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 Dr Rachel Mann. Show more
Farming Today
05/02/20 Sewage fertiliser, US environmental protection, peat alternatives
13 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LW
A new report reveals concerns over the impact of using human sewage as fertiliser. The Trump administration is scrapping legislation protecting America's streams and wetlands. Show more
Chris Packham presents the wedge-tailed shearwater of the Indian and Pacific oceans. 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 Show more
In Wordsworth's Footsteps
2 Bliss Was It In That Dawn
28 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Revealing the true story of the making of the radical poet William Wordsworth, born 250 years ago, Jonathan Bate visits France. With Simon Russell Beale. Show more
4 Extra Debut. How do you make gold? Science sleuths Drs Rutherford and Fry investigate. From February 2020. Show more
Woman's Hour
Modern domestic service; Mud and Mascara in women's rugby; Teenage subcultures
43 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Vast numbers of cleaners, nannies and gardeners work hard in homes across the UK. Jenni hears how the relationship between domestic staff and their employers works in 2020. Show more
On a train, Marion meets Zoe, who’s on a romantic mission. A mystery of a woman’s body found in the park. Stars Marcia Warren. Show more
The Listening Project
John and Matt - It's Not Very Emotionally Nourishing
4 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Friends and fellow comedians on the ups and downs of being a part of the comedy community. Fi Glover presents. Show more
Nick Robinson explores Boris Johnson's political beliefs through interviews with insiders. Show more
Joanna's tolerance and nursing skills are tested by Roger’s knee op. Stars Roger Allam and Joanna Lumley. From 2020. Show more
by Robert Harris. Fairfax suspects there’s a spy in the camp. Read by Michael Maloney. Show more
You and Yours
French Bread; Thai Care Homes; Courier Fraud
39 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Why the standard of French bread may not be as good as it once was. Plus we find out why British dementia patients are being cared for in Thailand. 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 Disrupters
Sir James Dyson, founder of Dyson
14 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Sir James Dyson made 5,127 prototypes to create the cyclone vacuum cleaner. He talks patience, persistence, and why the best businesses come out of a passion. Show more
Lynda goes into battle and Neil reaches a decision Show more
Hong Kong writer Mr Chan fails to arrive at Heathrow. His daughter Poppy sets out to find him. But her mother begs her to come home and keep her company. She’s scared. Show more
Wedding planning can be stressful and expensive. Venue, catering, flowers... the list goes on. Charmaine Cozier and guests talk through the ways to budget and negotiate on price. Show more
Inside Health
Respiratory Syncytial Virus; Coronavirus Vaccine; Unnecessary Vaginal Examinations; Compassion Fatigue
28 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
In the UK 30,000 children under five are hospitalised annually with the RSV virus. Globally, it's the second largest cause of death of children under one. Is a vaccine imminent? Show more
Nudity - Laurie Taylor explores its cultural history and changing meaning. Show more
The Media Show
Has No 10 called time on media scrutiny?
28 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Boris Johnson is accused of avoiding journalists and making his own videos 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
05/02/2020 China steps up coronavirus efforts
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Chinese citizens face further restrictions; WHO appeals for funds to tackle the outbreak
Award-winning American comedian Alex Edelman discusses the concept of cool and what it means today - with help from his audience at the University of West London. Show more
Lee has a confession to make and Freddie makes a fool of himself Show more
Front Row
Front Row Risk List: The ten riskiest artworks of the 21st century
43 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Our panel compare reputational, personal, financial and physical risk to find the ultimate risky artworks made since 2000 Show more
Combative, provocative and engaging live debate chaired by Michael Buerk. With Giles Fraser, Anne McElvoy, Michael Portillo and Mona Siddiqui. #moralmaze Show more
4 Extra Debut. How do you make gold? Science sleuths Drs Rutherford and Fry investigate. From February 2020. Show more
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In Wordsworth's Footsteps
2 Bliss Was It In That Dawn
28 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Revealing the true story of the making of the radical poet William Wordsworth, born 250 years ago, Jonathan Bate visits France. With Simon Russell Beale. Show more
Biggest Russian bombardment on Ukraine yet
Donald Trump acquitted in impeachment trial
45 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective
by Robert Harris. Fairfax suspects there’s a spy in the camp. Read by Michael Maloney. Show more
From the mind of Jon Holmes comes topical satire like you've never heard it before.
News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
Among Bronze Age remains on Westray, poet Kathleen Jamie reflects on time, memory and our connections to the past. Read by Maureen Beattie. Abridged by Linda Cracknell Show more
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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