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A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Zahid Hussain. Show more
Farming Today
21/04/20 - Small scale cheese producers, dairy crisis, pub landlady and water contamination
13 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LW
Could a campaign to encourage online sales turn things around for small scale cheese producers struggling in the face of restaurant and deli closures? Show more
Michaela Strachan presents the honey buzzard. Show more
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
Clarke Peters continues his surprising history of Black music in Europe, from the aftermath of the Second World War through to the late 1970s. Show more
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
Death tolls are reported every day but it’s still hard for many of us to talk about death and dying. Jenni starts the conversation with listeners and palliative care experts. Show more
When the Druid’s Rest collapses into a sinkhole, Emlyn and Megan are trapped underground. Starring Ifan Huw Dafydd. Show more
A senior NHS doctor has been recording on the wards for BBC Radio 4, starting on March 16th as the Prime Minister warned of the dangers we faced and now heading into the fifth week Show more
Forty years on from Zimbabwe’s independence, a personalised selection of songs and sounds from UK based writer Belinda Zhawi, dedicated to the country of her birth. Show more
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
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With Matilda and her children back at home, Alex must find a way to urgently improve the family finances. Read by Rosalind Sydney Show more
You and Yours
Call You and Yours: How are you preparing for life after lockdown?
39 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Call You and Yours: How are you preparing for life after lockdown? Show more
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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.
A History of the World in 100 Objects
After the Ice Age: Food and Sex (9000 - 3500 BC)
Ain Sakri Lovers Figuerine
14 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Neil MacGregor continues his history of the world through objects - one of the earliest depictions of sex in art - a tiny stone sculpture 11,000 years old Show more
Shula faces some home truths, and Philip feels spontaneous. Show more
Toby Jones stars as Sir Joseph Olinska MP, now in the throws of a vicious divorce as the multi millionaire attempts to convince the Judge that he actually has very little wealth. Show more
Jay Rayner hosts the culinary panel show. Show more
With acts like Coldplay, The 1975, Billie Eilish and Massive Attack moving towards greener touring Tom Heap asks what the music industry can do to reduce its carbon footprint. Show more
Great Lives
Ursula Le Guin nominated by Kate Stables
28 minutes
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Kate Stables aka This Is The Kit picks the American writer Ursula le Guin Show more
Afternoon news and current affairs programme, reporting on breaking stories and summing up the day's headlines
Six O'Clock News
21/04/2020 Government faces more pressure over PPE during coronavirus crisis
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
The government faces increasing pressure over supplies of personal protective equipment during Covid-19 pandemic.
Comedian Ellie Taylor has some opinions she'd like to get off her chest. In this episode she looks at the environment and wonders whether the planet really is worth saving. Show more
Will Phoebe get the better of Justin Elliott? Tracy offers new blood to the cricket team. Show more
Front Row
Organist Anna Lapwood, The Women’s Prize for Fiction shortlist, Gangs of London
28 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Organist Anna Lapwood performs in her living room; The Women’s Prize for Fiction - we announce the shortlist; and Gangs of London - John speaks to creator Gareth Evans. Show more
When the Druid’s Rest collapses into a sinkhole, Emlyn and Megan are trapped underground. Starring Ifan Huw Dafydd. Show more
Iran is now calling the shots in Iraq. How did the clerics outmanoeuvre the US? For BBC Radio 4 Owen Bennett-Jones speaks to key insiders and players in search of answers. Show more
Eye conditions continue during coronavirus - will your appointment be cancelled? Show more
Inside Health
Inside Health: The Virus
Southampton update; health anxiety; death certifications; fast-track drug screening
28 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Will levels of health anxiety rise during the pandemic? Plus how fast-track screening of anti viral and immune suppressing drugs could produce effective treatments for Covid-19. Show more
Clarke Peters continues his surprising history of Black music in Europe, from the aftermath of the Second World War through to the late 1970s. Show more
Biggest Russian bombardment on Ukraine yet
Government criticised for not taking up PPE offers from UK firms
45 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective
With Matilda and her children back at home, Alex must find a way to urgently improve the family finances. Read by Rosalind Sydney Show more
Multicultural sketch show that brings together brand new sketch writing talent from across the UK with their unique satirical take on modern life in Britain. Show more
Sean Curran and the team report on a historic day in Westminster, as MPs and peers agree to a 'virtual' parliament.
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“I choose the codename Fred.” A hairdresser becomes a Stasi spy. Show more
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