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A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Rabbi Jonathan Wittenberg. Show more
Farming Today
29.08.2022 Soldiering On: from fighting to farming
11 minutes on BBC Radio 4 LW
Available for years
Meet David Bradley, an ex-army major who returned to his family farm after being medically discharged, to fight for its survival. Show more
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Sir David Attenborough presents the guira cuckoo of central South America. Show more
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
The City of Birmingham Symphony Chorus invite us behind the scenes as they rehearse Handel’s iconic choral masterpiece. With chorus director Simon Halsey and conductor John Butt. Show more
Naturebang
Cuckoo Chicks and the Supernormal Stimulus
15 minutes on BBC Radio 4 LW
Available for over a year
Becky Ripley and Emily Knight get lessons from a cuckoo chick, on why we want the things we want, and why our desires sometimes pull us in unexpected directions. Show more
Woman's Hour
Gossip: why we love it, why we do it, professional gossips, & its use in novels, films and television
57 minutes on BBC Radio 4 LW
Available for over a year
Why does gossip have such a bad reputation when it's a way of sharing information and forming, and maintaining, friendships? Show more
Test Match Special
England v South Africa Men’s Test Series - 2nd Test
1 hour, 14 minutes on BBC Radio 4 LW
Test Match Special: England v South Africa. Commentary on the 2nd Test from Old Trafford with Jonathan Agnew, Sir Alastair Cook, Phil Tufnell, Steven Finn and Vernon Philander. Show more
Chris Fox asks what will happen to his town now that the last bank is closing. Show more
An interview by David Frost - many of which have been lost for more than 50 years - that shows exactly why Sammy Davis Jr was simply known as Mister Show Business. Show more
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Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment, with Jonny Dymond.
Gus Casely-Hayford tells the story of the quest to make clothing at low prices and the past and present of sweatshops. Show more
Is Alistair up for a birthday bash? Jill has wise words for Beth. Show more
Norman Foster discusses the key cultural influences and experiences that led him to become one of the world’s most important living architects. Show more
Russell Davies hosts the prestigious general knowledge quiz, with competitors from around the UK aiming to become Brain of Britain 2022 Show more
The Food Programme
Cost of Living Crisis: The Food Factor
29 minutes on BBC Radio 4 LW
Available for over a year
Food price inflation currently stands at 12 per cent, but as Dan Saladino finds out from retailers and analysts, that figure is expected to increase by the time winter arrives. Show more
Platinum-selling album maker, musician and producer Harmony Samuels tells how his career began in a modest home in Tottenham and broke out to the big time in Los Angeles. Show more
Ernie Rea asks if there is a Christian duty to make reparations for the horrors and legacy of slavery. Show more
Afternoon news and current affairs programme, reporting on breaking stories and summing up the day's headlines
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Mark Steel visits Tring in Hertfordshire and performs a bespoke stand-up show for a local audience. Show more
Oliver extends the hand of friendship. Is Tracy ready to admit the truth? Show more
Samira Ahmed explores the musical world of Ralph Vaughan Williams, born 150 years ago in 1872. Show more
Professor Sir David Cannadine tells the story of the origins of the group formed of Conservative backbench MPs, the 1922 Committee. Show more
Crossing Continents
Lacrosse: Reclaiming the Creator’s game
28 minutes on BBC Radio 4 LW
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Why lacrosse is much more than just a game for Native Americans and why they want to reclaim it. Show more
The Spark
James Bridle and non-human intelligence
28 minutes on BBC Radio 4 LW
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Helen Lewis returns with a new series of encounters with innovative thinkers. In this episode, she meets James Bridle, author of Ways of Being. Show more
The City of Birmingham Symphony Chorus invite us behind the scenes as they rehearse Handel’s iconic choral masterpiece. With chorus director Simon Halsey and conductor John Butt. Show more
Biggest Russian bombardment on Ukraine yet
Ukraine military attacks Russian defences near city of Kherson
45 minutes on BBC Radio 4 LW
Available for over a year
In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective
Faith and politics collide in Louise Kennedy's tender and shocking love story set during the Troubles. Today: Cushla begins for fear that Michael's work could land him in danger. Show more
Word of Mouth
Nihal Arthanayake on conversation
28 minutes on BBC Radio 4 LW
Available for over a year
During his career interviewing musicians, politicians and entertainers, Nihal has learnt a thing or two about how to have a good conversation. Show more
Polish up your Polari and uncover the secrets and codes that help tell the history of the LGBT community. Featuring comedian Suzie Ruffell and historian Dr Justin Bengry. Show more
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The hidden story of the 1989 fatwa issued by Ayatollah Khomeini against Salman Rushdie and the consequences for all of us. Show more
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