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A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with poet, writer and history teacher Jaspreet Kaur. Show more
Farming Today
17/11/2020 - Dairy in a No Deal, sheep farmers "diversifying to beef", live exports and new money for nature
13 minutes on BBC Radio 4 LW
The DEFRA Secretary told the BBC that dairy processors should move production to the UK to avoid tarrifs in a No Deal - we hear from Arla in response. Show more
Tweet of the Day
Tara Robinson on the Treecreeper
1 minute on BBC Radio 4 LW
Available for over a year
Theatre director Tara Robinson recalls seeing a treecreeper close up in Spain while she and her partner were relaxing by the pool. 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
The Long View
The Long View of the Anti-Vaccination Movement
28 minutes on BBC Radio 4 LW
Available for over a year
The anti-vaccination movement might be seen as a modern phenomenon, but the roots of today's activism lie in 19th Century Britain. Show more
Becky Ripley and Emily Knight delve into an anthill to see what ants can teach us about surviving a pandemic. From self-isolation to social distancing, the ants lead the way. Show more
Woman's Hour
Woman's Hour Power List: Farhana Yamin, Jo Whitfield CEO Co-op Food, Chila Kumari Burman
48 minutes on BBC Radio 4 LW
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The woman who developed the idea of net-zero emissions, Farhana Yamin is number 2 on this year’s WH power list. Plus Jo Whitfield, CEO Co-op Food and artist Chila Kumari Burman. Show more
Old Spice by Susmita Bhattacharya. Charles wants to know more about the new member of the weekly poetry group. Show more
Misha Glenny looks back to a time when the Swedes terrified everyone, and ran their own empire too. Show more
Zakia Sewell embarks on a quest for Albion, through the songs, stories and symbols of British folk culture. Show more
Colson Whitehead's electrifying prize-winning novel, set in Jim Crow-era Florida. Today: Elwood is convinced that there is a way out of Nickel for him, but it's dangerous... Show more
You and Yours
Call You and Yours - What are your experiences of having a relative or friend in a care home?
39 minutes on BBC Radio 4 LW
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What are your experiences of having a relative or friend in a care home?
How have you managed?
Or maybe you work in a care home, if so what has life been like for you? 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.
“The most true sentence anyone can say today is I don't know.” When James Le Mesurier fell to his death he left behind a tangle of truths and lies. Show more
There’s panic for Alice and Eddie has a risky suggestion Show more
Multi award-winning drama set in rural Wales. A middle-aged woman is driven to the edge of madness when her composer husband abandons her for his childhood sweetheart. Show more
Short documentaries and adventures in sound about interpretation presented by Josie Long. Show more
Tom Heap asks what the future holds for aviation. Will we return to the skies, post-pandemic - and if so, are there ways to mitigate the environmental impact of flying? Show more
Remembering Jack Merritt, murdered in the London Bridge attack a year ago. Show more
Poet Vanessa Kisuule and environmental writer Jonathon Porritt talk books with presenter Harriett Gilbert. 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
17/11/2020 Top tier restrictions announced for parts of Scotland
30 minutes on BBC Radio 4 LW
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More than two million people in and around Glasgow to be subject to toughest restrictions
A new pilot sketch show from one of Britain’s foremost comedy stars, Al Murray. Show more
Alice has a confession to make and Rex fears for the future Show more
Front Row
Patrick, Colm Tóibín on James Joyce, Amy Macdonald, Christopher Reid
28 minutes on BBC Radio 4 LW
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Belgian black comedy Patrick; Colm Tóibín on James Joyce's The House Of The Dead controversy in Dublin; singer Amy Macdonald; poet Christopher Reid. Show more
Series celebrating the unique atmosphere of crime writing festivals. Sarah Hilary’s character Ella breaks away from the mainstream and is embraced by the crime writing fraternity. Show more
How have recent British governments handled our relationship with China? Nick Robinson, who reported on official UK visits to China, casts light on the risks and the rewards. Show more
In Touch
Covid Restrictions: Care Homes And London Underground
19 minutes on BBC Radio 4 LW
Available for over a year
The impact limits on care home visits can have for blind and visually impaired people.
A change to the way Covid restrictions are implemented on the London Underground. Show more
All in the Mind
Recovery stories, personality change, Covid
28 minutes on BBC Radio 4 LW
Available for over a year
Do recovery stories improve mental health? Do personalities change over time and why are people who’ve had Covid more likely to get a psychiatric diagnosis? Show more
The Long View
The Long View of the Anti-Vaccination Movement
28 minutes on BBC Radio 4 LW
Available for over a year
The anti-vaccination movement might be seen as a modern phenomenon, but the roots of today's activism lie in 19th Century Britain. Show more
Biggest Russian bombardment on Ukraine yet
NEC decides Jeremy Corbyn can rejoin Labour Party
45 minutes on BBC Radio 4 LW
Available for over a year
In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective
Colson Whitehead's electrifying prize-winning novel, set in Jim Crow-era Florida. Today: Elwood is convinced that there is a way out of Nickel for him, but it's dangerous... Show more
Sophie auditions for panto, allowing Sheila to get chummy with the ladies at the golf club. Starring Lucy Beaumont. From 2018. Show more
News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
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Toussaint develops strong leadership skills as a military commander, growing an imposing force through firm discipline and a willingness to lead by example. Show more
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