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A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with Rabbi Jonathan Wittenberg. Show more
On the fishing boats of Wales, views on the EU are divided. Could growing edible flowers be a profitable venture? Cereal farmers look ahead to this year's harvest. Show more
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
Steve Backshall presents the little tern. Show more
Morning news and current affairs. Including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
Start the Week
New Artistic Director of the ENO, Daniel Kramer
43 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Cultural discussion show. Andrew Marr discusses art and music with opera director Daniel Kramer, philosopher Roger Scruton, biographer Franny Moyle and curator Julia Peyton-Jones. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Christine hid her past from her family, but now must reveal her history with a string of unsuitable men. Stars Eleanor Bron. Show more
Disaster at sea leaves an 82-year-old sailor with nothing. Back on land he must rebuild his life - and reconnect with a daughter he has not seen for 30 years. Show more
Jeff and Andy win a posh meal, opening a Pandora's Box of envy, hate and hazelnut yoghurt. Stars Philip Jackson. From 2016. Show more
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
You and Yours
Psychology of money, Move or improve, Future of grocery delivery
45 minutes
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Home improvement applications and DIY sales are up, the number of houses for sale are down - are we turning into improvers rather than movers? Plus our relationship with money. Show more
The latest weather forecast.
Analysis of news and current affairs.
Shakespeare's Restless World
1. England Goes Global
15 minutes
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Drake's Circumnavigation Medal. Neil MacGregor uses objects of the time to explore Shakespeare’s turbulent world. From 2012. Show more
Ambridge is in the party mood, and Joe plays his part. Show more
Harry donated sperm so his lesbian friend Beth could have a baby. Now the friendship has soured and Harry has gone to court to get contact rights to see 'his' daughter. Show more
Steve Punt hosts the battle of wits as students from the University of Bath take on their professors. From 2016. Show more
Dan Saladino discovers the world of gut microbiota, the vast array of microbes within us all. From East Africa to the White House, it is a story that will change the way you eat. Show more
Programme following artist Fiona Graham-Mackay as she paints poet Imtiaz Dharker, listening in as the work progresses and to conversations between the sitter and painter. Show more
Ernie Rea and guests explore the relationship between religion and freedom of expression. Show more
Carolyn Quinn with interviews, context and analysis.
Six O'Clock News
13/06/2016 Police describe confronting Orlando gunman
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Police in Orlando say they battered a hole in the wall to rescue terrified clubbers
Paul Merton, Josie Lawrence, Alexei Sayle and Graham Norton join Nicholas Parsons and try to avoid hesitation, deviation or repetition as they talk about diverse subjects. Show more
Helen gets some fresh air, and Josh makes an executive decision. Show more
Front Row
Tom Odell, Ove Arup, Theatre's response to the Battle of the Somme
30 minutes
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Wrong Crowd is singer-songwriter Tom Odell's new album, he talks about his inspiration. And from the penguin pool at London Zoo, we assess the structural engineer Ove Arup. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Christine hid her past from her family, but now must reveal her history with a string of unsuitable men. Stars Eleanor Bron. Show more
The Borders of Sanity
Episode 3: Hearing Voices in the UK
28 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Voice hearing was once considered a sign of madness, but has there been a cultural shift? Show more
New Statesman editor Jason Cowley explores why this millennial generation - the so-called New Young Fogeys - could be the best-behaved group of young people since the 1960s. Show more
Houseflies, bluebottles, fruit flies - Brett Westwood explores how these flies that live close to us have buzzed in our imagination but have also taught us much about who we are. Show more
Start the Week
New Artistic Director of the ENO, Daniel Kramer
43 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Cultural discussion show. Andrew Marr discusses art and music with opera director Daniel Kramer, philosopher Roger Scruton, biographer Franny Moyle and curator Julia Peyton-Jones. Show more
The latest weather forecast.
The World Tonight
Orlando killer 'not linked' to wider plot
45 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
In the wake of the Orlando killings we examine the struggle against home grown terrorism and reform gun laws. Plus Israel's 'knife intifada' and Microsoft buys LinkedIn. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Kate Battista and 15 year old sister, Bianca, live with their widowed father, a dedicated research scientist. Read by Liza Ross. Show more
Self's Search for Meaning
Episode 2: Philosophy
28 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Will Self asks some of Britain's key opinion-makers to share, in simple terms, their conclusions about the nature - and meaning - of our existence.
MPs respond to the mass shooting at a gay club in Orlando, Florida. Susan Hulme reports from Westminster. Show more
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