Today 14:15 - 14:45
2/5. Sarah and Charlie meet a mysterious stranger at Ong's Hat who claims to be an interdimensional traveller. Is he here to help, or a dangerous stalker?
Today 14:15 - 14:45
2/5. Sarah and Charlie meet a mysterious stranger at Ong's Hat who claims to be an interdimensional traveller. Is he here to help, or a dangerous stalker?
Today 14:45 - 15:00
What are banks and what do they do with our money?
Today 15:00 - 15:45
Horticultural programme featuring a group of gardening experts.
Today 15:45 - 16:00
On a day out with her two young nieces, DD will do anything to live up the title of "World's Best Aunt.".
Today 16:00 - 16:30
Matthew Bannister on businessman Ralph Ehrmann, actor Sylvia Syms, Rabbi Dr Abraham Levy, editor Jo Sandilands.
Today 16:30 - 17:00
We examine a claim that the UK's trade with the European Union has increased since we left the bloc.
Today 17:00 - 18:00
Afternoon news and current affairs programme, reporting on breaking stories and summing up the day's headlines.
Today 18:00 - 18:30
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
Today 18:30 - 19:00
6/11. Andy Zaltzman quizzes the week's news. We're off to Glasgow this week with panellists including Frankie Boyle, Susie McCabe, Ashley Storrie and Alex Massie.
Today 19:00 - 19:15
Someone could be on a final warning, and Adam and Tony bask in their efforts.
Today 19:15 - 20:00
Ellen E Jones and Mark Kermode explore the dark arts of the film trailer, 110 years on from the first ever trailer, for Broadway musical The Pleasure Seekers.
Today 20:00 - 20:50
Alex Forsyth presents political debate from Bangor Court House, County Down with Chris Hazzard MP, Simon Hoare MP, Emma Little-Pengelly MLA and Allison Morris.
Today 20:50 - 21:00
A weekly reflection on a topical issue from a range of contributors.
Today 21:00 - 22:00
A trucker leaves a deathbed tape about an appalling crime. It leads two journalists into a criminal underworld. But what did the man in the tape know? His plea - dig it up.
Today 22:00 - 22:45
In-depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective.
Today 22:45 - 23:00
...O'Connor. 5/10. The choir's repertoire, included forgery, fundraising, people smuggling and much else besides.
Today 23:00 - 23:30
What might stop the US police killing so many unarmed African-Americans?
Today 23:30 - 00:00
All the news from today's sitting at Westminster.
Tomorrow 00:00 - 00:30
The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
Tomorrow 00:30 - 00:48
5/5. Rob Percival on why, in light of the ever burgeoning climate crisis, attitudes to our diet must change - the proportions of meat, fish and plants we eat must alter radically.
Tomorrow 00:48 - 01:00
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
Tomorrow 01:00 - 05:20
BBC Radio 4 presents a selection of news and current affairs, arts and science programmes from the BBC World Service.
Tomorrow 05:20 - 05:30
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
Tomorrow 05:30 - 05:43
The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
Tomorrow 05:43 - 05:45
A reflection and prayer to start the day with the Rev Dr Emma Whittick, the University of Wales Trinity Saint David's Chaplain at Lampeter and Carmarthen.
Tomorrow 05:45 - 06:00
Ted Harrison argues that only art can truly capture the essence of spirituality.
Tomorrow 06:00 - 06:07
The latest news headlines. Including the weather and a look at the papers.
Tomorrow 06:07 - 06:30
Boff Whalley and Commoners Choir take Clare for a hike and a sing in Calderdale. Best known for Tubthumping in Chumbawamba, Boff is also a writer, playwright and fell-runner.
Tomorrow 06:30 - 06:57
The latest news about food, farming and the countryside.
Tomorrow 06:57 - 07:00
The latest weather reports and forecast.
Tomorrow 07:00 - 09:00
Including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
Tomorrow 09:00 - 10:30
Radio 4's Saturday morning show brings you extraordinary stories and remarkable people.
Tomorrow 10:30 - 11:00
2/6. Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.
Tomorrow 11:00 - 11:30
Top commentators review the political week.
Tomorrow 11:30 - 12:00
Insight, wit and analysis from BBC correspondents, journalists and writers from around the world.
Tomorrow 12:00 - 12:04
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
Tomorrow 12:04 - 12:30
The latest news from the world of personal finance plus advice for those trying to make the most of their money.
Tomorrow 12:30 - 12:57
6/11. Andy Zaltzman quizzes the week's news. We're off to Glasgow this week with panellists including Frankie Boyle, Susie McCabe, Ashley Storrie and Alex Massie.
