The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Major Anne Read. Show more
Farming Today
15/07/19: The future of Natural England, Cereals overview, Sugar Snap Peas for kids
12 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FM
Shaun Spiers from The Green Alliance tells Charlotte Smith that more funding is required for Natural England if the Government is serious about meeting its environmental targets. Show more
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
Liz Bonnin presents the eastern orphean warbler in an olive grove near Athens. Show more
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
The Listening Project
The Listening Summer Special - from the Rhondda Valley.
42 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Fi Glover and guests with the first of two The Listening Project Summer Specials. Today's edition comes from Treorchy in the Rhondda Valley. Show more
Woman's Hour
Black women are five times more likely to die in pregnancy, birth or postpartum than white women. Why?
46 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Black women are five times more likely to die in pregnancy, birth or postpartum than white women. The risk has been increasing year on year. Today we ask why. Show more
Adapted by Anita Sullivan. Part one in the story of Apollo 11's journey to the moon. A verbatim drama, performed by actors using the original NASA transcripts from the mission. Show more
This weeks story offers a rare glimpse into the Strong Man world: a male-dominated place that’s starting to open its doors to women. Show more
Loose Ends
Kevin Bishop, Mo Gilligan, Jasmine Lee-Jones, Charlotte Philby, DJ Yoda, Nilüfer Yanya, Sara Cox, Clive Anderson
37 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Clive Anderson and Sara Cox are joined by Kevin Bishop, Mo Gilligan, Jasmine Lee-Jones, and Charlotte Philby. With music from DJ Yoda and Nilüfer Yanya. Show more
While Charlie works a shift at the petrol station, his accomplice Harper arrives to do some business. Read by James Norton. Show more
You and Yours
Carer costs, Stubbing out cigarettes, Cruises for younger people
40 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Why unpaid carers are left struggling for their own financial future. The tobacco firm that wants to stub out cigarettes. And holiday cruises for younger people. 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 finds out when political lobbying began. Show more
Alistair faces an impossible task and Peggy has a change of heart. Show more
Comedy drama series about the exploits, musical and otherwise, of a string quartet. By Robin Brooks. Show more
Russell Davies hosts the grand final of the 2019 general knowledge tournament, from the Radio Theatre in London. Show more
The Food Programme
Is There A Perfect Diet Just For You? The Future of Personalised Nutrition
28 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Dan Saladino takes part in a gruelling nutrition study to work out what to eat. Founded by Professor Tim Spector, Predict is one of the biggest food and diet studies ever devised. Show more
An intimate portrait of Kurt Wagner, singer and creative force behind American indie band Lambchop. Show more
Ernie Rea discusses the relationship between religion, creativity and the imagination in a special edition from the Hay Festival. Show more
Afternoon news and current affairs programme, reporting on breaking stories and summing up the day's headlines.
Six O'Clock News
15/07/2019 A Downing Street reception for England's World Cup winning cricketers
30 minutes
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England's World Cup winning cricketers are to attend a reception at Downing Street
The 71st series of the multi award-winning comedy panel game chaired by Jack Dee
Clarrie makes a shocking discovery and Natasha attempts diplomacy. Show more
Front Row
Dominic Dromgoole, new theatres, Karina Ramage
27 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Dominic Dromgoole's film Making Noise Quietly. The surprising number of new theatres opening, supermarket singer Karina Ramage. Show more
Adapted by Anita Sullivan. Part one in the story of Apollo 11's journey to the moon. A verbatim drama, performed by actors using the original NASA transcripts from the mission. Show more
Guilty pleasures, cheeky treats and clean eating – comedian Sofie Hagen asks why we put moral judgements onto the food we eat. Show more
Analysis
Going the way of the dodo? The decline of Britain's two main parties.
28 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Recent polling data and election results paint a picture of woe for Britain's two main political parties. Is the decline terminal or can they yet rescue themselves? Show more
How can a judge determine if an offender is genuinely remorseful? Guardian journalist Vikram Dodd reveals the currency of remorse in British criminal justice. Show more
The Listening Project
The Listening Summer Special - from the Rhondda Valley.
42 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Fi Glover and guests with the first of two The Listening Project Summer Specials. Today's edition comes from Treorchy in the Rhondda Valley. Show more
Biggest Russian bombardment on Ukraine yet
Trump rejects accusations of racism
45 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective
While Charlie works a shift at the petrol station, his accomplice Harper arrives to do some business. Read by James Norton. Show more
Clara Amfo finds out how voguing, a dance form with origins in the Harlem ballroom scene, is having a resurgence amongst a new and politicised generation here in the UK. Show more
All the news from Westminster with Sean Curran and the team.
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
Dr Monty Lyman explores the many layers and lives of our skin - the body’s largest, most visible and yet most misunderstood organ. Read by Gunnar Cauthery. Show more
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