The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with autism adviser Ann Memmott to mark Autism Acceptance Week. Show more
Farming Today
Moy Park closure, Protected Geographical Indication after Brexit, Fallen stock
14 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LW
David Brown from the Ulster Farmers Union says the closure of the Moy Park chicken processing plant in Ballymena is a big blow to farmers. Show more
Michaela Strachan presents the story and sound of the common tern. Show more
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
Yesterday in Parliament
Martin Freeman, actor, shares the eight tracks, book and luxury he would take with him if cast away on a desert island. With Lauren Laverne Show more
Woman's Hour
Wigs & losing your hair; Jill Dawson; Women & heart attacks;
57 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LW
Losing your hair & wearing a wig; Are Nordic nations failing rape victims?, Jill Dawson & her new novel; Women & heart attacks; Kara Lily Haworth, Judith Bruce & 'Maggie May' Show more
Polly's Dad attempts a coup d'etat and the girls have to decide where their loyalties lie. By Harry Venning. Show more
Millions of people are reinventing their world of work. Ruth Barnes presents the first in a new series exploring these changes and the effect on people's lives. Show more
London's worst advertising agency discovers a campaign’s gone viral – and not in a good way. Stars Nigel Havers. From 2017. Show more
By Kamila Shamsie. Parvaiz' journey begins when Isma leaves home to study abroad. Read by Sanjeev Bhaskar. Show more
Joe Lycett talks about his new Channel 4 consumer show Joe Lycett's Got Your Back. We ask him what he is doing on our turf. 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.
The Decade That Invented the Future: The 1970s
1974: Nixon resigns
14 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Washington journalist Elizabeth Drew reflects on the impact of the Watergate affair and Richard Nixon's resignation on American society and politics. Show more
Shula's confidence is knocked and Freddie attempts to move on. Show more
By Nathaniel Price. Meshach is on the brink of playing professional football, his and his dad's dream since he was small. So why is he about to walk away from it all? Show more
Eric Robson and panel answer the questions from East Hampshire. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Beth writes letters to her daughter's father - who is unaware of her existence. Read by Faye Marsay. Show more
Last Word
Michel Bacos, Agnes Varda, Victor Hochhauser CBE, Barbara Low, Ranking Roger
28 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Matthew Bannister on pilot Michel Bacos, film director Agnes Varda, impresario Victor Hochhauser, biochemist Barbara Low and singer Ranking Roger. Show more
Feedback
Why did Radio 6 Music decide to shake up its schedule?
28 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Roger Bolton discusses changes at Radio 6 Music, the end of iPM and re-inventing local radio, and talks to Eric Robson about saying goodbye to GQT. Show more
The Listening Project
Eddie and Stacey: Fighting Talk
4 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Father and daughter talk about their life-long passion for boxing. She went on to become a professional boxer and win the ABA title - just like her father. Fi Glover presents. Show more
Afternoon news and current affairs programme, reporting on breaking stories and summing up the day's headlines.
Six O'Clock News
05/04/2019 Cross-party Brexit talks falter
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Labour accuses govt of proposing no real changes to Brexit deal
Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches Show more
Ed's suspicions rise and Josh is not impressed Show more
Front Row
Carlos Acosta, Iain Bell, BAFTA Games Awards
28 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Carlos Acosta discusses his new film Yuli: The Carlos Acosta Story. Plus composer Iain Bell on his new opera Jack the Ripper: The Women of Whitechapel, and the BAFTA Games Awards. Show more
Polly's Dad attempts a coup d'etat and the girls have to decide where their loyalties lie. By Harry Venning. Show more
Any Questions?
Katherine Bennett, Barry Gardiner, Kwasi Kwarteng MP, Caroline Lucas MP
47 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Jonathan Dimbleby presents political debate from Aerospace Bristol with Katherine Bennett, Barry Gardiner MP, Kwasi Kwarteng MP, and Caroline Lucas MP. Show more
Rebecca Stott on her pet hate – being talked AT! Show more
How crucial developments from this remarkable decade shaped the world we live in now. Show more
In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective
By Kamila Shamsie. Parvaiz' journey begins when Isma leaves home to study abroad. Read by Sanjeev Bhaskar. Show more
Great Lives
Shappi Khorsandi on Emma, Lady Hamilton
28 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
4 Extra Debut. Comedian and author Shappi Khorsandi chooses Lady Emma Hamilton, Lord Nelson's mistress. With Matthew Paris. From 2019. Show more
News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
The Listening Project
Joe and Charlie: The Relaxation of Running
4 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Friends who met through their shared love of running talk about how it's helped them in stay in touch with the world around them. Fi Glover presents. Show more
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
Book of the Week
Two Weeks in November: The Astonishing Story of the Coup That Toppled Mugabe
Episode 5
14 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LW
The plan to topple Robert Mugabe finally reaches its endgame. But will he go easily? Show more
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