The latest shipping forecast.
The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with Sarah Bradley.
Farming Today
Young beekeepers, Brexit, Food and farming, Agriculture in England
13 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LW
The International Meeting of Young Beekeepers has been held in the UK for the first time, recognising the efforts of young beekeepers from around the globe in promoting honeybees. Show more
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
Kim Durbin recalls an encounter with a blackbird for Tweet of the Day. Show more
News and current affairs. Includes Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
Mariella Frostrup and a panel of expert contributors discuss the value of critical thinking and how to nurture it in children and young people. Show more
Presented by Jane Garvey. Writer and feminist Laurie Penny, and her new book, Bitch Doctrine; having and maintaining great skin; the government's strategy on anorexia. Show more
Anna Madrigal recalls a troubling encounter with her friend Lasko while Michael tells Mary Ann of Shawna's offer. Stars Kate Harper. From July 2017. Show more
Survival rates for very premature babies have been steadily improving. Baby Isobel's prospects are good, but along the way she faces significant ups and downs. Show more
Fiona's relationship with handyman Gregg looks like it is getting serious. Stars Susan Calman and Ashley Jensen. From 2017. Show more
Warren Buffett is the world's most successful investor. His advice? Invest in an index fund. As Tim Harford explains, index funds have become very important indeed. Show more
You and Yours
Gym membership, Viagogo, Edible flowers
45 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Gym memberships are increasing every year. Philip Mills, founder of Les Mills International, talks about why group sessions like Body Pump and Body Attack are driving growth. Show more
The latest weather forecast.
Analysis of news and current affairs.
Bridget Kendall hears how a student and a schoolgirl witnessed the North's final victory in the Vietnam War - and how many Vietnamese fled the newly communist South on small boats. Show more
Justin demonstrates his love and Fallon wants to be equal. Show more
A mysterious man arrives at the Ward's farm on the border and promises them a solution to all their problems of debt. Is this an offer they can't refuse? By Tara Hegarty. Show more
Paul Gambaccini hosts the wide ranging music quiz and is joined in this edition by competitors from London, Oxfordshire and Lincolnshire. Show more
The Food Programme
Hunting With The Hadza 2: The Microbiome.
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Dan Saladino takes another journey into the world of food and the gut microbiome, asking if hunter gatherers the Hadza tribe hold the key to our future health. Show more
Film presenter Antonia Quirke speaks to key crew members working on the film and drama series that are defining modern entertainment. Show more
Brian Cox and Robin Ince present an astronaut special. Every member of the panel has travelled to space, including Apollo 16's Charlie Duke, the 10th person to walk on the moon. Show more
The latest shipping forecast.
Six O'Clock News
10/07/2017 IRA man admits involvement in Birmingham pub bombings
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
A self-confessed IRA bomb maker says he was involved in the 1974 Birmingham pub bombings
A visit to Halifax for old-timers Barry Cryer and Tim Brooke-Taylor with Susan Calman and John Finnemore on the panel and Jack Dee in the chair. Show more
Jill's blood boils, and Jolene shares her worries. Show more
Front Row
Shirley MacLaine, Bolshoi Ballet, Paris Lees' Queer Icon, baritone and composer Roderick Williams
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Shirley MacLaine looks back on her career. In our Queer Icons series, Paris Lees chooses The Crying Game. Baritone and composer Roderick Williams on his new work for the Proms. Show more
Anna Madrigal recalls a troubling encounter with her friend Lasko while Michael tells Mary Ann of Shawna's offer. Stars Kate Harper. From July 2017. Show more
Documentary. Anita Anand embarks on a personal exploration of a dispute that is fracturing feminism, with accusations the movement has been hijacked by white middle-class women. Show more
Michael Blastland asks if it is desk-bound work, rather than over-eating, which is making more and more people obese. Show more
Brett Westwood investigates the peaceful, hefty, cud-chewing beasts which have transformed our societies. From 2017. Show more
Mariella Frostrup and a panel of expert contributors discuss the value of critical thinking and how to nurture it in children and young people. Show more
The latest weather forecast.
The World Tonight
European Court of Justice - can it play a part in Brexit?
45 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
In-depth reporting and analysis from a global perspective. Two prominent Tory MPs on the opposite sides of the Brexit divide. Show more
Montag has quit his job as a fireman, burning books for a living. Now he is in danger. Dystopian classic read by Alex Jennings. Show more
A tribute presented by Liza Tarbuck, with contributions from Barry Cryer, David Renwick, Ian Davidson and Peter Vincent along with clips from Ronnie Corbett's radio career. Show more
Jeremy Corbyn says Theresa May's government has 'run out of steam' as the prime minister updated MPs on the G20 summit. Susan Hulme has the best of Monday in Parliament. Show more
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. Followed by Weather.
Examining our passion for watery worlds, Philip Hoare arrives in Provincetown and soon feels the lure of the sea, so all aboard Dolphin VIII. Show more
The latest shipping forecast.
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