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A reflection and prayer to start the day with Rev Cheryl Meban
Farming Today
07/06/22 - Coastal changes, future farming policy in Scotland and small scale horticulture
13 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LW
'The hardest of all inconvenient truths' - some coastal communities and farm land will have to be given up to the sea, according to the Environment Agency. Show more
Chris Packham presents the coot. 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
Jacinta Tan on anorexia nervosa and the mind
29 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
How does a person with anorexia nervosa think? Dr Jacinta Tan tells Jim Al-Khalili about her life and work exploring the thoughts that can lie behind a decision to refuse food. Show more
One to One
The Thrill of Fear: Felicity Hannah talks to Neil Gaiman
14 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Journalist Felicity Hannah knows that being frightened can be fun. She talks to prolific writer of scary stories Neil Gaiman about the joy of playing with fear. Show more
Woman's Hour
Joan Armatrading, Spare Rib and Virago at 50, Defra Minister Victoria Prentis MP, Mermaids
57 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Singer-songwriter Joan Armatrading joins Emma to talk about her music and latest award. Show more
Born in a Salvation Army home, Tony Simpson begins a series comparing his experiences of care with those who have been through the system more recently. Show more
Black Roots
Episode Three - DeFord Bailey, the harmonica and country music in Nashville
28 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Grammy-winning musician Rhiannon Giddens explores the history of African American roots music through the stories of forgotten black pioneers. Show more
You and Yours
Call You and Yours: How are rising food prices hitting you?
53 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
How are rising food prices hitting you? Email us and leave your contact number youandyours@bbc.co.uk or from 11am on Tuesday call us on 03700 100 444. Show more
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Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment, with Sarah Montague.
The Climate Tipping Points
2. Ocean Circulation
14 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Justin Rowlatt looks at the implications of slowing ocean circulation for climate change. This series examines how global warming may trigger irreversible changes to our planet. Show more
Ben is on tenterhooks, and Jazzer could do with a hug. Show more
A haunting drama about motherhood, love and grief set in South Shields written by Emilie Robson. Pica received a special commendation in the Alfred Bradley Bursary Awards 2022. Show more
Josie Long presents short documentaries and audio adventures on dedication. Show more
Chris and Xand meet Professor of Chemistry Andrea Sella to understand the lies behind Ultra Processed Food. Show more
Over the centuries front doors have protected our homes, welcomed visitors and expressed our individuality. Join Rachel Hurdley to discover the hidden meanings of the front door. Show more
Comedian and actor Omid Djalili and novelist and screenwriter Nikita Lalwani choose a favourite book. 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
07/06/2022 Time to 'draw a line' under Partygate, PM says
30 minutes
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Boris Johnson has vowed to "take the country forward" after winning a confidence vote.
Jason’s horror idea is thwarted and trolls are appeased keeping it family friendly – aided by Macca. With Phil Wang. From 2017. Show more
Kate has a proposition. Beth gets a surprise. Show more
Front Row
Ayanna Witter Johnson performs, Clement Ishmael, digital theatre
42 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Ayanna Witter Johnson plays live. Plus Clement Ishmael co-composer of the musical Playboy of the West Indies. And the future of digital theatre. Show more
File on 4 asks why the criminal justice system is failing to recognise gambling addiction and its links to crime? Show more
Two visually impaired bird enthusiasts explain their techniques of enjoying them - using smartphone apps and digital photography. Show more
All in the Mind
Breastfeeding Trauma and the Psychology of Awkwardness
28 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
One woman's breastfeeding trauma - and how awkwardness can encourage empathy. Show more
The Life Scientific
Jacinta Tan on anorexia nervosa and the mind
29 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
How does a person with anorexia nervosa think? Dr Jacinta Tan tells Jim Al-Khalili about her life and work exploring the thoughts that can lie behind a decision to refuse food. Show more
Biggest Russian bombardment on Ukraine yet
PM: "line has been drawn" after confidence vote
45 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
In-depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective
Over dinner, Billy Wilder recounts the time when he made a film about German death camps. He tells it in the form of a screen play. Show more
Fortunately... with Fi and Jane
236. No Word of a Lie, we're at the Hay Festival with Laura Bates
50 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Fi and Jane are live at the Hay Festival and joined by writer Laura Bates, founder of Everyday Sexism. Show more
Susan Hulme reports on a debate about standards in public life, a day after Boris Johnson wins a vote of no confidence.
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David Freedberg explores the legacy of physical attacks on works of art, including John Boydell's Shakespeare gallery and Rembrandt's The Night Watch. Show more
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BBC Radio 4 presents a selection of news and current affairs, arts and science programmes from the BBC World Service.
