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National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
A reflection and prayer to start the day with Rev David Bruce. Show more
Farming Today
Ringing birds; access to the countryside; sustainable farming conference
12 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FM
How to produce food without damaging the climate - the Sustainable Food Trust and the National Farmers’ Union hold farming conference. Access to the countryside. Ringing birds. Show more
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
Bill Oddie presents the treecreeper. Show more
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
A celebration of the simple joys in life, and the story of Brecht’s much-loved poem that described them. Show more
Jenny Kleeman explores places at the extremes of UK society, uncovering the stories behind a revealing statistic. Show more
We want to hear from you about transitioning from primary to secondary school - whether it's your own experiences or your child's, if you're a teacher or parent. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Alma’s far from chomping at the bit to take on a race course murder, where the going’s far from soft. Stars Julie Hesmondhalgh. Show more
Kim Chown was starting to put her years of childhood abuse behind her after her father was given twenty years for abusing her, but he is appealing; the Untold follows what happens. Show more
Loose Ends
George Benson, Carleen Anderson, Maria Friedman, David Morrissey, Lisa Knapp, Tom Allen, Clive Anderson
37 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Clive Anderson and Tom Allen are joined by George Benson, Carleen Anderson, Maria Friedman and David Morrissey for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Charlie Lewis reflects on the summer after he left school - vivid memories of sunshine and Fran Fisher. Read by James Norton. Show more
You and Yours
Hidden Disabilities, Vinho Verde, Pierre Alexandre
40 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
The councils accused of discriminating against people with hidden disabilities, the growing popularity of Vinho Verde wine, and complaints about Pierre Alexandre. 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.
Michael Crick presents Tales from the Lobby Show more
Jim vows to do the right thing and Tom has a difficult subject to raise Show more
By Edson Burton. The enigmatic drifter returns to help a lost soul. Young Jas is in love and in danger, but from who? Starring Don Warrington. Show more
The last four semi-finalists compete for a place in the grand Final of the general knowledge tournament, with Russell Davies asking the questions Show more
The Food Programme
Playing with Food: The world of video game gastronomy
28 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
From Skyrim to Overcooked and Final Fantasy to Fallout 4, Dan Saladino embarks on an quest to find out what we can learn about food, from playing video games. Show more
An intimate portrait of Alison Goldfrapp, innovative artist, pop singer and the voice of electronic music duo Goldfrapp. Show more
We have evolved to recognise the boundaries of personal space. But how do we navigate it in a digital world, where the triggers that we’re used to interpreting are invisible? Show more
Afternoon news and current affairs programme, reporting on breaking stories and summing up the day's headlines.
Six O'Clock News
08/07/2019 Fraudsters targeting Universal Credit online application system
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Tens of millions of pounds lost to fraudsters targeting the online system used to claim Universal Credit, to apply for loans in advance of their first payment.
The 71st series of the multi award-winning comedy panel game chaired by Jack Dee
Lilian's birthday does not go as planned and Eddie's latest scheme starts to bear fruit Show more
Front Row
Isata Kanneh-Mason plays Clara Schumann, Dark Money, Tree authorship row
28 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Pianist Isata Kanneh-Mason plays Clara Schumann. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Alma’s far from chomping at the bit to take on a race course murder, where the going’s far from soft. Stars Julie Hesmondhalgh. Show more
Twenty-nine years on from Norman Tebbit’s coining of a so-called 'cricket test', Rajan Datar examines national identity and loyalty through the lens of cricket. Show more
More and more young people go to university. But what those who don't? Paul Johnson investigates why this group's further education has been neglected. Show more
Journalist Camilla Tominey, whose mother was an alcoholic, hears from young people and adults about their own very personal experiences of growing up in a house full of secrets. Show more
A celebration of the simple joys in life, and the story of Brecht’s much-loved poem that described them. Show more
Biggest Russian bombardment on Ukraine yet
Former Congolese rebel leader nicknamed the 'Terminator' facing life in prison
45 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective
4 Extra Debut. Charlie Lewis reflects on the summer after he left school - vivid memories of sunshine and Fran Fisher. Read by James Norton. Show more
We assume the instruments we know and love today will be around forever. What if they're not? Hannah Catherine Jones meets inventors challenging traditions and shifting boundaries. Show more
Susan Hulme with the latest news from Westminster where a minister condemns the leaking of sensitive emails from the UK's US Ambassador criticising President Trump as "despicable". Show more
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
A look at this remarkable landscape through the eyes of one of Britain’s most distinguished archaeologists. In 1971, Dr Francis Pryor discovers a Bronze Age farm at Fengate. Show more
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