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Spiritual reflection to start the day with Fr Jamie McMorrin of St Mary's RC Cathedral, Edinburgh
Farming Today
27/02/20 - Environment Bill, NFU Conference, Carbon footprint on farms
13 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LW
The government's new Environment Bill has its second reading in the House of Commons. Caz Graham hears some of what was said, and finds out what environmental groups make of it. Show more
Author Michael Morpurgo does not go out looking for birds, but when walking along a river he loves to glimpse a dipper and would relish an opportunity to get up closer to them. Show more
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
News, views and features on yesterday's stories in Parliament
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the origins of horses, the extinction of those in the New World in the Ice Age, and their domestication after crossing the land bridge into Asia. Show more
How do you survive your 'new normal' once your child has been diagnosed with cancer? How does it impact your other children? And what about your other relationships? Show more
Meg Fraser reads extracts from Nan Shepherd's 1928 classic. As Martha nurses her poorly aunt, a figure from the past reappears. Abridged by Rosemary Goring Show more
From Our Own Correspondent
America's Health Insurance Hell
28 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Stories from the US, China, Iraq, Pakistan and Russia. Our New York correspondent finds a broken bone can break you financially. Show more
Writer Lou Stoppard meets sound designer Michel Gaubert as he prepares for Paris Fashion Week in this behind-the-scenes glimpse at high fashion and its relationship with music. Show more
In the immediate aftermath of tragedy, two families search for answers about their daughters. A novel by Colum McCann, inspired by actual events. Read by Stanley Townsend. Show more
You and Yours
Care abuse, Car dealerships, Dog mess
39 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
How the effects of dementia can complicate allegations of sexual abuse in a care setting. 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.
Stanley Tucci tells the story of Hattie McDaniel, the first African American to win an Oscar in 1940, criticised by civil rights groups for her role in Gone With The Wind. Show more
It’s an emotional day for Shula and Helen offers the benefit of experience Show more
DCI Matthews and DS Armitage are at a loss to find anyone with a motive for a brutal attack, but eventually it becomes clear that it's the result of years of pent-up rage. Show more
Clare Balding walks with Sikh-turned-Methodist, Inderjit Bhogal, along part of the Wilberforce Way in East Yorkshire. Show more
Radio 4 Appeal
Environmental Investigation Agency UK
3 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Angela Rippon makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of the Environmental Investigation Agency UK Show more
Open Book
Colum McCann, George Orwell, new fiction set in Windrush-era London
28 minutes
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Colum McCann tells Mariella about Apeirogon, his suitably multi-sided book about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, inspired by two fathers who have both lost their daughters. Show more
The Film Programme
Justin Kurzel on Ned Kelly and Wake In Fright
28 minutes
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Justin Kurzel on Ned Kelly and Wake In Fright Show more
BBC Inside Science
The Big Compost Experiment; Using AI to screen for new antibiotics; Science of slapstick
28 minutes
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Dr Adam Rutherford catches up on The Big Compost Experiment. Using machine learning to screen for possible new antibiotics. What's the science behind slapstick comedy? Show more
Afternoon news and current affairs programme, reporting on breaking stories and summing up the day's headlines.
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
Six O'Clock News
27/02/2020 Heathrow runway plans unlawful
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
A court has ruled that government plans for a third runway at Heathrow are unlawful, because they do not take into account climate change commitments.
At the seaside, Jeff and Andy borrow a van from Frank, setting them on the road to ruin. Stars Alison Steadman. From 2018. Show more
Roy questions himself and Jakob makes his feelings clear Show more
Front Row
Director Céline Sciamma, conductor André J. Thomas, clash of the titles
28 minutes
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Director Céline Sciamma on her new film Portrait of a Lady on Fire; conductor and composer André J. Thomas; what happens when two artworks have the same title? Show more
Meg Fraser reads extracts from Nan Shepherd's 1928 classic. As Martha nurses her poorly aunt, a figure from the past reappears. Abridged by Rosemary Goring Show more
How effective is the Parole Board at predicting whether a criminal will reoffend? Joshua Rozenberg investigates. Show more
Is our working week due for major reform? Will a move to a four day week - as proposed by the Labour Party in its recent General Election manifesto - ever happen? Show more
BBC Inside Science
The Big Compost Experiment; Using AI to screen for new antibiotics; Science of slapstick
28 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Dr Adam Rutherford catches up on The Big Compost Experiment. Using machine learning to screen for possible new antibiotics. What's the science behind slapstick comedy? Show more
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the origins of horses, the extinction of those in the New World in the Ice Age, and their domestication after crossing the land bridge into Asia. Show more
Biggest Russian bombardment on Ukraine yet
Appeal Court says plans to build third runway at Heathrow are unlawful
45 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective Show more
In the immediate aftermath of tragedy, two families search for answers about their daughters. A novel by Colum McCann, inspired by actual events. Read by Stanley Townsend. Show more
A frank and funny conversation between five dads about what it's like to be a father in modern Britain. Presented by Tim Vincent, with Russell Kane, Sean Hegarty and Mick Ferry. Show more
News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
Investigating how and why we cry, poet Heather Christle explores the relationship between a depressed 19th century author and her physician. Show more
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