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A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Shaunaka Rishi Das, director of the Oxford Centre for Hindu Studies. Show more
Farming Today
New Rules for Fish Farms, A Floating Dairy Farm and More land for British vineyards.
14 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LW
The Scottish Environment Protection Agency wants salmon farms to reduce the amount of pollution from fish farms which it says damages the marine environment. Show more
John Aitchison presents the skylark. Show more
News and current affairs programme, including Sports, Weather and Thought for the Day.
Lauren Laverne interviews photographer Vanley Burke, known as the godfather of black British photography. Show more
Mary Portas talks to Jenni Murray about her new book, Work Like a Woman. Plus equal pay day, women leaders in global health and Queen Marie of Romania. Show more
By Alan Harris. Last in the current series of the magical drama about Gareth and Diane – pub landlords in Glan Don, a mysterious village perched on the wild Welsh coast. Show more
Ninety-one-year-old Barbara Smith investigates why we patronise and condescend to older people. Show more
Vera promises to never kiss another woman again, if Henry will just give her another child. Stars Jonathan Coy. From 2018. Show more
On this day in 1918, the German Kaiser was forced to abdicate, and in Folkestone, the Wilsons face an uncertain future. Show more
You and Yours
Fly-tipping, Care worker pay, Gluten-free food
40 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
You and Yours investigates the massive rise in fly-tipping, with one council squad that is closing in on the offenders. Show more
The latest weather forecast.
Analysis of news and current affairs, presented by Mark Mardell.
Dan Snow hears recollections of the closing moments of the war in archive interviews recorded by the BBC and Imperial War Museum, and how people felt now the war had come to an end Show more
Frustrations grow for Shula and Neil discovers what's happened in his absence Show more
Colin Bytheway's drama about life and death. And choices. And the sock-to-trouser ratio of gay men. Starring Alison Steadman and Kevin Whately. Show more
Eric Robson and the panel are in Henfield, West Sussex. Show more
Mark so wants to win a medal at Sports Day. But is a magic potato really all it takes to bring home gold? Read by Liam O’Brien. Show more
Last Word
Lord Heywood, Pamela Lonsdale, Sangharakshita, Tom Jago, Francis Lai
28 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Matthew Bannister on civil servant Lord Heywood, TV producer Pamela Lonsdale, Buddhist leader Sangharakshita, marketeer Tom Jago and composer Francis Lai. Show more
Listeners give their verdicts on the BBC Sounds app, historian and MP Kwasi Kwarteng discusses Living with the Empire, and Roger Bolton goes behind the scenes at WWI drama Tommies. Show more
The Listening Project
Lee and Steven – A Fine Line
4 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Friends who had lost touch years ago reflect on their childhoods. Fi Glover presents. Show more
PM at 5pm: interviews, context and analysis.
Six O'Clock News
09/11/2018 Minister Jo Johnson resigns over Brexit
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
The transport minister, Jo Johnson - who backed Remain - has resigned from the government over Brexit, saying the deal being finalised "will be a terrible mistake".
Hugh Dennis presents the week via topical stand-up and sketches. Show more
Elizabeth goes too far and Hannah has a change of heart Show more
Front Row
Helena Bonham Carter, Ben Schott, 11-11: Memories Retold video game
29 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Helena Bonham Carter on how she drew on her own experience of depression for film 55 Steps, and Ben Schott on his PG Wodehouse inspired novel Jeeves and The King of Clubs. Show more
By Alan Harris. Last in the current series of the magical drama about Gareth and Diane – pub landlords in Glan Don, a mysterious village perched on the wild Welsh coast. Show more
Any Questions?
Aaron Bastani, Minette Batters, Ben Bradshaw MP, Nadhim Zahawi MP
47 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Jonathan Dimbleby presents political debate from Clyst Hydon in Devon with a panel including Aaron Bastani, Minette Batters, Ben Bradshaw MP and Nadhim Zahawi MP. Show more
Michael Morpurgo reflects on our future connection with the First World War. 'How will we pass it on, this torch of history?', he asks. Show more
Epic drama series set in Great War Britain.
Biggest Russian bombardment on Ukraine yet
Jo Johnson resigns over Brexit
45 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Transport Minister says we need to have another referendum. Show more
Adrian’s professional life takes a turn for the worse and he confesses his feelings for Leonora. Show more
Presenter and Strictly Come Dancing star Katie Derham and writer Matt Haig talk about their favourite books with Harriett Gilbert. Show more
Francine Stock concludes her epic journey through the cultures of the Great War with Chagall in Vitebsk, Elgar at a loss and Rebecca West's first novel of a soldier's return. Show more
The Listening Project
Friends Alex and Nick – What Are the Chances?
4 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Fathers discuss the impact of a terrible coincidence on their lives. Fi Glover presents. Show more
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. Followed by Weather.
Lindsey Hilsum's powerful biography of the brave war reporter who shone a light on ordinary people enduring conflict. Today, the road to recovery, and Syria. Juliet Aubrey reads. Show more
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