The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
A reflection and prayer to start the day with Jonathan Rea. Show more
Farming Today
16/03/22 - Food security, animal sentience and organic duck eggs
13 minutes on BBC Radio 4 FM
Farmers are facing rising costs - for fuel, for fertiliser and for energy. Combined with the war in Ukraine hitting global wheat exports, what will this mean for UK food security? Show more
Steve Backshall presents the black-browed albatross. Show more
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
The Anatomy of Kindness
Is there such thing as a pure act of kindness?
28 minutes on BBC Radio 4 FM
Available for over a year
Using evidence from the BBC Kindness Test, neuroscientists and evolutionary psychologists, Claudia Hammond asks if we can ever be purely kind and if our motivations matter. Show more
In the mid 1960s the young people of China were encouraged to turn on their parents and teachers in an attempt to rejuvenate Mao's communist state. Violence and upheaval followed. Show more
Woman's Hour
Diane Dodds, Child Q and Stripsearch, Charlotte Mendelson, Cook for Ukraine
57 minutes on BBC Radio 4 FM
Available for over a year
The DUP's Dianne Dodds and novelist Charlotte Mendelson on her new book. Show more
Thousands died between the 16th and 18th centuries as a result of witchcraft trials. Dani Garavelli asks: is it time we recognised the victims of this state-sanctioned atrocity? Show more
Maureen Lipman's comic collection of musings, monologues, duologues and anecdotes about her life and popular culture. With specially invited guest Oliver Cotton. Show more
By Alix Nathan. In London, Eve learns more about her mother’s past. Joseph is in serious financial difficulty. Show more
You and Yours
Heating Oil, White Goods Fraud, Clothes in your 30s
39 minutes on BBC Radio 4 FM
Available for over a year
Rogue companies have been targeting vulnerable people, miss-selling them insurance for washing machines, televisions and fridges. Show more
The latest weather forecast
Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment, with Sarah Montague.
The Museums That Make Us
The Auckland Project, Bishop Auckland
14 minutes on BBC Radio 4 FM
Available for over a year
Neil journey's to Bishop Auckland in England's industrial north east where 'The Auckland Project' engages local pride through its collection of paintings by Spanish Masters. Show more
Brian struggles to keep control and Tony receives a surprising proposition. Show more
When Max, 15, offers to shop for Nina, who's self-isolating with her husband Frank, an unexpected friendship blossoms - which, in turn, puts their marriage back on track. Show more
Is your money invested in Russia? How to find out and get out. Show more
James Gallagher catches up with Jo, Neil and John, a year on, to see if they're any closer to making a full recovery from long Covid. Show more
Greg James heads deep into the BBC archives to deliver a selection of prime and often forgotten audio. Show more
The Media Show
Why are Russian oligarchs only now in the press spotlight?
26 minutes on BBC Radio 4 FM
Available for over a year
The journalists investigating 'Londongrad'. Show more
Afternoon news and current affairs programme, reporting on breaking stories and summing up the day's headlines.
Six O'Clock News
16/03/2022 Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe is Freed
30 minutes on BBC Radio 4 FM
Available for over a year
Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe has been freed after six years detention in Iran. And Russian forces are continuing their bombardment of civilian buildings in Ukraine.
Joanna Lumley and Roger Allam star as a long-married couple, in Jan Etherington’s award-winning comedy. This week Joanna climbs a mountain and Roger’s home alone. Or is he? Show more
Justin fears the worst and Fallon reaches out. Show more
Front Row
Olga reviewed, David Hare on Straight Line Crazy, audio postcard from York
42 minutes on BBC Radio 4 FM
Available for over a year
Olga, a Swiss film about a Ukrainian gymnast who flees her country in 2013 reviewed. David Hare on new play Straight Line Crazy. An audio postcard from York. Show more
Michael Buerk chairs live debate on the moral issues behind the news - with Anne McElvoy, Tim Stanley, Giles Fraser and Mona Siddiqui. Show more
A series of personal reflections on the theme of hospitality, inspired by an aspect of Jesus' ministry and Passion. Show more
PFAS chemicals have been linked to mass poisoning in the US. They've been widely used in everything from frying pans to firefighting foam. Are they having an impact in the UK? Show more
The Media Show
Why are Russian oligarchs only now in the press spotlight?
26 minutes on BBC Radio 4 FM
Available for over a year
The journalists investigating 'Londongrad'. Show more
Biggest Russian bombardment on Ukraine yet
Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe is free
45 minutes on BBC Radio 4 FM
Available for over a year
In-depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective
By Alix Nathan. In London, Eve learns more about her mother’s past. Joseph is in serious financial difficulty. Show more
Damien Slash’s satirical sketch show. Fast-paced character comedy from the man of many voices. Show more
Chris Neill: Raging Enigma
Walking to Inverness and Back
14 minutes on BBC Radio 4 FM
Available for years
That prescribed daily exercise during lockdown really starts to add up as Chris Neill is joined by Isy Suttie and Martin Hyder, mining his life for comedy stories buried within. Show more
Sean Curran reports as the Foreign Secretary announces the release of Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe from Iran.
The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
Making History: The Storytellers Who Shaped The Past by Richard Cohen
The Medieval Chroniclers
14 minutes on BBC Radio 4 FM
In the middle ages, Gregory of Tours produced French history while the Venerable Bede gave us the story of Great Britain from 55 BC. Show more
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
BBC Radio 4 presents a selection of news and current affairs, arts and science programmes from the BBC World Service.