The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
Spiritual reflection to start the day with Anna Magnusson.
As his rural East Yorkshire community comes to terms with the Coronavirus pandemic, chef Gerard Baker takes part in a large scale effort to get food to people most in need. Show more
The Lesser Whitethroat-Miranda Krestovnikoff narrates the story of this bird and its sound Show more
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
Sue MacGregor reunites both on and off stage participants from the controversial beauty contest shown live by BBC TV. From 2010. Show more
Woman's Hour
Cervical screening; Addiction in lockdown; Soprano Grace Davidson; Julia Samuel
45 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
The current advice for women waiting for cervical screening, results or referrals. Show more
George Eliot - The Mill on the Floss
5. Daylight on the Wreak
14 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for 4 months
Maggie is angry that the family aren’t prepared to do more for the Tullivers, but Tom is determined to right this. Stars Will Kirk. Show more
Science Stories
The engine that ran out of steam
28 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Naomi Alderman tells the story of James Watt and the engine that nearly ran out of steam.
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Former Humberside sergeant and stand-up comic Alfie Moore returns for another series where the audience are sworn in as police officers to face real life policing dilemmas. Show more
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
Jeanine Cummins' electrifying novel following a mother and son on the run from a Mexican cartel into the US. Today: six days into their journey, La Bestia is the only option. Show more
You and Yours
Plants destroyed; Multiple dwellers; Hen heaven
39 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
The growers destroying hundreds of thousands of pounds worth of plants, plus the tenants trying to social distance, living among strangers. 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.
What links cyclops lambs, poison flowers and six-toed cats? They're all part of the story of a vital gene called Sonic Hedgehog - and yes, that is its real name. With Dr Kat Arney. Show more
Oliver struggles as Grey Gables re-opens and Lilian rallies the troops. Show more
Marian Evans (aka George Eliot) has to choose between the brother she loves and the love of her life. Lia Williams and Tom Goodman-Hill star in Anna Linstrum's biographical drama. Show more
With worshipping communities scattered, Baptist minister the Rev Richard Littledale asks whether the cross stands further from us or closer to us in the current circumstances. Show more
The Extinction Tapes
Miss Waldron's Red Colubus
14 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Rob Newman tells the story of the extinction of Miss Waldron's Red Colobus. If the poaching doesn't kill you, and the deforestation doesn't kill you, then maybe isolation will. Show more
Original short story for radio, written and read by Henry C. Krempels. Produced by Becky Ripley. Show more
Last Word
Dr Bill Frankland MBE, John Tydeman OBE, The Marquess of Bath, Honor Blackman
28 minutes
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Julian Worricker on pioneering allergist Dr Bill Frankland; radio producer John Tydeman; the Marquess of Bath Alexander Thynne; actress Honor Blackman. Show more
Afternoon news and current affairs programme, reporting on breaking stories and summing up the day's headlines
Six O'Clock News
10/04/2020 Coronavirus: 'Herculean effort' to provide NHS protective gear
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
The Health Secretary has said a "Herculean effort" is underway to provide NHS staff fighting the coronavirus with the protective equipment they need.
Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis are joined by Zoe Lyons, Scott Bennett, George Fouracres, Gemma Arrowsmith and Jess Robinson as they crack wise at all things news... Show more
One of the all-time great Hollywood directors Martin Scorsese in conversation about his latest film The Irishman starring Robert De Niro, Al Pacino and Joe Pesci. Show more
George Eliot - The Mill on the Floss
5. Daylight on the Wreak
14 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for 4 months
Maggie is angry that the family aren’t prepared to do more for the Tullivers, but Tom is determined to right this. Stars Will Kirk. Show more
Any Questions?
Ed Argar MP, Dr Rosena Allin-Khan MP, Professor Margaret MacMillan, Dr John Sentamu
47 minutes
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Chris Mason presents political debate from Broadcasting House in London, with Ed Argar MP, Dr Rosena Allin-Khan MP, Professor Margaret MacMillan and Dr John Sentamu. Show more
Tom Shakespeare, who's just become a grandad for the first time, reflects on the sadness of generations kept apart. Show more
Dr Kat Arney delves into the stories behind four of her favourite bits of human DNA: the ginger gene, the breast cancer gene, the milkshake gene, and the cyclops gene. Show more
Biggest Russian bombardment on Ukraine yet
Matt Hancock insists “herculean” effort is being made to get PPE
45 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective
Jeanine Cummins' electrifying novel following a mother and son on the run from a Mexican cartel into the US. Today: six days into their journey, La Bestia is the only option. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Chef Rick Stein chooses the lead singer of The Doors, Jim Morrison. With Matthew Parris and Paul Gambaccini. From 2020. Show more
Lacey is a drag queen. She's also a woman. To silence her critics, who say drag is for men only, Lacey wants to get the dictionary definition changed. Will she succeed? Show more
The Listening Project
Julian and Helen - A Bit of a Surreal Existence
4 minutes
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Health care colleagues and friends discuss how to keep well and self-isolate with family. Fi Glover presents. Show more
The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
The Passion in Plants
The Resurrection - Pearlwort, Touch-me-not and the Alleluia Flower
14 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LW
Bob Gilbert and Brother Sam seek the plants that by tradition tell of the Resurrection: the pearlwort that cushioned Christ's feet, the touch-me-not balsam and the alleluia flower. Show more
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