The latest shipping forecast.
The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
Spiritual reflection to start the day with writer and broadcaster Anna Magnusson.
The latest news about food and farming. This episode meets the Bubb family, who grow flowers for biodegradable wedding confetti on their Shropshire farm. Presented by Sybil Ruscoe. Show more
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
Wildlife Sound Recordist, Chris Watson, presents the Pink-Footed Goose. Show more
Morning news and current affairs. Including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
In a special recording at the Hay Festival, Tom Sutcliffe looks at the success of the human species with Yuval Noah Harari, Beth Shapiro, Colm Toibin and Owen Sheers. Show more
England v New Zealand: Commentary on the fifth day of the first Test from Lord's, with Jonathan Agnew, Henry Blofeld, Michael Vaughan, Jeremy Coney and Phil Tufnell. Show more
The latest shipping forecast.
The latest shipping forecast.
Nicholas Parsons hosts the perennially popular panel game, in which guests Paul Merton, Alun Cochrane, Susan Calman and Gyles Brandreth attempt to talk for 60 seconds. Show more
It is the annual Single Wicket, and Charlie needs information. Show more
Front Row
Playing Rosalind, Timbuktu reviewed, Literary Festivals
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Juliet Stevenson, Niamh Cusack and Michelle Terry on playing Rosalind, Timbuktu reviewed by Lindsey Hilsum, the economics of literary festivals and remakes of films from the 1980s. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Sally drops a bombshell on her husband of over 20 years – she wants a divorce. Can they still be friends? Stars Christine Bottomley. Show more
Samira Ahmed meets the next generation of Britain's imams, asking whether they are equipped to deal with the needs of their communities. Show more
Analysis
Ritual Sexual Abuse: The Anatomy of a Panic (Part 1)
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
David Aaronovitch traces the intellectual influences behind society's shift from wrongful denial of child sexual abuse to excessive credulity. Show more
Is war a uniquely human act, or can its origins be found deeper back in our evolutionary past? Geoff Watts explores the origins of war. Show more
In a special recording at the Hay Festival, Tom Sutcliffe looks at the success of the human species with Yuval Noah Harari, Beth Shapiro, Colm Toibin and Owen Sheers. Show more
The latest weather forecast.
The World Tonight
David Cameron meets European Commission President Juncker at Chequers
45 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Meeting to discuss government's plans to renegotiate Britain's membership of the EU.
The wolves are ready for their release into the Earl's estate. Meanwhile Rachel is about to give birth. Read by Hattie Morahan. Show more
Michael Rosen and guests perform songs, poems and stories about food. With writer Tania Hershman, singer Simon Panrucker and cook Barny Haughton. Show more
Martha Lane Fox finds out how advancing technology and faster internet networks allow musicians to play together remotely. Will they change the way we make and experience music? Show more
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. Followed by Weather.
4 Extra Debut. Tom Fort’s maritime journey contemplating the International Hydrographic Organisation – and Noel Coward. Read by Jonathan Coy. Show more
The latest shipping forecast.
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