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National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
A reflection and prayer to start the day with the Rev'd Dr Rosa Hunt, co-principal of South Wales Baptist College.
Farming Today
05/03/20 Red diesel tax, Trespass laws, Fat-tailed sheep, Scottish agriculture post-Brexit
13 minutes
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Reports that the government could scrap the tax break currently available on red diesel have angered farming groups. Charlotte Smith talks to the Tenant Farmers Association. Show more
Bill Oddie presents the great crested grebe. Show more
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the Bristolian theoretical physicist, ranked alongside Einstein by his peers, who won a Nobel for his work on quantum mechanics. Show more
Woman's Hour
Photographer Doris Derby. Composer Emily Hall. What's behind the success of TikTok?
45 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Photographer Doris Derby. Composer Emily Hall. What's behind the success of TikTok? Plus what might motivate governments and people to act over climate change. Show more
Ten-part adaptation of Lampedusa's gorgeous masterpiece of European political fiction, translated by Archibald Colquhoun, abridged by Sara Davies and read by Alex Jennings. Show more
From Our Own Correspondent
America's Comeback Kid
28 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Stories from Israel, Iraq, South Africa, Russia and the US as Democrats choose a candidate to take on Donald Trump. Joe Biden pulled off an unlikely comeback says Anthony Zurcher. Show more
The saxophonist Jess Gillam meets the bass guitarist Gail Ann Dorsey. Show more
Yigal Elhanan and Arab Aramin, the brothers of Smadar and Abir, carry on their sisters’ stories. A novel by Colum McCann, inspired by actual events. Read by Stanley Townsend. Show more
You and Yours
Electric camper vans; Flybe collapse; Treatment for gamblers
39 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
The camper van makers, worried about their electric future. The NHS treatment centre for serious gamblers. 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 Ice-T, the original gangster rapper and his controversial hit Cop Killer which epitomised the turbulence of 1990s LA. Show more
Emma makes a big decision and Tom attempts to impress Show more
Chelsea's new video game is about a doomed village in Alaska. The problem is her investor says it must be fun. A behind-the-scenes world written by an award-winning game designer. Show more
Ramblings
Up to the labyrinth on St Catherine's Hill, Winchester
24 minutes
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Clare Balding visits the ancient and mysterious labyrinth on top of St Catherine's Hill in Winchester. Leading the walk is Brian Draper, who runs soulful retreats in nature. Show more
Comedian and TV presenter Alex Brooker makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Legs4Africa. Show more
Marian Keyes talks about Rachel's Holiday, with James Naughtie and a group of invited readers. Show more
John Boorman: conclusions. Show more
BBC Inside Science
Banning lead shot for hunting; UK Fireball Network and Extremely thin gold
34 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Is the voluntary ban on toxic lead shot for hunting going far enough? The UK Fireball Network needs volunteers to track fallen meteorites and the uses for extremely thin gold 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
05/03/2020 First coronavirus death in UK
30 minutes
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The first death in the UK from the coronavirus has been recorded
To win back Corinne's heart, Jeff takes her to an Escape Room. But who is setting the puzzle? Stars Alison Steadman. From 2018. Show more
Philip springs a surprise and Lynda is at her wits' end. Show more
Front Row
Hassan Abdulrazzak, Onward, The art of the memoir
28 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Playwright Hassan Abdulrazzak on his latest work The Special Relationship; Disney/Pixar animation Onward reviewed; the popularity of the memoir. Show more
Peter shows his congregation some photos of Earth, where life is becoming increasingly difficult. Narrated by Dougray Scott. Show more
The unique sensory room designed to put children with autism at their ease. Joshua Rozenberg reports from a tribunal in Glasgow designed by children for children. Show more
How will the infection affect commerce in the UK and around the world? Evan Davis and a panel of guests discuss what's happening and look at likely scenarios. Show more
BBC Inside Science
Banning lead shot for hunting; UK Fireball Network and Extremely thin gold
34 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Is the voluntary ban on toxic lead shot for hunting going far enough? The UK Fireball Network needs volunteers to track fallen meteorites and the uses for extremely thin gold Show more
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the Bristolian theoretical physicist, ranked alongside Einstein by his peers, who won a Nobel for his work on quantum mechanics. Show more
Biggest Russian bombardment on Ukraine yet
Dubai ruler loses court battle in London
45 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective
Yigal Elhanan and Arab Aramin, the brothers of Smadar and Abir, carry on their sisters’ stories. A novel by Colum McCann, inspired by actual events. Read by Stanley Townsend. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Forget your troubles on the allotment, but emotions stir in the undergrowth. Stars Esther Coles and Paul Whitehouse. From 2017. Show more
Susan Hulme with the latest news from Westminster where England's Chief Medical Officer says its highly likely the new coronavirus is now being passed from person to person. Show more
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
Azadeh Moaveni's acclaimed and considered account is about a cast of young women who joined ISIS. Today, Moaveni explores their new lives under the regime. Nadia Albina reads. Show more
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