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Spiritual reflection to start the day with Rev Richard Frazer of Greyfriars Kirk, Edinburgh.
Farming Today
26/08/22 - Fertiliser, food prices, reviving a Scottish island
13 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for years
The impact on farming of a temporary halt in production of fertiliser and CO2 in the UK; how the increase in prices is affecting farmers; reviving farming on a Scottish island. Show more
Chris Packham presents the flightless cormorant adapted to its Galapagos world. Show more
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
Kirsty Wark reunites some of those caught up in the anti-capitalist protests of Occupy London in 2011. Show more
Woman's Hour
DJ BB, DJ Ritu, Dame Esther Rantzen, Ros Whitehouse, Dr Caroline Boyd, Joy Porter, Dr Mariaelena Huambachano
58 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Carving out a niche on the club scene as an older woman with DJ BB and DJ Ritu (pictured). Show more
Test Match Special
England v South Africa Men’s Test Series - 2nd Test
1 hour, 14 minutes
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Test Match Special: England v South Africa. Commentary on the 2nd Men's Test from Old Trafford with Jonathan Agnew, Sir Alastair Cook, Phil Tufnell and Vernon Philander. Show more
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Is Ruairi ready for the honest truth? And do Oliver’s eyes deceive him? Show more
To mark the 80th birthday of one of cinema’s most enigmatic and polarising characters, Mark Kermode and Ellen E Jones explore the work, myth and legacy of Werner Herzog. Show more
Any Questions?
Murdo Fraser MSP, Angela Haggerty, Anas Sarwar MSP, Dr Philippa Whitford MP
47 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Alex Forsyth presents political debate from The Barracks in Stirling with Murdo Fraser MSP, Angela Haggerty, Anas Sarwar MSP and Dr Philippa Whitford MP. Show more
Will Self on why we must stop pretending that everyone can be a success. Show more
Gus Casely-Hayford, director of V&A East, unpicks the hidden histories behind what we wear. Show more
Biggest Russian bombardment on Ukraine yet
Energy price cap to rise more than 80 per cent from October.
45 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective
Faith and passion collide in this tender love story set during the Troubles. Today: on a trip to Dublin, Cushla begins to face the reality that her affair with Michael is doomed. Show more
Great Lives
Dame Kathleen Ollerenshaw, Educationalist
28 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Sir John Timpson picks his relation, Dame Kathleen Ollerenshaw, educationalist and one time lord mayor of Manchester. Show more
My Dream Dinner Party
David Baddiel's Dream Dinner Party
28 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Comedian and author David Baddiel hosts a dinner party with a twist - all his guests are from beyond the grave, heroes brought back to life by the wonders of the radio archive. Show more
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In screenwriter Abi Morgan's powerful memoir, summer seas point to new hope for Abi, Jacob and their two children. Nicola Walker is the reader. Show more
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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