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05/05/2025
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Virginia Giuffre, Rosy Bremer, LJ Smith, Wizz Jones
Matthew Bannister on a campaigner, an activist, an author and a musician.
A week of ing
Spiritual reflection to start the day with Rev Neil Gardner of Canongate Kirk, Edinburgh.
Farming in War and Peace
How war changed farming for ever.
The latest weather reports and forecasts for farmers
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
Smell – the underrated sense
Adam Rutherford with Jonas Olofsson, Ally Louks and Alan Chalmers.
Hi-vis hose down
How one man is cleaning up parks in Liverpool in his free time.
How to learn from our mistakes with psychologist Dr Julie Smith and guests
Psychologist Dr Julie Smith and guests discuss our reaction to the mistakes we make.
Deepening
Tom Bateman examines the history of the special relationship between the US and Israel.
Episode 1: Anima
Robert Macfarlane explores an idea that changes the world – that a river is alive.
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
Balkan Holidays, Rail Fines and Renting v Buying
What's cheaper - rent or a mortgage?
The latest weather forecast
VE Day at 80
Celebrations begin to commemorate the 80th anniversary of VE Day.
1. The Data
What do the data showing a steep rise in autism diagnoses reveal - and hide?
04/05/2025
Joy faces a rude awakening.
Series 5
5. Get the Party Started
Roger feels abandoned as Joanna heads off for a daily sunrise swim.
Episode 6
The novel stirs the residents of Silverstream into action – beginning with its author.
Dervla Murphy, author of the classic Full Tilt
Famous guests pick someone who has inspired their lives
Series 23
Furnishing with Fungi
Hannah Fry and Dara Ó Briain investigate the surprising materials we can make from fungi.
The Landscape Revolution
Charlotte Smith on the current reform of agricultural policy and spending across the UK.
Series 21
Mr Blue Sky
An exploration of the impact of ELO's 1978 off-beam classic, Mr Blue Sky.
Full coverage of the day's news
The 80th Anniversary of VE Day
Thousands gather to mark 80 years since the end of the Second World War in Europe
Series 31
Episode 4
Comedians try to smuggle truths past opponents in David Mitchell's comedy game.
Usha offers her .
A snapshot of culture on VE Day 1945
The music, books, films and theatre that defined VE Day 1945.
Are India and Pakistan on the brink of war over Kashmir?
Tension between India and Pakistan rises following the killing of tourists in Kashmir.
How vulnerable is our power supply?
Massive power cuts brought parts of Spain, Portugal and to a standstill this week.
Five months after Assad, where is Syria heading?
We speak to our correspondent from Damascus on the future of the country
6: 'Where is the female Degas? The female Tartuffe?’
An intoxicating debut set in 1920s Provence about art, ion and the chance of freedom.
The 24 Names
Who will be indicted? Will they have lawyers? And will the courtroom ever be ready?
The Indus Civilisation: life in Bronze Age South Asia
Greg and his guests in the Bronze Age to explore the ancient Indus civilisation.
06/05/2025
