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A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Dr Jo Bailey Wells, Bishop of Dorking
Millions of trees are planted out in our public forests each year...but where do they come from? Show more
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
Martin Hughes-Games presents the story of the curlew. The UK is a vital wintering ground for flocks of curlews. Show more
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
A new series in which Neil MacGregor explores how five major countries see Britain through the prism of historical events, cultural influences and objects. Programme 1. Germany Show more
Tina Daheley discusses how reading challenges us emotionally and intellectually. Plus the programme hears about the legacy books of Woman's Hour listeners. Show more
Curtain Down at Her Majesty's - A Play in Five Acts
Act I: Another Year Begun
14 minutes
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4 Extra Debut. On the eve of Elizabeth II’s coronation, the BBC interviews Queen Victoria’s dresser. Stars Brigit Forsyth and Carl Prekopp. Show more
Roni never learnt to ride a bike as a child. It became embarrassing and she stopped telling people about it. Now, at 33 years of age, she is determined to learn. But can she? Show more
Recently widowed artist Leo is lured back to society by golfer Margot, who plays a wily game. Stars Mark Bonnar. From 2018. Show more
Adrian Mole’s comic diary restarts in 1997, when he is 30, single and a father. It is the eve of the general election and Pandora is standing as the local Labour candidate. Show more
You and Yours
True love, Tinder cheats, sugar babies
40 minutes
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January is the most important month in the dating calendar. Many of us will head online or onto apps in the search for true love. Show more
The latest weather forecast.
Mon-Thurs: Analysis of news and current affairs, presented by Sarah Montague. Fri: Analysis of news and current affairs, presented by Mark Mardell.
Imagining the world gone vegan. Show more
Jennifer struggles with her emotions and Pat attempts to find out the truth Show more
Rumpole shares some of his favourite yuletide stories and a trip to the pantomine proves to be something of an eye-opener. Show more
Tom Sutcliffe returns with a new series of the longest-established radio quiz show of them all. This week's edition was recorded at the Harrogate Literature Festival. Show more
The Food Programme
Weak, small and free: How no and low alcohol is finding power without strength
28 minutes
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As people cut down and cut out booze, no and low alcohol drinks are pouring onto the market. Brewer Jaega wise explores this show against strength that's shaking up alcohol sector Show more
Mary Beard tells of two Victorian sisters who wrote an iconic Latin text-book, and the abuse of clever women, then and now, accompanied by a Chorus of Women and a Chorus of Trolls. Show more
Ernie Rea in conversation with guests about the religious roots of super heroes. Show more
PM at 5pm: interviews, context and analysis.
Six O'Clock News
31/12/2018 Two more border force ships are being deployed to stop migrants crossing the Channel.
15 minutes
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Two more border force ships are being deployed to stop migrants crossing the Channel.
A Eurovision Song Contest-inspired performance from Europe’s leading politicians as they look back on their action-packed 2018s. Show more
David Mitchell gets Richard Osman, Holly Walsh, Susan Calman and David O'Doherty to lie with some truths. From 2018. Show more
Ben and Ruairi face disappointment and there's a near miss for Helen Show more
We test our guests' knowledge of 2018 in the arts. Show more
Curtain Down at Her Majesty's - A Play in Five Acts
Act I: Another Year Begun
14 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for years
4 Extra Debut. On the eve of Elizabeth II’s coronation, the BBC interviews Queen Victoria’s dresser. Stars Brigit Forsyth and Carl Prekopp. Show more
On the internet, a big, youthful new political movement is taking shape in the shoes of a very old one. Gavin Haynes meets the online Classical Liberals. Show more
Crossing Continents
Armenia: Return to a Town That Died
28 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Two British firefighters revisit the scene of Armenia's devastating earthquake in 1988. Show more
Wired Love, published in 1879, is a story of long-distance love over the telegraph wire - The Victorian internet. Lucy Hawking charts the impact of the book and the technology. Show more
A new series in which Neil MacGregor explores how five major countries see Britain through the prism of historical events, cultural influences and objects. Programme 1. Germany Show more
In-depth reporting and analysis from a global perspective.
Adrian Mole’s comic diary restarts in 1997, when he is 30, single and a father. It is the eve of the general election and Pandora is standing as the local Labour candidate. Show more
Loose Ends
Loose Ends Lounge: Music from Joan Armatrading, Beverley Knight, George Ezra, Jeff Goldblum and many more
57 minutes
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A selection box of music from across the Loose Ends year. Show more
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. Followed by Weather.
Ruth Thomas’s playful and evocative story about a young Edinburgh primary teacher who has been gazing in the wrong direction. Show more
Last thoughts on a range of big topics from Stephen Hawking. Before discussing matters of Faith, AI and others, he recalls the early years that shaped his life scientific.. Show more
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