The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
A reflection and prayer to start the day with Jonathan Rea. Show more
We speak to a pea farmer who has upped production to keep up with an increased demand for frozen peas in lockdown. Show more
The Savi's Warbler - 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.
Yesterday in Parliament
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the ideas of Gauss, 'prince of mathematicians', including those on number theory, geometry, probability theory, astronomy and electromagnetism. Show more
Woman's Hour
Contraception & Covid-19; Caroline Nokes MP; Deborah Feldman; Asma Khan
43 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
How concerned should we be about the impact Covid-19 is having on women? Show more
Alison White's moving, powerful and uplifting drama about a mother's love and about a son's determined spirit. A unique insight into raising a child with cerebral palsy. Show more
Crossing Continents
Spain’s care home nightmare
28 minutes
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Why did so many people die in just one elderly care home in Madrid? Show more
Hossein Ahmadi, an Iraninan refugee, came to the UK illegally to seek asylum. Now with leave to remain, he returns to the Calais Jungle which was his home for nearly a year. Show more
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
Despite being estranged from her friend Van, Alex Hope is distraught when he goes missing.
Read by Rosalind Sydney. Show more
You and Yours
Cycling Boom; Vets Still Working; Coronavirus Business Pressures
37 minutes
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Olympic gold medallist Chris Boardman on the boom in bike sales since lockdown. How vets have adapted so they can still provide emergency treatment for our pets. 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 mother of all lockdowns prompts a mass exodus and an apology from the prime minister. Divisions over class and religion come to the fore. Show more
Things need to be said between Emma and Ed, and Leonie is determined to lend a hand. Show more
There is a suggestion that Tony Wednesday might be corrupt and in the pay of Sir Joseph. Meanwhile - Joseph (Toby Jones) is holding out for a huge two billion Russian deal. Show more
Open Country
Closed Country: A Spring Audio-Diary with Brett Westwood
24 minutes
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Spring - an audio diary with Brett Westwood. Show more
Jo Yirrell, whose son died of malaria, makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Malaria No More. Show more
Garth Greenwell talks to Mariella Frostrup about his new book, Cleanness. Show more
BBC Inside Science
Testing for immunity to COVID-19 and Citizen science on BBC Radio past and present
31 minutes
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How accurate are the antibody tests for Covid-19? Plus citizen science on BBC Radio in the 1930s and now under lockdown. Show more
Afternoon news and current affairs programme, reporting on breaking stories and summing up the day's headlines
Six O'Clock News
30/04/2020 Boris Johnson says the UK has past the peak of the coronavirus
30 minutes
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The Prime Minister has said the UK is now past the peak of the coronavirus outbreak; but has warned that restrictions will remain until it is clear there will be no second wave.
Ex-con Bob catches up with a fellow former inmate, who has written about their time inside. Stars Adelayo Adedayo. From 2018. Show more
Lilian shares her Justin-wrangling wisdom, and Roy has a wobble. Show more
Front Row
Emma Thompson, Damien Chazelle, Film news
28 minutes
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Dame Emma Thompson reads on of her favourite poems; Damien Chazelle discusses his new Netflix drama series The Eddy; a cinema chain controversy. Show more
Alison White's moving, powerful and uplifting drama about a mother's love and about a son's determined spirit. A unique insight into raising a child with cerebral palsy. Show more
Have the mounting deaths in care homes from the coronavirus exposed cracks in a sector in which reform has long been called for but little has been delivered? Show more
Millions of women in Rwanda cook over wooden fires, sitting in smoky conditions which damage their health. We meet the companies trying to create a safer cooking environment. Show more
BBC Inside Science
Testing for immunity to COVID-19 and Citizen science on BBC Radio past and present
31 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
How accurate are the antibody tests for Covid-19? Plus citizen science on BBC Radio in the 1930s and now under lockdown. Show more
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the ideas of Gauss, 'prince of mathematicians', including those on number theory, geometry, probability theory, astronomy and electromagnetism. Show more
Biggest Russian bombardment on Ukraine yet
PM: Britain is "past the peak" of the coronavirus outbreak
45 minutes
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In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective
Despite being estranged from her friend Van, Alex Hope is distraught when he goes missing.
Read by Rosalind Sydney. Show more
Comedy corona-cast as Jon Holmes, Jake Yapp, Salma Shah and Natt Tapley drop in on isolated home-bound guests.
Blockchain: a digital technology that enthusiasts say could become as disruptive as the internet. But we need to think about all the challenges that first need to be overcome. Show more
News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
“If you don’t have a coffee, then bring me a cognac.” Ellen's plan is derailed. Show more
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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