The latest shipping forecast.
The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
Bells on Sunday
Church of St Lawrence, Towcester
2 minutes on BBC Radio 4 FM
Available for over a year
Church bells from the Church of St Lawrence, Towcester. Show more
Tottenham MP David Lammy has been leading the parliamentary charge for the Windrush generation. Mark Coles finds out how the former chorister found his political voice. Show more
The latest national and international news.
Series exploring spiritual themes. Musician Jahnavi Harrison interweaves music, prose and poetry in a celebration of women who choose to dedicate their lives entirely to God. Show more
Growing food requires good soil and plentiful water, but Professor Yuichi Mori has developed a technique that needs little water and no soil. Nick Luscombe discovers how in Japan. Show more
The latest weather forecast.
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
Sunday
Art in a Sacred Space, The Business of Ramadan, Alfie Evans
44 minutes on BBC Radio 4 FM
Available for over a year
Sunday morning religious news and current affairs programme. An exhibition which combines art and history to examine the legacy of war has opened in Lichfield Cathedral. Show more
Emily Watson makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Maternity Worldwide. Show more
The latest weather forecast.
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
Eucharist live from Lancing College Chapel in its 150th anniversary year. Preacher: Dr John Inge, bishop of Worcester. With Rafi Bellamy-Plaice, BBC R2 Young Chorister of the Year. Show more
Tom Shakespeare ponders why disabled sexuality is still so often taboo. He says we must set aside the notion that disabled people have 'special needs' when it comes to sexuality. Show more
Tweet of the Day
Miriam Darlington selects her Tweet of the Day, 1 of 2
2 minutes on BBC Radio 4 FM
Available for over a year
Writer and naturalist Miriam Darlington selects her quintet of birds for Tweet of the Day. Show more
Broadcasting House
Broadcasting House's Twit of the day.
1 hour on BBC Radio 4 FM
Available for over a year
Sunday morning magazine programme with news and conversation about the big stories of the week. Presented by Paddy O'Connell, with Richard Wilson, Jane Moore and Linda Yueh.
Shula makes a fresh start, and Brian continues to scheme.
Sue MacGregor reunites five people from ground-breaking 1980s BBC TV comedy. With Nigel Planer and Alexei Sayle. From 2018. Show more
David Mitchell gets John Finnemore, Henning Wehn, Lou Sanders and Graeme Garden to lie with some truths. From April 2018. Show more
The Food Programme
The BBC Food & Farming Awards 2018: Finalist stories
30 minutes on BBC Radio 4 FM
Available for over a year
Andi Oliver, Tom Parker-Bowles, Mitch Tonks, Jaega Wise and Sheila Dillon are among our judges travelling the country to meet finalists in the BBC Food and Farming Awards 2018. Show more
The latest weather forecast.
News with Mark Mardell including a preview of the local elections and the search for medieval treasures under garden sheds in Hampshire.
Behind the scenes with piano technician Ulrich Gerhartz, who prepares Steinway pianos for the world's leading pianists. Each performer is unique, and Ulli is vital for them all. Show more
Peter Gibbs and his panel visit Cambridge. Bob Flowerdew, Matthew Wilson and Bunny Guinness answer the horticultural queries. Show more
The Listening Project
Omnibus - Sharing the Load
15 minutes on BBC Radio 4 FM
Available for over a year
Fi Glover introduces three conversations about dealing with Parkinson's, renal failure, and the after effects of a brain tumour with the support of family and friends. Show more
Amanda Dalton adapts Henry James's dark and intimate tale. A literary editor tries to obtain letters and papers that celebrated author Jeffrey Aspern sent to his mistress. Show more
Open Book
Crime writer John Harvey, The best characters in fiction
28 minutes on BBC Radio 4 FM
Available for over a year
Veteran crime writer John Harvey talks about the latest in his Charlie Resnick series, Body and Soul. And writers discuss what makes a convincing character in fiction. Show more
A visit to the bluebell woods of Gillian Clarke's home in Ceredigion, Wales, where she shares poems from her latest collection, Zoology, as well as old favourites. Show more
An investigation into the growing number of very young girls wearing the hijab in the UK. What is at the root of it, and why has it rattled the education system? Show more
Tottenham MP David Lammy has been leading the parliamentary charge for the Windrush generation. Mark Coles finds out how the former chorister found his political voice. Show more
The latest shipping forecast.
The latest weather forecast.
Six O'Clock News
29/04/2018 Tory chairman defends home secretary
15 minutes on BBC Radio 4 FM
Available for over a year
Amber Rudd faces further scrutiny amid continuing deportation target scandal
The best of BBC Radio this week. Show more
Alice is on the warpath, and Will is humiliated. Show more
One-off stand-up special. In recent years, comedian Lucy Porter has become a mum of two and a middle-aged orphan. She explores what family life means to her. Show more
Lynne Truss observes the people of Meridian Cliffs, a small wind-battered town on the south coast, where Peter is waiting for a rare visit from his infuriating brother. Show more
More or Less
Straws, Women on boards, Animals born each day
26 minutes on BBC Radio 4 FM
Available for over a year
Measuring plastic pollution, female FTSE directors and counting animal offspring. Tim Harford investigates the numbers in the news. Show more
Last Word
Avicii (Tim Bergling), Ruth Nussenzweig, Anita Shreve, Guy Playfair, Bob Bura
28 minutes on BBC Radio 4 FM
Available for over a year
Obituary series. Matthew Bannister on DJ Avicii, medical researcher Dr Ruth Nussenzweig, novelist Anita Shreve, ghost hunter Guy Playfair and animator Bob Bura. Show more
Banks are failing the blind because of difficult-to-access online services. Can inheritance tax be made simpler? Plus the TSB IT fiasco - are customers entitled to compensation? Show more
Emily Watson makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Maternity Worldwide. Show more
From training to employing more senior women, Katie Prescott explores how businesses can stop workplace harassment. Show more
Carolyn Quinn and guests discuss the breaking news of Amber Rudd's resignation, with a first response from Shadow Home Secretary Diane Abbott. Show more
Radiolab explores blame - why do we need it, and can we push past it to forgiveness? With Jad Abumrad and Robert Krulwich. Show more
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. Followed by Weather.
Sociological discussion programme. Menswear revolution - Laurie Taylor explores the changing nature of men's dress and fashion. Show more
Bells on Sunday
Church of St Lawrence, Towcester
2 minutes on BBC Radio 4 FM
Available for over a year
Church bells from the Church of St Lawrence, Towcester. Show more
The latest shipping forecast.
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