The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
Bishop Nicholas Holtam gives thanks for the life of Archbishop Desmond Tutu on the day of his funeral.
Ai-jen Poo argues that we should all value caring, and carers. Show more
The latest news headlines. Including the weather and a look at the papers.
As the year turns, four individuals reflect on their relationship with the landscape and the strength and importance of this connection. Show more
We look both forward to 2022 and back at 2021 to use last year’s experiences to work out what might be in store for the UK’s farmers and rural communities over the next 52 weeks. Show more
The latest weather reports and forecast
Mother of Nicole Smallman and Bibaa Henry, Mina Smallman, guest-edits the programme. Show more
Actor Sarah Parish, senior fire officer Dr Sabrina Cohen-Hatton, extreme adventurer Aldo Kane, banker turned musician Supriya Nagarajan and the Inheritance Tracks of Matt Goss. Show more
Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits. Show more
Philosopher and author James Garvey examines the rise of behavioural science at the heart of our politics. Show more
From Our Own Correspondent
2022: A Year of Recovery?
28 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Stories of loss, recovery and of attempts to rebuild from the US, Gaza, India, and Fiji. Show more
Money Box
How to Make Money from Unwanted Presents and Belongings
25 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Felicity Hannah and guests discuss how to make money from unwanted presents and belongings. And they hear from listeners who sell on, re-gift and rent out.
Andy Zaltzman looks back at the news highs, lows and mediums from a year of News Quizzing Show more
The latest weather forecast
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4
Correspondents' Look Ahead
Looking Ahead to 2022
47 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Lyse Doucet asks some of the BBC's top journalists to gaze into their crystal balls and predict what 2022 might have in store. Which people and places should we be watching? Show more
Clive Myrie and Marianna Spring choose the best of BBC audio from 2021. Show more
William Goldman’s cult classic about a pirate’s quest for true love and a swordsman’s quest to avenge the death of his father. Show more
Woman's Hour
Weekend Woman's Hour: Sarah Ransome, Sheila Watt-Cloutier, Donna Ward
58 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
We speak to environmental activist Sheila Watt-Cloutier about her life's work to protect her Inuit culture. Show more
Full coverage of the day's news
Nick Robinson reviews the highlights of Political Thinking in 2021. Show more
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
The latest weather reports and forecast
Six O'Clock News
01/01/2022 Archbishop Desmond Tutu laid to rest
15 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
The South African President - Cyril Ramaphosa - described Desmond Tutu as the "spiritual father" of the nation
Loose Ends
Trevor Horn, Stewart Lee, Laura Checkley, Mica Paris, Cherise, Michelle McManus, Clive Anderson
37 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Clive Anderson and Michelle McManus are joined by Trevor Horn, Stewart Lee and Laura Checkley for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Mica Paris. Show more
David Murdoch, the British curling coach hoping for golds in Beijing at the Winter Olympics Show more
Oscar winning actor Nicole Kidman talks to John Wilson about the experiences that shaped her creative life. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Exploring characters from literature, stage and screen, actor Toby Jones celebrates the mercurial world of the villain. From 2016. Show more
Newly-elected Prime Minister Julian Quark (Toby Jones) is in a political pickle: every time he tells a lie a body part disappears. Surreal and delightful comedy by Tom Wainwright. Show more
Joining Sandi Toksvig in her cosy log cabin today is Channel 4 news anchor and reporter Krishnan Guru-Murthy. Show more
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4
Michael Buerk chairs a special end-of-year debate with guest panellists: Rowan Williams, Alice Roberts, Will Self and Bonnie Greer. #moralmaze Show more
Paul Gambaccini heralds a new run of the wide-ranging music quiz with a seasonally-themed edition Show more
After climber Phil’s terrifying night in the Scottish highlands, whatever lurks in the cottage appears to follow him home. He decides to return to Luibeilt to solve the mystery. Show more
The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
The musical duo The Rheingans Sisters compose a contemporary sea shanty for an unusual cargo boat that has ditched diesel in favour of sails. Show more
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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