The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Sarah Teather, UK Director of the Jesuit Refugee Service Show more
Farming Today
Flooding in Lincolnshire, Floating Dutch dairy, Health hub
14 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LW
Charlotte Smith catches-up with Stephen Francis to find out how the flooding in Lincolnshire is impacting on his pea crop, and farming minister Robert Goodwill gives his response. Show more
Tweet of the Day
Clare Jones on the Little Egret
2 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Clare Jones recalls the inspiration of seeing a little egret and how a small event can change an entire outlook on life. Show more
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
Sean Curran with reports from Westminster and Holyrood as Labour calls for a public inquiry after a court rules that UK arms sales to Saudi Arabia were unlawful.
Desert Island Discs
Nitin Sawhney, musician, producer, composer
40 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Nitin Sawhney, musician, producer and composer, chooses the eight tracks, book and luxury he would want with him if cast away to a desert island. With Lauren Laverne. Show more
Woman's Hour
International Women in Engineering Day
46 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
International Women in Engineering Day: June 23; baby boomer wealth gap for older women; expectations of friendship today; and Radio 4's Four Seasons poetry: Summer. Show more
Test Match Special
Cricket World Cup 2019: England v Sri Lanka.
8 hours, 15 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LW
Cricket World Cup 2019: Commentary on England v Sri Lanka from Headingley with Jonathan Agnew, Simon Mann, Charles Dagnall, Michael Vaughan, James Anderson and Paul Farbrace. Show more
In times of crisis, the British have always sought solace and comfort in the mocking and ridiculing their leaders and institutions. Show more
Pat's idea looks set to cause controversy while Alice has mischief on her mind. Show more
Front Row
Richard Curtis's Film Yesterday, a summer solstice poem, Bradford Literature Festival protests
28 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Richard Curtis discusses his latest film, Yesterday, in which a musician finds himself in a world where only he remembers The Beatles, so takes credit for writing their songs Show more
A Parisian couple hire the perfect nanny for their two young children. But appearances are not what they seem. Adapted from Leïla Slimani’s award-winning international bestseller. Show more
Any Questions?
Professor Catherine Barnard, Dawn Butler MP, David Davis MP, Simon Jenkins
47 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Jonathan Dimbleby presents political debate from Wymondham High Academy in Norfolk with Professor Catherine Barnard, Dawn Butler MP, David Davis MP and Simon Jenkins. Show more
Linda Colley discusses the powerful cult of charismatic leaders and why they never properly deliver. Show more
The New Age of Capitalism
From AI to the attention economy
57 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
David Grossman tells stories which help explain the world of contemporary capitalism. Show more
Biggest Russian bombardment on Ukraine yet
Donald Trump says he called off air strikes against Iran 10 minutes before they were due
45 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
We hear from Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister – and ex US Defence SecretaryChuck Hagel. Show more
Molly helped Luca find a hidden legacy but, overwhelmed by the past, she decides to walk into the sea. Read by Anjli Mohindra. Show more
Cathy Newman and Jeffery Deaver discuss their favourite books with Harriett Gilbert. Join our new book club on instagram: @agoodreadbbc Show more
Mark D'Arcy has news, views and features on Parliament. Show more
Waiting by Raymond Carver, Fireflies in the Garden by Robert Frost, Moths by Jennifer O’Grady and Summer Night by Langston Hughes Show more
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
Ukrainian-American author Ilya Kaminsky's new book of poetry, performed by Christopher Eccleston, Fiona Shaw, Noma Dumezweni and Arinzé Kene. Show more
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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