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 George Craig, a Methodist local preacher in Cardiff
Farming Today
30/09/19 Tory Conference; environmental land management; Brexit
12 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FM
New Environment Minister Rebecca Pow previews the Conservative party conference.
Farmers share ways of helping wildlife.
An overview of what Brexit could mean for farmers. Show more
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
Kate Humble presents the red-throated diver. Show more
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
Andrew Marr on political power battles, with Steve Richards, Catherine Haddon, Ruth Kinna and Eleanor Rhode. Show more
Woman's Hour
Courtney Act, Jordan Stephens and Dan Bell discuss 'Toxic Masculinity'
47 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
What does the term toxic masculinity mean, and what impact does it have?; a new collection of short stories from author Dr Sharon Blackie; and UK ambassador Judith Gough. Show more
Sally and Bea meet for coffee whenever they can, but life is in danger of pushing them apart. Stars Montserrat Lombard. Show more
Sayeeda Warsi asks why Islam and same-sex attraction are often presented as black and white - binary opposites - when the picture has many shades of grey. Show more
Loose Ends
Christopher Eccleston, Louis Theroux, Sh!t Theatre, Squeeze, Nikki Bedi, Clive Anderson
37 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Clive Anderson and Nikki Bedi are joined by Christopher Eccleston, Louis Theroux and Sh!t Theatre for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Squeeze. Show more
Margaret Atwood's powerful and long-awaited sequel to The Handmaid's Tale, set 15 years after the events of her dystopian masterpiece. Now shortlisted for the Booker Prize. Show more
A worker at Coral tells us what it's like to work in a high street bookie. 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.
Sir Ian Blatchford and Dr Tilly Blyth focus on the tension between scientific and aesthetic images in the botanical world with the rise of photography and print Show more
Ian begins to have doubts and Tracy makes herself at home Show more
A rich businessman announces plans to re-introduce wolves to his Highland estate advocating the benefits of predators helping to control red deer numbers. By Kieran Lynn. Show more
Paul Gambaccini chairs the quiz that covers every style of music from Gregorian chant to hip-hop. Today's contest comes from MediaCity in Salford. Show more
The Food Programme
Food Additives, Part 2: The Debate
43 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Sheila Dillon is joined by an expert panel to discuss the role of additives in our everyday lives and diets; with input from a live audience of listeners and industry professionals Show more
Cathy FitzGerald visits the Brooklyn Superhero Supply Company to hear about the work of 826, an American nonprofit dedicated to helping children improve their writing skills. Show more
Brian Cox and Robin Ince are joined by comedian Bridget Christie, neuroscientist Prof Penny Lewis and psychologist Richard Wiseman to explore why we dream. Show more
Afternoon news and current affairs programme, reporting on breaking stories and summing up the day's headlines.
Six O'Clock News
30/09/2019 National Living Wage Rise Promised
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Sajid Javid promises National Living Wage rise
Opposition MPs decide not to hold a No Confidence vote to bring down the Government this week
John Lloyd and Bridget Christie welcome comic Jessica Fostekew, engineer Dr Shini Somara and TV producer Linda Agran. From 2019. Show more
The Grundy’s have a screw loose and Rex’s confidence takes a knock Show more
Helen Mirren on playing Catherine the Great, Russia’s longest-ruling female leader, in a new TV miniseries. Show more
Sally and Bea meet for coffee whenever they can, but life is in danger of pushing them apart. Stars Montserrat Lombard. Show more
Gen Z is self-taught. Sure they went to school. But the digital world? They navigated that by themselves. Six wise school-leavers from Huddersfield take us on their digital journey Show more
Whiteness, white privilege and white supremacy are now part of the conversation on race – what does it mean for white people. Show more
Addiction specialist Sally Marlow asks why so many people in Britain become addicted to drugs and alcohol. Show more
Andrew Marr on political power battles, with Steve Richards, Catherine Haddon, Ruth Kinna and Eleanor Rhode. Show more
Biggest Russian bombardment on Ukraine yet
China marks the 70th anniversary of the start of Communist rule
45 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective
Margaret Atwood's powerful and long-awaited sequel to The Handmaid's Tale, set 15 years after the events of her dystopian masterpiece. Now shortlisted for the Booker Prize. Show more
The Poet muses on the interplay between crime and music in his community, painting an audio-portrait that is in equal parts complex and compelling. Show more
News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
The third volume in Charles Moore's definitive biography of Margaret Thatcher, based on unique access to her papers and closest associates. Show more
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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