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Farming Today
A lethal hare disease, Microsoft takes on farming, badger baiting, farm antibiotic use and attitudes to dairy
14 minutes
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A scientist investigating a spate of dead hares has now been able to identify a disease that's newly arrived in the UK thanks to Farming Today listeners getting in touch. Show more
Liz Bonnin presents an Antarctic specialist, the delicate-looking snow petrel. Show more
Radio 4's flagship news and current affairs programme; including Thought for the Day
Susan Hulme with the news from Westminster - and Holyrood. Show more
Desert Island Discs
James Rebanks, shepherd and writer
49 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
James Rebanks, shepherd and best-selling author of The Shepherd's Life, shares the eight tracks, book and luxury item he'd want to take if cast away on a desert island. Show more
The programme that offers a female perspective on the world Show more
With the couple's future on a precipice, Denise dates another man to save her relationship with Yves. Stars Joseph Kloska. Show more
India Rakusen discovers how her generation is changing the workplace, and how, by understanding and cooperating with the other generations, it could be better for everyone. Show more
Ken gets tech help from his grandkids, Chloe goes into early labour and Ian frets about a bag. Stars Richard Herring. From 2019. Show more
By Esi Edugyan. Washington goes in search of Titch, who he now believes is alive and well. Show more
You and Yours
Brexit Stockpiling; Leasehold Hope; Ditching Alcohol
40 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
The government's advisory service for leaseholders has a new chair, and she says she means business. Show more
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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.
From the linen of 17th century Holland to the Brooklyn Bridge: James Burke makes the connections Show more
Kenton puts his foot in it and Tom makes his pitch Show more
4 Extra Debut. Decommissioned phone boxes reveal their secrets in a series of ‘trapped’ phone calls. Stars Annette Badland and Luke MacGregor. Show more
Gardeners' Question Time
Correspondence Edition: Barbican
42 minutes
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Peter Gibbs hosts a correspondence edition from the Barbican Centre in London. Show more
4 Extra Debut. After an arson investigation, an insurance company employee discovers more fires erupting closer to home. Read by Cathy Belton. Show more
Last Word
Hugh McIlvanney, Jennie Buckman, John Beavis, David Pritchard
28 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Matthew Bannister on sports writer Hugh McIlvanney, theatre director Jennie Buckman, surgeon John Beavis, producer David Pritchard. Show more
More or Less
Domestic Violence, Jobs, Easter Snowfall
28 minutes
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Tim Harford on domestic violence, employment statistics, and which is likeliest - a white Christmas or a white Easter? Show more
The Listening Project
Dave and Martyn - The Meaning of Spurn
4 minutes
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Two senior coxswains at the RNLI station at Spurn Point ponder the fact that of one of them is about to leave. Fi Glover presents. Show more
PM at 5pm: interviews, context and analysis.
Six O'Clock News
25/01/2019 Asylum applications at a 3-year high
30 minutes
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The increase is linked to recent rise in migrants crossing the Channel in small boats. Hammond suggests EU could make concessions over the Irish backstop to secure Brexit deal.
What is Plan B? Why have the Yeoman of the Guard got Beef? And who will play the dog who made friends with another dog and a goat? Show more
Brian faces an ultimatum and Tony has bad news to impart Show more
Front Row
The Mule, Anne Griffin, Apichatpong Weerasethakul, Brexit Arts Funding
28 minutes
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Review of The Mule, directed by Clint Eastwood in which he stars as a 90-year-old drug mule. Plus the winner of the Artes Mundi prize, Apichatpong Weerasethakul. Show more
With the couple's future on a precipice, Denise dates another man to save her relationship with Yves. Stars Joseph Kloska. Show more
Any Questions?
Prof Sue Black, Anneliese Dodds MP, Sir Rocco Forte, David Gauke MP
47 minutes
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Jonathan Dimbleby presents topical debate from The Exchange in Twickenham with Professor Sue Black, Anneliese Dodds MP, Sir Rocco Forte and David Gauke MP. Show more
Val McDermid says we have stopped believing in the power of representative democracy and questions how the present "shambles" at Westminster can be fixed. Show more
A thriller set in India and inspired by real events. A young woman, Prithi, attempts to join a secretive religious commune and tries to win the trust of the group's leader. Show more
In-depth reporting and analysis from a global perspective.
By Esi Edugyan. Washington goes in search of Titch, who he now believes is alive and well. Show more
Writer and comedian Matt Lucas chooses the lead singer of rock band Queen, Freddie Mercury. With Matthew Parris. From 2019. Show more
All the news from today's sitting at Westminster.
The Listening Project
Jamie and Drew - Orange Boats Are in My Blood
4 minutes
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Long-standing RNLI volunteers consider the teamwork essential for an effective lifeboat station at Spurn Point. Fi Glover presents. Show more
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Her health almost broken by working as a low wage cleaner, Stephanie Land finds a way to escape to a new life. Show more
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