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Today 15:00 - 15:30

Are you thinking of investing for the first time? We discuss tips on how to do it safely with a panel of experts.

Today 15:30 - 16:00

Supporting the bereaved: an open-door policy at work and online groups which have spread across the world.

Today 16:00 - 16:30

Fashion Re-imagined: Laurie Taylor considers arguments in favour of a more equitable industry. Also, how clothing inventions allowed women access to sports & the public world.

Today 16:30 - 17:00

Westminster insiders including Sunday Times Political Editor Caroline Wheeler and former Downing Street comms director Guto Harri explain how political stories are made.

Today 18:00 - 18:30

The early evening national and international news from BBC Radio 4.

Today 18:30 - 19:00

2/6. If you were given the chance, what would you banish to Room 101? Paul Merton asks Desiree Burch who chooses, among others, sexting and underdone British bacon.

Today 19:00 - 19:15

Freddie's frustrations grow, and there's a surprise encounter for Brian.

Today 19:15 - 20:00

Writer-director Shane Meadows and actor Michael Socha on The Gallows Pole.

Today 20:00 - 21:00

Combative, provocative and engaging debate chaired by Michael Buerk. With Mona Siddiqui, Melanie Phillips, Anne McElvoy and Matthew Taylor.

Today 21:00 - 21:30

The movement to breed better humans begins in Victorian Britain. Presented as a noble quest to address urgent social problems, it attracts devoted and powerful supporters.

Today 21:30 - 22:00

Westminster insiders including Sunday Times Political Editor Caroline Wheeler and former Downing Street comms director Guto Harri explain how political stories are made.

Today 22:00 - 22:45

In-depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective.

Today 22:45 - 23:00

3/10. As Lesley feels her grasp on the past slipping away, she decides to tell Willie her story - a story of adultery and murder, and one that could blow her marriage apart...

Today 23:00 - 23:15

Featuring stand-up recorded at Up The Creek Comedy Club in Greenwich, comedian Twayna Mayne searches for role models in her quest to explore her Black British Identity.

Today 23:15 - 23:30

The stand-up comedian returns to the live stage to share his latest tribulations of modern life. John, always a stickler for the rules and details, puts consumer law to the test.

Today 23:30 - 00:00

Annie Duke, ex-poker player and decision strategist, tells Helen Lewis why our inherent bias against quitting needs to be deconstructed, and how to spot when it is your best option.

Tomorrow 00:00 - 00:30

The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.

Tomorrow 00:30 - 00:48

...History by Jonathan Kennedy. 3/5. A study of the role plagues have played in shaping human history. Read by Gunnar Cauthery.

Tomorrow 00:48 - 01:00

The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.

Tomorrow 01:00 - 05:20

BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.

Tomorrow 05:20 - 05:30

The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.

Tomorrow 05:30 - 05:43

National and international news from BBC Radio 4.

Tomorrow 05:43 - 05:45

A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Rabbi Jonathan Romain.

Tomorrow 05:45 - 05:58

The latest news about food, farming and the countryside.

Tomorrow 05:58 - 06:00

Miranda Krestovnikoff presents the story and sound of the kittiwake.

Tomorrow 06:00 - 09:00

News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.

Tomorrow 09:00 - 09:45

Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the power-packs within cells in all complex life on Earth: they are absolutely central to the way that cells work and the way we live.

Tomorrow 09:45 - 10:00

...History by Jonathan Kennedy. 4/5. A study of the role plagues have played in shaping human history. Read by Gunnar Cauthery.

Tomorrow 10:00 - 11:00

Women's voices and women's lives - topical conversations to inform, challenge and inspire.

Tomorrow 11:00 - 11:30

Insight, wit and analysis from BBC correspondents, journalists and writers from around the world.

Tomorrow 11:30 - 12:00

Born Anthony Wedgwood Benn in 1925, he became an MP in 1950 and a rock star politician in older age. But Benn was a divisive figure in his own party.

Tomorrow 12:00 - 12:04

The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.

Tomorrow 12:04 - 12:32

News and discussion of consumer affairs.

Tomorrow 12:32 - 12:57

Are the latest ad-hyped products and trends really 'the best thing since sliced bread'?