Tomorrow 12:57 - 13:00
The latest weather forecast.
Tomorrow 13:00 - 13:10
The latest national and international news and weather reports from BBC Radio 4.
Tomorrow 13:10 - 14:00
Alex Forsyth presents political debate from Bangor Court House, County Down with Chris Hazzard MP, Simon Hoare MP, Emma Little-Pengelly MLA and Allison Morris.
Tomorrow 14:00 - 14:45
Have your say on the issues discussed on Any Questions?
Tomorrow 14:45 - 15:00
Arnold Schwarzenegger is the former governor of California and one of America's most influential green voices. He discusses his favourite ideas from the series with Tom Heap.
Tomorrow 15:00 - 16:00
When a wireless play was first suggested, the BBC was more afraid of advancing Bolshevism than whether listeners could actually understand what was going on.
Tomorrow 16:00 - 17:00
Highlights from the Woman's Hour week.
Tomorrow 17:00 - 17:30
Full coverage of the day's news.
Tomorrow 17:30 - 17:54
...Robinson. Nick Robinson talks to the joint general secretary of the National Education Union, Mary Bousted. Can the woman leading the teacher strikes see a way out of the current crisis?
Tomorrow 17:54 - 17:57
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
Tomorrow 17:57 - 18:00
The latest weather reports and forecast.
Tomorrow 18:00 - 18:15
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
Tomorrow 18:15 - 19:00
Danny Wallace and George Egg are joined by Morwenna Banks, Rosie Jones, Gennaro Contaldo and Sam Delaney for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
Tomorrow 19:00 - 19:15
An insight into the character of an influential person making the news headlines.
Tomorrow 19:15 - 20:00
John Wilson talks to a leading cultural figure about their life, work and creative process.
Tomorrow 20:00 - 21:00
...Effects. From noises off to the sounds of tomorrow, composer Sarah Angliss and some of the world's greatest effects artists celebrate 200 years of the awesome power of sound effects.
Tomorrow 21:00 - 21:45
5/10. DCI Stone tracks down one of the key suspects in the current murder case. Written by Cath Staincliffe.
Tomorrow 21:45 - 22:00
5/5. It's New Year's Eve, and Nelson decides to go out on the town with Pru, Annabelle and Billy. Nelson isn't sure about the attention Billy is paying to his half-sister. Contains strong language.
Tomorrow 22:00 - 22:15
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
Tomorrow 22:15 - 23:00
Combative, provocative and engaging debate chaired by Michael Buerk. With Timothy Stanley, Anne McElvoy, Ash Sarkar and Matthew Taylor. #moralmaze.
Tomorrow 23:00 - 23:30
4/13. Paul Gambaccini chairs the nationwide music quiz, with questions on music of all varieties and eras.
Tomorrow 23:30 - 00:00
TS Eliot prize-winning poet Bhanu Kapil chats to Roger about poetry and about the poems she loves.
Sunday 00:00 - 00:15
The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
Sunday 00:15 - 00:30
9/10. Gus Casely-Hayford charts the history of Ray-Ban sunglasses to find out how a piece of protective equipment designed for pilots evolved to become an iconic fashion item.
Sunday 00:30 - 00:48
On a day out with her two young nieces, DD will do anything to live up the title of "World's Best Aunt.".
Sunday 00:48 - 01:00
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
Sunday 01:00 - 05:20
BBC Radio 4 presents a selection of news and current affairs, arts and science programmes from the BBC World Service.
Sunday 05:20 - 05:30
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
Sunday 05:30 - 05:43
The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
Sunday 05:43 - 05:45
Bells on Sunday comes from the Church of St Mary of the Assumption, in Ufford in Suffolk.
Sunday 05:45 - 06:00
An insight into the character of an influential person making the news headlines.
Sunday 06:00 - 06:05
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
Sunday 06:05 - 06:35
'Gorillas taught me to be human.' An autistic woman's remarkable story offers insights into how we can hold onto our humanity in an alienating world. With John McCarthy.
Sunday 06:35 - 06:57
Booming organic wine sales - and climate change - are driving a rise in organic wine production. Charlotte Ashton visits the Spier estate in South Africa to find out more.
Sunday 06:57 - 07:00
The latest weather reports and forecast.
Sunday 07:00 - 07:10
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
Sunday 07:10 - 07:54
A look at the ethical and religious issues of the week.
Sunday 07:54 - 07:57
Lwiza Mulenga, a healthcare student who works for the charity, makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Cecily's Fund.
Sunday 07:57 - 08:00
The latest weather reports and forecast.
