The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.

The latest news from BBC Radio 4

Spiritual reflection to start the day with the Rev Lezley Stewart of the Church of Scotland.

An apple a day really can keep the doctor away. Michael explores the surprising research into the benefits of apples on your heart, gut and brain. Show more

The latest news headlines. Including the weather and a look at the papers.

Ian Marchant celebrates a Cornish steam pioneer and the mark his inventions made on the British landscape. Show more

The government doesn’t understand labour shortages in food and farming and is putting the future of the sector in danger - according to the EFRA Committee of MPs. Show more

The latest weather reports and forecast

Including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.

Barbara Charone's life in music, care home worker turned comedian Pope Lonergan, listener Isabel Wolff's headline hitting holiday and Labi Siffre's Inheritance Tracks. Show more

Greg James heads deep into the BBC archives to deliver a selection of prime audio, using stories of the week as his launch-pad, along with requests and challenges from listeners. Show more

Ben Riley-Smith of the Daily Telegraph discusses by-election results, rail strikes, the state of the economy and speaks to the House of Commons Speaker, Sir Lindsay Hoyle. Show more

Colombia, once the conservative stalwart in Latin America, turns a new page in electing leftist president Gustavo Petro. Plus, stories from France, the USA, Uganda and Iceland. Show more

Why is Lib Dem leader Ed Davey trapped down a tin mine? What is Ozzy Osbourne doing in the Upsidedown? What sort of hat will Liz Truss wear to impress the people of N Ireland? Show more

The latest weather forecast

The latest national and international news and weather reports from BBC Radio 4

Chris Mason presents political debate and discussion from Shetland Museum and Archives with Jackie Baillie MSP, Lord Lamont, Jen Stout and Maree Todd MSP. Show more

Have your say on the issues discussed on Any Questions?

Cattle emit huge quantities of planet-warming methane. But they can be stopped! Meet the researchers with a host of cunning ideas. Show more

Alun Armstrong and Paul Ritter star in Tamsin Oglesby's future oil comedy, set in 2045. One of a season of dramas exploring the history of oil - and the price we've paid for it. Show more

Kate Bush joins us to talk about her song Running Up That Hill reaching number 1 in the UK more than 30 years after it was released. Show more

Full coverage of the day's news

Nick Robinson talks to the journalist and founder of Money Saving Expert, Martin Show more

The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.

The latest weather reports and forecast

Boris Johnson has insisted that questions about his leadership are settled -- despite defeats in two by-elections this week.

Clive Anderson and Arthur Smith are joined by Gina Yashere, Chris Patten, Jen Offord and Andrew O' Neill for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. Show more

As national rail strikes disrupt train travel across the UK, what makes RMT leader Mick Lynch tick? And how did he become the leader of one of Britain's most powerful unions? Show more

Brian Cox and Robin Ince return for a new series and start by tackling one of the most profound questions in science: which are better, Bats or Flies? Show more

Henry Kissinger, adviser to US presidents for six decades, reflects on his life and career. With James Naughtie. Show more

The artist Piero begins work on a great painting of Fatima, the self-styled Mother of the Empire, while an assassin has arrived for another type of commission. Show more

Janice has it out with Nelson and discovers he is in serious debt, threatening her own fortune. Following the sailing accident, they make an excruciating hospital visit. Show more

The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4

Edward Stourton considers the morality of striking, when it causes disruption to millions of people uninvolved in the dispute. #moralmaze Show more

4 Extra Debut. Steve Punt hosts the battle of wits as students from University College London take on their professors. From June 2022. Show more

A British family holidaying in Newfoundland stumble upon a remote seaside guest house - where they are about to spend the most terrifying night of their lives. Show more

The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.

Greg Jenner watches a clip from the 1970s containing dour predictions for the future of the Outer Hebrides Show more

LT has got to get to Glastonbury, but there's a rail strike. And does he even want to go? Edson Burton's fictional response to a story in this week's news. 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.