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Woman's Hour

Access to Transcripts in Sexual Assault Cases, Multi-generational Living, 'Relationship Anarchy'

We assess the one-year pilot giving victims of sexual assault access to court transcripts.

We assess the one-year pilot giving victims of sexual assault access to court transcripts.

11:00 BST

This Cultural Life

Gillian Anderson

Actor Gillian Anderson talks to John Wilson about her most significant creative influences and experiences.

Actor Gillian Anderson talks to John Wilson about her most significant creative influences and experiences.

11:45 BST

Episode 4: 'Things are fair in America.'

Barbara Kingsolver's eye witness of the Great Arizona Mine Strike. From Springsteen to the NUM, public opinion has turned in the strikers' favour. Read by Laurel Lefkow

Barbara Kingsolver's eye witness of the Great Arizona Mine Strike. From Springsteen to the NUM, public opinion has turned in the strikers' favour. Read by Laurel Lefkow

12:00 BST

News Summary

29/05/2025

The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.

The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.

12:04 BST

You and Yours

Gap Finders: Dr Andrew Birnie from Altruist

Today's Gap Finder is consultant dermatologist, Dr Andrew Birnie, who's also the founder of suncream brand Altruist.

Today's Gap Finder is consultant dermatologist, Dr Andrew Birnie, who's also the founder of suncream brand Altruist.

12:32 BST

Toast - Woolworths

What went wrong at Woolies? The BBC Business journalist, Sean Farrington, and the entrepreneur, Sam White hear how Woolworths went from having well over 1,000 UK stores to zero.

What went wrong at Woolies? The BBC Business journalist, Sean Farrington, and the entrepreneur, Sam White hear how Woolworths went from having well over 1,000 UK stores to zero.

12:57 BST

Weather

29/05/2025

The latest weather forecast

The latest weather forecast

Afternoon

13:00 BST

World at One

29/05/2025

News, analysis and comment from BBC Radio 4

News, analysis and comment from BBC Radio 4

13:45 BST

Shadow World

4. The Final Border

After serving time in prison for people smuggling, Nick becomes an informant, providing information about the Albanian gang.

After serving time in prison for people smuggling, Nick becomes an informant, providing information about the Albanian gang.

14:00 BST

The Archers

28/05/2025

It’s a big night for Helen, while Ian attempts to be subtle.

It’s a big night for Helen, while Ian attempts to be subtle.

14:15 BST

Drama on 4

Calls From Far Away

Maimie McCoy stars in this science fiction drama by Katherine Soper about change and what defines a life. A discovery on Pluto promises profound ramifications back down on Earth.

Maimie McCoy stars in this science fiction drama by Katherine Soper about change and what defines a life. A discovery on Pluto promises profound ramifications back down on Earth.