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A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with writer and broadcaster Salma El-Wardany. Show more
Farming Today
26/05/20 Seasonal farm workers exempt from quarantine rules, closure of agriculture college in Cumbria
13 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FM
More seasonal workers are expected to come to the UK following the relaxation of quarantine rules. Show more
Wildlife cameraman Nigel Bean on the water rail for Tweet of the Day. Show more
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
The Life Scientific
Liz Seward and the dream of spaceflight
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Professor Jim Al-Khalili talks to Liz Seward, Senior Space Strategist for Airbus Defence and Space. Liz's young interest in Science Fiction led to a career designing spacecraft. Show more
One to One
Veggie roots: Miles Chambers meets the inventor of the Vegeburger
14 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Miles Chambers grew up in a veggie household in the 70s - the Vegeburger was a staple in his childhood. He meets the plant-based pioneer, Gregory Sams, who came up with the idea. Show more
Woman's Hour
Troopers, Billionaires, Postnatal Support
50 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
The programme that offers a female perspective on the world Show more
Following a health scare, Cathy hopes that joining a running group will help her take her first steps towards a new life. Show more
Mishal Husain introduces pieces on how the public health emergency is affecting a special group of homeless people, narrow-boat users, fostered children, house movers and home schoolers. Show more
If there is an 'Everyman' in literature, can the experiences of a female character also be universal? In this programme novelist Sarah Hall goes in search of the Everywoman. Show more
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
The second of five 'Just William' stories by Richmal Crompton, performed by Matin Jarvis. 'Jumble' (How William first met his dog, Jumble.) Show more
You and Yours
Call You and Yours: How are you managing your weight during lockdown?
39 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Some people are more worried about being overweight right now, because it makes it harder to fight Covid-19. How are you managing your weight during lockdown? Show more
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Mon-Thurs: Analysis of news and current affairs, presented by Sarah Montague. Fri: Analysis of news and current affairs, presented by Mark Mardell.
The Great Post Office Trial
2. The Bloodiest Mind in Wales
17 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
The story of a decade-long battle with the Post Office, fought by its own sub-postmasters. Today we meet Alan Bates, the "UK's Erin Brockovich", the man who started the fightback. Show more
David reflects on life at Brookfield during lockdown and Josh considers his place in the family. Show more
By Mark Lawson. Following pressure from campaign groups and social media, a waxworks museum feels compelled to re-evaluate and purge many of its most celebrated exhibits. Show more
Short documentaries about dreaming and imagination presented by Josie Long. From 2020. Show more
Can tree planting really reduce our emissions? Peter Gibbs discovers that reforestation may not be the simple solution politicians crave. Show more
The Law Show
Deferred Prosecution Agreements: pragmatic but unprincipled?
28 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Earlier this year, Airbus was ordered to pay billions in fines in a deferred prosecution agreement. But Airbus has not been convicted of any crimes. Joshua Rozenberg investigates. Show more
Great Lives
Sybille Bedford, author of Jigsaw and A Legacy
28 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Sybille Bedford was the writer's writer, and author of A Legacy. Show more
Afternoon news and current affairs programme, reporting on breaking stories and summing up the day's headlines
Six O'Clock News
26/05/2020 Tory anger grows over Cummings
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
A junior minister, Douglas Ross, resigns and an increasing number of Conservative MPs oppose Dominic Cummings remaining at Number Ten.
Jan Ravens recalls teenage crushes, slow dances and New Year's resolutions through her diaries. With Rufus Hound. From 2020. Show more
Is it the cricket season in locked down Ambridge? Harrison struggles to strike the correct tone and Tracy launches her manifesto. Show more
Front Row
Tracee Ellis Ross, Walter Iuzzolino, Southbank Centre
28 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Actor Tracee Ellis Ross on her film The High Note, Walter Iuzzolino from Channel 4’s Walter Presents, an uncertain future for London's Southbank Centre, and Frankenstein. Show more
Kennedy gets a lead from an interview with the librarian from Charles Dexter Ward’s old school. Starring Barnaby Kay. Show more
File on 4
Game Changer: How the UK played on during coronavirus
37 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
File on 4 asks if the right decisions were made around big sporting events to try to contain the spread of Coronavirus. Show more
Blind parents tell us how they are coping with educating their children at home - and Sirine Jahangir joins us after her stellar performance on Britain's Got Talent. Show more
Inside Health
Inside Health: The Virus
Shielding; Pandemic Lexicon; Southampton Hospital; Doctor rejects NHS Superhero Tag
28 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
More than two million people - those over 70 and those with medical conditions - have been isolating at home for weeks now. They're part of the 'shielding' group. But how long for? Show more
The Life Scientific
Liz Seward and the dream of spaceflight
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Professor Jim Al-Khalili talks to Liz Seward, Senior Space Strategist for Airbus Defence and Space. Liz's young interest in Science Fiction led to a career designing spacecraft. Show more
Biggest Russian bombardment on Ukraine yet
Growing Conservative unrest over Dominic Cummings
45 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective
Michael abandons his education to begin an affair with an older woman, despite his fear of Moran. Read by Lloyd Hutchinson. Show more
You'll Do
Living Together with Nish Kumar and Amy Annette
45 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Comedians Nish Kumar and Amy Annette join Catherine Bohart and Sarah Keyworth to chat setting alarms, nesting and admitting you're not perfect. Show more
Jarvis Cocker prowls the dark, finding stories of the night people. Tonight, in a Prix Italia winning edition, the dramas of a shepherd, a nurse, a priest and atransatlantic pilot Show more
The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
Autistic Dara has just turned 15. His passion for nature continues to clash with him feeling trapped in a Northern Irish suburb. Show more
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