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Spiritual reflection and prayer to start the day with Church of Scotland minister the Rev Lezley Stewart.
Farming Today
Seasonal labour for spring harvest, PYO daffodils, The science of flowering, Decline in pollinators
14 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LW
Daffodils may be blooming in the fields - but are there enough pickers to get them to market? Anna Hill hears why farmers believe the seasonal labour shortage is set to get worse. Show more
David Attenborough presents the pied flycatcher. Show more
Radio 4's flagship news and current affairs programme; including Thought for the Day
Sean Curran has the best of Tuesday's debates at Westminster and at the National Assembly for Wales in Cardiff. Show more
Clarke Peters uncovers the stories of black music in Europe, from the Jazz Age to the 1950s. Show more
Jenny Kleeman explores places at the extremes of UK society, uncovering the stories behind a revealing statistic. Show more
Woman's Hour
Celebrating the bicentenary of her birth: Northern Ballet's Victoria
41 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Discussion of a new ballet about Queen Victoria, plus the impact of automation on women's employment, Bollywood star Zeenat Aman, and Sonia Purnell's new book on Virginia Hall. Show more
By Nick Walker. Investigating a murder on a cruiser, Annika finds herself adrift at sea. Show more
The Listening Project
Robert and Niall: The Godfather
4 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Two friends who were at college together talk about how their lives diverged in adulthood. Fi Glover presents. Show more
Journalist Camilla Tominey, whose mother was an alcoholic, hears from young people and adults about their own very personal experiences of growing up in a house full of secrets. Show more
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New dystopian novel by John Lanchester, author of Capital and The Debt to Pleasure. Episode 3: The Defenders receive a VIP visitor. Show more
Radio 4's consumer affairs programme.
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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.
All the world – or at least all of Russia – is a stage. Show more
A business meeting ends badly for Pat and Leonard doesn’t think he's up to scratch Show more
A unique documentary-drama telling the stories of three horrific violent crimes, and the extraordinary meetings that followed when victims and perpetrators came face-to-face. Show more
A major change to the UK's tax system starts on 1 April. Are small businesses and sole traders ready for the VAT reporting shake-up? Join Louise Cooper and guests. Show more
Inside Health
Moving the goalposts in research, Involving parents in the care of premature babies, Feedback
28 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Fiddling figures in research - why it matters that outcomes aren't switched or goalposts moved; involving parents in the care of premature babies to improve recovery; and feedback. Show more
Cute and kitsch - Laurie Taylor asks why objects and phenomenon which come under these headings have such a hold and a fascination. Show more
The Media Show
Attenborough's Netflix adventure
28 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Presented by Amol Rajan. With Alastair Fothergill, the producer behind some of the world's most popular nature shows. Show more
PM at 5pm: interviews, context and analysis.
Six O'Clock News
27/03/2019 May to resign if MPs back Brexit deal
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
The Prime Minister tells Tory MPs she'll go before next phase of negotiations with EU. It's thought the announcement will persuade some backbenchers to support her Brexit deal.
Dave's best friend Lesley wants to take their relationship to the next level. Stars Sanjeev Kohli and Donald McLeary. From 2017. Show more
It’s all change for Alistair, and Ed feels suffocated. Show more
Front Row
Scottish artist Katie Paterson, Ted Hughes Award winner, Casting factual TV
28 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Scottish artist Katie Paterson on working with scientists researching the cosmic spectrum, and a look at how casting works in factual programmes. Show more
Robert Forrest's popular thriller set in 10th-century Japan. Concerned for Shonagon, Yukinari attempts to unravel the visions. Show more
Combative, provocative and engaging debate chaired by Michael Buerk. With Claire Fox, Giles Fraser, Melanie Philips and Michael Portillo. Show more
Bex Lewis draws on Jesus’ Agony in the Garden of Gethsemane as she describes her experience of being diagnosed with cancer. Show more
Can fast fashion be forced to slow down? Lucy Siegle reports Show more
Clarke Peters uncovers the stories of black music in Europe, from the Jazz Age to the 1950s. Show more
In-depth reporting and analysis from a global perspective.
New dystopian novel by John Lanchester, author of Capital and The Debt to Pleasure. Episode 3: The Defenders receive a VIP visitor. Show more
From under the bed clothes, Patrick Marber and Peter Curran discuss the ideal position for human genitals. From 2019. Show more
The Halloween curse of dreaded "internet orderers" and traumatic cub camp memories conspire against Tom. From 2017. Show more
All the news from today's sitting at Westminster.
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Under siege in the Damascus suburb of Yarmouk, Aeham has dragged his piano into the ruined streets. But can he keep the children in his choir safe from snipers? Show more
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