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A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with the the Most Reverend and Right Honourable Stephen Cottrell, the archbishop of York. Show more
Farming Today
27/07/22 - Australian farmers and global food crisis; UK water shortage; "Pint-sized Farmer"
13 minutes on BBC Radio 4 LW
Available for years
Anna Hill talks to the National Farmers' Federation in Australia, to find out how extreme weather there is having an impact on the global food supply situation. Show more
Chris Packham presents the Plumbeous antbird in a Bolivian rainforest. Show more
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
Matthew Syed asks how we might scale back the extreme risks posed by the existence of nuclear weapons to secure a safe future for us all. Show more
Four Thought
Asking the right questions about crime
17 minutes on BBC Radio 4 LW
Available for over a year
Criminologist Dr Laura Bui wants us to ask the right questions when it comes to crime. True crime is popular but is it helping us better understand the origins of crime? Show more
Woman's Hour
Jane Roe's daughter, Lionesses semi-final, Voices of Power and Women's Health Apps
57 minutes on BBC Radio 4 LW
Available for over a year
Emma speaks to Jane Roe's daughter Melissa Mills, we celebrate the Lionesses win and discuss why their victory matters so much and explore some of the women in a new oratorio. Show more
Rima Ahmed takes the bus into Leeds, meeting passengers, campaigners and history buffs to find out why it is 'the biggest city in Western Europe without a mass transit system'. Show more
The future of Berlin's famous clubbing scene could depend on more collaboration and unity with the state, but can counter-culture survive? DJ Emily Dust investigates. Show more
News and discussion of consumer affairs
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Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment, with Sarah Montague.
28ish Days Later
Day Twenty Four: To Bleed or Not to Bleed
14 minutes on BBC Radio 4 LW
Available for over a year
Beyond reproduction Is there a biological need to bleed? And how does the pill affect our brains? Show more
Disaster strikes at the post office, and Tom feels overwhelmed. Show more
Yvette comes up against a star head teacher in the Academy Trust. Sir Ken thinks she's amazing. But is she all she's cracked up to be? Show more
Felicity Hannah and a panel of experts talk about the increasing number of families unable to access affordable food. Show more
Inside Health
Are too many babies being diagnosed with cows' milk allergy?
28 minutes on BBC Radio 4 LW
Available for over a year
How can you tell if your baby really has an allergy to cows' milk? Show more
Matthew Syed asks how we might scale back the extreme risks posed by the existence of nuclear weapons to secure a safe future for us all. Show more
Your essential guide to a sci-fi concept that the tech companies are making a reality. 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
27/07/2022 More Train Strike Disruption
30 minutes on BBC Radio 4 LW
Available for over a year
Rail passengers suffer another day of travel disruption as thousands of workers strike
Anneka Rice draws on her own experiences to talk about some of life's important issues. In this episode, she’s looking at therapy: the pros and cons, the highs and lows. Show more
Fingers of suspicion are pointed in Ambridge, and Natasha’s mum makes her presence felt. Show more
Front Row
Sister Act, Dramatising the Ugandan Asian exodus, David Olusoga
42 minutes on BBC Radio 4 LW
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Beverley Knight and Jennifer Saunders on Sister Act, the Ugandan Asian exodus dramatised in Leicester, David Olusoga on Story Trails - a new immersive history project across the UK Show more
Michael Buerk considers how snobbery can prevent some people from getting the jobs and opportunities they deserve. Is snobbery always bad, or is there a moral case for it? Show more
Four Thought
Asking the right questions about crime
17 minutes on BBC Radio 4 LW
Available for over a year
Criminologist Dr Laura Bui wants us to ask the right questions when it comes to crime. True crime is popular but is it helping us better understand the origins of crime? Show more
Kimberley Wilson and Dr Xand van Tulleken continue their journey around the human body. Show more
Your essential guide to a sci-fi concept that the tech companies are making a reality. Show more
Biggest Russian bombardment on Ukraine yet
RMT strike - major disruption to rail services
45 minutes on BBC Radio 4 LW
Available for over a year
In-depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective
Tarquin Leacock reveals his true colours. Douglas, Mrs Bridge’s youngest child, begins an unusual and baffling project. Show more
Comedian Tom Mayhew is joined by his mate Sian Davies to talk about cheap dates, love and relationships as Tom’s stand up explores sexuality and feelings among the working class. Show more
Welcome to the Neighbourhood with Jayde Adams
Red Richardson
15 minutes on BBC Radio 4 LW
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Jayde Adams and her guest Red Richardson enter the feisty world of community apps and messageboards, sifting through the angry neighbourhood bins to find disgruntled comedy gold. Show more
Alex investigates how antisemitism has crept into the mainstream, especially in America with the rise of QAnon, and looks at why Jews are still so problematic for so many. Show more
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Thutmose III comes to the throne of Egypt in 1400 BC, a highly accomplished soldier whose family tombs are the grandest in the Valley of the Kings. Show more
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