Tomorrow 12:57 - 13:00

The latest weather forecast.

Tomorrow 13:00 - 13:45

Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment, with Sarah Montague.

Tomorrow 13:45 - 14:00

...Truth. Oliver Burkeman dives into the spiritual and psychological implications of our obsession with convenience, making us more impatient and less tolerant of discomfort.

Tomorrow 14:00 - 14:15

Freddie's frustrations grow, and there's a surprise encounter for Brian.

Tomorrow 14:15 - 15:00

Police crime thriller, set and recorded in India. Following the suspicious death of a young woman, police inspector Alia Khan and a male colleague move into the flat next door.

Tomorrow 15:00 - 15:27

Clare joins brothers Manni and Reuben Coe as they amble to Hive beach on the Dorset Coast.

Tomorrow 15:27 - 15:30

Actor Robert Lindsay makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children.

Tomorrow 15:30 - 16:00

Johny Pitts talks to Guy Gunaratne about Mister, Mister, their picaresque study of a young radicalised poet. Plus Rebecca Kuang and Andrew Lipstein on literary thefts in fiction.

Tomorrow 16:00 - 16:30

Anita Anand finds out about Enheduanna, the first documented female author whose stories left a lasting legacy. With guests Simon Sebag Montefiore and Sian Williams.

Tomorrow 16:30 - 17:00

BBC Radio 4's science magazine.

Tomorrow 17:00 - 18:00

Afternoon news and current affairs programme, reporting on breaking stories and summing up the day's headlines.

Tomorrow 18:00 - 18:30

The early evening national and international news from BBC Radio 4.

Tomorrow 18:30 - 19:00

1/6. Sitcom starring Mark Steel and Clare Skinner. Ashley is way out of his depth on his gender politics course and Tony finds it impossible to get a GP's appointment.

Tomorrow 19:00 - 19:15

Oliver finds himself in trouble, and Harrison finds himself a new challenge.

Tomorrow 19:15 - 20:00

Live magazine programme on the worlds of arts, literature, film, media and music.

Tomorrow 20:00 - 20:30

How is the law dealing with new challenges due to climate change? Is protection from global warming a human right? Also: fossil fuel contracts, and climate-ethical legal dilemmas.

Tomorrow 20:30 - 21:00

The random postcode generator takes us to an area of Bolton filled with parks and green spaces and a knotty problem.

Tomorrow 21:00 - 21:30

BBC Radio 4's science magazine.

Tomorrow 21:30 - 22:00

Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the power-packs within cells in all complex life on Earth: they are absolutely central to the way that cells work and the way we live.

Tomorrow 22:00 - 22:45

In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective.

Tomorrow 22:45 - 23:00

4/10. Lesley tells her story to Willie, a story that began with murder and an affair, in Tan Twan Eng's new novel of love and betrayal under the shadow of Empire.

Tomorrow 23:00 - 23:30

Comedian Phil Wang talks to Rylan about racial stereotypes, banter culture in comedy and body hair.

Tomorrow 23:30 - 00:00

Rochelle Burgess tells Helen Lewis why she argues 'social prescribing' needs a radical rethink - which could bring much more significant benefits than are currently achievable.

Friday 00:00 - 00:30

The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.

Friday 00:30 - 00:48

...History by Jonathan Kennedy. 4/5. A study of the role plagues have played in shaping human history. Read by Gunnar Cauthery.

Friday 00:48 - 01:00

The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.

Friday 01:00 - 05:20

BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.

Friday 05:20 - 05:30

The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.

Friday 05:30 - 05:43

National and international news from BBC Radio 4.

Friday 05:43 - 05:45

A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Rabbi Jonathan Romain.

Friday 05:45 - 05:58

The latest news about food, farming and the countryside.

Friday 05:58 - 06:00

RSPB learning officer John Clifton on the bee-eater for Tweet of the Day.

Friday 06:00 - 09:00

News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.

Friday 09:00 - 09:45

Ronnie O'Sullivan, snooker player, shares the eight tracks, book and luxury item he would take with him if cast away to a desert island. With Lauren Laverne.

