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A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Dr Myriam François, journalist and research associate at the Centre of Islamic Studies, SOAS University of London Show more
Farming Today
29/07/20 - National food strategy, Genetic editing, Lucerne and lambs
13 minutes on BBC Radio 4 LW
Anna Hill questions Henry Dimbleby about the national food strategy and asks what part food and animal welfare standards will play in future trade deals. Show more
Tweet of the Day
David Rothenberg on the White-crested Laughingthrush
2 minutes on BBC Radio 4 LW
Available for over a year
The white-crested laughingthrush is a superb accompaniment to David Rothenberg as he plays the clarinet, the best bird to play along with in this Tweet of the Day. 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.
From a breakup to a shipwreck, what Gloria Gaynor's disco anthem ‘I Will Survive’ means to people around the world. From 2020. Show more
Caoilinn Hughes discovers the power of embracing uncertainty instead of always fearing it. In her work as a writer and in life, she commends a little more leaping into the unknown. Show more
Woman's Hour
Black Women in the music industry; Premenstrual dysphoric disorder
47 minutes on BBC Radio 4 LW
Available for over a year
Black Women in the music industry with journalist Jacqueline Springer, artist Fleur East and Grime rapper Lioness MC. Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder, an extreme form of PMS. Show more
Babelsberg Film Studios, 1929. The writer Jonas Beck has a run in with a detective investigating the case. But is he really a detective? And what does Jonas have to hide? Show more
There’s a huge amount of coronavirus misinformation spreading online. This is the story of one misleading post - including some tips on how we can all stop it spreading. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Widower Leo still mourns his wife but falls for the attractive undertaker at his mum’s funeral. Starring Mark Bonnar. From 2020. Show more
Booker-winning Anne Enright continues her new novel about fame, sex and a daughter's search for truth. Today: after stardom in postwar London, Katherine hits New York... Show more
You and Yours
Pension scams; Divorce loans; Comfy bras
39 minutes on BBC Radio 4 LW
Available for over a year
Comfy bras go mainstream, we listen in on a virtual fitting; and MPs start an inquiry into the pension freedoms that allowed scammers to get hold of people's savings. 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.
How They Made Us Doubt Everything
3. The White Coats
14 minutes on BBC Radio 4 LW
Available for over a year
The tobacco industry’s white coats are ready, the battle of science vs science begins. This battle for public opinion will be played out in the media Show more
Tony makes a nostalgic discovery and things are looking up for Joy. Show more
By Barney Norris. Tessa Peake-Jones and Andrew French star as Carol and Eddie who have both lost their way in in life. Carol is too afraid to move, and Eddie cannot stay still. Show more
Fake emails, bogus calls, spoof texts: Fraudsters are exploiting the pandemic to fleece as many unwitting victims as they can. So how to spot a scam and keep your money safe? Show more
Inside Health
Prescribing Cycling; Temperature Checks; False Positives; Choirs and Covid-19
28 minutes on BBC Radio 4 LW
Available for over a year
The evidence for GPs prescribing cycling; temperature checks; as the pandemic progresses Professor Carl Heneghan explains why false positive tests go up; choirs and Covid-19. Show more
Council estates: Laurie Taylor explores the concept of the 'sink estate' and hears about an in-depth study of a contemporary housing estate. Show more
Newsroom rebellions, 'cancel culture' and the question of free speech. 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
29/07/2020 Pressure for UK to ease Spain quarantine
30 minutes on BBC Radio 4 LW
Available for over a year
Pressure is growing on the government to ease quarantine rules for travellers arriving from Spain but ministers insist there is no viable alternative.
Victoria Coren Mitchell interviews Germaine Greer about her first Mini and Australia's own car, the mighty Holden. From 2016. Show more
Johnny begins a frantic search and Fallon makes a friend. Show more
Front Row
Hilary Mantel, Electronic at The Design Museum, Ai Wei Wei, the future for the panto?
28 minutes on BBC Radio 4 LW
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2020 Women’s Prize for Fiction nominee Hilary Mantel on The Mirror and the Light the last in her Thomas Cromwell series, and Ai Wei Wei on his new work The History of Bombs. Show more
Babelsberg Film Studios, 1929. The writer Jonas Beck has a run in with a detective investigating the case. But is he really a detective? And what does Jonas have to hide? Show more
Combative, provocative and engaging live debate chaired by Michael Buerk. With Melanie Philips, Giles Fraser, Tim Stanley and Mona Siddiqui. #moralmaze Show more
Caoilinn Hughes discovers the power of embracing uncertainty instead of always fearing it. In her work as a writer and in life, she commends a little more leaping into the unknown. Show more
From a breakup to a shipwreck, what Gloria Gaynor's disco anthem ‘I Will Survive’ means to people around the world. From 2020. Show more
Newsroom rebellions, 'cancel culture' and the question of free speech. Show more
Biggest Russian bombardment on Ukraine yet
Big Tech firm bosses appear at congressional hearings
45 minutes on BBC Radio 4 LW
Available for over a year
In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective
Booker-winning Anne Enright continues her new novel about fame, sex and a daughter's search for truth. Today: after stardom in postwar London, Katherine hits New York... Show more
Sindhu Vee invites "Crazy Delicious" host Jayde Adams for a conversation about their mothers. Show more
Fast-paced, one-man sketch comedy show from YouTube star, Damien Slash. From the surreal to the satirical. From 2019. Show more
Have computers finally passed the Turing test, convincing us that they themselves are human? And what does this teach us about business, politics – and the art of conversation? Show more
News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
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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
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