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A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Stephen Cottrell, Bishop of Chelmsford.
Farming Today
Harbour investment, Scottish agricultural policy, Scottish hunting legislation
14 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LW
Calls for Northern Ireland’s most important fishing harbour to be privatised - and Scotland's Minister for Farming lays down a funding ultimatum. Show more
Tweet of the Day
Mark Cocker on the Short-eared Owl
2 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
For birdwatcher and naturalist Mark Cocker, the flight of a wintering short-eared owl is one of the most beautiful sights you will ever see. Show more
News and current affairs, including Yesterday in Parliament, Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
Susan Hulme with the latest news from Westminster - and a report from Holyrood.
Jeremy Deller, artist, is interviewed by Lauren Laverne. Show more
Woman's Hour
Divorcing well, New Year's resolutions, Male carers, Croatian 'obstetric violence', Universal credit
57 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
How do you get through a divorce with some kind of relationship intact? Plus 'obstetric violence' in Croatia and changes to universal credit. Show more
Maya goes to Berlin to perform in a play and witnesses racism from an entirely new perspective. Starring Pippa Bennett-Warner. Show more
Byron Vincent raises some practical, and moral, questions about social mobility. Show more
There’s bonding over Scotch, Margaret braves the shops and Holly won’t leave her bedroom. Stars Alison Steadman. From 2019. Show more
Adrian turns 31 and throws a surprise party for Glenn. Pandora spends the night at Adrian’s house - with devastating consequences. Show more
You and Yours
Cassette revival, Vegan fashion, Independent book shops
40 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
As independent bookshops report growth and and cassette sales are up - is this the revenge of analogue? And if fashion is vegan, can you assume it is environmentally sound? 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.
The Battles That Won Our Freedoms
5 Freedom of Association
14 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Jon Lawrence tells the story of the struggle of Victorian working men to form unions with real power. And courier Max Dewhurst talks about struggling to unionise the 'gig economy'. Show more
There's a silver lining for Lee and Jazzer attempts to think outside the box Show more
Stone, a detective series created by Danny Brocklehurst starring Hugo Speer. Series Eight, Retribution: The unravelling of a murder. Episode Five written by Richard Monks. Show more
Peter Gibbs hosts the horticultural panel programme from the Bishop's Palace in Wells. Show more
An original short work for radio. A contemporary ghost story - The Grey Lady by Aminatta Forna. Show more
Last Word
Nancy Roman, Ralph Koltai CBE, Julia Grant, Jin Yong, Norman Gimbel
28 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Matthew Bannister on astronomer Nancy Roman, set designer Ralph Koltai, transgender activist Julia Grant, writer Jin Yong and lyricist Norman Gimbel. Show more
Tim Harford looks at how much sugar we are eating, rising train fares, whether children spent less time outdoors than prisoners do and which planet is closest to Earth. Show more
The Listening Project
Jan and Julie - Bedpans and Walnut Whips
4 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Two friends who are nurses share their experiences on both sides of the bedpan. Fi Glover presents. Show more
PM at 5pm: interviews, context and analysis.
Six O'Clock News
11/01/2019 The Work and Pensions Secretary, Amber Rudd, has announced a series of changes to Universal Credit.
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
The Work and Pensions Secretary, Amber Rudd, has announced a series of changes to the government's flagship benefit reform Universal Credit.
Series 98 of the long-running satirical show. Joining Miles Jupp this week are Francis Wheen, Helen Lewis, Paul Sinha and Eleanor Tiernan. Show more
Brian loses his cool and a lie doesn’t sit well with Clarrie. Show more
Front Row
Steve Coogan and John C Reilly, Costa First Novel winner Stuart Turton
28 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Stan & Ollie stars Steve Coogan and John C Reilly, Costa First Novel Award-winner Stuart Turton, and the effect on US museums of the partial government shutdown. Show more
Maya goes to Berlin to perform in a play and witnesses racism from an entirely new perspective. Starring Pippa Bennett-Warner. Show more
Any Questions?
Diane Abbott MP, James Brokenshire MP, Dominic Lawson, Amanda Mukwashi
47 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Jonathan Dimbleby presents topical debate from Henfield Hall in West Sussex with Diane Abbott MP, James Brokenshire MP, Dominic Lawson and Amanda Mukwashi. Show more
Stella Tillyard argues that the young appear to be freeing themselves from the unfulfilling grip of 'things' and asks if we are reaching a weariness with acquisition itself. Show more
The Battles That Won Our Freedoms
Week One Omnibus - From Magna Carta to Victorian Trade Unions
57 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Phil Tinline asks historians to trace the story of struggles for liberty in Britain, and invites people still involved in those struggles today to give their take on the history. Show more
Biggest Russian bombardment on Ukraine yet
US begins pullout from Syria
45 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
America begins pulling its military out of Syria, fulfilling the controversial policy change made last month by president Trump. Show more
Adrian turns 31 and throws a surprise party for Glenn. Pandora spends the night at Adrian’s house - with devastating consequences. Show more
Scientist and writer Suzanne O'Sullivan chooses fellow neurologist and author, Oliver Sacks. With Matthew Parris. From 2019. Show more
Mark D'Arcy reports as MPs continue their debate on the prime minister's Brexit deal.
The Listening Project
Belinda and Jane - Work/Life Balance at Hull Royal Infirmary
4 minutes
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Two consultants consider whether a work/life balance is possible in the NHS. Fi Glover presents. Show more
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. Followed by Weather.
When Marie Claire's family fled the war in the Congo they found their new home in Zambia was far from a safe haven. But Marie Claire never forgot her mother's inspiring words. Show more
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