The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
The latest news from BBC Radio 4
A reflection and prayer to start the day with Reverend Catherine De Souza, Senior Leader of City Church in Cardiff. Show more
Farming Today
20/09/22 Cost of living in rural areas; farmers still unable to export breeding animals to the EU.
13 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for years
We hear why, nearly two years after we left the EU, farmers still can't export breeding animals to Europe. Show more
Tweet of the Day
Carry Akroyd Black and White Birds
2 minutes
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Calling herself a bird noticer rather than a bird watcher, for Carry Akroyd, who illustrated the Tweet of the Day book in 2013, birds are part of the landscape she connects with. Show more
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
The Life Scientific
Emily Holmes on how to treat trauma
31 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Why images are more powerful than words in shaping how we think and feel. Show more
One to One
Gospel and social change: Gillian Burke and Karen Gibson
14 minutes
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Gillian Burke continues her exploration of Gospel Music. She meets the conductor of the Kingdom Choir, Karen Gibson, to discuss singing as a force for social and political change. Show more
Woman's Hour
The Queen's funeral, Male friendships, PM Liz Truss as diplomat, Death of Mahsa Amini in Iran
57 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
We speak to one of the community volunteers invited to attend the Queen's state funeral. Show more
Rutherford and Fry investigate nuclear fusion - the power source of the stars that might, one day, also power our homes and cities. Show more
An exploration of celebrity culture in the last 70 years through facets of Elizabeth Taylor’s life. Show more
You and Yours
Call You and Yours: What does the new energy support package mean for you?
53 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Call You and Yours: What does the new energy support package mean for you? Show more
The latest weather forecast
Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment, with Sarah Montague.
Michael discovers how losing yourself in a novel for a short time each day can boost your brainpower, improve social bonds and, surprisingly, help you live longer. Show more
You can always rely on Jim, and Shula stands up for a friend. Show more
Maimie McCoy stars in this science fiction drama by Katherine Soper about change and what defines a life. A discovery on Pluto promises profound ramifications back down on Earth. Show more
Josie Long presents short documentaries and adventures in sound which explore our mortality. Show more
The first in this year's BBC National Short Story Award with Cambridge University. A tense family holiday is interrupted by the arrival of Blue. Read by Tuppence Middleton. Show more
Conversations as varied as Eurovision, running a high street business, prejudice in pregnancy and the uncomfortable boundary between personal and public grief. Fi Glover presents. Show more
Great Lives
Astrid Lindgren, creator of Pippi Longstocking
28 minutes
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Children's author Cressida Cowell chooses the Swedish creator of Pippi Longstocking, Astrid Lindgren. Show more
Afternoon news and current affairs programme, reporting on breaking stories and summing up the day's headlines
Six O'Clock News
20/09/2022 The Prime Minister says she's prepared to make unpopular choices if they mean stimulating economic growth.
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
Ellie asks Louisa to clean for her and fills her free time with wild swimming, much to Mitch’s dismay. Will meanwhile takes in a boozy delivery for Morris. Stars Angus Deayton. Show more
Jazzer needs to let off steam, and Shula reflects on the past. Show more
Front Row
Louise Doughty on her BBC drama Crossfire, singer-songwriter Miki Berenyi from Lush, author Jenn Ashworth
42 minutes
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Singer-songwriter Miki Berenyi on her memoir Fingers Crossed and her experiences in the indie rock band Lush, and author Louise Doughty discusses writing her first TV drama. Show more
Mishal Husain and a panel of experts examine the evolving role of the Royal Family. Show more
In Touch
Safety: On The Streets & Early Health Screenings
19 minutes
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Safety is our buzzword; we hear from Sarah Leadbetter who is undertaking a judicial review about the legal safety heights of kerbs and from a GP, on access to cancer screening. Show more
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The Life Scientific
Emily Holmes on how to treat trauma
31 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Why images are more powerful than words in shaping how we think and feel. Show more
Biggest Russian bombardment on Ukraine yet
Anger over “Russia referendums” in Ukraine
45 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
In-depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective.
The new novel by the Women’s Prize-shortlisted author of A Thousand Ships. Read by Susannah Fielding. Medusa convinces her sisters to let her visit Athene's temple. Show more
Fortunately... with Fi and Jane
246. Opaque Tights and Oboe Hotlines, with Your Emails
48 minutes
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This week on the podcast, Fi Glover and Jane Garvey take a moment to reflect on events and hear from listeners on their experiences. Show more
BBC National Short Story Award
BBC National Short Story Award 2022
And the moon descends on the temple that was by Kerry Andrew
28 minutes
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The second in this year's BBC National Short Story Award with Cambridge University. Two strangers are thrown together, in a world shattered by disaster. Read by Matthew Needham. Show more
The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
In Annie Proulx's passionate history of the planet's wetlands and the climate crisis, the prize-winning author investigates the draining of the English Fens. Read by Lorelei King Show more
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