and Yours
Gamers, Vaping and Shale Commissioner
40 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Snowflakes' or exploited? Are workers in the gaming industry being forced to work 'stupid hours'? Plus, archaeologists get to work on the HS2 route. What will they dig up?
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Mon-Thurs: Analysis of news and current affairs, presented by Sarah Montague. Fri: Analysis of news and current affairs, presented by Mark Mardell.
James Naughtie finds the heartbeat of history in the front page small ads of old UK newspapers. Dundee Courier, 16 November 1922. Show more
Johnny is under pressure and Rex struggles to control his feelings Show more
Henry Morcombe and his GCHQ team discover some unpalatable truths as they get to the source of a devastating cyber-attack on the UK electricity network. Show more
Peter Gibbs and the panel are in Swindon. Chris Beardshaw, Bob Flowerdew and Anne Swithinbank answer the horticultural questions from the audience. Show more
The Wild Hunt by Zoe Gilbert. All Hallows Eve, 1589. Hoping to impress a girl in the village, a young man stays out in the forest at night, hoping to glimpse the ghostly Wild Hunt. Show more
Last Word
Anthea Bell OBE, Captain Michael Howard, Baroness Hollis of Heigham, Cicely Berry CBE, Tony Hiller
28 minutes
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Matthew Bannister on translator Anthea Bell, intelligence officer Captain Michael Howard, Labour peer Baroness Hollis, voice coach Cicely Berry and songwriter Tony Hiller. Show more
Roger Bolton goes behind the scenes at The World at One and hears listener reaction to Simon Mayo’s upcoming departure from BBC Radio 2. Show more
The Listening Project
Yvonne and Jayne – Pen Pals
4 minutes
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Friends who have written to each other for over twenty years regularly find comfort in their letterbox. Fi Glover presents. Show more
PM at 5pm: Luke Jones with interviews, context and analysis.
Six O'Clock News
26/10/2018 Man held over US bombs
30 minutes
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Police investigating letter bombs arrest suspect in Florida
Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present a comedic look at the week's news. Show more
Johnny has cause for concern and Jazzer has some harsh words Show more
Front Row
Thom Yorke, Audiobooks and reading, Beetlejuice at 30
29 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
If you've listened to an audiobook, can you say you've read the book? Plus Thom Yorke on his first film soundrack, Suspiria. Show more
A teenage girl patient fears she is pregnant, and Dace is running late again for something important. Stars Dolya Gavanski. Show more
Any Questions?
Gerard Batten MEP, Caroline Flint MP, Tim Roache, Anna Soubry MP
47 minutes
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Jonathan Dimbleby hosts political debate from Middlesbrough Town Hall with a panel including Gerard Batten MEP, Caroline Flint MP, Tim Roache and Anna Soubry MP. Show more
Stella Tillyard reflects on how we bury and remember our dead. She imagines a future where the idea of a virtual, digital 'cemetery' takes hold. Show more
Epic drama series set in Great War Britain.
Biggest Russian bombardment on Ukraine yet
56 year old man arrested over letter bombs sent to Trump critics
45 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Cesar Sayoc faces offences carrying a maximum prison sentence of 48 years. Show more
Helen meets a woman after an unexpected incident in a church and introduces her to Thea. Read by Greta Scacchi and Anton Lesser. Show more
Woman's Hour
Late Night Woman's Hour at the Birmingham Literary Festival
28 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Lauren and guests partake of a few nocturnal frank and funny conversations. Show more
Mark D'Arcy reports as MPs and peers debate private members bills. There's also a report on angry exchanges in the European Parliament in Strasbourg. Show more
The Listening Project
Sue and Lauren – I Was An Outsider
4 minutes
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Shared memories of being bullied for speaking with a different accent. Fi Glover presents. Show more
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Keywords for Our Time
Juno Dawson on 'Snowflake'
14 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Michael Rosen and guests examine key words and phrases in public debate to see how they shape our thinking, often in ways we do not notice. Show more
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