The latest shipping forecast.
The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
A short reflection and prayer with Andrea Rea.
Farming Today
Could Squid and Chips Be on the Menu? Also the Countryside Alliance on Hunting
13 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LW
All this week Farming Today tackles one of the countryside's most divisive issues - hunting. Charlotte Smith speaks to Tim Bonner of the Countryside Alliance. Show more
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
Sir David Attenborough presents the superb lyrebird of eastern Australia. Show more
News and current affairs. Includes Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
Cultural discussion show. Tom Sutcliffe discusses the history of the Bolshoi Ballet and the collision between art and politics with Simon Morrison, Ismene Brown and Nigel Cliff. Show more
A space for spiritual reflection with a Bible reading, prayer and a range of Christian music. Led by Michael Wakelin. Show more
Woman's Hour
'Muslims Like Us'; Italian Women and the Calabrian Mafia;
45 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
BBC2 series Muslims Like Us, Italian women and the Calabrian Mafia, fiscal policy and equality, 91 Ways in Bristol and author Sara Stewart's book Whilst I Was Out. Show more
Writers James and Timmie Hanley write to son Liam as he leaves school and joins national service in Malta, dramatised by Lizzie Nunnery. Show more
Deep in an industrial estate in Bridgwater, a space machine is under construction, in a race against time Show more
Set in a 1960s' bedsitter, Trisha is persuaded to cater for a double date. Stars Beattie Edmondson and Nikesh Patel. From 2016. Show more
Home Front
12 December 1916 - Geoffrey Marshall (Season 9 start)
11 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for years
On this day in 1916, Germany offered peace terms to the Allies via neutral America, and in Tynemouth, Geoffrey Marshall builds a new alliance with a New York steel magnate. Show more
You and Yours
Basic Bank Accounts, State of the High Street, 1000 U3A Groups
45 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
How many people have taken up a new basic bank account- designed to be fee free and accessible? Plus the state of the British High Street and a landmark for U3A. Show more
The latest weather forecast.
Analysis of news and current affairs.
Everything You Think About Sport Is Wrong
Episode 1: Feminism
15 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Simon Barnes argues that sport is feminism in action. Show more
Peggy voices her concerns, and Johnny tries a new look. Show more
Detective series Stone created by Danny Brocklehurst with Hugo Speer as DCI Stone. In Damage by Vivienne Harvey several deaths within a homeless shelter lead Stone to go undercover Show more
Tom Sutcliffe chairs another showdown between regions of the UK, in the game of cryptic connections. Show more
Dan Saladino finds out what the future holds for cheese, including the role of raw milk. Show more
The Headline Ballads
Episode 3: Whilst the Water Weeps Next to the Water
28 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LW
Writer and poet Kamal Kaan explores the impact of flooding on the lives of people in Bangladesh and in the UK. Show more
From Gilgamesh to Cryonics - Ernie Rea and guests discuss the quest for immortality. Show more
The latest shipping forecast.
Six O'Clock News
12/12/2016 More than 2 years for Brexit, says Hammond
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
The Chancellor says a longer transition would mean less risk of disruption for UK and EU. The government is to change the way funding is provided for social care in England.
A welcome visit to the Theatre Royal in Bath for regular panellists Barry Cryer and Tim Brooke-Taylor, who are joined by Jeremy Hardy and Miles Jupp, with Jack Dee in the chair. Show more
Susan dresses to impress, and Pip makes an investment. Show more
Front Row
The Eagle Huntress, New play Love, Diversity in the arts, Luke Jerram, John Montague remembered
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
The Eagle Huntress reviewed by author Mark Cocker, Love - a new play about hostel living, hidden treasures of Scunthorpe, diversity in the arts, John Montague remembered.
Writers James and Timmie Hanley write to son Liam as he leaves school and joins national service in Malta, dramatised by Lizzie Nunnery. Show more
Sushma Puri enters the world of the supply teacher to explore concerns that the current system is unfair to the teachers and is damaging the quality of children's education. Show more
Crossing Continents
Cricket, Colour and Quotas in South Africa
28 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Alex Capstick reports on how black sporting talent in South Africa is still struggling to break through into elite sports in the country. Show more
Jo Milne who was born profoundly deaf, sound tracker Gordon Hempton and two scientists who study epilepsy describe how they use sound to explore and interpret the world. Show more
Cultural discussion show. Tom Sutcliffe discusses the history of the Bolshoi Ballet and the collision between art and politics with Simon Morrison, Ismene Brown and Nigel Cliff. Show more
The latest weather forecast.
The World Tonight
Syrian Army: "the fight for Aleppo is over"
45 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
The World Tonight discusses the future of the Syrian conflict after the fall of Aleppo. Plus Donald Trump has dismissed a CIA report on Russian hacking of the election. Show more
4 Extra Debut. When maid Babette comes into money she decides to cook a meal for her pious employers. Read by Sylvestra Le Touzel. Show more
Olly Mann and guests explore anger - repressed and explicit. Show more
The arguments over the future of social care funding in England are played out in the Commons. Susan Hulme covers that and has the best of the rest of Monday in Parliament. Show more
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. Followed by Weather.
Richard Holmes sets out his two rules of biography: following in the footsteps of his subjects and separating the facts from the speculations. Show more
The latest shipping forecast.
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
