Sean Curran reports from Westminster where the foreign secretary compares Vladimir Putin's use of the football World Cup in Russia with Hitler's 1936 Olympic Games. Show more
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss Alexis de Tocqueville and his study of the American democratic system, written as an example to France of how democracy might develop there. Show more
A space for spiritual reflection with a Bible reading, prayer and a range of Christian music, led by the Rev Dr Nick Bundock. Show more
Woman's Hour
Bernadette Robinson, Working-class suffrage campaigners, Breast implants register
45 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Programme that offers a female perspective on the world. Bernadette Robinson portrays five iconic singers: Judy Garland, Patsy Cline, Billie Holiday, Edith Piaf and Maria Callas. Show more
L exacts a price when she uncovers the reason behind Delphine's recovery. Stars Janie Dee and Tara Fitzgerald. Show more
From Our Own Correspondent
Incompetence and Conspiracy
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
How was Boko Haram able to kidnap more than one hundred school girls in Dapchi, Nigeria? Kate Adie introduces stories and analysis from correspondents around the world. Show more
A new wave of politically engaged bands are defining the current alternative music scene. 6 Music's Chris Hawkins investigates with Nadine Shah, Idles, Life and Cabbage. Show more
On this day in 1918, Women's Day raised funds for the WAAC, and in Folkestone, Adeline finds her own way of helping women. Show more
You and Yours
Fashion Drops, High Street Flops and Norway's Electric Car Dreams
45 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Consumer affairs. How sellers drum up a frenzy in online fashion stakes. What's going on with the big names on our high streets and Norway gears up for an electric future. Show more
The latest weather forecast.
Analysis of news and current affairs.
John Lewis-Stempel tells the story of a year in the life of Cockshutt Wood in Shropshire, representative of all the small woods in our landscape and the sanctuary they offer. Show more
Alistair fails to make sense of recent events, while Chris tries to do the right thing. Show more
Drama
The King of the Flat White as Narrated by Her Majesty the Queen Elizabeth II
45 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LW
Post-Brexit vote drama confronting the complex and sometimes uncomfortable issues of British identity and xenophobia, narrated by Lin Sagovsky who voices the role of the Queen. Show more
Clare Balding joins Gill Callow, a teacher, on a walk around York. Walking has always played a vital role in Gill's life and it now helps her come to terms with bereavement. Show more
Tom Daley makes the Radio 4 Appeal for Sport Relief. Show more
Crime writer Joseph Knox talks to Mariella Frostrup about his follow-up to his hugely successful debut Sirens. Show more
Ava DuVernay talks to Francine Stock about her new film A Wrinkle in Time based on the award-winning novel by Madeleine L'Engle. Show more
Data scraping, future of the sea report, cleaning up space junk and how dinosaur eggs and nests tell us about the species' success. Show more
The latest shipping forecast.
Six O'Clock News
President Trump has announced plans to impose sweeping tariffs on Chinese goods
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
President Trump has announced plans to impose tariffs on tens of billions of dollars worth of Chinese goods -- raising the prospect of a damaging trade war with Beijing.
Are Arthur Dent, Trillian and Random really the last remaining humans in The Galaxy? Maybe not. Stars Simon Jones. From 2018. Show more
Ruth hears some interesting news, and Clarrie struggles to forgive. Show more
Front Row
Macbeth, The British Council, Performing couples who tour
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Arts news, interviews and reviews. Rufus Norris and Kit Monkman discuss Macbeth and Alastair Niven talks about the role of the British Council in diplomacy. Show more
L exacts a price when she uncovers the reason behind Delphine's recovery. Stars Janie Dee and Tara Fitzgerald. Show more
The Law Show
Interview with Lord Chancellor David Gauke
28 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
David Gauke, lord chancellor and secretary of state for justice, speaks to Joshua Rozenberg about prisons, modernising the courts system, legal aid and the coroners service. Show more
How do you run a successful business while you're still at school? Evan Davis hears the stories of four teenage entrepreneurs and their business ventures. Show more
Data scraping, future of the sea report, cleaning up space junk and how dinosaur eggs and nests tell us about the species' success. Show more
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss Alexis de Tocqueville and his study of the American democratic system, written as an example to France of how democracy might develop there. Show more
The World Tonight
President Trump announces tariffs worth tens of billions of dollars on Chinese imports
45 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Regarding US tariffs on Chinese imports, Beijing says it will 'fight to the end' to defend its interests. Show more
Lee Ingleby continues Jon McGregor's acclaimed novel. It is two years since the disappearance of Becky Shaw. The sightings of her continue, but the truth seems as elusive as ever. Show more
Jocelyn Jee Esien on friendship, Princess Pay As You Go gets into podcasting, and a meeting for the traffic wardens. From 2017. Show more
Sean Curran reports from Westminster as MPs mark the fatal terror attack on Westminster a year ago. Show more
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. Followed by Weather.
John Lewis-Stempel tells the story of a year in the life of Cockshutt Wood in Shropshire, representative of all the small woods in our landscape and the sanctuary they offer. Show more
The latest shipping forecast.
Commentary on the second day of the first Test between New Zealand and England, from Eden Park, Auckland, with Jonathan Agnew, Simon Mann, Graeme Swann, Vic Marks and Jeremy Coney. Show more
