The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
A reading and a reflection to start the day, with the Rev Dr Craig Gardiner, a tutor at South Wales Baptist College.
Farming Today
13/01/20: Pig sector, Lambing in January, American trade tariffs
11 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LW
Charlotte Smith finds out about the trade tariffs which are affecting exporters of some food products, including dairy and whisky. The tariffs are under review, and could rise. Show more
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
Series of stories about British birds, inspired by their calls and songs. Kate Humble presents the stock dove. Show more
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
Tom Sutcliffe discusses a world without work with Daniel Susskind, Suzi Gage, Anoosh Chakelian and Sir John Strang Show more
Woman's Hour
PHONE-IN: Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex
47 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
We want to hear your thoughts about the 'stepping back' of Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex. Show more
Elizabeth has a baby girl but the Native Americans want to know how long the colonists plan to stay. Starring Megan McInerney. Show more
Niyi's eating disorder has stopped him coming home for Christmas. This year, after nearly losing his mother to a brain tumour, he wants to change that. Show more
Loose Ends
David Threlfall, Jodie Prenger, Angela Barnes, Bosh! Georgia, Nikki Bedi, Clive Anderson
38 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Clive Anderson and Nikki Bedi are joined by David Threlfall, Jodie Prenger, Angela Barnes and Bosh! for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Georgia.
An overweight, married, middle-aged insurance salesman surveys his life - reflecting on where he is living. Read by Tim McInnerny. Show more
You and Yours
Losing Pounds, Keeping Pounds, Getting Your Hands on Pounds
39 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
How your mind is your best diet aid. The return of rural cash machines, big buildings and their effect on your mental health and driving with a black box... how accurate is it? 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.
Activist and film maker Jack Harries assesses the influence of earth scientist and creator of Gaia theory, James Lovelock. Show more
Tom is on more than one mission and Jim remains focussed Show more
Emily has a history of anorexia but now in her thirties is refusing treatment. In the Court of Protection, a judge has to decide if she can be force fed. Show more
Tom Sutcliffe chairs the fiendish cryptic quiz, with Scotland taking on Wales in the opening contest of the 2020 season Show more
The Food Programme
Pints of progress: The brewers changing attitudes to learning disabilities
28 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Brewer and broadcaster Jaega Wise visits breweries where a progressive approach to employing people with learning disabilities is pouring away preconceptions Show more
Natalie Haynes stands up for Homer's Iliad, the epic story of the final weeks of the Trojan War. Show more
Brian Cox and Robin Ince are joined by comedian Frank Skinner, Prof Sophie Scott and Prof Richard Wiseman to look at what makes us laugh and why we laugh at all. 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
Six O'Clock News
13/01/2020 The Queen “supportive” of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
The Queen has agreed a "period of transition" in which the Duke and Duchess of Sussex will spend time in Canada and the UK.
David Mitchell gets Marcus Brigstocke, Lou Sanders, Cally Beaton and Neil Delamere to lie with some truths. From 2020. Show more
There’s an embarrassing misunderstanding for Alistair and the stress piles on Natasha Show more
John Wilson talks to Oscar nominees including Florence Pugh, Charlize Theron and Jonathan Pryce. Show more
Elizabeth has a baby girl but the Native Americans want to know how long the colonists plan to stay. Starring Megan McInerney. Show more
Natasha wants to find out why it’s so difficult to source a non-white egg donor and why there is such a taboo around egg donation within the black community Show more
Crossing Continents
Belarus: The Wild World of Chernobyl
28 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
'We lived with wolves' says 90 year old Galina, describing the wild natural world before the Chernobyl disaster. A generation on are those wild animals she knew making a comeback? Show more
Janice Wilson has suffered from strange attacks at night for years. She wakes up feeling as though she's being strangled. We hear how a doctor finally found the cause. Show more
Tom Sutcliffe discusses a world without work with Daniel Susskind, Suzi Gage, Anoosh Chakelian and Sir John Strang Show more
Biggest Russian bombardment on Ukraine yet
UK demands apology after arrest of ambassador in Iran
45 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective
An overweight, married, middle-aged insurance salesman surveys his life - reflecting on where he is living. Read by Tim McInnerny. Show more
Michael Rosen returns to explore how metaphors shape our lives with author James Geary. We live, breathe and think in metaphors and communication would be impossible without them. Show more
News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
Helen Taylor explores why women are the majority of buyers, borrowers and readers of fiction and investigates the significance of reading in their lives. It's read by Lucy Briers. Show more
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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