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A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Rev Grace Thomas. Show more
Farming Today
01/04/22 - Upland farmers, trade deals and Australian beef farmers
13 minutes on BBC Radio 4 LW
We look at the impact of new payments for upland farmers. Show more
Kate Humble presents the willow warbler. Show more
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
David Cornock reports as MPs complain that Home Office paperwork is slowing down visas for Ukrainian refugees.
Desert Island Discs
Winnie Byanyima, executive director of Unaids
36 minutes on BBC Radio 4 LW
Available for over a year
Winnie Byanyima, executive director of Unaids, shares the eight tracks, book and luxury item she would take with her if cast away to a desert island. With Lauren Laverne. Show more
Woman's Hour
Nubya, Justyna Wydrzynska, Ramadan and Parasocial relationships
56 minutes on BBC Radio 4 LW
Available for over a year
Anita speaks to the cartoonist Robyn Smith about Nubia the first Black superwoman and to Justyna Wydrzynska the first pro-choice activist to appear in court in Poland. Show more
The Smugglers' Trail
Smugglers Profit as War Rages
28 minutes on BBC Radio 4 LW
Available for over a year
Smuggling gangs have been quick to capitalise on the war in Ukraine: Sue Mitchell and Rob Lawrie investigate the profits being made as people flee their homes in search of safety. Show more
Whatever Happened to Baby Jane Austen?
Pilot – All About Selina
28 minutes on BBC Radio 4 LW
Available for years
Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders star as respected novelist Florence and movie star Selina, in a sparkling comedy series about two sisters at war, by Veep writer David Quantick. Show more
Harold Nicolson is commissioned to give a series of talks on the contemporary novel. John Reith wishes to prevent him from mentioning the new, controversial novel by James Joyce. Show more
You and Yours
Care home records, Motorhomes, BT compensation
39 minutes on BBC Radio 4 LW
Available for over a year
The care home that refused to comply with an independent investigation. A new scheme to keep tourists and locals happy in beauty spots. The BT upgrade that cut people off. Show more
The latest weather forecast
Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment, with Jonny Dymond.
Past Forward: A Century of Sound
Save our Steelworks
14 minutes on BBC Radio 4 LW
Available for over a year
Historian Greg Jenner hears an archive clip of Welsh women trying to save Ebbw Vale steelworks in 1975. Show more
Alice realises what’s important while rules are broken at Bridge Farm. Show more
When a new voice is added to Dead Hand’s mysterious broadcast, Greg realises the killer is active again. Can he break the code before Dead Hand attacks again? Show more
Helen Lewis introduces some iconic figures from history and looks at the influence of their less well-known life partners. Show more
Horticultural programme featuring a group of gardening experts. Show more
A young Indian woman, soon to be a bride, longs to have her heart broken, in Kritika Pandey's new story for Radio 4. Show more
Last Word
Madeleine Albright (pictured), Peter Padfield, Christina Smith, Sheila Paine
28 minutes on BBC Radio 4 LW
Available for over a year
Matthew Bannister on US Secretary of State Madeleine Albright, naval historian Peter Padfield, entrepreneur Christina Smith, textile expert Sheila Paine Show more
Radio 4’s Tom Sutcliffe responds to listeners' accusations that he unfairly criticised JK Rowling, and Money Box’s Paul Lewis talks about his investigations into financial fraud. 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
01/04/2022 UK Covid levels reach record high
30 minutes on BBC Radio 4 LW
Available for over a year
Office for National Statistics figures are released on day free Covid-19 tests end for most people in England
Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches. Show more
Acclaimed Ukrainian novelist, Andrey Kurkov, gives a personal reflection on the war in Ukraine in a week of travels around Europe. Show more
Ellen E Jones and Mark Kermode explore the art of the screen hoax, from F for Fake to Alternative 3. Show more
Any Questions?
Sir Ed Davey MP, Louise Haigh MP, Robert Jenrick MP, Tommy Sheppard MP
47 minutes on BBC Radio 4 LW
Available for over a year
Chris Mason presents political debate and discussion from Hull Minster with Sir Ed Davey MP, Louise Haigh MP, Robert Jenrick MP and Tommy Sheppard MP. Show more
A L Kennedy on why we seem to be excellent at helping. Show more
Gabriella Coleman investigates one of the most misunderstood cultures of the modern world
Biggest Russian bombardment on Ukraine yet
EU-China summit focusses on Ukraine
45 minutes on BBC Radio 4 LW
Available for over a year
In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective
Harold Nicolson is commissioned to give a series of talks on the contemporary novel. John Reith wishes to prevent him from mentioning the new, controversial novel by James Joyce. Show more
A Good Read
Julie Hesmondhalgh and Elaine C Smith
28 minutes on BBC Radio 4 LW
Available for over a year
Birdsong and two powerful memoirs feature this week Show more
All the news from today's sitting at Westminster.
The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
In Lucy Easthope's memoir about her career in disaster recovery she reflects on the pandemic, and the labour of healing. Rebekah Staton reads. Show more
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
BBC Radio 4 presents a selection of news and current affairs, arts and science programmes from the BBC World Service.