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 Canon Ann Easter Show more

Many of you tell us you're willing to pay more for your milk - but will that make any difference to dairy farmers? Show more

Writer Paul Evans encounters a pair of ravens and reflects on their dark associations. Show more

News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.

News, views and features on yesterday's stories in Parliament

Demis Hassabis, CEO of Deep Mind, tells Jim Al-Khalili why he wants to create artificial intelligence. Show more

Acclaimed gardening writer Alys Fowler tries to work out where she wants to live, in the city or the countryside, with the help of outdoor counsellor Dr Ruth Allen. Show more

Abortion stories. Mark and Emily Simmonds on their mental health journey. Plus what are the various parties in Northern Ireland doing to get the "women's vote" in the Election. Show more

Helen and Freddy visit the 'child-mother' and uncover a dangerous secret. Part seven of the conspiracy thriller starring Romola Garai and Jonathan Forbes. Show more

As a teenager, the writer Varaidzo lost interest in school. She talks to teenagers about the "educational dip" and whether changes to the curriculum might make them more engaged. Show more

The first in a three-part series on music and mental health, Playing Well, Chris Hawkins examines the life and legacy of the Frightened Rabbit lead singer Scott Hutchison. Show more

By Siobhan Dowd. Fergus knows his A levels are a way out of this place. Abridged by Sara Davies.
Mel...Catherine Cusack
Reader...Finnian Garbutt. Show more

Do you think that small actions will help the planet or are we unlikely to make a difference at a personal level? 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.

Rob Newman tells the story of the extinction of the Yangtze River Dolphin. Was the "Goddess of the Yangtze" a victim of progress? And have we learned any lessons from their demise? Show more

There’s a face off for Lily and Rex struggles to look on the bright side Show more

An elderly man and a 14-year-old boy accidentally meet on a train both, in their own way, seeking escape from their normal lives. An unlikely but comic bond ensues. Show more

Jay Rayner and the panel are in Liverpool. Show more

From biologically dead to a vital wildlife habitat. Helen Czerski cruises the Thames to meet the people who have transformed London's river. Show more

Joshua Rozenberg visits a busy Crown Court where vulnerable or intimidated witnesses can give pre-recorded evidence and face cross-examination before the defendant stands trial. Show more

4 Extra Debut. Stewart Lee, Dave Haslam and Harriett Gilbert discuss favourite books by Steve Aylett, Olivia Laings and Chris Paling. From 2019. Show more

Afternoon news and current affairs programme, reporting on breaking stories and summing up the day's headlines.

The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping

Alun Cairns has been accused of covering up knowledge about the role of one of his staff in the collapse of a rape trial, when endorsing him as a candidate for the Welsh Assembly.

Hancock finds a diamond ring, but when Moira gets it into her head that marriage is in the air, Tony is forced to turn to Sid for help. Show more

The pressure is on for Helen and Russ finds himself in trouble Show more

Scorsese's new film The Irishman; Abomination: an opera about the DUP's attitude to homosexuality; Murder In The Cathedral in a cathedral; the joy or blight of fireworks Show more

Summer-born children do worse than those born in autumn or winter. Not every one of them of course, but on average the effect is strong and clear. Michael Blastland investigates. Show more

Anne McElvoy tells the story of Boris Johnson's premiership as he sought to take the UK out of the European Union Show more

There are more snags in the process for making Etextbooks readable by blind students. We find out why. And will the upcoming election be more accessible than the last? Show more

Adam Kay, ex junior doctor and author of "This is going to hurt", and occupational psychologist Professor Gail Kinman on work stress, staying healthy and employers responsibilities Show more

Demis Hassabis, CEO of Deep Mind, tells Jim Al-Khalili why he wants to create artificial intelligence. Show more

In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective

By Siobhan Dowd. Fergus knows his A levels are a way out of this place. Abridged by Sara Davies.
Mel...Catherine Cusack
Reader...Finnian Garbutt. Show more

Alexei Sayle discusses the financial crash of 2008, the appeal of Donald Trump, and his lack of mainstream success. From 2017. Show more

News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament

National and international news from BBC Radio 4

Book of the Week.Man Booker Prize-winning author Julian Barnes takes us on a rich, witty tour of Belle Epoque Paris, via the life story of the pioneering surgeon Samuel Pozzi.

The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.

BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.