The latest shipping forecast.
The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
A reading, reflection and prayer, with Jonathan Rea.
Charlotte Smith is out on a village bus route in Gloucestershire, finding out what rural voters want to see politicians focusing on as the general election approaches. Show more
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
Tweet of the Day
Cyrus Todiwala on the house sparrow.
1 minute
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London chef and restaurant owner Cyrus Todiwala on his love of the city's house sparrow. Show more
News and current affairs. Includes Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
Amol Rajan discusses post truth with Matthew D'Ancona, Claire Wardle, China Mieville and Lijia Zhang. Show more
Nearing the end of his career, neurosurgeon Henry Marsh considers the end of one life and the beginning of another, with anxieties about the possible changes ahead. Show more
Woman's Hour
Rupi Kaur, Financial abuse, Swimming Suffragettes
58 minutes
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Canadian poet and vlogger Rupi Kaur. We explore financial abuse and hear about its damaging impact. And the swimming suffragettes fighting for equal access to the water. Show more
It is 1930, and Dinny Cherrell is wondering if she is ever going to experience true love. Jessica Raine and Ben Lambert return as Fleur and Michael Mont in Galsworthy's epic. Show more
A father faces eviction because of his daughter's divorce settlement. But he does not know he is at risk. His daughter hopes to sort the situation without him ever finding out. Show more
A psychologist is on the prowl and everyone’s a suspect. Who’ll be deemed sane – or otherwise? Stars Fenella Woolgar. From 2017. Show more
On this day in 1917, two British soldiers were shot for desertion, and in Folkestone, Victor Lumley feels far from the action. Show more
You and Yours
Lawyers in hospitals; Stove pollution; Closing restaurants
45 minutes
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Personal injury lawyers offering advice services in NHS hospitals. How 'green' is your wood burning stove? Why restaurants are closing across the UK. Show more
The latest weather forecast.
Analysis of news and current affairs.
Our Man in the Middle East
Part 1: The Giant Awakens
15 minutes
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BBC Middle East editor Jeremy Bowen on America's massive military build-up to the first Gulf war, as he begins a personal history of the Middle East, told over 25 episodes. Show more
Toby cannot be cheered, and Tom offers his philosophy. Show more
Drama by Abigail Youngman based on the true story of a most peculiar educational experiment carried out by the philanthropist and intellectual Thomas Day upon two young girls. Show more
Russell Davies chairs the final of the 2017 season of the nationwide general knowledge quiz. The final four competitors now stand a real chance of lifting the 2017 trophy. Show more
The Food Programme
The Chef Who Vanished - The Story of Jeremiah Tower
30 minutes
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At the age of 30, with no formal training, Jeremiah Tower became a chef. His approach to cooking changed the food world for good, then he walked away. Dan Saladino tells his story. Show more
Tim Smit, founder of the Eden Project, chooses his favourite pieces of writing, read for him by actors Anna Chancellor and Toby Jones. Show more
Aleks Krotoski explores living in a digital world. Why in a digital world can silence make us feel uncomfortable and how can technology actually help us achieve silence? Show more
Six O'Clock News
15/05/2017 Cobra emergency committee discusses Friday's cyber attack
30 minutes
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The government's emergency committee has been meeting to discuss Friday's huge cyber attack on the NHS in England and Scotland.
Nicholas Parsons returns for his 50th year and the 78th series of the iconic panel show. His guests this episode are Paul Merton, Josie Lawrence, Graham Norton and Stephen Fry. Show more
Lily offers her analysis, and Adam has a keen student. Show more
Front Row
Conn Iggulden, Timberlake Wertenbaker and virtual reality on radio
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Conn Iggulden on writing about St Dunstan, distinguished playwright Timberlake Wertenbaker on her new play Winter Hill, we assess virtual reality on radio. Show more
It is 1930, and Dinny Cherrell is wondering if she is ever going to experience true love. Jessica Raine and Ben Lambert return as Fleur and Michael Mont in Galsworthy's epic. Show more
The United States is an invention. So how do you build the most powerful country in the world? Misha Glenny presents. Show more
Crossing Continents
Elephants, Politics and Sri Lanka
28 minutes
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Religiously and politically potent, elephants in Sri Lanka kill dozens of people each year. How can they live more harmoniously with humans on this small island nation? Show more
From the origins of the universe, though batteries, glass and grease to influencing the working of our brains, neuroscientist Sophie Scott tracks the incredible power of Lithium. Show more
Amol Rajan discusses post truth with Matthew D'Ancona, Claire Wardle, China Mieville and Lijia Zhang. Show more
The latest weather forecast.
The World Tonight
May promises to protect workers' rights
45 minutes
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Theresa May makes a pitch for the Conservatives to become the party of the working people. Labour's manifesto is expected to include plans to nationalise England's water companies. Show more
4 Extra Debut. November 1st, 1746. Mr Smith arrives from London at the port of New York, on pressing, urgent business. Read by Jamie Parker. Show more
Michael Rosen and Dr Laura Wright answer listeners' questions with help from guests Katherine Fry and Rowena Kirton, authors of the book 'Grammar for Grown-Ups'. Show more
Award-winning singer-songwriter Kathryn Williams describes how Sylvia Plath inspired an entire album. Show more
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. Followed by Weather.
Nearing the end of his career, neurosurgeon Henry Marsh considers the end of one life and the beginning of another, with anxieties about the possible changes ahead. Show more
The latest shipping forecast.
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