The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Yousra Samir Imran, a British Egyptian writer and author. Show more
Ten coastal encounters. Richard King meets Ellie Deas in Anstruther harbour. Show more
The latest news headlines. Including the weather and a look at the papers.
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Farming Today
01/07/23 Farming Today This Week: review into labour shortages in the food supply chain, bacon, fruit pickers speak out.
25 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for years
A review into labour shortages in the food supply chain in England identifies critical issues which need resolving. Show more
The latest weather reports and forecast
Including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
Saturday Live
Martin Roberts, Jimi Famurewa, Nadine Cooper, Sophie Ellis-Bextor
57 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Radio 4's Saturday morning show brings you extraordinary stories and remarkable people. Show more
Your Place or Mine with Shaun Keaveny
Jon Ronson: Pacific Coast Highway, California, USA
44 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Jon takes Shaun on a road with incredible views and equally incredible drops off the cliff. Jon's had some strange and amazing experiences along this highway and Shaun is tempted. Show more
George Parker of the Financial Times analyses the latest developments at Westminster. Show more
From Our Own Correspondent
Tracing Syria's Captagon Trade
28 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Lebanon and Jordan fight a tide of smuggled pills; plus tales from Ukraine's battle fronts, the island of Grenada, the BBC's bureaux abroad and the streets of the South Bronx. Show more
Matt Hancock delivers his sincerest apology yet, Boris Johnson appears on Great Lives and The Archers has a surprise new writer. Show more
The latest weather forecast
The latest national and international news and weather reports from BBC Radio 4
Any Questions?
Kate Andrews, Hilary Benn MP, Maria Caulfield MP, Dr Latifa Patel
47 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Alex Forsyth presents political debate from Northwick Park Hospital in Harrow with Kate Andrews, Hilary Benn MP, Maria Caulfield MP and Dr Latifa Patel. Show more
Call Any Answers? to have your say on the big issues in the news this week
The Museums That Make Us
The Auckland Project, Bishop Auckland
14 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable 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
Born Elizabeth Forbes in 1912, Dr Ewan Forbes went to the Scottish courts to protect his marriage, his practice and above all his claim to be heir-male to the Craigevar Baronetcy. Show more
Woman's Hour
Weekend Woman's Hour: Olivia Colman, Rosamund Pike, Managing your Energy Levels
57 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Oscar-winning actor Olivia Colman on working with a domestic violence prevention charity and Rosamund Pike on the joys of voice acting in a new BBC audio drama. Show more
Full coverage of the day's news
Political Thinking with Nick Robinson
The Anas Sarwar One
35 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Nick Robinson has a conversation with, not an interrogation of, the people who shape our political thinking about what shaped theirs.
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
The latest weather forecast
Six O'Clock News
01/07/2023 Funeral for teen whose death sparked riots in France
15 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
President Macron postpones state visit to Germany after four nights of rioting
Loose Ends
Lesley Sharp, Vivian Oparah, DJ Fat Tony, Ravneet Gill, Keaton Henson, Lilo, Andrew O' Neill, Clive Anderson
43 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Clive Anderson and Andrew O' Neill are joined by Lesley Sharp, DJ Fat Tony, Vivian Oparah and Ravneet Gill for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. Show more
Russia's defence minister and close ally of Vladimir Putin, Sergei Shoigu - whose feud with the Wagner group of mercenaries led to their recent march on Moscow. Show more
Brian Cox and Robin Ince are joined by comedian Rachel Parris to find out if supervolcanoes are something to worry about. Show more
In the near future, Paul Farley finds that he is the last person on the planet - everyone else has disappeared without any explanation. Show more
Toby Jones plays the now ennobled but corrupt MP, Sir Joseph Olinska. His divorce is in progress and he's starting to make business acquaintances in Russia. Show more
Jon Holmes's comedy current affairs concept album remixes news into award winning satirical shapes. This week: Apocalypse Nyet, a Succession of sewage, and oh, those Russians... Show more
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4
Violinist Anna Phoebe and composer Neil Brand join Cerys and Jeffrey to add the next five tracks to the playlist, taking us on another musical adventure across the globe. Show more
The last cryptic contest of the current series pits Wales against the North of England, with Kirsty Lang in the chair. Show more
Two yeti enthusiasts set out on a search for the mysterious, mythical creature to find out if it really exists. Their first stop is northern India. Show more
The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
Roger’s guest is children’s writer Michael Morpurgo. His choices reflect a deep love of rural life and also include moving reflections on war, and peace. Show more
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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