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A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with the Rev Canon Susanna Gunner. Show more
As the Pick for Britain campaign is closed, who now will pick our fruit and vegetables? Show more
Chris Packham presents the great spotted woodpecker. 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 Life Scientific
Professor Martin Sweeting, inventor of microsatellites
29 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
How Martin Sweeting made a satellite on his kitchen table and persuaded Nasa to launch it into space. Martin tells Jim Al-Khalili about his life and work. Show more
One to One
OCD: Tuppence Middleton talks to Rose Cartwright
14 minutes
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Actress Tuppence Middleton talks to screenwriter and author Rose Cartwright, who wrote her memoir 'Pure' after a ten-year struggle with 'Pure O'. But what is Pure O? Show more
Woman's Hour
Dogs of Lockdown; Teachers assaulted by pupils; Family reconciliation; Lady Mary Wortley Montagu
44 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Pandemic puppies and the unique relationship between a woman and her dog. Show more
Recently returned home from Glasgow, Rose Brady finds an opportunity for a new life in the enigmatic widower Michael Moran. Read by Lloyd Hutchinson. Show more
Solar and wind could easily meet all of humanity’s energy needs, but can we switch over before climate disaster strikes? Show more
Renowned baritone Roderick Williams picks his highlights from over three centuries of opera in Britain and discovers what our opera story can tell us about British identity. Show more
After some misgivings and some disapproving noises from friends Tiffy moves in to share Leon’s flat – and his bed – but never at the same time… Show more
You and Yours
Call You and Yours - How is your High Street doing?
39 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
We want to hear your stories about what's working and what isn't working on your local High Street. Show more
The latest weather forecast
Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment, with Sarah Montague.
When the fish disappeared from the Grand Banks of his Newfoundland home, Bren Smith saw the light. He realised that we need a new relationship with the oceans. Show more
Fallon is left reeling and a breakout at Berrow sees Jazzer as happy as a pig in mud. Show more
Victorian detective drama starring Brian Cox as Inspector James McLevy. The opening of the new Leith docks attracts bigwigs and saboteurs. Show more
Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits. Show more
Tom Heap investigates the issue of landfill. We're burying much less of our rubbish than we used to, but some old landfill sites are now leaking their contents. Show more
Dr Elisabeth Carter talks to Michael about the language used by fraudsters who fake romantic relationships online for monetary gain. Show more
Great Lives
Black and British pioneer Kenny Lynch
28 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Eddie Piller chooses the black and British entertainer Kenny Lynch, who first found fame with the song 'Up on the Roof'. 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
20/04/2021 PM prepared to take 'whatever action necessary' over European Super League
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
The government said it would consider changing the law to stop the new football league.
Collection of lockdown recordings pondering questions around birth, death and the afterlife – with interruptions. From 2021. Show more
Martha’s christening is thrown into jeopardy and Justin is perturbed by the past. Show more
Front Row
Kayo Chingonyi; Joyce DiDonato; The Importance of Being Earnest reviewed
28 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Kayo Chingonyi with his new poetry collection and a podcast celebrating Dave’s Psychodrama; Joyce DiDonato on Schubert’s Winterreise; The Importance of Being Earnest reviewed. Show more
Heawood follows a lead in Paris. Can Kennedy close down her investigation? Stars Barnaby Kay and Jana Carpenter. Show more
Max Seddon, the FT's Moscow Correspondent, assesses Putin's loosening grip on power and the steps the once almighty leader must take to remain on top in the turbulent years ahead. Show more
The missed appointments caused by Covid that have resulted in people losing some of their vision. And listeners give their advice on how to make sure your house move goes to plan. Show more
Chris van Tulleken on the human behaviours that are causing pandemics, paying the price for getting too close to animals by degrading their territory and allowing viruses to jump. Show more
The Life Scientific
Professor Martin Sweeting, inventor of microsatellites
29 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
How Martin Sweeting made a satellite on his kitchen table and persuaded Nasa to launch it into space. Martin tells Jim Al-Khalili about his life and work. Show more
Biggest Russian bombardment on Ukraine yet
European Super League starts to crumble
45 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
In-depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective.
After some misgivings and some disapproving noises from friends Tiffy moves in to share Leon’s flat – and his bed – but never at the same time… Show more
Fortunately... with Fi and Jane
107. The Weezy Bum Bum Show, with Ian Wright
28 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Fi and Jane revisit their episode with football legend Ian Wright, from September 2019. Show more
News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
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The Great Post Office Trial
2. The Bloodiest Mind in Wales
17 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
The story of a decade-long battle with the Post Office, fought by its own sub-postmasters. Today we meet Alan Bates, the "UK's Erin Brockovich", the man who started the fightback. Show more
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