The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
Spiritual reflection to start the day with The Rev Dr Alison Jack of New College, Edinburgh
Farming Today
25/10/19: Handsworth Grammar School does Farming Today, Invasive species, Cider apples
14 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FM
Environmental Audit Committee Chair Mary Creagh tells Charlotte Smith why she thinks the government needs to triple its spending to effectively tackle invasive species. Show more
David Attenborough presents the spotted crake. Show more
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
Desert Island Discs
Dame Glenys Stacey, former Chief Inspector of Probation
40 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Dame Glenys Stacey, former Chief Inspector of Probation, shares the eight tracks, book and luxury she would take with her if cast away to a desert island. With Lauren Laverne. Show more
Cyntoia Brown-Long, imprisoned for life at 16, and released at 31; Food writer, Sue Quinn & her new book 'Cocoa'; the final part of our PTSD series; Show more
Baba is off to a new life in England and wants Kate to join her – but will Eugene come back? With Charlie Murphy. Show more
Bees have been the subject of fascination and reverence since ancient times. Natural Histories explores the life of the bee. Show more
While sorting out their mother's books, Maureen suggests the sisters should buy a house in France and spend their last years together, tending the vines. Show more
Sweetness and Desire: A Short History of Sugar
From Medicine to Menace
14 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Bee Wilson explores our current anxiety over sugar, which first arrived in Britain as a medicine - a far cry from the public enemy status it has acquired today.
You and Yours
Package Holidays; Sustainable Interiors; Banking Boss
40 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Are we fed up enough of conventional banking to switch to doing it all via an App on your mobile phone? 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.
“We had no chance to be together.” The Stasi close in on the tunnellers. Show more
There’s a shock for Oliver and Kate’s latest drama causes debate
Sebastian Baczkiewicz's series reaches its climax with a story that combines desperate love with crushing betrayal when Claudius discovers the truth behind events in Sweden. Show more
Gardeners' Question Time
Bristol Botanic Gardens: Correspondence Edition
42 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Kathy Clugston and the team are in Bristol Botanic Gardens. Show more
A mother and her young son are lost in the woods. And then they meet a stranger on the path… Read by Bryony Hannah. Show more
Last Word
Alicia Alonso, Deborah Orr, Joyce Cansfield, Clora Bryant
28 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Matthew Bannister on ballerina Alicia Alonso, journalist Deborah Orr, crossword setter Joyce Cansfield, trumpeter Clora Bryant. Show more
Is Radio 4's The Corrections in need of correcting? And was Start the Week unfair to vegans? Roger Bolton considers listeners' comments. Show more
The Listening Project
Shahida and Ian- I hope nobody opens the door
4 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Two people talk about how they became friends through a shared interest in local politics. Fi Glover presents. Show more
Afternoon news and current affairs programme, reporting on breaking stories and summing up the day's headlines.
Six O'Clock News
25/10/2019 Vietnamese families fear relatives were among 39 dead in lorry in Essex
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
A number of Vietnamese families fear their relatives were among the 39 people found dead in a lorry in Essex
Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches. Show more
Eddie makes a surprising discovery and feelings are hurt at Grey Gables. Show more
Front Row
Harry Hill, Peter Brook, film podcasts
28 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Harry Hill on his new comedy cabaret television programme, theatre and film director Peter Brook on staging Shakespeare, Caroline Crampton on film podcasts. Show more
Baba is off to a new life in England and wants Kate to join her – but will Eugene come back? With Charlie Murphy. Show more
Any Questions?
Conor Burns MP, Dame Carolyn Fairbairn, Tom Newton Dunn, Baroness Smith
47 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Chris Mason presents political debate from the University of Portsmouth with a panel including Conor Burns MP, Dame Carolyn Fairbairn, Tom Newton Dunn and Baroness Smith. Show more
Sarah Dunant describes her experience talking with others at a Death Cafe Show more
4 Extra Debut. Comedian and science broadcaster Robin Ince explores our longstanding obsession with the end of the world. From 2017. Show more
Biggest Russian bombardment on Ukraine yet
At least 25 people killed in Iraq
45 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective
It's New Year's Eve, and Nelson decides to go out on the town with Pru, Annabelle and Billy. Nelson isn't sure about the attention Billy is paying to his half-sister. Show more
Lisa Jewell, author of bestsellers including Ralph's Party, and Guardian economics commentator Aditya Chakrabortty, read and talk about books they love with Harriett Gilbert. Show more
News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
The Listening Project
Alana and Alison- She wouldn't let me hold her hand
4 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Sisters talk about how they each had very different relationships with their parents. Fi Glover presents. Show more
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
West Indian migrants to Britain between the 1940s and 1960s took great pride in their homes, particularly the front room where they did most of their dancing and drinking. Show more
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