The latest shipping forecast.
The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
A reading and a reflection to start the day, with the Rev Dr Craig Gardiner, a tutor at South Wales Baptist College.
News programme that starts with its listeners. Our listener on the problems she faced after her son died suddenly. Show more
The latest news headlines. Including the weather and a look at the papers.
Lundy Island in the Bristol Channel has been home to outlaws and pirates and now this wildlife haven is holding its first half marathon trail race. David Lindo joins the runners. Show more
The first ever British Charcuterie Awards held in the grounds of Blenheim Palace in Oxfordshire, a visit to a farm that makes jam and another one that produces gelato ice cream. Show more
The latest weather forecast.
News and current affairs including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
Saturday Live
Shaun Keaveny with Rylan Clark-Neal
1 hour, 28 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Shaun Keaveny, presenter Rylan Clark-Neal, boccia champion David Smith, scything enthusiast Mary Ellis, green industrialist Dale Vince, and Gyles Brandreth's Inheritance Tracks. Show more
The latest shipping forecast.
The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
Any Questions?
Barry Gardiner MP, Matt Goodwin, Germaine Greer, Priti Patel MP
48 minutes
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Ritula Shah presents political debate from the Mersea Centre on Mersea Island in Essex with Barry Gardiner MP, Matt Goodwin, Germaine Greer and Priti Patel MP. Show more
Listeners have their say on the issues discussed on Any Questions?
The Martians continue their merciless invasion, transforming the landscape and decimating the population. Stars Blake Ritson. Show more
Laura Barton visits Silver City - Aberdeen, hewn from granite and polished by North Sea gas and oil - to sample its musical life. Show more
Woman's Hour
Weekend Woman's Hour: Gemma Arterton, Female Imam, Spare Rib recipes
58 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Highlights from Woman's Hour. Presented by Jenni Murray. Gemma Arterton tells us about her film The Escape, Sherin Khankan and the first all-female mosque, and Spare Rib recipes. Show more
Coverage and analysis of the day's news.
News programme that starts with its listeners. Our listener on the problems she faced after her son died suddenly. Show more
Six O'Clock News
04/08/2018 Cuts cause concern for children's services
15 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
The Government is being urged to ensure vulnerable children are protected, despite cuts.
"Toxic" rivalries between surgeons are blamed for a hospital's poor performance.
Loose Ends
Janis Ian, Jake Shears, Siobhan McSweeney, Tyrone Huntley, Tasmina Perry, Scottee, Nikki Bedi
37 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Nikki Bedi and Scottee are joined by Janis Ian, Tasmina Perry, Tyrone Huntley and Siobhan McSweeney for conversation, music and comedy. With music from Jake Shears and Janice Ian. Show more
Theatre maker Raquel Meseguer, who lives with chronic pain, has a vision for public resting spaces and the need to challenge our etiquette and perceptions of people lying down. Show more
Saturday Review
Sicilian Ghost Story, Othello, Succession, Art in Weimar Germany, Andrew McMillan
45 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Italian film Sicilian Ghost Story, Othello at the Globe Theatre, HBO's Succession, Magic Realism: Art in Weimar Germany at Tate Modern, Andrew McMillan's poem collection, playtime. Show more
Comedian Steve Punt scours the archives for rock star opinions on life, the universe, and everything. Show more
La Gorgue. Mickey Bliss finds himself in two meetings: one that might change the whole war for the Signal Service, and one that is about to change his life forever. Show more
Susie Orbach meets John. He is a retired railway worker, who has always been closely involved with union affairs. In a previous meeting, he has told Susie that he loves her. Show more
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4, followed by weather.
Anne McElvoy invites figures from opposing sides of a political issue to listen to each other, with the help of conflict resolution specialist Gabrielle Rifkind. Show more
Steve Punt hosts the battle of wits as students from Brunel University take on their professors. From July 2018. Show more
Roger McGough is joined by John Cooper Clarke, who shares a selection of his favourite poems from the Poetry Please archive of listeners' requests. Show more
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. Followed by Weather.
It's been weeks now, but the can of beans from the food bank still hasn't run out. Mum calls it a miracle. However seven-year-old Hannah can't take another meal of beans. Show more
The latest shipping forecast.
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