Sunday 08:00 - 08:10
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
Sunday 08:10 - 08:48
From Alive City Church, London with Volney and Angel Morgan.
Sunday 08:48 - 08:58
A weekly reflection on a topical issue from a range of contributors.
Sunday 08:58 - 09:00
Liz Bonnin presents Montserrat oriole from the Caribbean island of Montserrat.
Sunday 09:00 - 10:00
The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell.
Sunday 10:00 - 11:15
Lilian has a rude awakening, and Tony and Pat may have their hands full.
Sunday 11:15 - 12:00
Lesley Manville, actor, shares the eight tracks, book and luxury item she would take with her if cast away to a desert island. With Lauren Laverne.
Sunday 12:00 - 12:04
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
Sunday 12:04 - 12:32
6/8. Sue Perkins challenges Paul Merton, Holly Walsh, Zoe Lyons and Alan Davies to speak for 60 seconds without repetition, deviation or hesitation.
Sunday 12:32 - 12:57
Born and raised in Gascony but celebrated as a chef for his cooking in London, Pierre Koffmann shares his food story, from summers spent on a farm to the heat of the kitchen.
Sunday 12:57 - 13:00
The latest weather forecast.
Sunday 13:00 - 13:30
Radio 4's look at the week's big stories from both home and around the world.
Sunday 13:30 - 14:00
The women battling the Chinese state after their loved ones were jailed as dissidents.
Sunday 14:00 - 14:45
Horticultural programme featuring a group of gardening experts.
Sunday 14:45 - 15:00
In the series that takes a look at books, plays and stories and how they work, John Yorke examines Lady Chatterley's Lover by D H Lawrence.
Sunday 15:00 - 16:00
DH Lawrence's infamous classic set in modern Redcar. As Cliff and Connie struggle with their new lives, Oliver Mellors makes a big impact on their marriage.
Sunday 16:00 - 16:30
Writer Cal Flyn joins James Naughtie and a group of readers to answer questions about her book, Islands of Abandonment.
Sunday 16:30 - 17:00
...his Shed. Simon Armitage opens the doors of his writing shed in the Pennine Hills to talk to Ian McKellen, whose acting career, spanning 7 decades, includes creating Gandalf and Magneto.
Sunday 17:00 - 17:40
Mishal Husain is joined by a panel of guests to look at Brexit, exactly three years since the UK left the European Union.
Sunday 17:40 - 17:54
An insight into the character of an influential person making the news headlines.
Sunday 17:54 - 17:57
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
Sunday 17:57 - 18:00
The latest weather reports and forecast.
Sunday 18:00 - 18:15
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
Sunday 18:15 - 19:00
A selection of highlights from the past week on BBC radio.
Sunday 19:00 - 19:15
Kate gets a wake-up call, and Ruairi is feeling side-lined.
Sunday 19:15 - 19:45
3/4. Richard Wilson finds himself getting grumpier and grumpier with age. What to do about it? He enlists help from someone even grumpier than him - Alexei Sayle.
Sunday 19:45 - 20:00
5/10. A former teacher, struggling to find purpose since her retirement, receives an unexpected offer in the post.
Sunday 20:00 - 20:30
We examine a claim that the UK's trade with the European Union has increased since we left the bloc.
Sunday 20:30 - 21:00
Matthew Bannister on businessman Ralph Ehrmann, actor Sylvia Syms, Rabbi Dr Abraham Levy, editor Jo Sandilands.
Sunday 21:00 - 21:25
The latest news from the world of personal finance plus advice for those trying to make the most of their money.
Sunday 21:25 - 21:30
Lwiza Mulenga, a healthcare student who works for the charity, makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Cecily's Fund.
Sunday 21:30 - 22:00
An exploration of celebrity culture in the last 70 years through facets of Elizabeth Taylor's life.
Sunday 22:00 - 23:00
Radio 4's Sunday night political discussion programme.
Sunday 23:00 - 23:30
Danny Wallace and George Egg are joined by Morwenna Banks, Rosie Jones, Gennaro Contaldo and Sam Delaney for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
Sunday 23:30 - 00:00
'Gorillas taught me to be human.' An autistic woman's remarkable story offers insights into how we can hold onto our humanity in an alienating world. With John McCarthy.
Monday 00:00 - 00:15
The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
Monday 00:15 - 00:45
Museums: Then and now. Laurie Taylor explores their evolution and current dilemmas.
Monday 00:45 - 00:48
Bells on Sunday comes from the Church of St Mary of the Assumption, in Ufford in Suffolk.
Monday 00:48 - 01:00
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
Monday 01:00 - 05:20
BBC Radio 4 presents a selection of news and current affairs, arts and science programmes from the BBC World Service.
