The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
The latest news from BBC Radio 4
Spiritual reflection to start the day with Father John McLuckie of Old St Paul's Episcopal Church, Edinburgh. Show more
Farming Today
01/02/22 Calls for a new UK-EU veterinary agreement, Brexit's impact on plant nurseries, red squirrels
13 minutes on BBC Radio 4 LW
Poultry farmers say not enough is being done to set up a new veterinary agreement with the EU, which would help ease exports. Show more
John Aitchison presents the waxwing. Show more
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
Susan Hulme reports on a tumultuous day as the Gray Report on lockdown parties in Downing Street is delivered.
‘I stare at my own reflection, trying to remind myself that I’m not dead.’
Joel never understood why he felt different to other people. A revelation sparks a journey for answers. Show more
The Political Butterfly Effect
Did one man from Iraq make Norway rich?
14 minutes on BBC Radio 4 LW
Available for over a year
Jim Waterson investigates whether one Iraqi man’s decision to move his family to Norway led to the Scandinavian country becoming one of the richest nations in the world. Show more
Woman's Hour
Carrie Johnson, Supreme Court nominee, Women & work in the 17th century, Rising popularity of thongs, MMR
57 minutes on BBC Radio 4 LW
Available for over a year
As someone with a career in politics, Carrie Johnson has been described as the most powerful political spouse in living memory in this country. Show more
Don’t mess with the Russians. Gabriel Gatehouse investigates. Show more
Pro-wrestler Matt Powell, AKA Mad Dog Maxx, explores the rise and fall of British wrestling in the 70s and 80s, and its massive comeback in recent years especially in the Midlands. Show more
Virginia Woolf's most celebrated novel, set over one day in 1923. Today: love and religion, as Clarissa Dalloway's daughter Elizabeth and the pious Miss Kilman go out for tea. Show more
You and Yours
Call You & Yours: How are you feeling now restrictions have lifted?
39 minutes on BBC Radio 4 LW
Available for over a year
Coronavirus restrictions are still very different depending on where in the UK you live, but lots of rules have now been relaxed. Tell us how you're feeling, are you making plans? Show more
The latest weather forecast
Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment, with Sarah Montague.
1922: The Birth of Now
Nosferatu and Modernist Horror
14 minutes on BBC Radio 4 LW
Available for over a year
F. W. Murnau's 1922 film Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror, the first vampire film, is a masterpiece of German Expressionism.. A century later such stories are as popular as ever. Show more
Alice makes a dramatic decision and Susan bonds with an unexpected person. Show more
Vicky Baker investigates the story of Lamar Keene, a renowned psychic who confessed to being part of an underground network that he called the "psychic mafia". Show more
Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits. Show more
Jonathan Freedland explores historical parallels to the concerns around social media today, including the press in the 19th century and the rise of the motor car in the early 1900s Show more
Michael Rosen asks Julie Sedivy about memory and mother tongues, when a language once spoken has been lost. Show more
This week's books are a mix of fact and fiction chosen by Writer and TV gardener Alan Titchmarsh and the Yorkshire farmer and presenter Amanda Owen. 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
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
Tudur Owen tells a story from his childhood about the time when his Anglesey world went international. Show more
Chris is forced to let go and Ian hatches a plan. Show more
Front Row
Bastille perform live, independent book sellers, Costa Book Awards Book of the Year Winner
42 minutes on BBC Radio 4 LW
Available for over a year
Bastille perform live. We explore the current state of the independent bookselling sector. Plus we have the first interview with the Costa Book Awards Book of the Year winner Show more
Michael Cowan investigates the consequences for victims of crime and those accused of offences when crucial evidence goes missing or is lost by police officers. Show more
Guide Dogs have raised concerns over the new changes to the Highway Code. We ask their head of canine affairs, John Welsman to outline what these are. Show more
Inside Health
Covid boosters, Vaccine hesitancy in pregnancy, Group B strep
28 minutes on BBC Radio 4 LW
Available for over a year
James Gallagher asks a popular listener question: will we need boosters forever? And why have so few pregnant women had the Covid vaccine when it's best for mother and baby? Show more
‘I stare at my own reflection, trying to remind myself that I’m not dead.’
Joel never understood why he felt different to other people. A revelation sparks a journey for answers. Show more
Biggest Russian bombardment on Ukraine yet
Boris Johnson holds talks with Ukrainian president
45 minutes on BBC Radio 4 LW
Available for over a year
In-depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective.
Virginia Woolf's most celebrated novel, set over one day in 1923. Today: love and religion, as Clarissa Dalloway's daughter Elizabeth and the pious Miss Kilman go out for tea. Show more
Fortunately... with Fi and Jane
220. Poly-Interests and Chicken Stock Surpluses, with Rick Edwards
57 minutes on BBC Radio 4 LW
Available for over a year
On this week's podcast, Fi and Jane chat to the new 5Live Breakfast host Rick Edwards. Show more
Susan Hulme reports as MPs question the Chancellor over the cost of living.
The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
In 1985, the death of the Communist Party leader and founder of the Albanian state, the revered Enver Hoxha, meant the beginning of the end of history for the young Lea Ypi. Show more
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
BBC Radio 4 presents a selection of news and current affairs, arts and science programmes from the BBC World Service.