The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
A reflection and prayer to start the day with the Rev'd Dr Rosa Hunt, co-principal of South Wales Baptist College.
Farming Today
02/03/20 Flooding, Agri Start-ups. Ancient farming on Dartmoor
11 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FM
As farmers brace themselves for the clear-up of thousands of acres of land damaged in the recent floods, we hear about offers of support now coming in from across the country. Show more
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
Bill Oddie presents the chiffchaff. Show more
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
Hilary Mantel discusses the final chapter in the life of Thomas Cromwell with Andrew Marr. Show more
Woman's Hour
Hadley Freeman, The Power of Crying, Staying in Touch with Children when you're in Prison
48 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Hadley Freeman discusses the story of her Jewish relatives across the 20th century; also the power of crying and staying in touch with your children when you're in prison. Show more
Ten-part adaptation of Lampedusa's gorgeous masterpiece of European political fiction, translated by Archibald Colquhoun, abridged by Sara Davies and read by Alex Jennings. Show more
Jolyon Jenkins investigates reports that people with severe dementia, or who haven't spoken for years, can sit up and have lucid conversations just before they die. Can it be true? Show more
Loose Ends
Dawn French, Brian Cox, Chris Addison, Seth Lakeman, Cherise, Sara Cox, Clive Anderson
37 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Clive Anderson and Sara Cox are joined by actors Dawn French, Brian Cox and Chris Addison for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. Show more
People have travelled from across the world to listen to the stories of Bassam and Rami. A novel by Colum McCann, inspired by actual events. Read by Stanley Townsend. Show more
You and Yours
Secret Plastic, Technology in care, Welsh tenancies
39 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
The supermarket found to be selling 'sustainable' bedding wrapped in plastic. Assistive technology in the care sector. Why it's about to become harder to evict tenants in Wales. 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.
Stanley Tucci continues his history of California with the story of Silicon Valley's troubled founder, William Shockley: a genius, a hideous boss and an irredeemable racist. Show more
Lynda is left disappointed and Kirsty drops a bombshell Show more
Compelling drama exploring the impact of murder through one family’s experience and via group therapy for murderers. Show more
The Midlands play the North of England in the cryptic quiz, with Tom Sutcliffe in the chair Show more
The Food Programme
Lights, Camera, Reaction: Life after Great British Bake Off with David Atherton
28 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
The Bake Off Winner talks fame, food and the freak outs of overnight celebrity with presenter Leyla Kazim and restaurateur and Masterchef winner Thomasina Miers. Show more
The gulf between young and old has never seemed wider. But have we seen this before? Historian Rhys Jones explores how generational conflict has unfolded through the ages. Show more
Is there a tension between what we feel friendship is, and the way we’re doing friendships online? Show more
Afternoon news and current affairs programme, reporting on breaking stories and summing up the day's headlines.
Six O'Clock News
02/03/2020 Prime Minister orders investigation into Priti Patel bullying claims
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Allegations that Priti Patel mistreated staff are to be investigated by Cabinet Secretary
Sue Perkins shows and tells nature with her guests Lucy Cooke, Dr. Erica McAlister and Kiri Pritchard-McLean. From 2020. Show more
Johnny is on a mission and Shula has her feelings hurt Show more
Front Row
Film director Francis Annan, Denise Mina, Amateur dramatics - its development and popularity
28 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Film director Francis Annan; Denise Mina on writing for the theatre; Amateur dramatics - its development and popularity Show more
A devoted husband and man of faith faces the mission of a lifetime, galaxies away from his wife. Narrated by Dougray Scott. Show more
Kerry Hudson, author of Lowborn, has learned to code switch with the literary elite, but how can people stuck in poverty or middle class bubbles make meaningful connections? Show more
How the furore over a single arrest in Canada demonstrates China's rising power. Presented by Neal Razzell. Show more
Mona Chalabi asks why female facial hair still seems to be a source of such shame. Show more
Hilary Mantel discusses the final chapter in the life of Thomas Cromwell with Andrew Marr. Show more
Biggest Russian bombardment on Ukraine yet
Boris Johnson warns of "very significant expansion" of coronavirus in the UK
45 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective
People have travelled from across the world to listen to the stories of Bassam and Rami. A novel by Colum McCann, inspired by actual events. Read by Stanley Townsend. Show more
A new after hours series re-imagining a long night of the soul. British-Jamaican writer Zakiya Mckenzie heads to the Forest of Dean to find her past in the darkness. Show more
Sean Curran reports from Westminster as the Government says it will investigate whether Home Secretary Priti Patel has breached the ministerial code, amid allegations of bullying. Show more
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
Azadeh Moaveni's acclaimed, insightful and considered account is about a cast of young women from Tunisia, Germany, the UK and the Middle East who joined ISIS. Nadia Albina reads. Show more
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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