News and current affairs. Including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
News and current affairs. Including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
Amol Rajan discusses faith with Naomi Alderman, Richard Holloway, Laurie Stras and Malcolm Guite. Show more
A space for spiritual reflection with a Bible reading, prayer and a range of Christian music. Led by Canon Stephen Shipley. Show more
250 years after the circus was first founded in Britain, how important is the art form today? And how has the role of women in the circus changed over the years? Show more
4 Extra Debut. The iconic cookery writer remembers her early life in Cairo and nostalgic dishes of her childhood. Stars Tracy-Ann Oberman. Show more
Is there life on Mars in deep cave systems? Do fossils await discovery under the freezing parched soil? Monica Grady explores the Red Planet's great mystery. Show more
Exploring the theme of 'Grandparents'. Poetry and sketches about grandkids and more. With Geoffrey Whitehead. From April 2018. Show more
On this day in 1918, Sinn Fein leader, Michael Collins was arrested for sedition, and in Folkestone, Oscar's life is about to change. Show more
News and discussion of consumer affairs. How much is being done to try to prevent people from getting into unmanageable debt? Show more
The latest weather forecast.
News with Mark Mardell including rebels moving in Syria, what China's space station crash tells us about the race to get into orbit, and a tribute to TV writer Steven Bochco. Show more
Voices of the First World War
Operation Michael
15 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
In interviews recorded by the BBC and the Imperial War Museums, men recall their devastating experiences in the wastelands of the Somme during Spring 1918. Show more
Jill struggles to accept the truth, and Lynda makes a new friend. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Tony Robinson narrates the classic masterpiece following a strange assortment of characters on their quest for an elusive beast. Show more
Russell Davies is in the chair for the latest heat of the time-honoured general knowledge contest, featuring competitors from the north of England. Show more
The Food Programme
The Power of Food: Parabere Forum
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Dan Saladino reports from the Parabere Forum, with stories of women changing lives through food. From food waste heroes in Australia to an Italian pasta project for autistic kids. Show more
Natalie Haynes, Mark Stephens and Llewelyn Morgan explore the life of Roman lawyer, politician and orator, Cicero. From 2017. Show more
Ernie Rea in conversation with guests about sacred gardens. Show more
The latest shipping forecast.
Six O'Clock News
02/04/2018 Winnie Mandela dies
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
The former wife of Nelson Mandela was a major figure in the fight against apartheid. Alison Saunders rejects criticism of her tenure as the head of Crown Prosecution Service.
David Mitchell gets John Finnemore, Henning Wehn, Lou Sanders and Graeme Garden to lie with some truths. From April 2018. Show more
Jim wants answers, and Emma feels the pressure. Show more
With the decline of manufacturing and the rise of the city as a cultural and creative centre, Sandeep Mahal explores the art and culture of Nottingham today. Show more
4 Extra Debut. The iconic cookery writer remembers her early life in Cairo and nostalgic dishes of her childhood. Stars Tracy-Ann Oberman. Show more
As Brexit negotiations continue, cross-border worker and writer Freya McClements, meets the people dealing with the uncertainty of working along and across the Irish border. Show more
Crossing Continents
Digging Up the Past in Catalonia
29 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Forgetting Spain's painful past is what allowed democracy and peace to flourish, the argument has long gone - so why is troubled Catalonia now opening up civil war mass graves? Show more
Radio 4 documentary. Claudia Hammond follows her friend, the 'vet with two brains', before, during and after brain surgery, which will be performed while he is awake. Show more
Amol Rajan discusses faith with Naomi Alderman, Richard Holloway, Laurie Stras and Malcolm Guite. Show more
The World Tonight
South Africa's 'mother of the nation' Winnie Mandela dies
45 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
South African president Cyril Ramaphosa leads tributes to anti-apartheid campaigner Winnie Mandela. Show more
Harry's son Nelson wants to bring home a new girlfriend, but where will they sleep? Harry's mother-in-law has extremely firm views on the subject. By John Updike. Show more
