The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
A reading and a reflection to start the day with the Very Rev Dr Sarah Rowland Jones, dean of St Davids Cathedral.
In a week devoted to rewilding, Charlotte Smith invites Rob Yorke to define this often contentious practice and asks whether it can go hand-in-hand with commercial farming. Show more
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
Nadia Archer of the RSPB recalls volunteering in Manchester on a peregrine watch at the Arndale Centre for Tweet of the Day. Show more
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
Andrew Marr discusses ageing with Nicci Gerrard, Sue Armstrong, John Agard and David Slater. Show more
Woman's Hour
Women in The Archers, Jill Dawson, Menopausal flooding
51 minutes
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Author Jill Dawson and her latest novel inspired by the Lord Lucan case. Sexual politics in The Archers. Menopausal flooding. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Emma is in New York to uncover the truth about the death of her fiancé, an orchestra member on the Titanic. Stars Jasmine Hyde. Show more
Myriam Francois reports on the tough choices facing Syrian refugees in Lebanon's second city. How does Tripoli cope with 100,000 displaced people? Show more
Loose Ends
Marc Maron, Mavis Staples, Judy Craymer, Anita Anand, Rodrigo y Gabriela, Ray BLK, Arthur Smith, Clive Anderson
37 minutes
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Clive Anderson and Arthur Smith are joined by Marc Maron, Mavis Staples, Judy Craymer and Anita Anand for a mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Ray BLK. Show more
By Kamila Shamsie. Parvaiz is discontented and wants to know more about his father. Abridged by Sara Davies and read by Sanjeev Bhaskar. Show more
You and Yours
Care liberty assessments, Tinder for cows, Failed energy suppliers.
40 minutes
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The council investigated for keeping vulnerable people under restrictive supervision. The new Tinder-like app for cows.
More woes from customers of failed energy suppliers. 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 Decade That Invented the Future: The 1970s
1975: Europe referendum
14 minutes
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Stephen Wall, former British Permanent Representative to the European Union, recalls the 1975 referendum on membership of the EEC. Show more
Jill makes a shocking discovery and it all proves too much for Shula. Show more
A man burdened with terrible guilt returns to Ferryhill to find forgiveness. Starring Deborah Findlay and Alun Armstrong. Show more
The latest contest in the 2019 general knowledge quiz tournament comes from Salford, with Russell Davies in the chair. Show more
The Food Programme
Tipping Point: Time to Rethink the Service Charge?
28 minutes
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Should you leave a cash tip or is card just as good, do you prefer a service charge or would you get rid of tipping altogether? Sheila Dillon asks what the future holds for tipping Show more
A radio cabaret from Berlin. Come hear the music play at Juwelia’s Neukoelln gallery. Show more
Ernie Rea is joined by three women representing three faith traditions who give their own views on what it means to be feminine. Show more
Afternoon news and current affairs programme, reporting on breaking stories and summing up the day's headlines.
Six O'Clock News
08/04/2019 May talks to EU leaders about further Brexit delay
30 minutes
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Theresa May has spoken to EU leaders to try to gain support for another Brexit delay. Discussions with Labour aimed at breaking the deadlock in Westminster are continuing.
David Mitchell gets Sindhu Vee, Susan Calman, Graeme Garden and Tony Hawks to lie with some truths. From 2019. Show more
Reality bites for Freddie and there's tension at Bridge Farm Show more
Front Row
Munch at British Museum, Neil Jordan - Greta, Legacy of Game Of Thrones, What makes a great ending to a TV series?
28 minutes
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Neil Jordan's new fim Greta, Edvard Munch at the British Museum, the legacy of Game of Thrones, and what makes a great ending to a TV series? Show more
4 Extra Debut. Emma is in New York to uncover the truth about the death of her fiancé, an orchestra member on the Titanic. Stars Jasmine Hyde. Show more
Rachel hears voices. She became a 'revolving door' patient. She wants things to change. Show more
Crossing Continents
Nepal Fights Foreign Paedophiles
28 minutes
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Hunting western paedophiles is a priority for a new police unit tasked with safeguarding children in Nepal. Show more
Does a second feel the same for a fly, a bird, or a swordfish, as it does for me? Geoff Marsh drills into the science of time perception within and between species. Show more
Andrew Marr discusses ageing with Nicci Gerrard, Sue Armstrong, John Agard and David Slater. Show more
In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective
By Kamila Shamsie. Parvaiz is discontented and wants to know more about his father. Abridged by Sara Davies and read by Sanjeev Bhaskar. Show more
Richard Clay explores why we are no longer afraid of nuclear annihilation, and whether we should be. Show more
News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
4 Extra Debut. Jim Crumley’s captivating picture of Scotland’s wilderness in spring, from mistle thrush staccatos to bird courtship. From 2019. Show more
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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