The latest shipping forecast
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Stephen Cottrell, Bishop of Chelmsford.
Farming Today
Rural development, AHDB on trade opportunities, Trade show models
14 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FM
As part of Farming Today's rural development week, Charlotte Smith looks at the potential impact of urban expansion on nearby small rural communities. Show more
John Aitchison presents the dunnock. Show more
News and current affairs, including Yesterday in Parliament, Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the history of the idea that Popes cannot err when defining a doctrine, in office, proclaimed at the First Vatican Council 1869-70 Show more
Woman's Hour
Maternity leave for students, Cyntoia Brown, HRT patches
57 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
The case of Cyntoia Brown, HRT patches and lower risks, maternity leave for students, and, Flirty Dancing - meeting your partner on the dance floor. Show more
1963: Maya marches in Accra whilst fellow Americans led by Martin Luther King famously march in Washington DC. Stars Don Gilet. Show more
Crossing Continents
Balkan Border Wars - Serbia and Kosovo
28 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Old enemies Serbia and Kosovo discuss what for some is unthinkable - an ethnic land swap. Show more
What's the relationship between nature writing and violence? Charles Foster heads to wild places to consider the tension at the heart of his favourite writing on the natural world. Show more
Adrian is given the keys to his new house and feels the pressure of being a father. He finds a private tutor for Glenn. Show more
You and Yours
Retail sales, Automation in the workplace, Professional bridesmaids
40 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
It's a big day for the UK's retail sector: the big department stores release their Christmas trading figures. And the professional bridesmaid who'll do the legwork on your big day. Show more
The latest weather forecast.
Mon-Thurs: Analysis of news and current affairs, presented by Sarah Montague. Fri: Analysis of news and current affairs, presented by Mark Mardell.
The Battles That Won Our Freedoms
4 Freedom of the Press
14 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Phil Tinline asks Robin Eagles to explain how John Wilkes fought for the right to criticize the powerful in the 1770s - and asks journalist Sally Murrer about why she was arrested. Show more
Helen makes a decision and Tom's new scheme is revealed Show more
Stone, a detective series created by Danny Brocklehurst starring Hugo Speer. Series Eight, Retribution: The unravelling of a murder. Episode Four written by Richard Monks. Show more
In dark January Roald Dahl's advice was to have a hot bath and look forward to the delights of nature in the year ahead. Helen Mark finds out what he loved most in Great Missenden. Show more
Television presenter Sophie Morgan makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Leonard Cheshire. Show more
Jessie Burton discusses The Miniaturist with James Naughtie and a group of readers Show more
Film programme looking at the latest cinema releases, DVDs and films on TV, including Stan & Ollie and Monsters and Men Show more
BBC Inside Science
Antarctic lake drilling, Birds and climate change, Cold snap, Holograms
28 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Antarctic lake drilling, birds and climate change, cold snap, and holograms. Show more
PM at 5pm: interviews, context and analysis.
Six O'Clock News
10/01/2019 - Jaguar Land Rover to cut thousands of jobs
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
4,500 UK jobs will go as part of a major cost-cutting drive
John lets Lawry take over, with inevitable reactions on the musical finale from Carrie, Margaret and Simon. From 2017. Show more
There's a silver lining for Lee and Jazzer attempts to think outside the box Show more
Front Row
Hugh Jackman on The Front Runner, Costa Biography Award winner Bart van Es, Da Vinci loan refusal
28 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Hugh Jackman on playing scandal-hit 1988 US presidential hopeful Gary Hart in new film The Front Runner. Show more
1963: Maya marches in Accra whilst fellow Americans led by Martin Luther King famously march in Washington DC. Stars Don Gilet. Show more
The Briefing Room
Universal Credit: What's gone wrong and can it be fixed?
28 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
How did universal credit come about, and why has its roll-out been delayed? Show more
Potholes. A national obsession, but there's much more to them than you might think. Ruth Alexander digs deep into the costs, and opportunities, lurking in our road network. Show more
BBC Inside Science
Antarctic lake drilling, Birds and climate change, Cold snap, Holograms
28 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Antarctic lake drilling, birds and climate change, cold snap, and holograms. Show more
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the history of the idea that Popes cannot err when defining a doctrine, in office, proclaimed at the First Vatican Council 1869-70 Show more
Biggest Russian bombardment on Ukraine yet
Trump Visits Texas to Build Support for Wall
45 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
President Trump continues efforts to persuade politicians to fund wall on Mexican border Show more
Adrian is given the keys to his new house and feels the pressure of being a father. He finds a private tutor for Glenn. Show more
No holds barred sketches from trio Daphne as they hit Malaysia to find Phil's legendary criminal uncle Pak Belang. From 2016. Show more
All the news from today's sitting at Westminster.
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. Followed by Weather.
When Analisa was orphaned in Guatemala, and her step-brother stole her savings, her only option was to risk everything for what she hoped would be a better life. Show more
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
