The latest shipping forecast.
The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with the Rev Dr Kirsty Thorpe, United Reformed minister. Show more
News programme that starts with its listeners. One listener on the school funding that helps her daughter and what would happen if it stops. Show more
The latest news headlines. Including the weather and a look at the papers.
Helen Mark discovers the fascinating world of the UK's largest ship's graveyard, Purton Hulks, which hosts the largest collection of maritime wrecks above water in Britain. Show more
Our rivers are under threat from overuse, pollution and climate change. What's being done around the country to restore and protect them? Show more
The latest weather forecast.
News and current affairs including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
Saturday Live
Mark-Anthony Turnage and Kim Wilde
1 hour, 28 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Composer Mark-Anthony Turnage, Kim Wilde's inheritance tracks, Bryony Gordon on staying sober, the Urban Birder David Lindo, and Thames plastic-picking cyclist Dhruv Boruah. Show more
The latest shipping forecast.
Loose Ends
Julie Hesmondhalgh, Su Pollard, Jayde Adams, Gbolahan Obisesan, Tracyanne & Danny, Bala Baile, Arthur Smith, Clive Anderson
38 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Clive Anderson and Arthur Smith are joined by Julie Hesmondhalgh, Su Pollard, Gbolahan Obisesan and Jayde Adams. With music from Tracyanne & Danny and Bala Baile. Show more
Four Thought
Gardening, Roses and Cultural Identity
15 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
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
Saturday Review
Under The Tree, Aristocrats, Michael Hughes, Big British Asian Summer, Sabrina
45 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Under The Tree: a dark Icelandic comedy film, Aristocrats at London's Donmar, Michael Hughes's novel Country, Big British Asian Summer, and Nick Drnaso's graphic novel Sabrina. Show more
Archive on 4
The League of Extraordinary Housewives
57 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
4 Extra Debut. Jo Fidgen brings us a history of the housewife since 1945, exploring her shifting power and politics. From 2016. Show more
Kitchener's new civilian army is massing in the valley of the Somme. It includes one Kenny Stokoe, local football hero for Marshall's, and spurned suitor of Edie Chadwick. Show more
Psychotherapist Susie Orbach explores the unique relationship between therapist and patient. She meets retired union man John, who has come to some conclusions about his future. 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
Paul Gambaccini welcomes the first three competitors in the 2018 series of the wide-ranging music quiz. Show more
Roger McGough is joined by Wendy Cope, who shares a selection of her 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.
A message in a bottle on swept up on a Cornish beach provides some unexpected answers. Read by Alex Tregear. Show more
The latest shipping forecast.
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