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 writer Catherine Fox. Show more
New figures released by the RSPB show that birds of prey are being killed or persecuted in greater numbers than ever in England. What can be done to try and protect them? Show more
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
Tweet of the Day
Frank Gardner on the Three-Wattled Bellbird
1 minute
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High in the cloud forest of Costa Rica, Frank Gardner recalls for Tweet of the Day, a bird he has heard but never seen, the three-wattled bell bird. Show more
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
Andrew Marr explores community cohesion and love of home with Dan Jackson, Kapka Kassabova, Colin Mayer and Emily Thomas Show more
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The girls of Riyadh are young, attractive and trying to live by Saudi Arabia’s strict cultural traditions. Stars Lara Sawalha. Show more
Three women who run AMIS - a helpline for Abused Men in Scotland - face the prospect of the lines closure in the face of a dramatic funding crisis. Show more
Loose Ends
Anne Reid, Gemma Whelan, Edith Bowman, Ben Bailey Smith, SOAK, Debris & Jammz, Athena Kugblenu, Clive Anderson
39 minutes
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Clive Anderson and Athena Kugblenu are joined by Anne Reid, Gemma Whelan, Ben Bailey Smith and Edith Bowman for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. Show more
As the IRA close in on the true identities of the young guests, an accident befalls one of the princesses. BW Black's imagined historical adventure is read by Sorcha Cusack. Show more
You and Yours
Plus-size Clothing; Severe Disability Claims; Toxic Housing
39 minutes
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The plus-size model boycotting London Fashion Week. The severely disabled people being paid back money lost in benefits changes. The new homes on hold due to toxic algae concerns. 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.
Laura Wade eavesdrops on historic conversations between men and women to explore thorny gender issues today
6 Dr Sophie Duncan on Eliza Doolittle and Henry Higgins in Pygmalion Show more
Johnny’s emotions get the better of him and Lynda stirs up trouble Show more
Double Oscar-winning actress Glenda Jackson stars in a series of contemporary dramas that highlight contemporary Britain. Show more
The game of cryptic clues and convoluted connections, with Tom Sutcliffe in the chair Show more
The Food Programme
What Is Making My Child Fat? Part 2: The Debate and Your Questions.
29 minutes
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Sheila Dillon and invited guests answer your questions on child obesity related health and together look for solutions to help meet the Government's targets. Show more
A portrait of a writing day in Birmingham. With specially composed verse by Gregory Leadbetter. Show more
Brian Cox and Robin Ince host a close encounter of the 1st kind. They are joined by comedian Lucy Beaumont, to ask if UFOs and aliens have visited Earth? 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
17/02/2020 Hundreds of homes flooded
30 minutes
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Hundreds of people have been flooded out of their homes by Storm Dennis; many flood warnings remain in place
Sue Perkins shows and tells nature with guests including zoologist Billy Heaney and comedian Jessica Fostekew. From 2020. Show more
There’s a surprise for Kate and Ben makes his feelings known. Show more
Front Row
Raphael's Sistine Tapestries, Michael Winterbottom, Arts Prizes in Crisis and Art History Limericks
29 minutes
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500 years after his death ten tapestries by Raphael return to the Sistine Chapel. Michael Winterbottom on Greed, his film with Steve Coogan. What's going wrong with Arts prizes. Show more
The girls of Riyadh are young, attractive and trying to live by Saudi Arabia’s strict cultural traditions. Stars Lara Sawalha. Show more
My Name Is...
My Name Is Hayley: Asking for Rejection
28 minutes
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Hayley is a young woman who wants to get better at dealing with rejection and asking for what she wants without fear of No. Show more
Professor James Tilley asks to what extent our politics is now steeped in cognitive distortion? Show more
4 Extra Debut. Patricia Clavin explores the cult of Egyptomania following the opening in 1922 of King Tutankhamun’s Tomb. From 2019. Show more
Andrew Marr explores community cohesion and love of home with Dan Jackson, Kapka Kassabova, Colin Mayer and Emily Thomas Show more
Biggest Russian bombardment on Ukraine yet
Government adviser resigns over controversial comments
45 minutes
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In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective
As the IRA close in on the true identities of the young guests, an accident befalls one of the princesses. BW Black's imagined historical adventure is read by Sorcha Cusack. Show more
Michael talks to comedian Sindhu Vee about her life in language. Why hearing Nepalese, a language she no longer speaks, can make her cry, and how she uses Hindi idioms in comedy. Show more
Can a Bristol Community radio station survive the catastrophe facing it in 2019? Show more
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
Kapka Kassabova explores her own family’s ties to the south-west Balkans and their history of both discord and harmony. Show more
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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