The latest shipping forecast.
The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
Church bells from St Mary's, Lamberhurst in Kent. Show more
We profile Emma Walmsley, who will become Britain's most powerful business woman when she takes up the reigns at pharmaceutical giant GlaxoSmithKline. Show more
The latest national and international news.
This listing contains language that some may find offensive.
What happens when 42 people farm a single field? Paul Murphy meets the arts collective and the wheat farmer who are giving it a try. Show more
The latest weather forecast.
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
Sunday
A Diverse Church?; Action on Ashes; Religious tattoos
44 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
William Crawley is joined by Rev Lusa Nsenga-Ngoy and Rev David Isiorho to discuss why, despite repeated efforts, the Church remains a predominantly white institution. Show more
Sybil Ruscoe makes an appeal on behalf of Signal. Show more
The latest weather forecast.
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
Live from St Mary's Episcopal Cathedral, Glasgow, with the Very Rev Kelvin Holdsworth, as members of the congregation prepare to go out on pilgrimage from Glasgow to Iona. Show more
John Gray assesses what lies behind the Trump phenomenon and why it has baffled media commentators. Show more
Wildlife Sound Recordist, Chris Watson, presents the Grey Plover. Show more
Jonny Dymond looks at what's next for the Labour Party, we're on patrol with the hedgehog wardens plus a review of the Sunday papers. Show more
Joe celebrates his 95th birthday, and Usha calls on Alan's support.
Joyce DiDonato, opera singer, is interviewed by Kirsty Young for Desert Island Discs. Show more
Nicholas Parsons hosts the popular panel game. Show more
Series investigating every aspect of the world of food. Show more
The latest weather forecast.
Global news and analysis.
Mishal Husain presents reports on the disruption at Southern trains, Aberfan 50 years on, an enduring mystery in Hertfordshire, Scots speakers and harmony across ages in Liverpool. Show more
Eric Robson and the horticultural panel visit the Ulster Folk and Transport Museum near Belfast. Show more
The Listening Project
Sunday Omnibus - Men and Friendship
15 minutes
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Fi Glover introduces conversations between men about how friendship can survive different life trajectories and about being accepted for who you are. Show more
Mike Walker's epic chronicle of the Russian Tsars moves on to the accession of Peter the Great, who came to the throne with his half-brother, Ivan, at the age of ten. Show more
Open Book
Sarah Hall and Peter Hobbs on Sex and Death, A guide to Hans Fallada, Mark Billingham on Dashiell Hammett, Riad Sattouf
28 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
News and features from the world of books, presented by Mariella Frostrup. Show more
Poems old and new are read by actors and poets to mark the equinox and the new season. Show more
For years child sex abuse was a hidden secret - are we now guilty of ignoring elderly victims even in the places where they are supposed to be the most protected - care homes? Show more
We profile Emma Walmsley, who will become Britain's most powerful business woman when she takes up the reigns at pharmaceutical giant GlaxoSmithKline. Show more
The latest shipping forecast.
The latest weather forecast.
Six O'Clock News
25/09/2016 US accuses Russia of acts of barbarism in Syria
15 minutes
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The United States has accused Russia of acts of barbarism in Syria.
Highlights of the past seven days of BBC Radio. Show more
Tony stands guard, and Henry is excited about the Flower and Produce Show. Show more
Sketch comedian Thom Tuck presents three up-and-coming sketch groups from the live UK comedy circuit: McNeill & Pamphilon, Barbershopera and Wittank. From May 2013. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Mick seeks escape from his lack of a job and marital problems by doing something he’s never done before. Read by Rob Jarvis. Show more
Roger Bolton asks if Radio 4 have given Sir David Attenborough airtime to explore a controversial theory about human evolution and discusses Radio 1's phone-first strategy. Show more
Last Word
Edward Albee, James Cronin, Caroline Thomson OBE, Sir Frederick Holliday, Charmian Carr
28 minutes
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Matthew Bannister on playwright Edward Albee, physicist James Cronin, health administrator Caroline Thomson, zoologist Sir Frederick Holliday and actress Charmian Carr. Show more
How will the government's intended sugar tax work? Consumer organisation Which? has launched a super-complaint asking the regulator to look into how banks deal with fraud. Show more
Sybil Ruscoe makes an appeal on behalf of Signal. Show more
In Business
Brexit: The Response of the French Abroad
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
How has London's French business community fared since Brexit? Caroline Bayley explores why so many have made their home in the capital and asks if that will continue. Show more
Weekly political discussion and analysis with MPs, experts and commentators.
Looking at the latest cinema releases, DVDs and films on TV. A soundtrack special with composer David Arnold's notes on Independence Day. Show more
This listing contains language that some may find offensive.
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. Followed by Weather.
Sociological discussion programme, presented by Laurie Taylor. Shyness: Laurie considers the cultural and sociological history of the 'shrinking violet'. Show more
Church bells from St Mary's, Lamberhurst in Kent. Show more
The latest shipping forecast.
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
