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A reflection and prayer to start the day with the Rev Lynne Gibson.
In the face of loss, how does that impact belief in God? This personal story reflects on Jesus' ministry and Passion and asks what the words 'Thy will be done' mean today. Show more
The latest news headlines. Including the weather and a look at the papers.
Clare explores the wild and stormy west coast of mainland Orkney in the company of beachcomber, conservationist and former Polar-guide, Martin Gray. Show more
Farming Today
11/03/2023 Farming Today This Week: food fraud, imported beef sold as British; upland farm incomes; drought
25 minutes on BBC Radio 4 LW
Available for years
The imported beef sold as British: ten years after horse-gate, we ask how this sort of fraud can happen.
Hill farm incomes plummet, but farming minister defends ELMS. Drought. Show more
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Including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
Mark D'Arcy reports as peers question ministers about the decision to delay HS2.
Lang Lang performs live, neo-natal nurse turned rugby player Zainab Alema, TikTok star Francis Bourgeois, comedian and author Iszi Lawrence and presenter George Webster's ITs. Show more
Greg James heads deep into the BBC archives to deliver a selection of prime audio, using stories of the week as his launch-pad, along with requests and challenges from listeners. Show more
The political editor of The Daily Telegraph, Ben Riley-Smith, is joined by a range of guests to review the political week. Show more
From Our Own Correspondent
South Africa's Rolling Blackouts
28 minutes on BBC Radio 4 LW
Available for over a year
Unprecedented power cuts has seen South Africa's national power company become the butt of jokes, but the continual outages are hitting the country's already struggling economy. Show more
Money Box
HMRC National Insurance deadline extended
25 minutes on BBC Radio 4 LW
Available for over a year
The latest news from the world of personal finance plus advice for those trying to make the most of their money. Show more
Andy Zaltzman quizzes the week's news. For our final episode of this series Andy is joined by panellists Chris McCausland, Andy Hamilton, Anushka Asthana and Ria Lina. Show more
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Any Questions?
Alison McGovern MP, Chris Philp MP, Enver Solomon, Richard Tice
47 minutes on BBC Radio 4 LW
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Alex Forsyth presents political debate from the University of Birmingham School with Alison McGovern MP, Chris Philp MP, Enver Solomon and Richard Tice. Show more
Have your say on the issues discussed on Any Questions?
The series that takes a look at books, plays and stories and how they work. John Yorke examines Porgy by Edwin DuBose Heyward. Show more
A musical love story for today, updating Edwin DuBose Heyward's iconic Porgy to modern London. Written by Roy Williams and with music by Mercury nominated producer Swindle. Show more
Woman's Hour
Weekend Woman's Hour: Malala Yousafzai, Grassroots sport, Talking about not having children
55 minutes on BBC Radio 4 LW
Available for over a year
Malala Yousafzai on her move into Hollywood. How can grassroots sports impact people's lives? And what happens if you and your partner disagree on whether or not to have children? Show more
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Political Thinking with Nick Robinson
The Suella Braverman One
43 minutes on BBC Radio 4 LW
Available for over a year
The home secretary, Suella Braverman, on how her parents came to Britain and her plans for policing UK borders. Show more
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Six O'Clock News
11/03/2023 BBC sport presenters and pundits walk out
15 minutes on BBC Radio 4 LW
Available for over a year
BBC sport presenters and pundits refuse to take part in programmes throughout the day.
Loose Ends
Gordon Buchanan, Soweto Kinch, Juliet Cowan, Shamim Sarif, Enny, Athena Kugblenu, Clive Anderson
43 minutes on BBC Radio 4 LW
Available for over a year
Clive Anderson and Athena Kugblenu are joined by Gordon Buchanan, Soweto Kinch, Juliet Cowan and Shamim Sarif for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. Show more
World champion triathlete and screenwriter Lesley Paterson, whose debut film is nominated for nine Oscars. Show more
Brian Cox and Robin Ince are joined by Susan Calman and forensic scientists Prof Sue Black and Dr Julia Shaw to discuss how science can thwart even the most dastardly crime. Show more
Shirin Wheeler remembers her father, BBC journalist Charles Wheeler. The programme returns to a memorable interview with Jeremy Paxman and assesses his legacy for journalism today Show more
A devastated DCI Stone urges his team to bring the truth to light and finally get justice for the victims. written by Vivienne Harvey. Series created by Danny Brocklehurst. Show more
Jon Holmes's The Skewer twists itself into current affairs. This week - Refugee Regatta, Rogue Royal Landlords, and the fable of The Frog and the Journalist. Show more
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William Crawley examines the morality of breaching people's trust. If we are told something in confidence, what are the moral limits to our obligation to keep it secret? Show more
Paul Gambaccini is in the chair for the music quiz that has something to suit every taste. Show more
The Poet Laureate Has Gone to His Shed
Loyle Carner
50 minutes on BBC Radio 4 LW
Available for over a year
Simon Armitage is coaxed out of his writing shed in the Pennine Hills to talk to Loyle Carner in Hackney Road studios, London, where he recorded and wrote much of his last album. Show more
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The reason we can eat pineapples and sell aeroplane parts. But why might the value of the pound fall and what does that mean if it does? Show more
What drives a man to detach his limbs and reassemble himself inside a glass bottle like a miniature ship? Show more
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