The latest shipping forecast.
The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with the Rt Rev Richard Chartres, Bishop of London. Show more
Sally Challoner finds out how one of the UK's oldest country estates is planning for the year ahead, and she meets some of the tenant farmers and staff at Berkeley Castle. Show more
Sir David Attenborough presents the widespread marine species, the white tern. Show more
Morning news and current affairs. Including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
'I'm at an end with all dreams/why should I linger among the sleepers?' Ian Bostridge discovers how Schubert challenged social and political order in his masterpiece, Winterreise. Show more
A space for spiritual reflection with a Bible reading, prayer and a range of Christian music. Led by Claire Campbell Smith. Show more
As an adult, Nigel enjoys time with an aging Aunt Elvie who has some mysterious news. Stars Celia Imrie and Julian Rhind Tutt. Show more
Radio 4 documentary.
A New Year with new prospects. A fresh start might be just what the Graham household needs. Show more
Lynne Truss selects her favourite BBC Radio moments from 2014. Show more
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
4 Extra Debut. Supporters of the Yorkshire Symphony Orchestra, including Alan Bennett, tell its short history from 1947-1955. From 2014. Show more
The impact of an assassination in 2007. Charles Emmerson journeys through the Armenian diaspora of Europe. From January 2015. Show more
Kenton has plans, while Ambridge celebrates. Show more
Sir Derek Jacobi presents an appeal for Afasic, a charity which supports parents and represents children and young people with speech, language and communication needs. Show more
Open Book
Sir Richard Eyre Five of the Best Books
28 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Theatre and film director Sir Richard Eyre talks to Mariella Frostrup about his five favourite books and how they shaped his life. Dr Sarah Dillon close reads Brave New World. Show more
BBC Inside Science
Listeners' Science Questions
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Adam Rutherford and guests oceanographer Dr Helen Czerski, cosmologist Dr Andrew Pontzen and zoologist Dr Tim Cockerill answer listeners' science questions. Show more
The latest shipping forecast.
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
Damien Trench is a survivor of more New Year's Eve parties than he cares to remember and as such has all the advice and anecdotes to help you cope with the realities of a new year. Show more
Comedian Alex Horne remembers his gap year teaching English in China, worrying about girls. With Rufus Hound. From January 2015. Show more
Kate confides in Adam, as Ambridge continues to party. Show more
As an adult, Nigel enjoys time with an aging Aunt Elvie who has some mysterious news. Stars Celia Imrie and Julian Rhind Tutt. Show more
Ian Hislop, star of Have I Got News for You, chooses his favourite writing. It is read by Jim Broadbent and Tamsin Greig. Recorded in front of an audience at the BBC Radio Theatre. Show more
BBC Inside Science
Listeners' Science Questions
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Adam Rutherford and guests oceanographer Dr Helen Czerski, cosmologist Dr Andrew Pontzen and zoologist Dr Tim Cockerill answer listeners' science questions. Show more
Melvyn Bragg and his guests discuss the science of the sun, source of all our energy. Show more
The World Tonight
Human rights activists say that last year more than 76-thousand people were killed in Syria.
45 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
The figures suggest 2014 was the worst year for casualties since the outbreak of the civil war in 2011.
Greggie's stories of unexploded bombs in the May of Teck Club's garden prove to hold some truth. Read by Emilia Fox. From January 2015. Episode 4 of 5. Show more
Tim and his nemesis Alex Horne try to recreate a bizarre bet wagered by the 4th Duke of Queensbury in 1753. From 2013. Show more
This listing contains language that some may find offensive.
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. Followed by Weather.
By JR Ackerley. The messy stuff - how do we live with it? Robert Hanks tells of a human obsession with John Bradshaw and Prill Barrett. Show more
'I'm at an end with all dreams/why should I linger among the sleepers?' Ian Bostridge discovers how Schubert challenged social and political order in his masterpiece, Winterreise. Show more
The latest shipping forecast.
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
