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A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Chine McDonald, director of Theos - the religion and society think tank Show more
Farming Today
14/02/22 Shadow DEFRA Secretary, Lowland rewilding, Rare breeds
11 minutes
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Charlotte Smith speaks to the newish Shadow DEFRA Secretary Jim McMahon about his views on the future of agricultural policy and how to address problems in the pig industry. Show more
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
Wildlife Sound Recordist, Chris Watson, presents the Goldcrest. Show more
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
Start the Week
Stonehenge, and conserving the future
42 minutes
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Neil Wilkin, Rebecca Nesbit and Thomas Halliday discuss Stonehenge, ancient landscapes and the ethics of preservation with Adam Rutherford. Show more
Woman's Hour
Imtiaz Dharker, Catherine Nicholson and Agnes Poirier, Clare Murphy, Dr Alison Smith
57 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
On Valentine's Day, the award-winning poet talks about her favourite love poems and writing tips for those who want to compose something for the person they love today. Show more
Biomedic Sophie Ward makes a scientifically-accredited love potion with the help of neuroscientists, evolutionary anthropologists and aphrodisiac historians. Show more
Loose Ends
Greg James, Florence Odumosu, Labi Siffre, Giles Cooper, This is the Kit, Scottee, Clive Anderson
38 minutes
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Clive Anderson and Scottee are joined by Greg James, Florence Odumosu, Labi Siffre and Giles Cooper for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. Show more
16 appears in The House and leaves a message for Piranesi. Show more
You and Yours
Romance Fraud, Valentine's Day, Instagram
39 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Are you doing anything for Valentine's Day? A meal out? Matching pyjamas? Let us know youandyours@bbc.co.uk Show more
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Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment, with Jonny Dymond.
The mystery of a decades old tank debt with Iran, and how it may have ended up costing Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe her freedom today. Show more
There’s a shock for Rex and Brian makes an unexpected offer. Show more
Ten-year-old Tommy Whelan has recently been fostered and is running through the streets of south Liverpool, trying to get back to his nan's house. Show more
Paul Gambaccini asks questions on every aspect of music, in the eighth heat of the current series. Show more
The Food Programme
Ainsley Harriott: A Life Through Food
29 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Jaega Wise meets TV chef Ainsley to talk growing up around food, becoming a chef, his influence and being 'memefied'. Show more
Scottee examines the relationships between artists and those who assist them - those Lucian Freud has referred to as 'taxi drivers'. Show more
Why is it so difficult for black women to get their hair cut? 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
14/02/2022 Western intelligence officials say Russia is ready to mount an invasion of Ukraine
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Western intelligence officials say Russian commanders are preparing to move quickly on the capital, Kyiv - if an invasion takes place in the coming days.
David Mitchell hosts the comedy panel game. Richard Osman, Henning Wehn, Holly Walsh and Ria Lina talk with deliberate inaccuracy on a variety of subjects. Show more
Kate is on a mission and there’s bonding at The Bull. Show more
Front Row
Michael Morpurgo's Private Peaceful on stage, Barbellion prize-winning author Lynn Buckle, singer-conductor Barbara Hannigan
42 minutes
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Michael Morpurgo's Private Peaceful on stage in Nottingham, Barbellion prize-winning author Lynn Buckle, singer-conductor Barbara Hannigan in the one woman opera La Voix Humaine. Show more
The highest number of international students in the UK are from China, yet we know little of why they choose to study here and what they get for their money. Ben Chu investigates. Show more
Probing the results of a major study into our unequal society. Show more
All the threads come together in a cowboy-themed barn. Gabriel Gatehouse investigates. Show more
Start the Week
Stonehenge, and conserving the future
42 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Neil Wilkin, Rebecca Nesbit and Thomas Halliday discuss Stonehenge, ancient landscapes and the ethics of preservation with Adam Rutherford. Show more
Biggest Russian bombardment on Ukraine yet
Russian allowed to skate on despite failing drugs test
45 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
In-depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective
16 appears in The House and leaves a message for Piranesi. Show more
Word of Mouth
Dropping the Mic and Jumping the Shark: Where Do Modern Idioms Come From?
28 minutes
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From 'Groundhog Day' to 'dead cat strategy', Michael Rosen talks to Dr Gareth Carrol about the surprising origins of modern idioms. Show more
Neville returns from New Zealand to inspect storm damage on his house – but his arrival doesn’t go as planned. Stars Tony Flynn. Show more
The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
The trees are on the move, and they shouldn't be. Ben Rawlence discovers what the moving treeline can tell us about the past, present and future of our planet. Today: Scotland. Show more
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