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 journalist Vishva Samani. Show more
Is cold water swimming good for you? Science sleuths Drs Rutherford and Fry investigate. From March 2020. Show more
The latest news headlines. Including the weather and a look at the papers.
Ramblings
Up to the labyrinth on St Catherine's Hill, Winchester
24 minutes
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Clare Balding visits the ancient and mysterious labyrinth on top of St Catherine's Hill in Winchester. Leading the walk is Brian Draper, who runs soulful retreats in nature. Show more
Sybil Ruscoe explores this week's announcement that the government will phase out the controversial badger cull. We get reaction from farmers, wildlife campaigners and politicians. Show more
The latest weather forecast.
News and current affairs. Including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
DJ and triathlete, Jo Whiley; listener Deborah Rowland; Ryan Riley who co-founded a cancer cookery school; and Sarfraz Manzoor on his lifelong obsession with Bruce Springsteen. Show more
In Tiptree ('Britain's largest village') we unravel a crimewave. Show more
Anushka Asthana of the Guardian looks back on a week in Westminster dominated by the coronavirus crisis. Show more
From Our Own Correspondent
Turkey Opens Border with Europe
28 minutes
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Stories from China, Spain, the South Pacific, Arctic Norway & the Greek-Turkish border where people heading for Europe face bitter cold, tear gas and worse says Jonah Fisher. Show more
TikTok's age verification checks questioned over 9yr old's gifts to influencers, at least 2 years to estate agent regulation & irregular earners penalised by student loans system. Show more
Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches. Show more
The latest weather forecast
The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
Any Questions?
Diane Abbott MP, Andrew Griffith MP, James Kirkup, Professor Hugh Pennington
47 minutes
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Chris Mason presents political debate from the College of Richard Collyer in Horsham, West Sussex, with Diane Abbott MP, Andrew Griffith MP, James Kirkup & Prof Hugh Pennington. Show more
Was the government right not to intervene in the demise of FlyBe? Show more
Is cold water swimming good for you? Science sleuths Drs Rutherford and Fry investigate. From March 2020. Show more
4 Extra Debut. A terrifying tale about a governess who protects two children against what she thinks are forces of evil. Stars John Lynch. Show more
Woman's Hour
The power of crying, Hubble astronaut Kathryn Sullivan, Children and Coronavirus
56 minutes
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The power of crying. Preserving breast sensation after surgery. Hubble astronaut Kathryn Sullivan. How to talk to children about the Coronavirus. Show more
Full coverage and analysis of the day's news, plus the sports headlines.
How will the infection affect commerce in the UK and around the world? Evan Davis and a panel of guests discuss what's happening and look at likely scenarios. Show more
The latest shipping forecast.
The latest weather forecast.
Six O'Clock News
07/03/2020 Coronavirus cases exceed 200
15 minutes
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The number of cases of the coronavirus confirmed in the UK has risen above 200.
Loose Ends
Vicki Pepperdine, Tanita Tikaram, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Suzi Ruffell, Unnati, Joy Crookes, Athena Kugblenu, Nikki Bedi
36 minutes
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Nikki Bedi and Athena Kugblenu are by joined by Vicki Pepperdine, Tanita Tikaram, Gugu Mbatha-Raw and Suzi Ruffell for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. Show more
Mark Coles examines the character of the home secretary, who is facing allegations of bullying. Show more
Saturday Review
Hilary Mantel, The Mikvah Project, Sulphur and White, Among The Trees
54 minutes
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Hilary Mantel's third Cromwell novel - The Mirror and The Light , The Mikvah Project at The Orange Tree Theatre, Sulphur and White film, Among The Trees exhibition at The Hayward. Show more
Archive on 4
Call Up: The Story of National Service
57 minutes
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Historian Richard Vinen explores the National Service archive, sixty years after the last conscripts were called up. Show more
Take-Away: Linked comedy dramas depicting the history of a fast food shop. 4/5: Ciao Chapeltown, by Sharon Oakes. Vito is expecting his mother from Italy for the coronation in 1953 Show more
By Nick Walker. Annika is on the roof of a concert hall, talking to a famous violinist who is sitting far too close to the edge for her liking. Show more
National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
Combative, provocative and engaging live debate chaired by Michael Buerk. With Michael Portillo, Melanie Philips, Matthew Taylor and Giles Fraser. #moralmaze Show more
The Midlands play the North of England in the cryptic quiz, with Tom Sutcliffe in the chair Show more
Falmouth’s Conversations on a Bench creates a counter-intuitive picture of Cornwall through conversations of love, death and poverty, complemented by a poem by Penelope Shuttle. Show more
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
Lilly is a new mother with a beautiful baby and burning soul - she just has to find it again. Read by Jade Anouka. Show more
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