The latest shipping forecast.
The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with Monica M Grady CBE, professor of planetary and space sciences. Show more
Farming Today
Providing 'public goods' on farm, out-wintering cattle, red kites, Martin Clunes
13 minutes
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Providing 'public goods' on farm: we hear how it could work and what farmers might have to do to get the funding. Show more
Tweet of the Day
Andy Radford on the Superb Fairy Wren
1 minute
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Behavioural biologist Professor Andy Radford reveals the astonishing abilities of superb fairy-wrens to recognise the alarm calls of other species. Show more
News from Westminster.
4 Extra Debut. People from around the world describe how Bach's cantata from 1727 has changed their lives. With tenor Ian Bostridge. From 2018. Show more
Street philosophy with Bettany Hughes, and changing ideas about character through time at an ancient Greek palace, in a library, at a political think-tank, and in neuroscience. Show more
A meditation on baptism, led by the Rev Marie-Elsa Bragg. Show more
Limiting children's time on smartphones; Dr Adelle Stripe on playwright Andrea Dunbar; children of alcoholics; Pavan Amara: My Body Back Project. Jenni Murray presents. Show more
Sansom. Shardlake boards the Mary Rose to interview the former fiancé of Ellen Fettiplace. Starring Justin Salinger. Show more
The Listening Project
Brandon and Sarok - Keeping Out of Trouble
5 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
When you are in Year 5, learning is a serious business, and it is important to avoid distractions. Fi Glover presents. Show more
Political columnist and broadcaster Steve Richards explores David Cameron's dramatic years in power and explores his legacy, through interviews with high-profile insiders. Show more
Comedian Al Murray chats to ‘Have I Got News For You’ captain and satirist Ian Hislop in the talk tag show. From March 2016. Show more
Can anything travel faster than the speed of light? Rutherford and Fry approach the cosmic speed limit and ask what would happen if you could travel faster? Show more
You and Yours
Consumer debt, Trust pilot, Mental health care
45 minutes
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Consumer affairs programme.
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Analysis of news and current affairs.
Paul Seabright explores our trading past: the impact of a humble metal box - the shipping container. From 2018. Show more
Jill is left stunned, while Lexi considers her options. Show more
Following a suspicious death in a fire at a homeless hostel, DCI Stone has to track down the victim's next of kin. Written by Richard Monks. Show more
Money Box
Money Box Live: Ben Broadbent, Deputy Governor of the Bank of England.
30 minutes
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Ben Broadbent, the deputy governor of the Bank of England answers your questions. How does bank policy effect money, mortgages, pay and the wider economy? Show more
Inside Health
Flu, Cow's milk allergy, Robotic pharmacy
28 minutes
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Dr Mark Porter investigates how much protection the latest flu vaccine gives us from Aussie flu. Show more
Thinking Allowed
The sensory landscape of the city
28 minutes
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Sociological discussion programme. Laurie Taylor explores the scenes, smells, sounds and tastes of urban life. Show more
The Media Show
When journalists burn their sources
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
What can journalism learn from 'Fire and Fury', Michael Wolff's blockbuster account of life inside President Trump's White House? Also, Polly Curtis, HuffPost UK editor-in-chief. Show more
The latest shipping forecast.
Six O'Clock News
10/01/2018 Chancellor gets tough over Brexit
30 minutes
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Hammond warns EU against talk of "punishing" the UK for Brexit
A body goes missing from a crime scene, but was it ever even there in the first place? Stars Matthew Holness and Nadia Kamil. Show more
Susan's hopes are dashed, while David tries to swallow his pride. Show more
Front Row
Melvyn Bragg, TV arts programmes, '(Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay' by Otis Redding, the Fire and Fury
30 minutes
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Melvyn Bragg on the history of The Southbank Show, the arts on TV; Otis Redding's (Sittin' on) The Dock of the Bay turns 50, and the Fire and Fury sells out. Show more
Sansom. Shardlake boards the Mary Rose to interview the former fiancé of Ellen Fettiplace. Starring Justin Salinger. Show more
Is equality a good thing in itself? Fraser Nelson and Zoe Williams discuss. Show more
Four Thought
Gardening, Roses and Cultural Identity
15 minutes
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Artist Zarah Hussain recalls her father's love of gardening and growing roses as a link to his native Pakistan, while reflecting on the rose as a symbol of British identity. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Stephen Smith explores how the ‘lateral thinking’, coined by Edward de Bono, became a by-word for creativity. From 2017. Show more
4 Extra Debut. People from around the world describe how Bach's cantata from 1727 has changed their lives. With tenor Ian Bostridge. From 2018. Show more
The World Tonight
Syrian army offensive displaces thousands
45 minutes
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In-depth reporting and analysis from a global perspective. Fierce fighting in Syria's Idlib province causes a humanitarian crisis. Show more
As Wanda is haunted by the poison pen letter, Mrs Hawkins manages to damage her career name calling. Read by Maggie Service. Show more
When Peter is sent for urgent training, Harry’s replacement has the prison whipped into shape. Starring Harry Hill. From 2018. Show more
Jenna and Dana meet a self-made strip club mogul who started with nothing. With Celeste Dring and Freya Parker. From 2018. Show more
News from Westminster.
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. Followed by Weather.
Ed Stourton on the BBC’s wartime journey. General de Gaulle rallies the French from London, and US journalists arrive. From 2018. Show more
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