Monday 05:20 - 05:30
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
Monday 05:30 - 05:43
The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
Monday 05:43 - 05:45
A reflection and prayer to start the day with the Revd Dr Emma Whittick, the University of Wales Trinity Saint David's Chaplain at Lampeter and Carmarthen.
Monday 05:45 - 05:56
The latest news about food, farming and the countryside.
Monday 05:56 - 05:58
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
Monday 05:58 - 06:00
Children's author and poet Michael Morpurgo discusses the cackling magpie, a bird that seemingly never dies.
Monday 06:00 - 09:00
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
Monday 09:00 - 09:45
Theatre director Zinnie Harris, academic Marion Gibson and filmmaker Jo Ingabire Moys discuss power, superstition and witches with Kirsty Wark.
Monday 09:45 - 10:00
...New Collection of Essays by Joan Didion. A timeless collection of selected essays that offer a glimpse into the mind and process of the iconic and influential writer Joan Didion.
Monday 10:00 - 11:00
Women's voices and women's lives - topical conversations to inform, challenge and inspire.
Monday 11:00 - 11:30
To commemorate the 70th anniversary of the North Sea flood of 1953, BBC Climate Editor Justin Rowlatt asks what lessons were learned.
Monday 11:30 - 12:00
What can the UK learn from France about how to run the economy? Evan Davis asks why a typical French worker can do in four days what their British equivalent would do in five.
Monday 12:00 - 12:04
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
Monday 12:04 - 12:57
News and discussion of consumer affairs.
Monday 12:57 - 13:00
The latest weather forecast.
Monday 13:00 - 13:45
Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment, with Sarah Montague.
Monday 13:45 - 14:00
How does pricing work, when is a bargain really a bargain, and what happens when we bulk buy?
Monday 14:00 - 14:15
Kate gets a wake-up call, and Ruairi is feeling side-lined.
Monday 14:15 - 15:00
John Wilson talks to a leading cultural figure about their life, work and creative process.
Monday 15:00 - 15:30
5/13. Paul Gambaccini asks questions on music of every variety and era in the nationwide music quiz.
Monday 15:30 - 16:00
Born and raised in Gascony but celebrated as a chef for his cooking in London, Pierre Koffmann shares his food story, from summers spent on a farm to the heat of the kitchen.
Monday 16:00 - 16:30
In conversation with Caroline Bird, Richard Scott and Fleur Adcock, the poet Rachel Long explores the craft of writing a kiss.
Monday 16:30 - 17:00
Series exploring the place and nature of faith in today's world.
Monday 17:00 - 18:00
Afternoon news and current affairs programme, reporting on breaking stories and summing up the day's headlines.
Monday 18:00 - 18:30
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
Monday 18:30 - 19:00
7/8. Sue Perkins challenges Paul Merton, Jan Ravens, Tony Hawks and Desiree Burch to speak for 60 seconds without repetition, deviation or hesitation.
Monday 19:00 - 19:15
Freddie needs to manage a tricky conversation, and Alice offers some support.
Monday 19:15 - 20:00
Live magazine programme on the worlds of arts, literature, film, media and music.
Monday 20:00 - 20:30
The BBC's former Taiwan correspondent Cindy Sui examines Taiwan's much heralded 'hyper-democracy' and asks if its use of digital technology is the future for political engagement.
Monday 20:30 - 21:00
Can the foundational economy ever be big and bold enough to transform Britain?
Monday 21:00 - 21:30
Diagnosis: What is the role and place of diagnosis in psychiatry?
Monday 21:30 - 22:00
Theatre director Zinnie Harris, academic Marion Gibson and filmmaker Jo Ingabire Moys discuss power, superstition and witches with Kirsty Wark.
Monday 22:00 - 22:45
In-depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective.
Monday 22:45 - 23:00
...O'Connor. 6/10. Christmas Eve 1943, the countdown to the rendimento involves some urgent decisions. In the tunnels beneath the Vatican, the atmosphere is tense.
Monday 23:00 - 23:30
It's a hugely sophisticated industry that sees brands employ the best wordsmiths to orchestrate slick marketing campaigns.
Monday 23:30 - 00:00
All the news from today's sitting at Westminster.
Tuesday 00:00 - 00:30
The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
Tuesday 00:30 - 00:48
...New Collection of Essays by Joan Didion. A timeless collection of selected essays that offer a glimpse into the mind and process of the iconic and influential writer Joan Didion.
Tuesday 00:48 - 01:00
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
Tuesday 01:00 - 05:20
BBC Radio 4 presents a selection of news and current affairs, arts and science programmes from the BBC World Service.
