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Spiritual reflection to start the day with Rev Prof Alison Jack of the School of Divinity, University of Edinburgh. Show more
Farming Today
07/05/24 UK EU row over sandeels, farmers' collapse in confidence, Bordeaux wine growers in trouble
14 minutes on BBC Radio 4 LW
Available for 6 months
The UK and EU row over sandeels, and the National Farmers' Union says farmer confidence has hit an all-time low. Show more
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
Being Roman with Mary Beard
7. The Whistleblower
28 minutes on BBC Radio 4 LW
Available for over a year
Beneath starched togas and the fug of gladiator sweat there are real Romans waiting to be discovered. Mary Beard meets the savvy operator who cleaned up after Boudicca's revolt. Show more
Inside Health
What does alcohol do to the body and brain?
28 minutes on BBC Radio 4 LW
Available for over a year
This week James visits a pub in Liverpool where he's joined by a trio of alcohol researchers who’ll watch carefully as he drinks two pints of lager. Show more
Woman's Hour
Losing your possessions, Defining honour abuse, Foster caring
57 minutes on BBC Radio 4 LW
Available for over a year
Why we get so emotionally attached to our belongings and what's it like to lose everything? Show more
Chinatown turns 50 this year. Mark Kermode and Ellen E Jones take a deep dive into the genesis and history of one of modern Hollywood’s greatest and most controversial movies. Show more
The Miners' Strike: Return Journey
Nottinghamshire
14 minutes on BBC Radio 4 LW
Available for over a year
Peter Short was a miner and union official in Nottinghamshire who crossed the picket line throughout the strike. Show more
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You and Yours
Call You and Yours - Financial Complaints
53 minutes on BBC Radio 4 LW
Available for over a year
On today's Call You and Yours we're asking: Have you had to complain about your bank, credit card or insurance company? Show more
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World at One
Critical moments for a Middle East ceasefire
45 minutes on BBC Radio 4 LW
Available for 6 months
Israel and Hamas pressure each other over a ceasefire while fighting continues in Gaza. Plus more on young people using smartphones.
Laura explains why it's taken her 17 years to search for Martin's mother. Will the records provide any further information? Show more
There’s a race against time in Ambridge, and one resident faces a nightmare situation. Show more
Conclusion of the seasonal drama following life on a wetlands nature reserve in Norfolk over one year. Starring Sophie Okonedo and Mark Rylance. Show more
Josie Long presents short documentaries and audio adventures that emerge from the earth and dive into the water. Show more
Eddy Elsey was struggling with his mental health and looking for spiritual connection. He found it in shamanism. What is it that draws people to spiritual, not religious practices? Show more
In the 1590s there was radical shift in English plays as theatres began to put contemporary news onstage. Charles Nicholl explores this first wave of true crime drama. Show more
When It Hits the Fan
Co-op Live, political spin and inside the Trumpian bubble
28 minutes on BBC Radio 4 LW
Available for over a year
David Yelland and Simon Lewis discuss Co-op Live’s teething troubles, spinning election results after the votes are in, and protecting the rich and powerful from bad news. Show more
PM
Labour's Rachel Reeves discusses the party's plan for the economy
1 hour on BBC Radio 4 LW
Available for 6 months
Rachel Reeves discusses her vision for the economy under a Labour government. Elsewhere, we hear from people who are fleeing Rafah.
Six O'Clock News
07/05/2024 Porn star at centre of Donald Trump's hush money trial begins giving evidence
30 minutes on BBC Radio 4 LW
Available for over a year
Stormy Daniels described an alleged sexual encounter which Mr Trump denies
The man they call Britain’s funniest Milton in the show where he helps anyone anywhere. After all, mention Milton Jones to most people and the first thing they think is ‘Help!’.... Show more
There’s life-changing news at the hospital, and Kate fears the worst. Show more
Front Row
Party Games play, 200 years of Beethoven’s 9th, literary editing
42 minutes on BBC Radio 4 LW
Available for over a year
200 years of Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9, a political comedy and the art of literary editing with Samira Ahmed. Show more
Jo Meek investigates the frightening rise of boys being radicalised online, and looks for the solutions to stop her own young sons spiralling. Show more
Tina Snow has no light perception and has mon-24-hour sleep-wake disorder as a result. We investigate this condition, and other circadian rhythm disorders, with an expert. Show more
Crossing Continents
Italy’s Mafia Whistleblower
29 minutes on BBC Radio 4 LW
Available for over a year
A member of the Mancuso family, one of the most powerful clans in the Calabrian mafia, testified against this criminal organisation. But what has the impact been? Show more
The Bottom Line
The Decisions That Made Me A Leader
The Decisions That Made Me A Leader: How To Retire Before 30
40 minutes on BBC Radio 4 LW
Available for over a year
Evan Davis sits down with Timo Armoo,the entrepreneur who founded influencer business Fanbytes, and sold up for an eight figure sum aged just 27. Show more
The World Tonight
'Technical issue' at passport e-gates causes backlogs at airports
45 minutes on BBC Radio 4 LW
Available for over a year
A "technical issue" with passport e-gates is causing long queues at airports nationwide. Show more
Michael and Marnie meet some walkers they had befriended along the way. This makes for a sociable evening, but not with each other. Show more
Wendy’s cancer-stricken father promises her that if there is life after death, he’ll reach out to her. He dies, and then… his phone starts to ring Show more
Susan Hulme reports as the defence secretary answers MPs' questions about the hacking of an armed forces payroll system.
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
The Miners' Strike: Return Journey
Nottinghamshire
14 minutes on BBC Radio 4 LW
Available for over a year
Peter Short was a miner and union official in Nottinghamshire who crossed the picket line throughout the strike. Show more
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