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National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with George Craig, a Methodist local preacher in Cardiff
Emmanuel Ordóñez-Angulo asks whether virtual reality could be an 'empathy machine', and whether that would be a good thing. Show more
The latest news headlines. Including the weather and a look at the papers.
Clare Balding heads to the highest point in the Cotswolds, the top of Cleeve Hill near Cheltenham. Show more
Anna Jones visits Frome market and finds out how it has started offering emotional support to farmers alongside the importance business of buying and selling of livestock. Show more
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News and current affairs. Including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
Crime writer Martina Cole, author Thomas Harding, doctor and chef Emily Chung and singer Justin Hawkins from The Darkness. Also the Inheritance Tracks of author Armistead Maupin. Show more
Jay Rayner hosts the culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits. Show more
Tom Newton Dunn of the Sun with an assessment of developments at Westminster.
From Our Own Correspondent
Can Afghanistan find peace?
28 minutes on BBC Radio 4 LW
Available for over a year
As Afghanistan goes to the polls Lyse Doucet reflects on the country's stalled peace talks. Plus, John Sudworth looks ahead to China's big birthday bash. Show more
One in every 200 adults in Stoke-on-Trent became insolvent in 2018 - the highest rate in England and Wales. We find out why. Show more
Guest host Kiri Pritchard-McLean is joined by Hugo Rifkind, Neil Delamere, Kerry Godliman and Darren Harriott. Show more
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Any Questions?
Joanna Cherry MP, Michael Crick, Andy McDonald MP, Nadhim Zahawi MP.
45 minutes on BBC Radio 4 LW
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Edward Stourton presents political debate from the People's History Museum in Manchester with Joanna Cherry MP, Michael Crick, Andy McDonald MP and Nadhim Zahawi MP. Show more
You might have been transfixed by the return to business in Parliament this week. What did you make of the shouting, applauding, tears and pleas for moderation? Show more
Lenny Henry stars as irreverent police chaplain Jake Thorne in this acclaimed drama series by Peter Jukes. Show more
Mary Portas: On Style
Li Edelkoort, Miss Jason in London, RIBA's new Neave Brown Housing Award
28 minutes on BBC Radio 4 LW
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Distinguished trends forecaster Lidewij Edelkoort on the death of fashion, Miss Jason in London, and a discussion on whether architectural flair can be brought to social housing? Show more
Woman's Hour
Esther Rutter on the knitted bikini, Sally Challen and composer Suzanne Ciani
57 minutes on BBC Radio 4 LW
Available for over a year
Esther Rutter on the secret feminist history of knitting. Electronic music artist Suzanne Ciana. And what's behind Phoebe Waller-Bridge's success. Show more
Full coverage and analysis of the day's news, plus the sports headlines.
This summer fires in the Amazon rainforest caught the world's attention, but it's not the only place experiencing deforestation. Show more
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Six O'Clock News
28/09/2019 The SNP says an attempt to bring down Boris Johnson could happen as early as next week.
15 minutes on BBC Radio 4 LW
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The SNP says an attempt to bring down Boris Johnson -- and install an interim government -- could happen as early as next week.
Loose Ends
Christopher Eccleston, Louis Theroux, Sh!t Theatre, Squeeze, Nikki Bedi, Clive Anderson
37 minutes on BBC Radio 4 LW
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Clive Anderson and Nikki Bedi are joined by Christopher Eccleston, Louis Theroux and Sh!t Theatre for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Squeeze. Show more
Baroness Hale, president of the Supreme Court, delivered a bombshell ruling this week. Show more
Saturday Review
Glass. Kill. Bluebeard. Imp, The Last Tree, The Dutch House, Mark Leckey, World on Fire
48 minutes on BBC Radio 4 LW
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Caryl Churchill offers brutal and funny surprises in new work at the Royal Court, Ann Patchett's novel The Dutch House, and Shola Amoo's look at boyhood in his film The Last Tree Show more
Archive on 4
Please Leave a Message after the Tone
57 minutes on BBC Radio 4 LW
Available for over a year
Writer Olly Mann explores the rise and fall of voicemail. Should some of these disembodied monologues be saved? From 2019. Show more
Marcel Proust’s allegorical contemplation on time, memory, art and love. Marcel becomes obsessed with Duchess of Guermantes and his Grandmother becomes increasingly frail. Show more
National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
Evan Davis gets to the heart of drug use in Britain today in a special extended discussion programme. Show more
Paul Gambaccini is in the chair, as contestants from Hastings, Exeter and London have their knowledge put to the test in the wide-ranging music quiz Show more
Poet Imtiaz Dharker explores exciting voices from around the world. The afterlife and memories of home provide inspiration in this episode of the globe-trotting poetry series. Show more
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
A story about writing and family, as told by a pen. Read by Mark Lambert. Show more
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