The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping

National and international news from BBC Radio 4

Bells on Sunday comes from St Mary’s Church in Chislet in Kent. Show more

The federal prosecutor taking on former President Donald Trump in a classified documents case. Show more

The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4

Mark Tully explores the attraction of the unfamiliar – the draw of unfamiliar places, the delight of fresh experiences and the positive pleasures of discovering new things. Show more

Brett Westwood explores how bears have influenced art, literature and belief. Who doesn't love teddy bears? But their similarity to us has been both an advantage and a downfall. Show more

The latest weather reports and forecast

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

An independent review in the diocese of Hexham and Newcastle shows the former Bishop ignored safeguarding concerns. Show more

Historian Dan Snow makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Tall Ships Youth Trust. Show more

The latest weather forecast

The latest news headlines. Including a look at the Sunday papers.

Each year the clergy of St John’s church Glastonbury reach out to festival goers of all faiths and none, helping bring a Christian dimension to England’s most famous pop festival. Show more

As Midsummer Day approaches, Rebecca Stott finds the world around her bursting with colour. Show more

Bill Oddie presents the nuthatch. Show more

The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell

Stella finds herself at a crossroads, and a familiar face makes a dramatic return. Show more

Adam Kay, writer and former doctor, shares the eight tracks, book and luxury item he would take with him if cast away to a desert island. With Lauren Laverne. Show more

The diets of UK children are now mostly made up of ultra-processed food, so can we learn from the French in how they teach children healthy eating habits? Sheila Dillon finds out. Show more

The latest weather forecast

Radio 4's look at the week's big stories from both home and around the world

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, has conversations with public figures about their inner lives. Show more

This week's GQT comes from Wallingford, Oxfordshire. Show more

The series that takes a look at books, plays and stories and asks how they work. John Yorke examines Tim Winton’s prize-winning novel Cloudstreet. Show more

Tim Winton’s funny, sprawling saga is an epic novel of love and acceptance. Quick and Rose are the focus in episode two of this new radio dramatisation by DJ Britton. Show more

Alex Clark is joined by Irish writer Paul Murray to talk about The Bee Sting, and Katherine Heiny and Josie Long discuss their new short stories. Show more

Pro-wrestler Matt Powell, AKA Mad Dog Maxx, explores the rise and fall of British wrestling in the 70s and 80s, and its massive comeback in recent years especially in the Midlands. Show more

Scout Association urged to overhaul safeguarding policy after £6m paid to abuse victims in the last ten years. Show more

The federal prosecutor taking on former President Donald Trump in a classified documents case. Show more

The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping

The latest weather forecast

Michael Gove calls video showing Tory activists at a lockdown party "indefensible".

Luke Wright chooses his audio highlights of the week. Show more

Kirsty struggles to keep the peace, while Pat and Tony question recent events. Show more

New comedy from Ashley Blaker about his unusual home life. In episode three, Ashley reflects on the many joys and challenges of raising children with special needs. Show more

An original short story for radio by a Granta Best Young Novelist 2023. Show more

Is the weight of electric vehicles a risk to infrastructure? Show more

John Wilson on Italy's four-time Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi, giant of American literature Cormac McCarthy, operatic soprano Kathryn Harris and artist Francoise Gilot. Show more

We speak to HMRC about why it has decided to close its self-assessment tax helpline over the summer. Show more

Historian Dan Snow makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Tall Ships Youth Trust. Show more

Danny Wallace and George Egg are joined by Alexandra Burke, Danielle de Niese, Bob Harris and Kéllé Bryan for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. Show more

Ben Wright discusses 'partygate' and the mortgage squeeze with MPs Harriett Baldwin and Anneliese Dodds; Professor of Politics Tim Bale; and political journalist Paul Waugh. Show more

Combative, provocative and engaging debate chaired by Michael Buerk. With Melanie Phillips, Mona Siddiqui, Tim Stanley and Ash Sarkar. Show more

The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.

Historian Phil Tinline explores the role of conspiracy, and conspiracy theory, in British politics, starting with the rumours of plots that swirled around Labour PM Harold Wilson. Show more

Bells on Sunday comes from St Mary’s Church in Chislet in Kent. Show more

The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping

BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.