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Reflection and prayer with Sister Geraldine Smyth OP
Farming Today
20/03/20 Coronavirus and agricultural labour; Veg box demand; Payment for soil health.
13 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LW
Coronavirus causes shortage of seasonal farm workers; big surge in demand for veg boxes; public money for looking after soil health. Show more
Bill Oddie presents the ruff. Show more
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
Sean Curran and the team report as MPs press for more help for workers during the coronavirus pandemic - and MSPs question the first minister in the Scottish Parliament.
Daniel Radcliffe, actor, chooses the eight tracks, book and luxury he would want take if cast away to a desert island. With Lauren Laverne. Show more
Woman's Hour
Children's Tantrums: why they happen and how to cope
48 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
How to cope with children's tantrums; Women, decision-making and Covid-19; Spring Equinox Poetry from Menna Elfyn; Others Day: an alternative to Mothers Day. Show more
Haunting drama exploring memory, and how the past informs the present. Show more
A journey with Dylis George, one of the chaplains on the UK rail network. Her work brings support and friendship to those facing abusive passengers and sometimes tragedy. Show more
Anneka Rice goes looking for her Madame Tussaud's waxwork head, prompting her to look back at her life and career. From 2020. Show more
Anton Lesser reads the hugely anticipated final part of Hilary Mantel's Thomas Cromwell series. Today: Cromwell is fighting fires on all fronts with would-be successors to Henry. Show more
Radio 4 celebrates the Spring Equinox with poetry Show more
News and discussion of consumer affairs.
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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.
Poetry for Spring equinox continues with Late March by Richard Schiffman Show more
When Rob Lawrie volunteered at the Calais Jungle he didn't think it would lead to smuggling charges: worse follows when he finds out that the man he tried to help has deceived him. Show more
There’s a near miss for Ed and Lilian delivers some good news. Show more
4 Extra Debut. 1986: teen Elizabeth Lewis dreamed of a summer in Italy as an au pair. There was so much hope to be dashed. Stars Emma Sidi. Show more
Gardeners' Question Time
Wrest Park: Postbag Edition
42 minutes
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Peter Gibbs and the team answer horticultural questions sent in by listeners. Show more
Award-winning author Kate Clanchy’s short story examining what we inherit and what we pass on in life. Read by Hannah Gordon. Show more
Last Word
Michel Roux, Sammy McCarthy, Lilian Mohin, Roy Hudd
28 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Matthew Bannister on chef Michel Roux, boxer Sammy McCarthy, publisher Lilian Mohin, entertainer Roy Hudd 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
20/03/2020 Government's virus wage pledge
30 minutes
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The Chancellor announces the government will pay up to 80% of people's wages, in a bid to help firms keep hold of staff during the coronavirus shutdown.
The country is in partial lock-down thanks to COVID-19, but we aim to put a smile on your face at a safe distance as Steve and Hugh are joined by Andy Zaltzman and Rosie Jones. Show more
The stress rises for Philip and Brian makes an intervention. Show more
Front Row
Gareth Malone, Contraltos, Louise Wallwein
29 minutes
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Gareth Malone on his Great British Home Chorus, Contraltos coming in from the cold? Creative Industries Federation, and Louise Wallwein reads her new poem marking Spring's arrival Show more
Haunting drama exploring memory, and how the past informs the present. Show more
Any Questions?
Bim Afolami, Nick Chater, Tina McKenzie, Emily Thornberry
47 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Chris Mason presents political debate from Broadcasting House. On the panel: Bim Afolami MP; behavioural science professor Nick Chater; Emily Thornberry MP; the FSB's Tina McKenzie Show more
Michael Morpurgo's thoughts on hunkering down in his cottage in Devon - waiting for coronavirus to pass. Show more
When Rob Lawrie volunteered at the Calais Jungle he didn't think it would lead to smuggling charges: worse follows when he finds out that the man he tried to help has deceived him. Show more
Biggest Russian bombardment on Ukraine yet
Coronavirus: wages to be paid & entertainment venues shut
45 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective
Anton Lesser reads the hugely anticipated final part of Hilary Mantel's Thomas Cromwell series. Today: Cromwell is fighting fires on all fronts with would-be successors to Henry. Show more
Sharleen Spiteri, lead singer of Texas and the actor and comedian Hugh Dennis choose their favourite books to recommend to Harriett Gilbert. Show more
News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament.
Four poems to mark the coming of Spring Show more
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
When journalists reported being unsettled by a production of Julius Caesar in 2017, a furious row erupted over what the play was really saying about contemporary US politics. Show more
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