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A reflection and prayer to start the day with Andrea Rea.
Farming Today
10/10/22 - Pollution rules delayed, International Trade.
11 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for years
Delays to the introduction of rules aimed to reduce agricultural pollution in Wales. Plus the impact on trade with the EU since Brexit. Show more
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
Birdwatching's irreverent Tweeter YOLOBirder remembers rescuing redwings when snow hit the north east, standing with a bird in each hand. Show more
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
AM Homes, Nick Hytner and Simon Sebag Montefiore with family stories of losing power and influence, in discussion with Tom Sutcliffe. Show more
Woman's Hour
Countdown to COP27, Amy Loughren, Poet Cecilia Knapp
58 minutes
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Cimate activists Farwiza Farhan and Patience Nabukalu join Jessica ahead of COP27. Show more
‘It’s like being trapped in a room with a terrifying creature.’
A few months after her son was born, Helena realises something is wrong. Show more
Evan Davis asks why there are more job vacancies in Britain than there are people looking for work. Unemployment used to be a problem, but now businesses struggle to recruit staff. Show more
You and Yours
Easylife Fine; Bogus Bags; Pay As You Can
53 minutes
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The Information Commissioner explains why catalogue retailer Easylife has been hit with £1.48 million fine for breaking data protection and electronic marketing laws. Show more
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Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment, with Edward Stourton.
Winifred Robinson reports on the murder of Rikki Neave and in this episode she tracks the efforts of a novice investigator determined to get the case re-opened. Show more
Eddie needs to find his romantic side, and Jim is feeling ruthless. Show more
Artist and set designer Es Devlin talks to John Wilson about the influences and experiences that have inspired her own creativity. Show more
Russell Davies meets another four challengers for the title Brain of Britain 2022, in the prestigious general knowledge quiz. Show more
The Food Programme
So You Want to Be a Bartender?
29 minutes
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Bartenders Monica Berg and Max Hayward, journalists Sandrae Lawrence and Gary Sharpen, and playwrights John Godber and Jane Thornton on the state of professional bartending. Show more
How does war affect comedy? Ukrainian comedian Anton Tymoshenko explores how his job has changed since his country was invaded. Show more
Aleks discovers how the digital world has reshaped social class, and discovers how workers are seeking to redress the balance of power. 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
10/10/2022 Russia Launch Major Escalation in Ukraine
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Russia launches devastating missile attacks across Ukraine in major escalation conflict.
In this week's episode copper turned stand up, Alfie Moore takes us through the day of a custody officer. How to keep the timings in your head, cell etiquette, and searches. Show more
Lily has a cunning plan, and Clarrie faces a sticky challenge. Show more
Front Row
Alan Garner Booker Shortlisted, Orfeo Reimagined, Baz Luhrmann on Peter Brook
42 minutes
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Alan Garner on his novel Treacle Walker, shortlisted for the Booker Prize. Opera North recreate Orfeo, with Indian and Western traditions. Baz Luhrmann on his mentor, Peter Brook. Show more
As most of Senegal's wheat usually comes from Russia or Ukraine, bakers have been forced to experiment with new recipes to find new ways of feeding their customers. Show more
Sonia Sodha asks whether surrogacy is the ultimate commercialisation of a woman's body or the greatest gift a woman can give. Show more
Ben Garrod and Jess French delve beneath the feathery plumage of the grey grey owl to unravel the mystery of its powerful ability to silently detect and ambush unsuspecting prey. Show more
AM Homes, Nick Hytner and Simon Sebag Montefiore with family stories of losing power and influence, in discussion with Tom Sutcliffe. Show more
Biggest Russian bombardment on Ukraine yet
Barrage of Russian missiles hit cities in Ukraine
45 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
In-depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective.
Open Water by Caleb Azumah Nelson
Episode 1: Is there a greater flex than love?
14 minutes
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Caleb Azumah Nelson’s award-winning novel about two London artists is both a tender, lyrical love story and a fierce exploration of Black British identity and masculinity. Show more
For 40 years techno has been the beating heart of social movements all over the world. What makes it the perfect music to accompany radical ideas? DJ Ash Lauryn investigates. Show more
Michael explores how you can two-step, boogie and bop your way to improved mood, muscle strength, and brain volume, and even a longer and healthier life. Show more
Sean Curran reports as ministers come under pressure over their handling of the economy.
The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
A psychologist travels to the scene of one of Britain's most tragic disasters. Read by Richard Goulding. Show more
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