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A reflection and prayer to start the day with The Rt Revd Dr David Bruce, Moderator of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland
Farming Today
15/01/21 Salmon not going to the EU, Pigs in China, Lockdown diary
13 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LW
The Scottish government is demanding compensation from Westminster for food companies caught up in what it calls the ‘catastrophic’ export situation. Show more
Brett Westwood presents the red grouse. 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.
Desert Island Discs
David Olusoga, historian and broadcaster
35 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Historian and broadcaster David Olusoga shares the eight tracks, book and luxury item he would take with him if cast away to a desert island. With Lauren Laverne. Show more
Woman's Hour
Wonder Woman at 80; Virginity tests; Bridgerton; Choked Up
42 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
As a new Wonder Woman film is released, we look at the ultimate female superhero's story. Show more
Emma's best friend's business is in ruins, her new boyfriend has disappeared and her former lover, Mary, is working in Croatia. Emma needs allies to get her life back on track. Show more
Kavita Puri hears stories from the second generation about the year when everything changed for British South Asians. Show more
For sisters Maureen and Lesley, life is sweet in their rural French hideaway. But their happiness is soon curtailed by guilt and they return to England to dispose of David's body. Show more
Sybil is happy enough with her new job and her love life until an old adversary turns up to spoil both. Ell Potter reads this funny, sharply-observed story of betrayal and revenge. Show more
News and discussion of consumer affairs
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Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment, with Sarah Montague.
39 Ways to Save the Planet
Phenomenal Photosynthesis
14 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Some food crops convert just one percent of the sun's energy into edible food. If we can improve photosynthesis we can grow more food on less land. Tom Heap investigates. Show more
Jim is not holding back, and Helen’s concerned about Kirsty. Show more
Jonathan Myerson's entertaining new dramas follow the political swings of the Republican Party, through the personal stories of its Presidents. Show more
Gardeners' Question Time
GQT at Home: Witch-hazel and Walnut Trees
42 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Kathy Clugston hosts the horticultural programme featuring a group of gardening experts. Show more
Whilst some people call her a "difficult woman", Delia's sons have learnt to go along with whatever she wants. Even during a pandemic. Written by Louise Nealon. Show more
Last Word
Michael Apted (pictured), Kay Ullrich, Katharine Whitehorn, Reginald Foster
28 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Julian Worricker on the film-maker Michael Apted, the politician Kay Ullrich, writer and journalist Katharine Whitehorn, the Vatican's Latin expert Reginald Foster. Show more
More or Less
How effective is one dose of the vaccine?
28 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
The new vaccine regime is to delay the booster shot of the Pfizer vaccine for up to three months. But is the first dose 52% or 90% effective? 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
15/01/2021 Safe travel corridors suspended
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
From Monday, everyone arriving in UK from abroad has to self-isolate for up to 10 days. Infections in England declining in some areas, but increasing in others.
This week Andy's guests are Nish Kumar, Felicity Ward, Lucy Porter and Gavin Webster. Show more
Front Row
Music festivals, Keeley Hawes, WandaVision reviewed
42 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
What future is there for music festivals this year in the face of Covid? Keeley Hawes on Finding Alice and other roles. And WandaVision reviewed in our Friday round-up. Show more
Robert Forrest's thriller set in 10th century Japan. A wolf roams the palace, earthquake and fire threaten, and a young Empress takes the future of the known world into her hands. Show more
Any Questions?
Dr Saleyha Ahsan, Kate Green MP, Jamie Njoku-Goodwin, Chris Philp MP
47 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Chris Mason presents political debate and discussion from Broadcasting House in London with Dr Saleyha Ahsan, Kate Green MP, Jamie Njoku-Goodwin and Chris Philp MP. Show more
John Gray argues that the actions of the tech giants in barring Donald Trump, although understandable, are extremely unwise. Show more
Beating climate change takes the best ideas from the smartest minds. Tom Heap offers up five more fresh and fascinating ideas to cut carbon. Show more
Biggest Russian bombardment on Ukraine yet
Further border restrictions being imposed
45 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective
Sybil is happy enough with her new job and her love life until an old adversary turns up to spoil both. Ell Potter reads this funny, sharply-observed story of betrayal and revenge. Show more
Donald Trump has been Impeached. Again. Show more
News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
After a disastrous campaign in Saigon, the writing is on the wall for Simulmatics. Written by Jill Lepore. Abridged by Eileen Horne. Read by Laurel Lefkow. Show more
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