The latest shipping forecast.
The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
Bells from the Church of St Peter and St Paul, Tonbridge in Kent. Show more
Alex Marshall, fresh from writing a book about national anthems, discusses nationalism and patriotism. Show more
The latest national and international news.
John McCarthy explores the sacred and profane place of birds in our daily lives and asks if their spiritual reputation is justly deserved. Show more
Nils Nutti Sami has worked with reindeer all his life and is now inspiring young Sami and Swedes to follow him in this traditional way of life. Helen Mark meets him in Jukkasjarvi. Show more
The latest weather forecast.
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
International Cricket
South Africa v England. The Fifth ODI from Newlands, Cape Town
8 hours
on BBC Radio 4 LW
Commentary on the fifth One Day International between South Africa and England, from Newlands, with Simon Mann, Simon Hughes, Neil Manthorp, Geoff Boycott and Vic Marks. Show more
The latest shipping forecast.
4 Extra Debut. The love triangle between Admiral Lord Nelson, Sir William Hamilton and Emma, Lady Hamilton. Starring Imogen Stubbs. From August 2014. Show more
Open Book
Elizabeth Strout - My Name Is Lucy Barton
28 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Pulitzer Prize winner Elizabeth Strout talks to Mariella Frostrup about the inspiration for her new novel My Name Is Lucy Barton and her brief career as a stand-up comic. Show more
Roger McGough with poetry of love, hate and everything in between on this Valentine's edition of Poetry Please. Featured poets include Harold Pinter, Carol Ann Duffy and WB Yeats. Show more
File on 4
After the Floods - A Tale of Two Cities
38 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Allan Urry visits flood defences in the north of England and the Netherlands. Are there lessons the UK can learn from the Dutch? Show more
In the week that saw Google face a grilling over their UK tax deal, Katherine Jakeways tells the story of a student who makes a complex fiscal arrangement of her own. Show more
The latest shipping forecast.
The latest weather forecast.
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
John Waite presents his selection of the best of BBC Radio. It being Valentine's day, there is a lot of love in the air. Show more
Will Pip be a happy valentine? Jolene has got her man (and then some). Show more
Charlie Brooker hosts the comedy panel show that celebrates comic calamities - with Richard Osman, Rob Beckett and Susan Calman competing to supply the best 'wrong' answers. Show more
Jack lives quietly on a remote Scottish island until a chance meeting with a tourist changes everything. Read by Melody Grove. Show more
More or Less
Selfies, Sugar Daddies and Dodgy Surveys
28 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Tim Harford examines junk surveys, including claims that women are taking selfies for five-and-a-half hours a day and that thousands of students signed up to a sugar daddy website. Show more
Last Word
Marvin Minsky, Margaret Forster, Peter Powell, Sir Brian Tovey, Joe Alaskey
28 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Matthew Bannister on artificial intelligence pioneer Marvin Minsky, writer Margaret Forster, kite inventor Peter Powell, GCHQ director Sir Brian Tovey, voice artist Joe Alaskey Show more
Money Box
Should tax be such a taxing matter? Plus second-hand car insurance worries
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Lesley Curwen asks whether tax should be such a taxing matter. Plus used-car insurance worries and two businesses debate passing credit card charges on to customers. Show more
Olivia Colman presents the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Tender Education and Arts. Show more
If the UK leaves the EU, what happens on the island of Ireland? New deal, or divisive border? Opportunities, or revived tension? Edward Stourton explores a key Brexit question. Show more
Weekly political discussion and analysis with MPs, experts and commentators.
Sam Coates of the Times looks at how the newspapers are covering the biggest stories. Show more
Film-maker Sarah Gavron talks about Suffragette and the marked reactions to the film since it was released in cinemas. With Francine Stock. Show more
John McCarthy explores the sacred and profane place of birds in our daily lives and asks if their spiritual reputation is justly deserved. Show more
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. Followed by Weather.
Thinking Allowed
Weather forecasting, Young people and politics
28 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Laurie Taylor explores a scientific art form rooted in unpredictability. Plus a look at young people, populism and politics. Show more
Bells from the Church of St Peter and St Paul, Tonbridge in Kent. Show more
The latest shipping forecast.
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
