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 Rania Hafez Senior Lecturer at the University of Greenwich. Show more
Charlotte Smith asks Ben Briggs from Farmers Guardian what impact current political events are having on the much-anticipated Agriculture Bill and Environment Bill. Show more
Michael Palin presents the common poorwill from an Arizona desert. Show more
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
Neil MacGregor continues his exploration of how five major countries see Britain through the prism of historical events, cultural influences and objects. Programme 4. Australia. Show more
Woman's Hour
National Poet for Scotland Jackie Kay, Author Tracy Chevalier, Growing up with a child with cancer
48 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Scottish National Poet Jackie Kay. Bestselling author Tracy Chevalier. Postnatal care checkups. And we hear from parents of children living with impact of cancer. Show more
Philip has given give up his acting ambitions finding satisfaction demonstrating kitchen appliances in the basement of Peter Jones. But Rose's success is never far from his mind. Show more
Crossing Continents
Marawi: the story of the Philippines’ Lost City
28 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
In 2017, Marawi was besieged by Islamic Sate supporters. Today, it is a city of ghosts. Show more
Artist Stuart Semple investigates unwelcoming street design in public spaces after leading a campaign against benches to oust rough sleepers in his home town. Show more
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
The Offing by Benjamin Myers
9. A Self, All Out at Sea
14 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for 11 months
A poem provides the key Dulcie has been searching for since Romy's death. Read by Kevin Whately. Show more
You and Yours
Carers' mental health, Yodel, Failed energy suppliers
40 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
A new report into why care workers are struggling with their mental health.
We investigate listeners' complaints about the courier Yodel.
Energy suppliers that have gone bust. Show more
The latest weather forecast
Analysis of news and current affairs, presented by Sarah Montague.
The Political Butterfly Effect
Did Bovril keep us out of the euro?
14 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Did a mid-ranking businessman’s purchase of Bovril in 1971 set off a chain of events that meant the UK never adopted the euro as its currency? Show more
Peggy's revelation causes concern and Ruth feels neglected. Show more
In Paul Sellar's drama, self-made tycoon Max Silver sets out to build an iconic new London skyscraper. Starring Robert Glenister. Show more
Jarvis Cocker takes you around his favourite place in the Peak District from Edale to Kinder Scout, a landscape he discovered over 40 years ago and became hooked. Show more
Writer Aminatta Forna makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Conciliation Resources. Show more
Aminatta Forna discusses The Memory of Love – a riveting story of a man in love with his colleague’s wife during the time of unrest in Sierra Leone at the end of the 1960s. Show more
The Film Programme
The secret life of the stills photographer
28 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
What exactly does a stills photographer do on a film set? Keith Bernstein, whose CV includes American Sniper and Argo, reveals the secrets of his trade. Show more
BBC Inside Science
Inventing GPS, Carbon nanotube computer, Steven Strogatz and Monty Lyman discuss calculus and skin
30 minutes
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The invention of GPS, carbon nanotube computer, and Steven Strogatz and Monty Lyman discuss their Royal Society Science Book Prize shortlisted books on calculus and skin. Show more
Afternoon news and current affairs programme, reporting on breaking stories and summing up the day's headlines.
Six O'Clock News
05/09/2019 PM's brother resigns as Tory MP and minister
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Jo Johnson quits, saying he's been torn between family loyalty and the national interest.
From Cromer, Tim Vine presents the chat show where the great British public are the stars. From August 2018. Show more
Lexi struggles to settle in and Jim's feeling anxious. Show more
Front Row
Margaret Atwood's The Testaments reviewed, Ryan Wigglesworth, Robert Battle
28 minutes
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A review of Margaret Atwood's The Testaments; Robert Battle, artistic director of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre; composer/conductor/pianist Ryan Wigglesworth on his Prom. Show more
Philip has given give up his acting ambitions finding satisfaction demonstrating kitchen appliances in the basement of Peter Jones. But Rose's success is never far from his mind. Show more
The Briefing Room
The United Kingdom, Brexit and its History
57 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Can history help us make better sense of the political turmoil we are living through? David Aaronovitch presents a special hour-long edition of the programme. Show more
BBC Inside Science
Inventing GPS, Carbon nanotube computer, Steven Strogatz and Monty Lyman discuss calculus and skin
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
The invention of GPS, carbon nanotube computer, and Steven Strogatz and Monty Lyman discuss their Royal Society Science Book Prize shortlisted books on calculus and skin. Show more
Neil MacGregor continues his exploration of how five major countries see Britain through the prism of historical events, cultural influences and objects. Programme 4. Australia. Show more
Biggest Russian bombardment on Ukraine yet
Boris Johnson makes direct appeal to public about need for general election
45 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective
The Offing by Benjamin Myers
9. A Self, All Out at Sea
14 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for 11 months
A poem provides the key Dulcie has been searching for since Romy's death. Read by Kevin Whately. Show more
Kevin Eldon and his all-important cast take a stroll through the Eldon family archive as we meet Kevin’s ancestors, discover the true value of £35 billion pounds and wallow in mud. Show more
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National and international news from BBC Radio 4
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