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A reflection and prayer to start the day with the Rt Revd Mary Stallard, Assistant Bishop in Bangor. Show more
Farming Today
13/12/2022 Migration and farming; artisan cheese
13 minutes on BBC Radio 4 LW
Available for years
A new report from the Migration Advisory Committee highlights problems with agricultural labour. A cheesemaker overcomes adversity to win gold. Show more
Martin Hughes-Games presents the Little Auk. Little auks are black and white relatives of the puffin but only about half the size. 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
Author and musician Darren McGarvey gives the third of four BBC Reith Lectures on the theme of liberty, addressing 'Freedom from Want'. Show more
A space for spiritual reflection with a Bible reading, prayer and a range of Christian music. Show more
Woman's Hour
Baroness Cumberlege, Nurses' strike, Balaclavas, Iran diaries, Whistleblowing
58 minutes on BBC Radio 4 LW
Available for over a year
The Conservative peer on her frustration at progress since her report First Do No Harm. Show more
Vladimir Putin orders the invasion of Ukraine, in the hope of decapitating its government. Show more
Performer Todrick Hall talks to Oti Mabuse about the renowned dancer Debbie Allen. Show more
You and Yours
New Bailiffs Regulator, Financial Abuse, Diverse Decorations
53 minutes on BBC Radio 4 LW
Available for over a year
The head of a new body to regulate bailiffs discusses clamping down on malpractice. Show more
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Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment, with Sarah Montague.
The investigation into the killing of Abraham Badru begins, but people are unwilling to speak up. Show more
One resident makes a drunken admission and emotions threaten to overwhelm Ruth. Show more
Dan has vanished, and Jess is days away from the gallery opening for her new artwork. Who can Jess trust? Holli Dempsey and Josef Altin star in Matthew Broughton's thriller. Show more
How to deal with finances after the death of a loved one. Show more
All in the Mind
The sudden rise in teenagers developing tics during the pandemic
28 minutes on BBC Radio 4 LW
Available for over a year
Neurologists explain how the dramatic rise in tics in teenagers during the pandemic isn't just about the influence of Tiktok - and how psychology can help close the gender pay gap. Show more
Ten years after the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting we look at America’s relationship with guns and why change is hard to come by. Show more
The Media Show
Read All About It... in America?
28 minutes on BBC Radio 4 LW
Available for over a year
The US launch of British tabloids the Mirror and Express, plus an interview with Google's UK boss, Matt Brittin. 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
14/12/2022 Four people have died after a small boat capsized off the Kent coast
30 minutes on BBC Radio 4 LW
Available for over a year
More than forty migrants were plunged into freezing waters when their boat capsized
Granny Kumar is back. Meera Syal’s glorious comedy creation returns, with great granddaughter Maya (Ambreen Razia) and arch nemesis Geeta (Harvey Virdi), to chat with the sisters. Show more
Neil resorts to surprising methods and Kirsty turns detective. Show more
Front Row
Neil Gaiman, China's art censorship in Europe, Decline of the working class in the creative industries
42 minutes on BBC Radio 4 LW
Available for over a year
Neil Gaiman reflects on The Ocean at the End of the Lane, China's art censorship in Europe discussed, and the decline of the working class in the creative industries. Show more
Combative, provocative and engaging live debate examining the moral issues behind one of the week's news stories. #moralmaze Show more
Author Rachel Genn describes her fascination with regret. Show more
A Thorough Examination with Drs Chris and Xand
Series 2: Can I Change?
S2. Ep 2 - Does our birth order affect our personality?
28 minutes on BBC Radio 4 LW
Available for over a year
Chris and Xand take a personality test to find out whether birth order has any effect on our personality. They encourage their immediate and extended family to do the same. Show more
The Media Show
Read All About It... in America?
28 minutes on BBC Radio 4 LW
Available for over a year
The US launch of British tabloids the Mirror and Express, plus an interview with Google's UK boss, Matt Brittin. Show more
Biggest Russian bombardment on Ukraine yet
EU Qatar scandal: 3 men appear in court
45 minutes on BBC Radio 4 LW
Available for over a year
Also tonight:
France beat Morocco to reach World Cup Final again.
The RCN talk ahead of tomorrow’s strike by nurses.
And South Korea’s dire record on women’s rights.
Liam can’t seem to leave Solace and finds himself helping the little girl next door. Clara is told crucial information about her missing sister and confides in Mr Kane. Show more
As the nights draw in we want some comfort and Sandi and News Broadcaster Clive Myrie and comedian Bridget Christie aim to bring it as they explore the Danish notion of 'hygge'. Show more
Sean Curran reports on Prime Minister's Questions and the government's response to the news of more deaths in the Channel.
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At Great Ormond Street, Henry is making friends all across his ward, while dad Rob shares an American's astonishment at the NHS. Written and read by Rob Delaney. Show more
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