The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with writer and broadcaster Salma El-Wardany. Show more
Farming Today
29/05/20 - Drought, agricultural show cancellations, Solar park and goat meat
13 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LW
Farmers across the country are concerned about the impact of weeks of hot, dry, windy weather on crops, which were already running behind because of the wet winter and spring. Show more
Michaela Strachan presents the barred warbler. Show more
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
Desert Island Discs
Charles Hazlewood, conductor
38 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Charlies Hazlewood, conductor and founder of the Paraorchestra, chooses the eight discs, book and luxury he would take with him if cast away to a desert island. With Lauren Laverne Show more
Woman's Hour
The Equal Pay Act at 50, Rachael Hearson Health Visitor, Public Toilets
49 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
The Equal Pay Act at 50, Health visitor, Rachael Hearson, on her 40 year career, Public Toilets - access and Coronavirus. Show more
As Maurice struggles to get through his first twenty minute run, he finds his thoughts turning to his daughter. Show more
Leading virologist Professor John Oxford charts the story of the 1918-19 flu pandemic which killed more than 220,000 people in the UK and over 50 million people worldwide. Show more
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The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
The last of five 'Just William' stories by Richmal Crompton, performed by Martin Jarvis. William the Showman (William puts on an 'insect' show with intriguing results.) Show more
You and Yours
What will it be like when the shops reopen?
39 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Many shops in England will open their doors again on 15 June, as the lockdown is eased, but there will be restrictions in place. Will shoppers return to the high street? 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 Great Post Office Trial
5. Follow the Money
15 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
The extraordinary story of what some say is the widest miscarriage of justice in UK legal history. Today, hopes for a settlement fade as campaigners dig in for the long haul. Show more
David attempts to restore peace at locked down Brookfield and Josh makes his choice. Show more
When Max, 15, offers to shop for Nina, who's self-isolating with her husband Frank, an unexpected friendship blossoms - which, in turn, puts their marriage back on track. Show more
Gardeners' Question Time
GQT At Home: Episode Nine
42 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Kathy Clugston hosts the horticultural panel show from her home. Show more
A woman grapples with motherhood and apocalyptic weather. Read by Helen McAlpine. Show more
Last Word
Margaret Maughan, John Cumming OBE, Jerry Givens, John Langdon, Eric Weissberg
28 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Julian Worricker on paralympian Margaret Maughan, jazz promoter John Cumming, death penalty abolitionist Jerry Givens, comedy writer John Langdon. Show more
More or Less
Obeying lockdown, flight arrivals, and is this wave of the epidemic waning?
28 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Does the data show this wave of the epidemic is waning in the UK? Plus who respects lockdown, who breaks it, and why? 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
29/05/2020 Government says firms must contribute to Job Retention Scheme
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Employers will have to pay about a quarter of the costs of furloughing workers by October.
Angela Barnes hosts series 102, leading a panel of regular News Quiz comics and journalists in rounding up the news stories of the week. Show more
Front Row
Indira Varma, Víkingur Ólafsson, Snowpiercer and The Lockdown Plays reviewed, DJ Mr Switch, Tom Morris
41 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Indira Varma on the Radio 4 dramatisation of A Room of One's Own, Víkingur Ólafsson performs live, Snowpiercer on Netflix reviewed, DJ Mr Switch on Concerto for Turntables. Show more
Has Heawood found a connection between Lucy’s murder and Charles’ disappearance? Starring Barnaby Kay and Jana Carpenter. Show more
Any Questions?
Tim Farron MP, Kate Forbes MSP, David Lammy MP, Nadhim Zahawi MP
47 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Chris Mason presents political debate from Broadcasting House with Tim Farron MP, Kate Forbes MSP, David Lammy MP and Nadhim Zahawi MP. Show more
"We are not used to waiting," writes Rebecca Stott, "at least not like this." Rebecca reflects on how it feels being out of kilter with time. Show more
The extraordinary story of a campaign to uncover a massive scandal at the Post Office. Show more
Biggest Russian bombardment on Ukraine yet
Sacked US police officer charged with murder of George Floyd
45 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective
Moran’s daughters make the pilgrimage home, fearing that their father’s death is fast approaching. Read by Lloyd Hutchinson. Show more
Great Lives
Sybille Bedford, author of Jigsaw and A Legacy
28 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Sybille Bedford was the writer's writer, and author of A Legacy. Show more
Jarvis Cocker attempts to fly to the moon, with the aid of astronaut Chris Hadfield. En route he hears stories of those touched by the moon in its many manifestations. Show more
The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
Summer is over, but Dara finds solace in the quiet of winter and the rituals of the past which are bound with the natural world. Show more
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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