The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
A reflection and prayer to begin the day with the Revd Dr Emma Whittick, Chaplain at the University of Wales Trinity St David, in Lampeter and Carmarthen.
Farming Today
22/05/23 Scottish Food Security; world farming conference; Welsh seed hub.
11 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for years
Scottish government creates new Food Security Unit.
Farmers from around the world meet in South Africa.
Producers champion locally-grown seeds at Wales Seed Hub. Show more
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
David Attenborough presents the guillemot. Show more
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
Tim Blackburn, Cheryl Tipp and Mark Cocker discuss the beauty, flight and science of birds and moths, and the deep connections in the natural world with Kirsty Wark Show more
Woman's Hour
Women of Northern Ireland; Baroness Nicky Morgan; Looking good for your age; Menopause drugs update
57 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Two women's stories of living through the Troubles in Northern Ireland. Show more
The peace talks happening behind the scenes are put to the test by the murder. Questions are asked who could have betrayed Darren. Was it someone inside the gay community? Show more
Lady Killers with Lucy Worsley
20. Is the law gender blind?
28 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Lucy Worsley and Professor Rosalind Crone discuss women and the law with immigration lawyer and comedian Sikisa Bostwick-Barnes. Show more
You and Yours
New Builds, Prom Dress, Tool Theft
53 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
The leaseholders stuck with homes that could face demolition. It's prom season - what you should know before buying from overseas. The rising tide of tool theft. Show more
The latest weather forecast
Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment, with Sarah Montague.
Might Shakespeare help resolve tricky contemporary issues? Major public figures in conversation with Emma Smith. Today, Gordon Brown and Shriti Vadera on populism and Julius Caesar Show more
Ian has concerns for a friend and Chris finds himself very much in demand Show more
Singer-songwriter and author Nick Cave talks to John Wilson about his formative creative influences. Show more
The South of England and the Midlands clash once again in the cryptic quiz, with Kirsty Lang in the chair. Show more
The Food Programme
Tech, TikTok and the Future of Food Writing
29 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Leyla Kazim explores how lists, maps and apps are transforming how we look for restaurant recommendations, and what these changes mean for food media and how we eat. Show more
Andrea Catherwood investigates what the new, highly-educated, liberal, Irish Republic thinks about the possibility of their northern neighbours re-joining their country. Show more
When AI moderation can silence a person for saying one triggering word, how can we talk about the subjects most vital to us? Aleks dives into the Algospeak arms race. Show more
Afternoon news and current affairs programme, reporting on breaking stories and summing up the day's headlines
Six O'Clock News
22/05/2023 Home Secretary says she regrets speeding ticket
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Suella Braverman says there was "nothing untoward" about her handling of a speeding ticket
Sue Perkins challenges Gyles Brandreth, Jan Ravens, Tony Hawks and Rachel Parris to speak for 60 seconds without repetition, deviation or hesitation. Show more
Helen fears the worst and Susan is on a mission. Show more
Front Row
Arlo Parks, Martin Amis remembered, depicting The Troubles
43 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Arlo Parks on her much anticipated second album. Plus James Bluemel on depicting The Troubles through human stories in his new documentary Once Upon a Time in Northern Ireland. Show more
For close to 80 years, the British Industrial Mission has sought to offer pastoral care to the workforce. Alan Dein explores their stories in a changing world of work. Show more
New Orleans is the murder capital of the United States - what are the causes and does anyone have a solution? Show more
Professor Ben Garrod plays with the wearable tech helping track to our health and meets pioneers of brain implants. Could all this technology help us learn more about ourselves? Show more
Tim Blackburn, Cheryl Tipp and Mark Cocker discuss the beauty, flight and science of birds and moths, and the deep connections in the natural world with Kirsty Wark Show more
Biggest Russian bombardment on Ukraine yet
Russia accuses Ukraine of 'sabotage' attack
45 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Russian authorities say an armed group crossed from Ukraine into Russia's Belgorod region
Republican Party's only black senator launches his presidential campaign
Knightshade: The Lathe of Firefall needs its Firefall, and superstar OK Bailey could be perfect. Or he could be another dime a dozen movie star. Show more
The random postcode generator sends producer Polly Weston to a village that hosts a prison for people serving life sentences. Show more
All the news from Westminster with Sean Curran.
The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
The West: A New History of an Old Idea by Naoíse Mac Sweeney
The Importance of Origins
14 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for years
Historian Naoise Mac Sweeney delves into the lives of historical figures to explore and interrogate the received narrative and origins of 'the west'. Read by Nina Sosanya. Show more
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
