The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
Bells on Sunday
Bells on Sunday comes from the Parish Church of St Thomas, Norbury in Hazel Grove, Stockport
2 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Bells on Sunday comes from the Parish Church of St Thomas, Norbury in Hazel Grove, Stockport Show more
What does Ephraim Mirvis' decision to enter the political fray so controversially this week tell us about the man? Show more
The latest national and international news headlines.
Mark Tully asks priest and stand-up comedian Maggy Whitehouse how humour can puncture pomposity, hypocrisy and arrogance in religious leaders and their congregations. Show more
What is it like to run the most southerly farm in mainland Britain? Sarah Swadling meets the farmers of the Lizard. Show more
The latest weather forecast.
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
Sunday
First Sunday in Advent; Climate Change; Faith and Policing
44 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Emily Buchanan brings you news and analysis of the religious, moral and ethical stories of the week Show more
Radio 4 Christmas Appeal
The Radio 4 Christmas Appeal with St Martin-in-the-Fields 2019
3 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
The Revd Dr Sam Wells makes the Radio 4 Christmas Appeal for the work of St Martin-in-the-Fields with homeless and vulnerably housed people. Show more
The latest weather forecast.
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
Marking Advent Sunday from Holy Trinity Scottish Episcopal Church, Melrose, led by The Rev Philip Blackledge,
with an introduction by The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby. Show more
Following the death of the broadcaster and author, Clive James - one of the first presenters of "A Point of View" - this is one of his early talks, originally broadcast in 2007. Show more
John Aitchison presents the waxwing. Show more
News with Paddy O'Connell including election analysis with our team of special advisers, reviewing the news - paralympian Lady Grey-Thompson and Brexit campaigner Suzanne Evans. Show more
Aasmah Mir reports on some of the lives changed by last year's Radio 4 Christmas Appeal with St Martin in-the-Fields. Show more
Johnny is left devastated and Justin’s scheme takes shape Show more
Desert Island Discs
Asif Kapadia, film director
39 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Asif Kapadia, film director, chooses the eight tracks, book and luxury he would want to take to a desert island. With Lauren Laverne. Show more
Tim Brooke-Taylor, Tony Hawks, Rachel Parris and Marcus Brigstocke find themselves amidst the Victorian splendour of Portsmouth’s New Theatre Royal with Jack Dee in the chair. Show more
The Food Programme
Eating Animals Part 2: A Meat Q&A.
29 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Dan Saladino, Sheila Dillon and a range of experts ranging from climate scientists to beef producers answer your questions on meat eating and the future of farming and our diets. Show more
The latest weather forecast
Global news and analysis, presented by Mark Mardell.
Gardeners' Question Time
St Ann's Allotments, Nottingham
42 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Kathy Clugston and the team visit the St Ann's Allotments in Nottingham. Show more
The Listening Project
The Sunday Omnibus - From this world and beyond.
14 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Three conversations about looks and ageing; faith and coming out; and being a medium. Fi Glover presents. Show more
Part two of Vasily Grossman's dark and honest account of the epic battle of Stalingrad; a prequel to his novel Life and Fate. Dramatised by Jonathan Myerson. Show more
File on 4
Going back: The people reversing their gender transition
37 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
An increasing number of people are questioning their gender identity. But File on 4 hears from some who now regret transitioning and are now reversing their gender transition Show more
Aasmah Mir reports on some of the lives changed by last year's Radio 4 Christmas Appeal with St Martin in-the-Fields. Show more
The latest shipping forecast.
The latest weather forecast.
Six O'Clock News
01/12/2019 Politicians clash on who is to blame for London Bridge terrorist's early release from prison
15 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Johnson and Corbyn clash on terrorist's release from prison, second victim named
Frank Cottrell Boyce with the best of BBC Radio this week Show more
Josh finds himself in trouble and Phoebe pushes forwards Show more
Join multi award-winning comedian and US citizen Rich Hall as he takes a look across the pond at the current state of US politics. Show more
As Maurice struggles to get through his first twenty minute run, he finds his thoughts turning to his daughter. Show more
The series producer of R4's The Long View defends comparing Extinction Rebellion protesters with a fifteenth century prophet of doom. Show more
Last Word
Sir Jonathan Miller, Field Marshal Lord Bramall, Clive James AO, CBE
28 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Matthew Bannister on director Sir Jonathan Miller, Field Marshal Lord Bramall, writer and TV presenter Clive James Show more
Radio 4 Christmas Appeal
The Radio 4 Christmas Appeal with St Martin-in-the-Fields 2019
3 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
The Revd Dr Sam Wells makes the Radio 4 Christmas Appeal for the work of St Martin-in-the-Fields with homeless and vulnerably housed people. Show more
There's increasing demand for electricity, and the sources of it are changing - so how can Britain ensure a constant supply? Show more
Carolyn Quinn hosts political discussion with Home Office minister Kit Malthouse, Labour's Seema Malhotra, Lib Dem Philip Lee and the SNP's Tommy Sheppard, plus Seb Payne of the FT Show more
Simon Beaufoy on Days Of Heaven Show more
Artists from Rwanda’s diaspora are returning. Dr Zoe Norridge asks why and explores the contribution they’re making to their home country as it recovers from its difficult past. Show more
National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
Thinking Allowed
Black music cultures in London
29 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Black music cultures in the UK - Laurie Taylor explores their evolution and special relationship with London. Show more
Bells on Sunday
Bells on Sunday comes from the Parish Church of St Thomas, Norbury in Hazel Grove, Stockport
2 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Bells on Sunday comes from the Parish Church of St Thomas, Norbury in Hazel Grove, Stockport Show more
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