Tuesday 05:20 - 05:30
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
Tuesday 05:30 - 05:43
The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
Tuesday 05:43 - 05:45
A reflection and prayer to start the day with the Revd Dr Emma Whittick, the University of Wales Trinity Saint David's Chaplain at Lampeter and Carmarthen.
Tuesday 05:45 - 05:58
The latest news about food, farming and the countryside.
Tuesday 05:58 - 06:00
Steve Backshall presents the story and sound of the kingfisher.
Tuesday 06:00 - 09:00
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
Tuesday 09:00 - 09:30
Jim Al-Khalili talks to pioneering mathematician and president of The Royal Society Professor Sir Adrian Smith.
Tuesday 09:30 - 09:45
What's it like when your new show is about to be exposed to the acid wit of the critics? Top theatre director Simon Godwin bares his soul on the weird experience of being reviewed.
Tuesday 09:45 - 10:00
...New Collection of Essays by Joan Didion. Joan Didion reflects on a Gamblers Anonymous meeting and a trip to San Simeon; "La Cuesta Encantada" previously observed from Highway 1.
Tuesday 10:00 - 11:00
Women's voices and women's lives - topical conversations to inform, challenge and inspire.
Tuesday 11:00 - 11:30
...and Fry. Rutherford and Fry investigate how anaesthetics work and what can they tell us about different states of consciousness.
Tuesday 11:30 - 12:00
The story of The House of the Rising Sun, based on a 17th-century broadside ballad travelling nearly 350 years to the present day.
Tuesday 12:00 - 12:04
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
Tuesday 12:04 - 12:57
News and discussion of consumer affairs.
Tuesday 12:57 - 13:00
The latest weather forecast.
Tuesday 13:00 - 13:45
Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment, with Sarah Montague.
Tuesday 13:45 - 14:00
How we use credit can either grow the economy, or crash it.
Tuesday 14:00 - 14:15
Freddie needs to manage a tricky conversation, and Alice offers some support.
Tuesday 14:15 - 15:00
Three stories, three lives, three journeys to find a place to call home. Weaving three languages - Cantonese, Mandarin and English, and created from Chinese migrants' real stories.
Tuesday 15:00 - 15:30
2/6. Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.
Tuesday 15:30 - 16:00
2/3. Nick Wallis investigates a high seas hoax that became connected to a murder.
Tuesday 16:00 - 16:30
Karli Witkowska is the subtitler behind TV shows including Stranger Things. She tells Michael how subtitles enhance the experience of Deaf listeners as well as being entertaining.
Tuesday 16:30 - 17:00
An eclectic mix of fact and fiction reading.
Tuesday 17:00 - 18:00
Afternoon news and current affairs programme, reporting on breaking stories and summing up the day's headlines.
Tuesday 18:00 - 18:30
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
Tuesday 18:30 - 19:00
4/4. Phil is tasked by the mayor of Parbold to find out if her husband is having an affair, leading Phil, Johnny and Polly across town to investigate Parbold's seedy underbelly.
Tuesday 19:00 - 19:15
Susan may be a bit quick to judge, and Kate feels she is making a difference.
Tuesday 19:15 - 20:00
Live magazine programme on the worlds of arts, literature, film, media and music.
Tuesday 20:00 - 20:40
A young British woman tells File on 4 about her relationship with controversial social media influencer and self-proclaimed misogynist Andrew Tate.
Tuesday 20:40 - 21:00
News, views and information for people who are blind or partially sighted.
Tuesday 21:00 - 21:30
Series that demystifies health issues, bringing clarity to conflicting advice.
Tuesday 21:30 - 22:00
Jim Al-Khalili talks to pioneering mathematician and president of The Royal Society Professor Sir Adrian Smith.
Tuesday 22:00 - 22:45
In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective.
Tuesday 22:45 - 23:00
...O'Connor. 7/10. Twenty years after the events of Christmas Eve 1943, Sam Derry is interviewed by the BBC as research for an episode of This is Your Life.
Tuesday 23:00 - 23:30
2/2. In the early 1980s Tudur Owen's father opened a zoo on the family farm in Anglesey. This is the story of how it rather predictably got out of hand.
Tuesday 23:30 - 00:00
All the news from today's sitting at Westminster.
Wednesday 00:00 - 00:30
The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
Wednesday 00:30 - 00:48
...New Collection of Essays by Joan Didion. Joan Didion reflects on a Gamblers Anonymous meeting and a trip to San Simeon; "La Cuesta Encantada" previously observed from Highway 1.
