The latest shipping forecast.
The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
Church bells from All Saints Church, East Meon. Show more
Helen Grady profiles the Italian interior minister, Matteo Salvini, who hit the headlines after refusing to allow the Aquarius migrant rescue ship to dock in his country. Show more
The latest national and international news.
From dishonesty to discretion and the currency of secrets, Mark Tully talks to Dr Patricia Lewis from Chatham House about the power of secrecy. Show more
Lindsey Chapman relives and updates past episodes from the Living World archives. Lionel Kelleway heads to Scotland to revel in blackbird song and its meanings. From 2002. Show more
The latest weather forecast.
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
Sunday
Chester Mystery Plays, Chief rabbi, Is the NHS a religion?
44 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
The nave of Chester Cathedral has been transformed into a huge theatre set for the performance of the medieval mystery plays which take place in the city every five years. Show more
Mamataj Begum, a beneficiary of Faith & Belief Forum, presents their Radio 4 Appeal. Show more
The latest weather forecast.
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
Sunday Worship
O for a Thousand Tongues to Sing: The Hymns of Charles Wesley
38 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LW
Live worship from Halifax Minster featuring lesser-known hymns by Charles Wesley sung by Halifax Choral Society. Show more
Will Self argues that the past is not 'a foreign country'. He says we often have delusions about the past because of our 'failure to grasp how our present shapes our hindsight'. Show more
Tweet of the Day
Lindsey Chapman Tweet of the Day Takeover, 1 of 2
2 minutes
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With a lifelong passion for the natural world, actor, television and radio presenter Lindsey Chapman begins her two-week takeover of the Tweet of the Day airwaves. Show more
The latest on the major fire outside Bolton, the country-house mystery of the cabinet meeting at Chequers, and how to survive the heatwave. Show more
Anisha drops a bombshell, and Kate causes uproar.
Kirsty Young interviews farmer Guy Singh-Watson. Show more
Radio 4's antidote to panel games sees regulars Tim Brooke-Taylor and Barry Cryer joined on the panel by Tony Hawks and Caroline Quentin plus Jack Dee in the chair. Show more
Series investigating the world of food and the stories behind what people eat. Sheila Dillon questions whether the Eatwell Plate is giving us good dietary advice. Show more
The latest weather forecast.
Global news and analysis.
David Sneath examines the past, present and future of the institution of the Dalai Lama. He reports from the Himalayan foothills of India, home of the exiled Tibetan leader. Show more
Gardeners' Question Time
Culpepper Community Garden
43 minutes
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Eric Robson and the panel are at the Culpepper Community Garden in Islington, north London. Anne Swithinbank, Christine Walkden and Matt Biggs answer the audience questions. Show more
Fi Glover introduces conversations about treatment, between patients and between nurses, and a reflection on healthcare before the NHS, from the first NHS-born baby and her sister. Show more
Brugg, 1230. Duke Rudolf of Habsburg is determined to become Holy Roman Emperor and to found a dynasty. But then a stranger arrives at the Castle of the Hawk as tutor to his son. Show more
Colm Toibin discusses his best-selling novel Brooklyn with James Naughtie and readers. This edition continues a summer of editions celebrating Bookclub's 20th anniversary. Show more
Roger McGough is joined by writer, poet and Bafta-winning TV and film producer Henry Normal, who shares a selection of his favourite poems from the archive of listeners' requests. Show more
File on 4
Falling Short - Fake News and Financial Markets
38 minutes
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If fake news is poisoning public debate, then what is it doing to financial markets? File on 4 investigates the circulation of false information which can damage thriving firms. Show more
Helen Grady profiles the Italian interior minister, Matteo Salvini, who hit the headlines after refusing to allow the Aquarius migrant rescue ship to dock in his country. Show more
The latest shipping forecast.
The latest weather forecast.
Six O'Clock News
01/07/2018 The head of NHS England says there are plans to ensure the health service is ready if there is no deal after Brexit.
15 minutes
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The head of NHS England says extensive planning is taking place to ensure the health service is ready if there is no deal with the European Union after Brexit.
Liz Barclay chooses her BBC Radio highlights. Show more
Jennifer struggles to keep the peace, and Ruth takes the plunge. Show more
Gaby Roslin hosts the film quiz with impressions by Alistair McGowan and Ronni Ancona. Joining team captains John Thomson and Ellie Taylor are Rachel Parris and Stephen Tompkinson. Show more
AL Kennedy reads her short story inspired by coral she saw in the Natural History Museum. A professor remembers her younger self, and how she went diving underwater for coral. Show more
Feedback
BBC Sounds, Reith Lectures, 'Gove in Government'
28 minutes
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Roger Bolton with first reactions to BBC Sounds. Also, Reith lecturer Margaret MacMillan reflects on her task and Mary Ann Sieghart discusses her documentary, 'Gove in Government'. Show more
Last Word
Joe Jackson, Paul Lamplugh OBE, Myrtle Allen, Daisy Kadibil, Paddy Feeny
28 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Matthew Bannister on manager Joe Jackson, campaigner Paul Lamplugh, chef Myrtle Allen, escapee Daisy Kadibil and broadcaster Paddy Feeny. Show more
Money Box
Hope for victims of push payment bank fraud
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
The latest news from the world of personal finance. Authorised payment bank fraud, how can long-term social care be funded, and is buying a home cheaper than renting? Show more
Mamataj Begum, a beneficiary of Faith & Belief Forum, presents their Radio 4 Appeal. Show more
Can the Big Four - Amazon, Google, Facebook and Apple - be reined in, forced to play by the rules society sets, rather than imposing their own rules on society? Show more
Anne McElvoy previews the coming week at Westminster with Health Minister Steve Brine, Labour's Thangham Debbonaire and Allie Renison from the Institute of Directors. Show more
Francine Stock enters The Bookshop with Bill Nighy, and Debra Granik reveals the true story behind her award-winning feature film Leave No Trace. Show more
From dishonesty to discretion and the currency of secrets, Mark Tully talks to Dr Patricia Lewis from Chatham House about the power of secrecy. Show more
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. Followed by Weather.
Sociological discussion programme. Gangs and spirituality. Laurie Taylor asks if religious belief can lead members away from crime. What's the evidence? Show more
Church bells from All Saints Church, East Meon. Show more
The latest shipping forecast.
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
