The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
Reflection and prayer with Sister Geraldine Smyth OP
Farming Today
16/03/20 Coronavirus compensation for the self-employed in Ireland; the new Agriculture Bill; breeding oysters
11 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FM
The latest news about food, farming and the countryside. Show more
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
Brett Westwood presents the Roseate Tern. Show more
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
Start the Week
Cultural icons from Shakespeare to Superman
43 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Tom Sutcliffe discusses cultural exchanges and civility with James Shapiro, Mark Kermode, Teresa Bejan and Don Paterson Show more
Woman's Hour
Covid-19. Jane Garvey takes your calls.
48 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Jane Garvey takes your calls on Covid-19. What preparations are you making for you and your family as we enter the next phase of the pandemic. Call 03700 100 444 from 8am. Show more
A highly charged, haunting drama. Simone is a district judge, holding the family together, when she receives a letter with photographs of herself. Can you ever escape your past? Show more
We haven't found any aliens yet, but just using statistical techniques, we can make some pretty good guesses about what they'll be like if we do. The answers may surprise you. Show more
Loose Ends
Hugo Weaving, Tamsin Greig, Rachael Stirling, Samra Habib, Julia Biel, Alex Rex, Arthur Smith, Clive Anderson
36 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Clive Anderson and Arthur Smith are joined by Hugo Weaving, Tamsin Greig, Rachael Stirling and Samra Habib for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. Show more
Anton Lesser reads the eagerly-awaited finale to Hilary Mantel's Booker-winning Thomas Cromwell series. Today: the aftermath of the beheading of Anne Boleyn. Show more
You and Yours
Coronavirus, Pension scams, Digital streaming
39 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
How coronavirus is affecting food supplies, social care and travel.
The pension savings that vanish in fraud. The unstoppable rise of digital streaming services. 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.
When Rob Lawrie volunteered at the Calais Jungle he didn't think it would lead to smuggling charges: worse follows when he finds that the man he helped seems to have deceived him. Show more
Lilian offers support and Ben’s 18th birthday present causes debate Show more
Why are we motivated to hide things from those we love? Compelling drama exploring the psychological impact of murder. Show more
Northern Ireland play Scotland for the last time in the 2020 series, with Tom Sutcliffe in the questionmaster's chair. Show more
The Food Programme
Covid-19: The Food Dimension.
28 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Dan Saladino tracks the origins and impact of coronavirus within the global food supply chain. Where are pressures being felt and who's making decisions about feeding Britain? Show more
Antonia Quirke and her crew tackle key movie moments to find out if they could have really happened like that. Show more
Afternoon news and current affairs programme, reporting on breaking stories and summing up the day's headlines.
Six O'Clock News
16/03/2020 New measures to curb virus spread
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Boris Johnson announces new measures to attempt to curb the spread of coronavirus, saying the UK should expect a fast growth in cases.
Sue Perkins shows and tells nature with zoologist Lucy Cooke, crustacean expert Miranda Lowe and Sally Phillips. From 2020. Show more
Philip questions his future and Ed has concerns. Show more
Front Row
How theatres will cope with PM's advice? Jennifer Offill, Roy Hudd, Kevin Guthrie
28 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Jennifer Offill's novel Weather, Roy Hudd tribute, actor Kevin Guthrie on Netflix's The English Game and how will theatres cope with the PM's advice to avoid social venues? Show more
A highly charged, haunting drama. Simone is a district judge, holding the family together, when she receives a letter with photographs of herself. Can you ever escape your past? Show more
Sir Simon Jenkins presents a challenging personal view of the economics of contemporary Wales. Show more
Number Ten is said to want control of economic policy from the Treasury. Edward Stourton asks if this would be a good reform leading to clearer, quicker and better decisions. Show more
Aleks Krotoski explores our urge to converge and how the digital era can throw us in and out of sync with the universe and each other. Show more
Start the Week
Cultural icons from Shakespeare to Superman
43 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Tom Sutcliffe discusses cultural exchanges and civility with James Shapiro, Mark Kermode, Teresa Bejan and Don Paterson Show more
Biggest Russian bombardment on Ukraine yet
People in UK told to stop unnecessary social contact
45 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective
Anton Lesser reads the eagerly-awaited finale to Hilary Mantel's Booker-winning Thomas Cromwell series. Today: the aftermath of the beheading of Anne Boleyn. Show more
Documentary adventures that encourage you to take a closer listen. Show more
News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament.
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
A petty feud between two leading Shakespearian actors led to the notorious and bloody Astor Palace Riot on the 10th May 1849, highlighting growing rifts in American society. Show more
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
