The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
A reflection and prayer to start the day with Jonathan Rea. Show more
Today, why a time when many can’t get to the countryside is a good time to educate everyone about it. Show more
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
Satush Kumar was born in Rajasthan, India, where the peacock, or Mayura, is associated with the monsoon through display and extravagant dance to please Indra, the god of rain. Show more
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
Start the Week
Changing behaviour, from bystander to actor
28 minutes
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Kirsty Wark discusses the science behind changing and challenging behaviour with Catherine Sanderson and David Halpern. Show more
Join Greg Jenner as he skyrockets back to the 20th century to discover how Russia and America battled each other to land the first person on the Moon in the great space race. Show more
Woman's Hour
Primates, Domestic Violence, Woman's Hour Corona Diaries, Dreams
46 minutes
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The challenges of capturing primates on film. The science of dreams. Show more
Alison White's poignant, powerful and ultimately uplifting drama about a mother's love and a son's determined spirit. A unique insight into raising a child with cerebral palsy. Show more
Winter 2019 was one of the wettest on record. It rained, and rained, and rained. Farmer Charles in Warwickshire isn't sure the farm can survive this. Grace Dent follows the story. Show more
Mishal Husain presents pieces on: parks as centres of dispute, Culloden, North Korean exiles in lockdown, a Harry Potter-esque story from the Pennines and single parent isolation. Show more
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
As Crossriggs prepares for a long-awaited wedding, Alex Hope considers her position in the world. Read by Rosalind Sydney. Show more
You and Yours
Flight Refunds, Changing Businesses and Caring Author
37 minutes
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The airlines encouraging passengers to take vouchers not refunds
The businesses getting creative and changing to survive
And author Deborah Moggach on the importance of carers Show more
The latest weather forecast
Analysis of news and current affairs, presented by Sarah Montague.
A young doctor’s death shakes the Communist Party. How coronavirus led to a political crisis in which Beijing transformed a whistle-blower into a hero. Show more
Roy finds himself in a vulnerable position, and Tracy can’t take a hint. Show more
Toby Jones plays the now ennobled but corrupt MP, Sir Joseph Olinska. Joseph travels to Moscow to try to secure a deal on the Russian pharmaceutical industry. Show more
Russell Davies chairs the fourth heat in the 2020 tournament of the nationwide general knowledge quiz. Show more
The Food Programme
Covid-19: The Food Waste Dimension.
28 minutes
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Dan Saladino investigates how the coronavirus crisis has not only resulted in vast amounts of food being wasted but also saved and redirected to feed people in need. Show more
Dr Katie Edwards looks at the way different religions have embraced the digital world during lockdown from Covid-19. Show more
Afternoon news and current affairs programme, reporting on breaking stories and summing up the day's headlines
Six O'Clock News
27/04/2020 PM back in Downing Street
30 minutes
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Boris Johnson returns to work and warns against lifting the lockdown too quickly
Milton thinks his luck is in when he unexpectedly wins a luxury cruise. But who would want him out of the way? From 2020. Show more
Susan can’t help worrying about Emma, and Roy’s the worse for wear. Show more
Front Row
Randy Newman; song lyrics in Latin; Romeo and Juliet; the NHS on radio and TV
28 minutes
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Randy Newman on his new song,'Stay Away', written in memory of Ellis Marsalis; guess the song lyrics translated into Latin; The Globe's Romeo and Juliet; portrayals of the NHS. Show more
Alison White's poignant, powerful and ultimately uplifting drama about a mother's love and a son's determined spirit. A unique insight into raising a child with cerebral palsy. Show more
Raees Khan speaks to British Muslims on how the coronavirus is impacting their most important religious month, Ramadan. Show more
The housing crisis in Ireland means many young people cannot put a roof over their heads. Show more
A senior NHS doctor has been recording on the wards for BBC Radio 4, starting on March 16th as the Prime Minister warned of the dangers we faced and now heading into the fifth week Show more
Start the Week
Changing behaviour, from bystander to actor
28 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Kirsty Wark discusses the science behind changing and challenging behaviour with Catherine Sanderson and David Halpern. Show more
Biggest Russian bombardment on Ukraine yet
Boris Johnson back in Downing Street -- after recovering from coronavirus
45 minutes
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In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective
As Crossriggs prepares for a long-awaited wedding, Alex Hope considers her position in the world. Read by Rosalind Sydney. Show more
When Pan finds a 21st-century recording of a rainforest, she has no idea what it is. An environmental thriller starring Pearl Mackie, with theme music by Bonobo. Show more
News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
“And then my interrogation began.” The escape operation unravels. Show more
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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