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A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Brahmacharini Shripriya Chaitanya Show more
Farming Today
03/11/21 Sustainable soya for animal feed, precision farming
13 minutes on BBC Radio 4 LW
The Government says it wants to require companies producing animal feed to only use soya which doesn’t destroy forests. Show more
Tweet of the Day
Andy Radford on the Green Woodhoopoe
2 minutes on BBC Radio 4 LW
Available for over a year
Behavioural biologist Professor Andy Radford describes a vocal exchange between green woodhoopoes. Show more
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News, views and features on yesterday's stories in Parliament.
Life Changing
We said we’d never talk about it again
28 minutes on BBC Radio 4 LW
Available for over a year
After a night out in Glasgow in 2013 turned to tragedy, Michael Byrne and his friend made a pact never to talk about what had happened. Show more
Step into the world of circus manager Roxana Icu as she works frantically backstage to ensure the kids are kept entertained. Recorded in immersive stereo, best heard on headphones. Show more
Woman's Hour
Professor Kathleen Stock; Royal Ballet principal Leanne Benjamin; Richard Ratcliffe
57 minutes on BBC Radio 4 LW
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Kathleen Stock on her resignation as a professor of philosophy at the University of Sussex. Show more
A Summer of Fire and Flood
The Ahr Valley Flood
28 minutes on BBC Radio 4 LW
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One terrifying night in July, the waters of the River Ahr rose with little warning, engulfing all in its path. Show more
Victoria wants to see a conjuror, or at least a parrot. But instead meets Mabel. Stars Stephanie Cole and Kerry Godliman. From 2017. Show more
By Keith Stuart. Although Laura has resigned, Will’s story still has a hold over her and, after new information regarding Cooperton, she makes a huge discovery. Show more
You and Yours
Consumers and COP26, Suit Sales and Surviving Floods
39 minutes on BBC Radio 4 LW
Available for over a year
We're told we all must battle climate change but how? And as M&S announce they're taking suits out of some stores what is the smart choice for men now?
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Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment, with Sarah Montague.
The Hack that Changed the World
The Russia Mystery
14 minutes on BBC Radio 4 LW
Available for over a year
The investigation turns East – towards Russia. Could the mystery hacker have come from there, or was Russian intelligence behind the attack? Where does the evidence lead?
Rex faces his future, and Kirsty discovers a shocking plot. Show more
Celebrated beatboxers Testament and Grace Savage star in drama about fatherhood. Told in music, rap, poetry and prose, all music and effects were created by the human voice. Show more
What are the challenges facing young families and where can they find help and support? e-mail moneybox@bbc.co.uk with your experiences and questions. Show more
Inside Health
Prediabetes, Experiments in zero gravity
28 minutes on BBC Radio 4 LW
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Prediabetes and medical experiments in zero gravity. Show more
The story of pioneering chemist and mountaineer Arlene Blum reveals how experiences in one area of our lives can help us to excel in another, building resilience and bold thinking. Show more
Radio audiences have changed during the pandemic. Who are the winners and losers? 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
03/11/2021 Tory MP avoids suspension in rule shake-up
30 minutes on BBC Radio 4 LW
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Owen Paterson avoids his 30-day Commons suspension for now, as MPs back a review of standards investigations.
Adam Riches heads an otherwise Swedish cast in Danny Robins’ comedy about a bemused ex-pat British comedian and his Scandinavian family. Recorded on location in Sweden. Show more
Kirsty is on a mission and Lilian puts her foot in it. Show more
The 2021 Booker Prize Ceremony live from the Radio Theatre at Broadcasting House, hosted by Samira Ahmed. Show more
Life Changing
We said we’d never talk about it again
28 minutes on BBC Radio 4 LW
Available for over a year
After a night out in Glasgow in 2013 turned to tragedy, Michael Byrne and his friend made a pact never to talk about what had happened. Show more
Marcus is of Bajan descent, Alison is a vicar in Somerset, Ruth is a middle class woman living in Bristol. Their lives today all connect to one British slave owning family Show more
When world leaders gather in Glasgow, the loudest voices won't be the first victims of climate change. Tom Heap finds out what they want from COP26. Show more
Radio audiences have changed during the pandemic. Who are the winners and losers? Show more
Biggest Russian bombardment on Ukraine yet
Owen Paterson suspension from Commons put on hold
45 minutes on BBC Radio 4 LW
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In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective
By Keith Stuart. Although Laura has resigned, Will’s story still has a hold over her and, after new information regarding Cooperton, she makes a huge discovery. Show more
The bell rings in Boo and Ray’s local, and they have fifteen minutes to drink up. A series of four comic plays written by and starring John Kearns and Tim Key. Show more
Fresh from winning in three categories at the 2021 New York Festival Awards, Jon Holmes returns with his multi-award winning satirical soundscape The Skewer. It's your new news fix Show more
News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
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In his compelling memoir, the world-famous artist Ai Weiwei looks back on the 1980s and his years in America where his art and social activism were shaped. Benedict Wong reads. Show more
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