The latest shipping forecast
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Canon Steve Williams
Farming Today
Plans for new farm inspection system, anger over men-only awards dinnera, salsify - the veg making a comeback
14 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LW
A big review of farm inspection system says 'nonsensical' rules must change. Plus a small Devon show causes outrage by banning women from an awards dinner. Show more
Tweet of the Day
David Rothenberg on the Veery Thrush
1 minute
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Slow down the song of the veery thrush and what have you got? For David Rothenberg in this Tweet of the Day, it is compressed tiny bits of music that humans can really relate to. Show more
Radio 4's flagship news and current affairs programme, including Thought for the Day
Sean Curran reports from Westminster as Theresa May wins a confidence vote, but more than a hundred Conservative MPs want her to go. Show more
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the poem of the knight who interrupts King Arthur's Christmas celebrations, challenging someone to chop off his head if he can do the same in return Show more
Woman's Hour
Natasha Gordon, Posh shops, Grandchildren
57 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Natasha Gordon talks about her debut play and starring role in Nine Night. Plus posh shops and the business of browsing. Show more
The women of the mountains plan to ambush the church. Will Gudrun assume the role of the warrior queen? Stars Kate Phillips. Show more
The BBC gains rare access to a region of China where Uighur Muslims are being held without trial. Show more
Northern Ireland’s peacelines remain a visible symbol of the Troubles. Maria Fusco and Glenn Patterson, two Belfast-born writers, reflect on life alongside these walls. Show more
Thatcher takes part in a public debate billed as Darwin versus Decency. Read by Patrick Kennedy and Laurel Lefkow. Show more
You and Yours
Retail rents, Rail review, Cashless pubs
40 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
After a difficult year for rail passengers, what can commuters expect for 2019? Show more
The latest weather forecast.
Mon-Thurs: Analysis of news and current affairs, presented by Sarah Montague. Fri: Analysis of news and current affairs, presented by Mark Mardell.
Psychologist Professor Daniel Freeman continues his exploration of delusions. In this programme he looks at delusions relating to the body. Show more
There's a visitor at Lower Loxley and Tom makes a breakthrough. Show more
Helen and Freddy discover a bunker which holds the secret of ‘Patient Zero’. Part 7 of the conspiracy thriller starring Hattie Morahan, written by Timothy X Atack. Show more
Open Country
Leicester’s hidden gem - Bradgate Park - bought for the locals, but where’s all the archive?
25 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Leicester’s hidden gem Bradgate Park was bought for the people of Leicestershire to enjoy 90 years ago, but where is all the archive? Helen Mark finds out. Show more
Wildlife presenter Chris Packham makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Rainforest Foundation UK. Show more
Open Book
Donald S Murray, Lyrics and poetry, Publishing in Iceland and Greenland
28 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Scottish writer Donald S Murray discusses his new novel As the Women Lay Dreaming, which explores the ramifications of the Iolaire disaster, in which 200 WW1 servicemen died. Show more
The Film Programme
Pitch Battle: The Conclusion
28 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Antonia Quirke and a panel of industry insiders hear pitches from historians and history buffs for new candidates for biopics. Show more
BBC Inside Science
Control of AI, Deep carbon, ICESat-2, Autonauts in Antarctica, Rapid evolution in Khoe San
28 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Control of AI, deep carbon, ICESat-2, autonauts in Antarctica and the rapid genetic evolution in Khoe San people Show more
PM at 5pm: interviews, context and analysis.
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
Hancock and Kerr are forced to stop claiming unemployment benefits by the Ministry Of Labour, so the Lad Himself takes on a job as Santa in Sid's department store. Show more
Lily finds herself torn and Jill issues an invitation. Show more
Front Row
Lee Mack, Magic Mike on stage, Prose poetry
28 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Writer and actor Lee Mack on his TV sitcom Not Going Out, Channing Tatum's Magic Mike on stage and the appeal of the prose poem. Show more
The women of the mountains plan to ambush the church. Will Gudrun assume the role of the warrior queen? Stars Kate Phillips. Show more
Theresa May has been back in Brussels, one day after surviving a leadership challenge. But can she extract any new concessions from the EU to persuade MPs to support her deal? Show more
Will life sciences lead Britain towards a new economic future? Brexit's causing uncertainty. But Ruth Alexander discovers a 'golden triangle' of ambitious commercial innovation. Show more
BBC Inside Science
Control of AI, Deep carbon, ICESat-2, Autonauts in Antarctica, Rapid evolution in Khoe San
28 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Control of AI, deep carbon, ICESat-2, autonauts in Antarctica and the rapid genetic evolution in Khoe San people Show more
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the poem of the knight who interrupts King Arthur's Christmas celebrations, challenging someone to chop off his head if he can do the same in return Show more
Biggest Russian bombardment on Ukraine yet
UN announces truce has been agreed in Yemen
45 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Deal will allow vital humanitarian aid into the key port of Hodeidah. Show more
Thatcher takes part in a public debate billed as Darwin versus Decency. Read by Patrick Kennedy and Laurel Lefkow. Show more
Comedian Tez Ilyas presents a stand-up show about life as a British Muslim. In this episode Tez talks about confrontations and awkward situations he has found himself in. Show more
Loveable idiots create and deconstruct an odd world in front of a live audience. Stars Alex Owen and Ben Ashenden. From 2016 Show more
Keith Macdougall reports from Westminster as MPs question the leader of the House, Andrea Leadsom, about the date of the 'meaningful vote' on the EU withdrawal deal. Show more
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. Followed by Weather.
Handel’s operatic rivals struggle while he suffers health problems, before presenting a new work in Ireland. Read by the author. Show more
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