Wednesday 00:48 - 01:00
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
Wednesday 01:00 - 05:20
BBC Radio 4 presents a selection of news and current affairs, arts and science programmes from the BBC World Service.
Wednesday 05:20 - 05:30
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
Wednesday 05:30 - 05:43
The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
Wednesday 05:43 - 05:45
A reflection and prayer to start the day with the Revd Dr Emma Whittick, the University of Wales Trinity Saint David's Chaplain at Lampeter and Carmarthen.
Wednesday 05:45 - 05:58
The latest news about food, farming and the countryside.
Wednesday 05:58 - 06:00
Chris Packham presents our smallest duck the teal.
Wednesday 06:00 - 09:00
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
Wednesday 09:00 - 09:30
Tim Harford explains - and sometimes debunks - the numbers and statistics used in political debate, the news and everyday life.
Wednesday 09:30 - 09:45
...Mosley. Put your phone down! How creating 'no phone zones' in your day can enhance your brain power, improve your social life, reduce aches and pains and do wonders for your mental health.
Wednesday 09:45 - 10:00
...New Collection of Essays by Joan Didion. Joan Didion observes a WWII veterans reunion in Las Vegas and considers the famous photographer Robert Mapplethorpe's 'subject'.
Wednesday 10:00 - 11:00
Women's voices and women's lives - topical conversations to inform, challenge and inspire.
Wednesday 11:00 - 11:30
Shamima Begum begins a new life with ISIS and quickly realises, what was supposed to be a paradise, is more like a prison. At 15 she has to marry an ISIS fighter.
Wednesday 11:30 - 12:00
While driving to Sandwich to get Mrs Gosling back, Vera and Ginny call on Lytton Scratchy and Dora Barrington. They have heard that she epitomises Modern Womanhood.
Wednesday 12:00 - 12:04
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
Wednesday 12:04 - 12:57
News and discussion of consumer affairs.
Wednesday 12:57 - 13:00
The latest weather forecast.
Wednesday 13:00 - 13:45
Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment, with Sarah Montague.
Wednesday 13:45 - 14:00
Why do we have national debt, how much do we owe, and should we worry about it?
Wednesday 14:00 - 14:15
Susan may be a bit quick to judge, and Kate feels she is making a difference.
Wednesday 14:15 - 15:00
London's most haunted house prepares to give up its secrets in Sami Ibrahim's ghost story about sweet revenge.
Wednesday 15:00 - 15:30
A panel of experts answer calls on personal finance.
Wednesday 15:30 - 16:00
Series that demystifies health issues, bringing clarity to conflicting advice.
Wednesday 16:00 - 16:30
Matthew Syed studies young brilliant minds to understand whether we really reach our peak when we're young.
Wednesday 16:30 - 17:00
Social media, anti-social media, breaking news, faking news: this is the programme about a revolution in media.
Wednesday 17:00 - 18:00
Afternoon news and current affairs programme, reporting on breaking stories and summing up the day's headlines.
Wednesday 18:00 - 18:30
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
Wednesday 18:30 - 19:00
6/6. When Roger, once more, falls asleep in front of the TV, Joanna says they're 'in a rut', so he plans a day of surprises. But there are rather more 'surprises' than he anticipated.
Wednesday 19:00 - 19:15
Adam has an important Dad duty, and Stella thinks fast to deal with interference.
Wednesday 19:15 - 20:00
Live magazine programme on the worlds of arts, literature, film, media and music.
Wednesday 20:00 - 20:45
Combative, provocative and engaging live debate examining the moral issues behind one of the week's news stories. #moralmaze.
Wednesday 20:45 - 21:00
Farrah Jarral explains why she believes we need to put care at the centre of our society.
Wednesday 21:00 - 21:30
With labour shortages and the cost of living back as big issues for the first time in years, Phil Tinline traces the ups and downs of the politics of pay in Britain, 1979-2008.
Wednesday 21:30 - 22:00
Social media, anti-social media, breaking news, faking news: this is the programme about a revolution in media.
Wednesday 22:00 - 22:45
In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective.
Wednesday 22:45 - 23:00
...O'Connor. 8/10. The British Ambassador Sir D'Arcy Osborne looks back on his role in the Rome Escape Line. Delia come to the aid of Father Hugh.
Wednesday 23:00 - 23:15
Travel through the bad gateway in this modern ghost story as Tom Neenan discovers what horrors lurk in our apps and gadgets. This episode is a podcast - with an unwanted guest.
Wednesday 23:15 - 23:30
1/8. Jon Holmes's multi-award-winning The Skewer returns to twist itself into current affairs.
