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A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with the Venerable Dr Rosemarie Mallett. Show more
Farming Today
07/09/20 Fishing Brexit negotiations, snipe, automation in agriculture
11 minutes
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As the UK and EU are trying to reach a Brexit agreement, we hear from fishing representatives from both sides of the Channel on what sort of deal they want to end up with. Show more
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
Sir David Attenborough presents the New Zealand robin. Show more
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
Michael Sandel, Elif Shafak and David Goodhart rethink meritocracy, division and community with Amol Rajan Show more
Woman's Hour
Botox, Covid-19 and pregnancy, Tidying and decluttering, Debora Harding
49 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
What do we know so far about Covid, clinically and scientifically, in women, including those who are pregnant? Debora Harding talks about her memoir, Dancing with the Octopus Show more
Stephen Tompkinson and Gary Wilmot star as best buddies in hand-to-gland combat with the country’s most common and least sexy male cancer, in Martin Jameson’s comedy drama. Show more
Julie asks if lockdown has affected her children's learning and if they will be able to catch up. Show more
Loose Ends
Jane Birkin, Billy Ocean, James Dean Bradfield, James Acaster, Suzanne Vega, Athena Kugblenu, Clive Anderson
36 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Clive Anderson and Athena Kugblenu are joined by Jane Birkin, Billy Ocean, James Dean Bradfield and James Acaster for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. Show more
A teenage girl uncovers family secrets and lies in 1990s Naples, in the new novel by Elena Ferrante, author of My Brilliant Friend. 6/10 Giovanna visits her father in his new home. Show more
You and Yours
Wedding Bereavement; Covid and House Sharing; Gardening Magazines
39 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
The sharp rise in readers of a modest gardening magazine. 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.
From the Mayflower to the Moon (and Back Again)
Lewis and Clark's expedition out west
14 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
A 400-year journey into the creation of the United States from the landing of the Mayflower in 1620 Show more
Deprived inner-city school joins an academy trust. The head isn't convinced this is the way forward. Show more
Museum of Lost Objects
Looted Sumerian Seal, Baghdad
15 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
In search of a Sumerian goddess, and the pillaging of Iraq's most important museum Show more
Another four competitors join Russell Davies for the latest heat of the famous general knowledge quiz. Show more
The Food Programme
A different kind of S.W.A.T team: Food in Lockdown
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
NishkamSWAT is the first UK charity to take the Sikh concept of 'Langar' to the street. In 2020, volunteers face their biggest challenge to date; providing food in a pandemic. Show more
My Dream Dinner Party
Jack Whitehall's Dream Dinner Party
28 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Actor and comedian Jack Whitehall hosts a dinner party with a twist - all his guests are from beyond the grave, heroes brought back to life by the magic of the radio archive. Show more
Ernie Rea takes a look at the Mayflower story. 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
07/09/2020 Government defends post Brexit trade law
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Ministers say proposed new law won't rewrite Withdrawal deal
John Lloyd and Alice Levine welcome Danny Wallace, Georgia Lewis Anderson and Agatha Christie Ltd’s James Prichard. From 2020. Show more
Tracy finds herself in an awkward predicament and Jolene hatches a plan. Show more
Front Row
Benjamin Grosvenor performs for Front Row
29 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
News from the Venice Film Festival; Do you have to understand an artwork to enjoy it? Pianist Benjamin Grosvenor at The Proms. Show more
Stephen Tompkinson and Gary Wilmot star as best buddies in hand-to-gland combat with the country’s most common and least sexy male cancer, in Martin Jameson’s comedy drama. Show more
A Short History of Solitude
Episode Two: Stepping Out
28 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Thomas Dixon explores the surprising history of being alone and steps into the outdoors. Show more
The price of going ‘dry’ during the pandemic. Show more
Dr Fozia Hayat is supportive of measures to control the spread of the virus, but shocked by the way that partial lockdowns were imposed across Northern cities. Show more
Michael Sandel, Elif Shafak and David Goodhart rethink meritocracy, division and community with Amol Rajan Show more
Biggest Russian bombardment on Ukraine yet
EU "dismay" at suggestions UK could override Withdrawal Agreement
45 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective
A teenage girl uncovers family secrets and lies in 1990s Naples, in the new novel by Elena Ferrante, author of My Brilliant Friend. 6/10 Giovanna visits her father in his new home. Show more
Dancer Tatum Swithenbank explores whether artists can find an equally satisfying creative outlet when the one they’ve dedicated their whole life to is suddenly ripped away. Show more
News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
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Comedian and podcaster Adam Buxton takes a look back at his life with his characteristic blend of charm, insight and humour. Show more
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