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A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with His Grace Bishop Angaelos, General Bishop of the Coptic Orthodox Church. Show more
It's the International Institute of Fisheries Economics and Trade Conference this week, showcasing new technology. Plus it's agricultural show season. Show more
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
Kate Humble presents the capercaillie. Show more
News and current affairs. Includes Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
The Long View
Military Drones and the 'Robo-planes' of the 1940s
28 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Jonathan Freedland examines a current news story through the prism of the past, focusing on contemporary military drones and Nazi V1 and V2 weapons. Show more
Psychotherapist Susie Orbach meets John, a retired railway trade unionist in his 60s. His wife and children are gone, but his therapy is helping him to turn his life around. Show more
Programme that offers a female perspective on the world. One listener kick-starts a chain of interviews, starting with knitwear designer Kate Davies. Show more
4 Extra Debut. An ambulance call handler never knows what’s coming and you have to listen hard to know what's going on. Stars Sarah Ridgeway. Show more
Phillida and Christopher Purvis have weeks to raise the money and commitment needed to go ahead with their dream guest house in the Nilgiri Hills. Grace Dent follows what happens. Show more
4 Extra Debut. A group of flat sharing expats in Hong Kong are transformed by the arrival of Zoe. Starring Katharine Kingsley. From 2016. Show more
Presenter Mike Williams explores Groupthink, when we collude with actions we know to be wrong. What makes us prepared to say that black is in fact white? Show more
The cost of tying the knot. Does a fantasy white wedding leave the bride and groom in the red? Show more
The latest weather forecast.
Full coverage of Andrea Leadsom's withdrawal from the Conservative leadership contest, plus analysis of Angela Eagle's bid to become Labour leader. Show more
The Korean War was when the Cold War turned hot - and tore thousands of families apart. Bridget Kendall hears three such stories: of separation, regret and a remarkable rescue. Show more
Toby finds himself in a tight spot, and Rob's patience is tested. Show more
Return of the popular drama series about legal reps in Manchester. Starring David Schofield as Frank Twist Show more
In the fourth heat of the 2016 series, Paul Gambaccini welcomes competitors from Hampshire and London to face questions on every genre of music. Show more
The Food Programme
School food: An uncertain future
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Thousands of children could be affected by a government decision to change funding for infant free school meals. Sheila Dillon speaks to schools and school cooks to hear why. Show more
Actress Maxine Peake, star of Silk and Dinnerladies, presents favourite readings to the audience at the Radio Theatre. Readers Diane Morgan (TV's Philomena Cunk) and John Shrapnel. Show more
Brian Cox and Robin Ince are joined on stage by Rufus Hound, chemist Andrea Sella and solar scientist Lucie Green, as they discuss what ingredients it takes to build a universe. Show more
Six O'Clock News
11/07/2016 Theresa May to be Prime Minister.
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Theresa May is the UK's new Prime Minister.
Angela Eagle launches Labour leadership bid
A visit to Glasgow for old-timers Barry Cryer and Tony Hawks with locals Susan Calman and Fred MacAulay on the panel and Jack Dee in the chair. Show more
Rex is not in the mood to celebrate, and Ursula strikes a deal. Show more
Front Row
Alan Ayckbourn, Men and Chicken, Peter Robinson
30 minutes
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Arts news, interviews and reviews. Samira Ahmed talks to Alan Ayckbourn about his experimental new work for the Stephen Joseph Theatre in Scarborough, The Karaoke Theatre Company. Show more
4 Extra Debut. An ambulance call handler never knows what’s coming and you have to listen hard to know what's going on. Stars Sarah Ridgeway. Show more
Steve Richards explains Jeremy Corbyn's dramatic rise from political obscurity to Labour leader. Show more
Should the state pay everyone a universal basic income? Sonia Sodha finds out why the idea is winning support from an unlikely alliance of leftists and libertarians. Show more
Brett Westwood looks at how the lobster has become an epicure’s delight, an improbable sex symbol, a sign of a luxurious lifestyle and even a muse for surrealist artists. From 2016 Show more
The Long View
Military Drones and the 'Robo-planes' of the 1940s
28 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Jonathan Freedland examines a current news story through the prism of the past, focusing on contemporary military drones and Nazi V1 and V2 weapons. Show more
The latest weather forecast.
The World Tonight
Theresa May promises to make Brexit a success
45 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Includes a discussion of what to expect from Theresa May's premiership. Show more
Lawrie’s new discovery causes a stir and Olive continues her deception. Read by Martina Laird and Jessica Raine. Show more
Alan Dein presents the moving story of three years in the life of Hank & Norma from Arkansas, USA - told entirely by Hank's Skype messages. Show more
Susan Hulme reports from Westminster.
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. Followed by Weather.
The philosopher Onora O'Neill criticises the standard of public debate on both sides of the European Union decision and asks how this democratic deficit can be repaired. Show more
The latest shipping forecast.
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