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Radio 4's daily prayer and reflection
Farming Today
03/07/20 - Escape to the country, Frozen soft fruits, Money for Northern Irish farmers
13 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LW
As rural tourism opens up in England and Northern Ireland Charlotte Smith asks Sarah Lee from the Countryside Alliance what businesses are doing to be ready. Show more
For Rachel Unthank a lifetime interest in the magpie provides inspiration for this Tweet of the Day. Show more
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
Yesterday in Parliament
Helen McCrory shares the eight tracks, book and luxury she would want to take with her if cast away to a desert island. With Lauren Laverne. Show more
Woman's Hour
Fussy eaters, Parliament that works for women, Passing for white, Terri White - editor-in-chief Empire magazine
45 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
What do you do when your toddler is a fussy eater? Also, a Parliament that works for women, passing for white, and Terri White, editor-in-chief of Empire magazine. Show more
Suspect number five: a tribesman, Eketi. Brought to Delhi by his one-legged welfare officer, Eketi is unwittingly used to help carry out a long-overdue act of vengeance. Show more
In 1940, in Britain's darkest hour, a book attacking government's 'guilty men' caused uproar. Phil Tinline explores the benefits and pitfalls of naming and blaming, then and now. Show more
Dave introduces his new girlfriend Margot, but not everyone is convinced. Starring Sanjeev Kohli and Donald Mcleary. From 2020. Show more
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
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Gripping contemporary novel by Lottie Moggach. Enraged by the fact that Steph has known all along that he is a prisoner, Rob has run off.
Read by Maggie Service and Will Howard. Show more
You and Yours
Travel Insurance; Hairdressers; Gambling Commission
37 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
How will coronavirus impact your travel insurance? Plus, the hairdressers opening around the clock to work through the backlog. 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.
A History of the World in 100 Objects
The Beginning of Science and Literature (1500 - 700 BC)
Statue of Ramesses
14 minutes
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Neil MacGregor explores the life and culture of ancient Egypt through the statue of Ramesses II that towers over British Museum visitors. Antony Gormley reflects on the work as art Show more
Freddie realises what’s important and Susan is haunted by events from the previous night. Show more
A woman waits in a hospital bed while her husband tears across London with a priceless suitcase that may or may not contain one egg - their only chance of having a baby. Show more
Gardeners' Question Time
GQT At Home: Episode Fourteen
42 minutes
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Kathy Clugston and the panel answer gardening questions sent in by listeners. Show more
A dinner party in South Belfast falls short of the host's fantasy. Written by Susannah Dickey. Read by Clare Dunne. Show more
Last Word
Milton Glaser, Terry Dicks, Professor Tom Arie, Else Blangsted
28 minutes
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Matthew Bannister on designer Milton Glaser, MP Terry Dicks, psychiatrist Tom Arie, music editor Else Blangsted. Show more
Should the study of crowd control be considered a science? Radio 4's The Life Scientific featured an expert in the field which upset some listeners who thought not. Show more
Afternoon news and current affairs programme, reporting on breaking stories and summing up the day's headlines
The UK government has published a full list of countries to which people can travel - without having to quarantine themselves on their return to England.
If there’s comedy in Covid, the team will find it. World leaders, the media, experts, celebrities, Michael Gove, no one is off limits. Recorded in five different kitchens. Show more
Front Row
Theatres in pink, David Pickard on the BBC Proms, Friday Review on Hamilton, Decolonising arts curriculum in school
41 minutes
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Designer Tom Piper on wrapping theatres in pink tape. Plans for the BBC Proms. Front Row's Friday Review watches Hamilton on screen and reflects on the week's arts news. Show more
Suspect number five: a tribesman, Eketi. Brought to Delhi by his one-legged welfare officer, Eketi is unwittingly used to help carry out a long-overdue act of vengeance. Show more
Any Questions?
Caroline Lucas MP, Gerard Lyons, Jess Phillips MP, Chris Pincher MP
47 minutes
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Chris Mason presents political debate from London Broadcasting House with Caroline Lucas MP, Gerard Lyons, Jess Phillips MP and Chris Pincher MP. Show more
Bernardine Evaristo discusses how we historicise the past. Show more
A History of the World in 100 Objects Omnibus
The Beginnings of Science and Literature
57 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Neil MacGregor of the British Museum presents five more items in his history of humanity told through the objects it's made. This week, self-expression through words and numbers. Show more
Biggest Russian bombardment on Ukraine yet
England's hospitality sector prepares to leave lockdown tomorrow
45 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective
Gripping contemporary novel by Lottie Moggach. Enraged by the fact that Steph has known all along that he is a prisoner, Rob has run off.
Read by Maggie Service and Will Howard. Show more
American avant-garde artist Laurie Anderson and radio DJ and writer Stuart Maconie talk about favourite books with Harriett Gilbert, including Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas. Show more
The pencil claims to be a miracle product of the free market, but is that true? Why do engineers, as well as economists, think the pencil is underrated? Show more
News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
Thanks to the NHS, Hussein's health improves. He tries his hardest to give something back and dedicates more and more time to helping the hospital board. Show more
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BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
