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National and international news from BBC Radio 4
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Dr Jo Bailey Wells, Bishop of Dorking.
Farming Today
Farm safety, Oxford Farming Conference, Oxford Real Farming Conference
14 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LW
We hear from a Farm Safety Foundation course raising awareness amongst young farmers - and kick off a week broadcasting from Oxford, at the city's January agricultural conferences. Show more
Writer Eleanor Matthews recalls how the magpie came into her life at a time of change for Tweet of the Day. 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 3. Nigeria Show more
Woman's Hour
Jennifer Pike, Changes to 'Red Books', the Unexpected Joy of Being Single
53 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Violinist Jennifer Pike on surviving childhood fame, Catherine Gray on the Unexpected Joy of Being Single, and why do some businesswomen have a problem with the word 'mumpreneur'? Show more
Curtain Down at Her Majesty's - A Play in Five Acts
Act III: A Country in Mourning
14 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for years
The country grinds to a halt as Bertie becomes King and the Royal household squabbles over the funeral. Stars Marcia Warren. Show more
The Listening Project
Carolyne and Caroline - A Safe Space
4 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Two friends from childhood celebrate 50 years of friendship. Fi glover presents. Show more
The secret services tried to recruit political writer Julia Langdon at school. Ever since, she has been fascinated by espionage. She uncovers how women are recruited then and now. Show more
4 Extra Debut. A psychotherapist struggles taking his feminist daughter to a conference on Family Negotiation. Stars Michael Hobbs. From 2019. Show more
Adrian tires of working in a Soho restaurant and is persuaded to host a television cookery programme even though he can’t cook. Show more
You and Yours
Call You and Yours: Are you fed up with dating online or via apps?
40 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Research commissioned for You and Yours suggests many people using dating apps don't go out on a date. We want to hear how you're using online to find love. What works for you? 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.
It's time to freeze your jeans Show more
Lily has a confession to make and Adam plots a cover up Show more
Akbar struggles to care for his bi-polar Mum, his fledgling acting career, and the truth about his sexuality. Not easy when your Mum sometimes thinks she’s the actress Meena Kumari Show more
Jessica Hurst contacted Radio 4 in the summer. Her father had taken his own life because of his mounting debts. File on 4 investigated his case. Helen Grady updates her story. Show more
Artist Sofie Layton and bioengineer Giovanni Biglino worked with young patients to look inside themselves and reflect on the uniqueness of the stories carried inside their hearts. Show more
Work: What is it good for? Laurie Taylor explores the history, harms and downsides to our contemporary work culture. Show more
Top PR practitioners reveal the secrets of their trade Show more
PM at 5pm: interviews, context and analysis.
Six O'Clock News
02/01/2019 Row over latest rail fare rise
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
The transport secretary blames unions for this year's 3.1% increase in England and Wales
Super-sharp everywoman Angela Barnes tackles life and love. In part tribute to her larger-than-life father, and with the help of the audience, she packs herself a fantasy coffin. Show more
Hannah has concerns about Tom and things are looking up for Ed Show more
Front Row
Olivia Colman, Luther, Surgery and embroidery
28 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Olivia Colman on her roles in The Favourite and The Crown, Dreda Say Mitchell reviews the latest series of Luther, and how embroidery is being used to improve surgical techniques. Show more
Curtain Down at Her Majesty's - A Play in Five Acts
Act III: A Country in Mourning
14 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for years
The country grinds to a halt as Bertie becomes King and the Royal household squabbles over the funeral. Stars Marcia Warren. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Ian Marchant (head shaved since the 80s) investigates the stigma around hair loss and why we care so much about it. From 2018. Show more
Science Stories
Lady Mary Montagu's Smallpox Experiment
28 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Naomi Alderman tells the story of how Lady Mary Montagu experimented on her own child in a quest to prove that smallpox inoculation works. 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 3. Nigeria Show more
In-depth reporting and analysis from a global perspective.
Adrian tires of working in a Soho restaurant and is persuaded to host a television cookery programme even though he can’t cook. Show more
Fast-paced, one-man sketch comedy show from YouTube star, Damien Slash. From the surreal to the satirical. From 2019. Show more
A Eurovision Song Contest-inspired performance from Europe’s leading politicians as they look back on their action-packed 2018s. Show more
Aleks Krotoski delves into vigilantism on the web and looks at the moral and philosophical implications of fighting the good fight in a digital space. Show more
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. Followed by Weather.
Last thoughts on a range of big topics from Stephen Hawking. Into space we will have to go. And to where exactly? Show more
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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