Wednesday 23:30 - 00:00
All the news from today's sitting at Westminster.
Thursday 00:00 - 00:30
The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
Thursday 00:30 - 00:48
...New Collection of Essays by Joan Didion. Joan Didion observes a WWII veterans reunion in Las Vegas and considers the famous photographer Robert Mapplethorpe's 'subject'.
Thursday 00:48 - 01:00
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
Thursday 01:00 - 05:20
BBC Radio 4 presents a selection of news and current affairs, arts and science programmes from the BBC World Service.
Thursday 05:20 - 05:30
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
Thursday 05:30 - 05:43
The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
Thursday 05:43 - 05:45
A reflection and prayer to start the day with the Revd Dr Emma Whittick, the University of Wales Trinity Saint David's Chaplain at Lampeter and Carmarthen.
Thursday 05:45 - 05:58
The latest news about food, farming and the countryside.
Thursday 05:58 - 06:00
David Attenborough presents the red kite.
Thursday 06:00 - 09:00
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
Thursday 09:00 - 09:45
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the 19th-century campaign for greater democracy: the changes demanded in the People's Charter included votes for all men and secret ballots.
Thursday 09:45 - 10:00
...New Collection of Essays by Joan Didion. In this penultimate essay Joan Didion explains the reason why she writes through questioning the pictures of the mind.
Thursday 10:00 - 11:00
Women's voices and women's lives - topical conversations to inform, challenge and inspire.
Thursday 11:00 - 11:30
Insight, wit and analysis from BBC correspondents, journalists and writers from around the world.
Thursday 11:30 - 12:00
An exploration of queer love poetry for Valentine's week presented by Val McDermid with Stephen Fry and Jackie Kay. Poems from ancient Greece to today, including famous love poems.
Thursday 12:00 - 12:04
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
Thursday 12:04 - 12:32
News and discussion of consumer affairs.
Thursday 12:32 - 12:57
The latest ad-hyped products and trending fads promise to make us healthier, happier and greener, but are they really 'the best thing since sliced bread'? Greg Foot finds out.
Thursday 12:57 - 13:00
The latest weather forecast.
Thursday 13:00 - 13:45
Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment, with Sarah Montague.
Thursday 13:45 - 14:00
What does it mean to go bankrupt? Though painful, is it always bad for the economy?
Thursday 14:00 - 14:15
Adam has an important Dad duty, and Stella thinks fast to deal with interference.
Thursday 14:15 - 15:00
5/8. The story of how in just 13 years, Adolf Hitler led a fringe sect with less than a hundred members and outlandish ideas to be the dominant force in German politics.
Thursday 15:00 - 15:27
The Icknield Way is said to be the oldest road in Britain. It runs from Dorset to Norfolk.
Thursday 15:27 - 15:30
Lwiza Mulenga, a healthcare student who works for the charity, makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Cecily's Fund.
Thursday 15:30 - 16:00
Writer Cal Flyn joins James Naughtie and a group of readers to answer questions about her book, Islands of Abandonment.
Thursday 16:00 - 16:30
...and Fry. Rutherford and Fry investigate how anaesthetics work and what can they tell us about different states of consciousness.
Thursday 16:30 - 17:00
A weekly programme that illuminates the mysteries and challenges the controversies behind the science that's changing our world.
Thursday 17:00 - 18:00
Afternoon news and current affairs programme, reporting on breaking stories and summing up the day's headlines.
Thursday 18:00 - 18:30
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
Thursday 18:30 - 19:00
A solar burp is coming. Are you Armageddon-ready? Sylvia and Rachel are here to show you how. This week - situational awareness. Comedy with Sue Johnston and Pearl Mackie.
Thursday 19:00 - 19:15
Alice finds herself in unfamiliar territory, and can David and Elizabeth see eye to eye?
Thursday 19:15 - 20:00
Live magazine programme on the worlds of arts, literature, film, media and music.
Thursday 20:00 - 20:30
David Aaronovitch and a panel of experts and insiders present in-depth explainers on big issues in the news.
Thursday 20:30 - 21:00
Evan Davis chairs a round table discussion providing insight into business from the people at the top.
Thursday 21:00 - 21:30
A weekly programme that illuminates the mysteries and challenges the controversies behind the science that's changing our world.
Thursday 21:30 - 22:00
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the 19th-century campaign for greater democracy: the changes demanded in the People's Charter included votes for all men and secret ballots.
Thursday 22:00 - 22:45
In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective.
Thursday 22:45 - 23:00
...O'Connor. 9/10. Christmas Eve 1943, the Gestapo Chief in Rome is at his residence in the countryside, when a telephone call summons him back to the city.
