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National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Canon Ann Easter Show more
Farming Today
08/11/19: General Election priorities, Protecting birds of prey, Mushroom safari
14 minutes on BBC Radio 4 LW
Charlotte Smith visits Shipbourne Farmers' Market in Kent to ask stallholders what their priorities are in the upcoming General Election. Show more
Musician Joe Acheson of Hidden Orchestra describes how the scraping noise of corncrake sounded like an alarm as it carried over the island of Inishbofin. Show more
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
Desert Island Discs
Russell T Davies, screenwriter
46 minutes on BBC Radio 4 LW
Available for over a year
Russell T Davies shares the eight tracks, book and luxury he would want to take to if cast away to a desert island. With Lauren Laverne. Show more
Woman's Hour
Lyra - His Dark Materials, Talking about abortion, Grandmothers
43 minutes on BBC Radio 4 LW
Available for over a year
Lyra in 'His Dark Materials'. Abortion stories. Grandmothers. Celeste sings live. Show more
As the final piece of the puzzle falls into place, Helen comes face to face with the fish. Final part of the conspiracy thriller starring Romola Garai and Jonathan Forbes. Show more
Poppies are associated with many things but to most people they are a symbol of remembrance or associated with the opium trade. Show more
David's secret is finally revealed to Maureen and Lesley. Show more
By Siobhan Dowd. Fergus is taking packages over the border illicitly. Abridged by Sara Davies, and read by Finnian Garbutt. Show more
You and Yours
Football fan costs, Irn Bru and Supermarkets going green
40 minutes on BBC Radio 4 LW
Available for over a year
How much does it REALLY cost to follow a football team? Also how supermarkets sell their green credentials, and the demand for 'full fat' Irn Bru. 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.
Rob Newman tell the story of the near-extinction of the white-tailed eagle from the skies of the United Kingdom. And what we can learn from their triumphant return. Show more
Jim attempts to take a monumental step and Oliver tries to make amends Show more
The young Noel Coward demanded fierce loyalty from his friends. But did he live up to his own high standards? Writer Jonathan Tafler imagines a testing moment. Show more
Kathy Clugston and the panel are in the Chilterns. Show more
Short Works
My Sister Was a Dancer by Jessica Andrews
14 minutes on BBC Radio 4 LW
Available for years
A story about sisters, bodies and what we put them through in our lifetimes. Written and read by Jessica Andrews. Show more
Last Word
Gay Byrne, Sadako Ogata, Robert Evans
28 minutes on BBC Radio 4 LW
Available for over a year
Matthew Bannister on broadcaster Gay Byrne, UN High Commissioner for Refugees Sadako Ogata, film producer Robert Evans Show more
Is there censorship of BBC radio comedy programmes in the run-up to an election? Feedback hears from the person in charge of The Now Show and other topical comedies. Show more
The Listening Project
Karolina and Richard - How Are We Friends?
4 minutes on BBC Radio 4 LW
Available for over a year
Colleagues talk about how they became unlikely friends through the workplace. Fi Glover presents. Show more
Afternoon news and current affairs programme, reporting on breaking stories and summing up the day's headlines.
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Six O'Clock News
08/11/2019 SNP election pledge to end Brexit "horror show"
30 minutes on BBC Radio 4 LW
Available for over a year
Sturgeon outlines terms for backing a Labour government
Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches. Show more
We delve into The Archers’ archive as we bid farewell to Joe Grundy at his wake in the Tearoom and the Bull. Show more
Front Row
Emilio Estevez, 100 Novels That Shaped Our World, David Attenborough's Gamelan music
28 minutes on BBC Radio 4 LW
Available for over a year
Actor, writer and director Emilio Estevez on his film The Public; Suzi Feay and Kit de Waal on the BBC's 100 Novels That Shaped Our World; David Attenborough's Gamelan recordings Show more
Michael Blastland investigates why summer-born children do worse than those born in autumn or winter. Show more
Any Questions?
Sal Brinton, James Cleverly, Richard Leonard MSP, Alyn Smith MEP
47 minutes on BBC Radio 4 LW
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Chris Mason presents topical debate from Falkirk Wheel in Scotland with Sal Brinton, James Cleverly, Richard Leonard MSP and Alyn Smith MEP. Show more
Sarah Dunant on the undervalued women of art, now being rediscovered. Show more
Helena Merriman tells the extraordinary true story of a man who dug a tunnel right under the feet of Berlin Wall border guards to help friends, family and strangers escape. Show more
Biggest Russian bombardment on Ukraine yet
SNP launch their General Election campaign
45 minutes on BBC Radio 4 LW
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In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective
By Siobhan Dowd. Fergus is taking packages over the border illicitly. Abridged by Sara Davies, and read by Finnian Garbutt. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Stewart Lee, Dave Haslam and Harriett Gilbert discuss favourite books by Steve Aylett, Olivia Laings and Chris Paling. From 2019. Show more
As Stan Lane approaches his 81st birthday he's looking for someone to take over his monotype printing business. Show more
The Listening Project
Mark and Faye - Trainer and Trainee
4 minutes on BBC Radio 4 LW
Available for over a year
A palliative health consultant in conversation with a registrar in palliative care. Fi Glover presents. Show more
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
Book of the Week.Man Booker Prize-winning author Julian Barnes takes us on a rich, witty tour of Belle Epoque Paris, via the life story of the pioneering surgeon Samuel Pozzi.
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