The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
Spiritual reflection to start the day with writer and broadcaster, Anna Magnusson
Farming Today
02/12/19: Conservative farming manifesto; Scottish women in agriculture; Marina Gibson, fishing influencer
12 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FM
Gemma Cooper from the National Farmers Union in Scotland responds to a new report from the Scottish government which says fundamental change is needed to help women in farming. Show more
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
John Aitchison presents the wigeon. Show more
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
Amol Rajan discusses India, from political revenge to corporate greed, with William Dalrymple, Anita Anand and Sumantra Bose. Show more
Woman's Hour
Green Christmas Food, Gaia Vince, Glass Walls
48 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
As the EU declares a global 'climate and environmental emergency', will you be changing your food habits this Christmas? Show more
George Eliot's beloved classic novel of life, love and politics, adapted by Katie Hims. The surprises in Peter Featherstone’s will precipitate a lot more than an inheritance. Show more
Adrian Chiles speaks to habitual non-voters. What’s keeping them from the polls and who or what might entice them to cast their ballot? Show more
Loose Ends
Niamh Cusack, Kim Longinotto, Laura Dockrill, Rick Wakeman, Marry Waterson & Emily Barker, Athena Kugblenu, Clive Anderson
38 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Clive Anderson and Athena Kugblenu are joined by Niamh Cusack, Laura Dockrill and Kim Longinotto for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. Show more
Nan takes Billy away while Blanche, estranged from her grandchildren, contemplates a trip of her own. Read by Eleanor Bron. Show more
You and Yours
GP Crisis, Social Housing Cladding, Kitchen Gadgets
40 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Why the job of a family doctor is now impossible.
How replacing cladding is heaping pressure on the social housing sector. The kitchen gadgets you don't really need. 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.
Josh finds himself in trouble and Phoebe pushes forwards Show more
4 Extra Debut. Investigating a cyber-attack, a British Embassy officer in Washington uncovers an international conspiracy. Stars Clare Corbett. Show more
Quote... Unquote
Ken Cheng, Helen Lewis, Luke Jennings
28 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for years
Nigel Rees hosts the quotations quiz with comic Ken Cheng, journalist Helen Lewis and author Luke Jennings. From December 2019. 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
Faber and Faber, 90 this year, is famous for its poetry list which was edited for years by TS Eliot. But what does a poetry editor actually do? Hannah Sullivan reveals the mystery. Show more
Ernie Rea and guests discuss the appeal of the 13th century Persian poet Rumi in front of an audience at the BBC's Contains Strong Language Festival in Hull. Show more
Afternoon news and current affairs programme, reporting on breaking stories and summing up the day's headlines.
Six O'Clock News
02/12/2019 Eye witness account of London Bridge attack
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
An eye witness of the London Bridge attack describes how one of the victims, Jack Merritt, was the first to confront the attacker.
A return visit to Portsmouth for Tim Brooke-Taylor, Tony Hawks, Rachel Parris and Marcus Brigstocke with Jack Dee the reluctant arbiter. Show more
Helen is in a quandary and the Bridge Farm Archers rally round Show more
Front Row
Edward Norton, Elizabeth is Missing, artist Luke Jerram
28 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Edward Norton on his new film Motherless Brooklyn, review of the TV adaption of Elizabeth is Missing, art from Bristol Zoo and Midnight Movie at the Royal Court Show more
George Eliot's beloved classic novel of life, love and politics, adapted by Katie Hims. The surprises in Peter Featherstone’s will precipitate a lot more than an inheritance. Show more
Adrian Chiles speaks to habitual non-voters. What’s keeping them from the polls and who or what might entice them to cast their ballot? Show more
Crossing Continents
The Man Who Laughed at al-Qaeda
29 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Remembering Raed Fares the Radio Fresh FM founder who fought hatred with humour in Syria. Show more
Amol Rajan discusses India, from political revenge to corporate greed, with William Dalrymple, Anita Anand and Sumantra Bose. Show more
Biggest Russian bombardment on Ukraine yet
President Trump lands at Stansted ahead of 2-day Nato summit
45 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective
Nan takes Billy away while Blanche, estranged from her grandchildren, contemplates a trip of her own. Read by Eleanor Bron. Show more
George contemplates his relationship with the audience before giving a personal account of conflict in his area. Show more
Grace Dent presents a series documenting the untold stories of 21st-century Britain. Today a sparky 70-year-old widow confronts a video technician in a dancing competition. Show more
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
Historian Catherine Merridale chronicles the tortuous gestation of Vasily Grossman's Soviet masterpiece Stalingrad through the tortuous process of state censorship & interference. Show more
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