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Writer and broadcaster Anna Magnusson starts the day with reflection and prayer.
Farming Today
08/04/24 Caged hens, young rangers and pig week.
12 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for 7 months
The Scottish Government is consulting on whether cages for egg laying hens should be banned. Show more
Weather reports and forecasts for farmers
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
Alison Balsom, Graeme Lawson and John Burnside explore the primacy of words and music in cultures across the world, with Kirsty Wark Show more
Debbie Meade-Mcloughlin’s daughter Jade took her own life in 2020, but determined to find positivity, Debbie continues Jade's kindness by giving support, food and help to locals. Show more
Woman's Hour
Westminster honeytrap scam, What we can learn from toddlers, Saudi Arabia
58 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Dame Andrea Jenkyns has become the first woman to speak about being a victim of the scam. Show more
The random postcode generator leads Polly Weston to one of the largest settled communities of Romani travellers in Europe and an extraordinary cemetery Show more
The Life and Rhymes of Benjamin Zephaniah
1. Childhood
15 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for 7 months
Benjamin Zephaniah reads his autobiography, which begins with his childhood growing up in Birmingham. A childhood coloured with love and violence and his introduction to poetry. Show more
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
You and Yours
Buy Now Pay Later; White goods repairs; Luxury fashion sites
53 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
New figures from Klarna suggests 95% of purchases were paid off on time. It comes amid concerns that shoppers are getting into debt by using BNPL arrangements to pay for goods. Show more
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Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment.
Ten years since an avalanche killed 16 sherpas on Everest, we hear what it’s like to climb to the highest point on Earth. Show more
Kate makes a promise she may not be able to keep, and Alice faces a rude awakening. Show more
By Siân Owen. Lizzy found out that Charlie was deaf when he was 6 weeks old. This is the story of her struggle to bridge the gap between the hearing and non-hearing worlds. Show more
Sir Bruce Forsyth, the TV presenter, singer, dancer and all-round entertainer, is nominated by political writer and broadcaster Steve Richards Show more
History's Secret Heroes
12. Flying High with Johnny Smythe
29 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
In Sierra Leone, Johnny Smythe joins the Royal Air Force. As the navigator of a Stirling bomber, he faces a series of terrifying flights over Germany. Show more
How much of a shock will imports of affordable electric vehicles from China give to European car makers? China now exports more cars around the world than any other country. Show more
Exploring why Van Morrison's iconic love song, from the legendary 1968 album Astral Weeks, means so much to so many. Show more
Afternoon news and current affairs programme, reporting on breaking stories and summing up the day's headlines.
Six O'Clock News
08/04/2024 Israel's Prime Minister under pressure to agree hostage release deal
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Benjamin Netanyahu is also facing calls to mount a major assault on Rafah in Gaza
How does a Police Officer deal with anger? In today's case Alfie is sent to a neighbour dispute only to arrive to find a crazed man wielding a fencing post... Show more
Susan puts her foot down and Harrison makes a generous offer Show more
Front Row
Yinka Shonibare, Sean Shibe, cinema and digital decay
43 minutes
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Sean Shibe performs lute and classical guitar in the Front Row studio and could classic films be lost due to digital decay? Show more
The Briefing Room
What's the future of the state pension?
29 minutes
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The state pension system relies on the workers of today paying the pensions of current retirees. But does an aging population and rising costs threaten that model continuing? Show more
BBC Inside Science
200 years of dinosaur science
28 minutes
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In 1824, Megalosaurus became the first dinosaur to ever be described. Victoria Gill sees the fossils that helped kickstart our obsession with these prehistoric beasts. Show more
Alison Balsom, Graeme Lawson and John Burnside explore the primacy of words and music in cultures across the world, with Kirsty Wark Show more
Debbie Meade-Mcloughlin’s daughter Jade took her own life in 2020, but determined to find positivity, Debbie continues Jade's kindness by giving support, food and help to locals. Show more
The World Tonight
What is Israel's next move in Gaza?
45 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says a date has been set for invasion of Rafah. Show more
Mother of four Eilish Stack answers her front door to two officers from Ireland’s newly formed secret police – the Garda National Service Bureau – asking for her husband. Show more
When Jake joins a mysterious personal development programme, his life changes…radically. A propulsive 6-part thriller. Show more
Best-selling Irish author Marian Keyes reads selections from her non-fiction writing in conversation with Tara Flynn. This week's theme - adventure. Show more
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
The Life and Rhymes of Benjamin Zephaniah
1. Childhood
15 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for 7 months
Benjamin Zephaniah reads his autobiography, which begins with his childhood growing up in Birmingham. A childhood coloured with love and violence and his introduction to poetry. Show more
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