Thursday 23:00 - 23:30
5/6. Diversity of opinion, thought-provoking debate, and comedy from voices new to Radio 4. Contains strong language.
Thursday 23:30 - 00:00
All the news from today's sitting at Westminster.
Friday 00:00 - 00:30
The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
Friday 00:30 - 00:48
...New Collection of Essays by Joan Didion. In this penultimate essay Joan Didion explains the reason why she writes through questioning the pictures of the mind.
Friday 00:48 - 01:00
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
Friday 01:00 - 05:20
BBC Radio 4 presents a selection of news and current affairs, arts and science programmes from the BBC World Service.
Friday 05:20 - 05:30
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
Friday 05:30 - 05:43
The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
Friday 05:43 - 05:45
A reflection and prayer to start the day with the Revd Dr Emma Whittick, the University of Wales Trinity Saint David's Chaplain at Lampeter and Carmarthen.
Friday 05:45 - 05:58
The latest news about food, farming and the countryside.
Friday 05:58 - 06:00
John Aitchison presents the wigeon.
Friday 06:00 - 09:00
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
Friday 09:00 - 09:45
Lesley Manville, actor, shares the eight tracks, book and luxury item she would take with her if cast away to a desert island. With Lauren Laverne.
Friday 09:45 - 10:00
...New Collection of Essays by Joan Didion. In this final selected essay Joan Didion pays tribute to one of her writing influences: Ernest Hemingway, challenging the idea of posthumous publication.
Friday 10:00 - 11:00
Women's voices and women's lives - topical conversations to inform, challenge and inspire.
Friday 11:00 - 11:30
Medication: What do we know about psychiatric drugs, and how can we learn more about what is effective?
Friday 11:30 - 12:00
2/6. When a famous baker comes to the gym, Milton decides it's time to show off his nice buns.
Friday 12:00 - 12:04
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
Friday 12:04 - 12:57
Peace talk for the culture wars with Adam Fleming.
Friday 12:57 - 13:00
The latest weather forecast.
Friday 13:00 - 13:45
Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment, with Sarah Montague.
Friday 13:45 - 14:00
How does the market for gas and electric work, and what's the impact on our bills?
Friday 14:00 - 14:15
Alice finds herself in unfamiliar territory, and can David and Elizabeth see eye to eye?
Friday 14:15 - 14:45
3/5. The truth about Ong's Hat is revealed after Sarah and Charlie track down a new source.
Friday 14:45 - 15:00
Biologist and presenter Gillian Burke explores the anatomy of gospel music with musical director Richard Penrose, whose love of gospel began as a teenager in Porthleven.
Friday 15:00 - 15:45
Horticultural programme featuring a group of gardening experts.
Friday 15:45 - 16:00
When loggers threaten their forest home, Trefor and Alan are made an unconventional proposal. A new story by Cardiff-based writer and archaeologist Electra Rhodes.
Friday 16:00 - 16:30
Matthew Bannister tells the life stories of people who have recently died, from the rich and famous to the unsung but significant.
Friday 16:30 - 17:00
Tim Harford explains - and sometimes debunks - the numbers and statistics used in political debate, the news and everyday life.
Friday 17:00 - 18:00
Afternoon news and current affairs programme, reporting on breaking stories and summing up the day's headlines.
Friday 18:00 - 18:30
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
Friday 18:30 - 19:00
7/11. Andy Zaltzman quizzes the week's news. Joining him this week are panellists including Mark Steel, Ria Lina, Catherine Bohart and Camilla Long.
Friday 19:00 - 19:15
Ian worries about how Adam is coping, and Paul has a memorable encounter.
Friday 19:15 - 20:00
Cerys Matthews and Jeffrey Boakye create a playlist no computer could.
Friday 20:00 - 20:50
Alex Forsyth presents political debate from St Fillans Church Hall, Aberdour.
Friday 20:50 - 21:00
A weekly reflection on a topical issue from a range of contributors.
Friday 21:00 - 22:00
Dan and Lucy learn how waste can fuel a mafia. Is the UK is playing a dangerous game? Then, in a finale of twists, they uncover the secret that disturbed Joe until the end.
Friday 22:00 - 22:45
In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective.
Friday 22:45 - 23:00
...O'Connor. 10/10. Years after the events of Christmas 1943, some of the members of the choir are reunited. Letters are exchanged and confessions of one sort or another are made.
Friday 23:00 - 23:30
Americast delves into the issues and controversies that define the US as a nation.
Friday 23:30 - 00:00
All the news from today's sitting at Westminster.