The latest shipping forecast.
The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with the Rev Dr Karen Smith.
The Dartmoor Hill Pony Association tells the BBC that selling gourmet pony meat could be the way to ensure the future survival of the breed. Show more
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
Tweet of the Day
African Southern Ground Hornbill
2 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Miranda Krestovnikoff presents the African southern ground hornbill. Show more
Morning news and current affairs. Including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
Start the Week
Karen Armstrong on War and Religion
43 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Tom Sutcliffe discusses war and religion with Karen Armstrong, Justin Marozzi and Christopher Coker. Show more
Woman's Hour
Jessie Ware; Tory Party Conference
58 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Looking at female activists at the Tory conference and the support of children with special needs as they settle into secondary school. Plus Jessie Ware sings live. Show more
Robert Forrest's popular thriller set in 10th century Japan. In a labyrinth of caves, the Emperor and Yukinari find themselves at the mercy of wolves. Show more
As the deadline for NATO troop withdrawal from Afghanistan approaches, Zarghuna Kargar hears the stories of two British and two Afghan women, widowed by the 13-year war. Show more
Kerry Godliman is obsessed with lists, with death, potty training and mouse termination to be ticked off. Sketches from September 2014. Show more
Councillor Graham develops a taste for tobacco and potatoes, and wishes for a New World. Show more
You and Yours
Publishing scam; Compensation for delayed flights
45 minutes
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Consumer news. Winifred Robinson looks at publishing scams and the latest on compensation for delayed airline passengers. Show more
The latest weather forecast.
Analysis of current affairs reports, presented by Martha Kearney.
It is the beginning of the fish and chip shop course. Meet the eight students and Mark Drummond and Arthur Parrington, who both play key roles in the course's leadership. Show more
Phoebe is looking after Hayley. And what does the future hold for Heather? Show more
4 Extra Debut. What are the odds on a statistician meeting a photographer? Charlotte Bogard Macleod’s tale of love, surrogacy and statistics. Show more
Russell Davies asks the questions in the second heat of the ever-popular music quiz. Show more
The Food Programme
Bees and the City - the Urban Honey Story
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
As bee populations fall, Sheila Dillon asks if salvation may be found in the mean streets of our cities. With reports from New York, Bristol, New Zealand and Copenhagen. Show more
Ben Schott examines the graphic and gastronomic tricks of the menu, starting in his home in New York. From 2014. Show more
Ernie Rea in conversation with guests about the belief in karma. Show more
The latest shipping forecast.
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
Nicholas Parsons challenges Sheila Hancock, Russell Kane, Holly Walsh and Paul Merton to talk for 60 seconds without hesitation, repetition or deviation. Show more
Carol has got plans, and Charlie is charming. Show more
Front Row
Kristin Scott Thomas; Mackenzie Crook; Turner Prize shortlist; Dannie Abse tribute
30 minutes
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Arts news with John Wilson. Kristin Scott Thomas and director Ian Rickson discuss reuniting for a new production of Sophocles's Greek tragedy Electra, with music by PJ Harvey. Show more
Germany: Memories of a Nation
The View from the Gate
15 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Neil MacGregor, director of the British Museum, begins his series examining 600 years of German history through with a reflection on Germany's floating frontiers. Show more
Tim Mansel on the lives of 5.8m people in Sierra Leone, as they face a three-day 'lock-down' designed to counter Ebola, which has already killed more than 400 of their compatriots. Show more
What should we eat? Jo Fidgen talks to influential American writer Michael Pollan about what food is, and what it is not. He says we should reconnect with what is on our plates. Show more
Shared Planet
Are We Getting Used to Less Wildlife?
28 minutes
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Each generation has its own impression of normal wildlife abundance - a new baseline. But if abundance is falling does that mean we just get used to living with less? Show more
Start the Week
Karen Armstrong on War and Religion
43 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Tom Sutcliffe discusses war and religion with Karen Armstrong, Justin Marozzi and Christopher Coker. Show more
The latest weather forecast.
Reporting and analysis from a global perspective. The Hong Kong protests intensify and crowd publishing - should readers tell authors what to change? With Caroline Wyatt. Show more
Ed Brubeck is a foreign correspondent home from Iraq for a family wedding. He struggles to overcome the gaps between life at home and the daily traumas of his work. Show more
The power of repetition. Psychologists say that repetition does something powerful to our appreciation of everything we hear - be it music, comedy or a political speech. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Writer Nik Cohn takes us to the New Orleans he's loved all his life and invites us to re-imagine the city. From 2013. Show more
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. Followed by Weather.
Germany: Memories of a Nation
The View from the Gate
15 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Neil MacGregor, director of the British Museum, begins his series examining 600 years of German history through with a reflection on Germany's floating frontiers. Show more
The latest shipping forecast.
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