Friday 09:45 - 10:00

...History by Jonathan Kennedy. 5/5. A study of the role plagues have played in shaping human history. Read by Gunnar Cauthery.

Friday 10:00 - 11:00

Women's voices and women's lives - topical conversations to inform, challenge and inspire.

Friday 11:00 - 11:30

For 30 years, governments have tried to get disabled people into work by toughening up benefit rules. It's had tragic consequences as many claimants have taken their own lives.

Friday 11:30 - 12:00

6/6. Once more on his uppers, Ed finds himself having to choose between a project with Jaz Milvain, or with Maggie.

Friday 12:00 - 12:04

The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.

Friday 12:04 - 12:57

...Champions. Exploring the decades long, cosmic rivalry between Marvel and DC comics, and two different ideas of what it means to be a superhero. Are they like gods - or are they like us?

Friday 12:57 - 13:00

The latest weather forecast.

Friday 13:00 - 13:45

Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment, with Jonny Dymond.

Friday 13:45 - 14:00

...Truth. Oliver Burkeman concludes his exploration of the hidden pitfalls of the culture of convenience, drawing on his experience of living in Brooklyn and now rural Yorkshire.

Friday 14:00 - 14:15

Oliver finds himself in trouble, and Harrison finds himself a new challenge.

Friday 14:15 - 14:45

1/5. A hilarious, unorthodox love story set on the night shift at a petrol station. Alex and Keith build a customer out of the recycling during a storm. What could possibly go wrong?

Friday 14:45 - 15:00

...with Jayde Adams. Jayde Adams and her guest Kiell Smith-Bynoe dive into the world of community apps and messageboards. This week - a naked man in Hampstead divides opinion.

Friday 15:00 - 15:45

Horticultural programme featuring a group of gardening experts.

Friday 15:45 - 16:00

A new short story specially commissioned for Radio 4 from the writer and comedian Josie Long about a less-than-glamourous summer job. Producer: Ciaran Bermingham.

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

Does Britain really have the most affordable food in Europe?

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 early evening national and international news from BBC Radio 4.

Friday 18:30 - 19:00

6/7. Andy Zaltzman quizzes the week's news. Providing the answers, hopefully, are Ian Smith, Alice Fraser, Anushka Asthana, and Andy Hamilton.

Friday 19:00 - 19:15

There's a showdown at Home Farm, and a mystery is solved for Jim.

Friday 19:15 - 20:00

Ellen E Jones and Mark Kermode take a look at the kaleidoscopic world of the moving image.

Friday 20:00 - 20:50

Alex Forsyth presents political debate from The Corn Exchange in Wallingford with a panel including Harry Cole, Dame Andrea Leadsom MP and Christina McAnea.

Friday 20:50 - 21:00

Weekly reflections on topical issues from a range of contributors.

Friday 21:00 - 22:00

Comedian Steve Punt scours the archives for rock star opinions on life, the universe, and everything.

Friday 22:00 - 22:45

In-depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective.

Friday 22:45 - 23:00

5/10. As Lesley's story of murder and adultery unfolds, Willie is convinced she's holding something back about Sun Yat Sen, in Tan Twan Eng's novel of love and betrayal in 1920s Penang.

Friday 23:00 - 23:30

Americast delves into the issues and controversies that define the US as a nation.

Friday 23:30 - 00:00

Helen Lewis returns with a new series of encounters with innovative thinkers. In this episode, she meets James Bridle, author of Ways of Being.

Saturday 00:00 - 00:30

The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.

Saturday 00:30 - 00:48

...History by Jonathan Kennedy. 5/5. A study of the role plagues have played in shaping human history. Read by Gunnar Cauthery.

Saturday 00:48 - 01:00

The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.

Saturday 01:00 - 05:20

BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.

Saturday 05:20 - 05:30

The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.

Saturday 05:30 - 05:43

National and international news from BBC Radio 4.

Saturday 05:43 - 05:45

A reflection and prayer to start the day with Father Martin Magill.

Saturday 05:45 - 06:00

What can we learn from Abraham's life and death? Friends, family and experts say changes are needed.

Saturday 06:00 - 06:07

The latest news headlines. Including the weather and a look at the papers.

Saturday 06:07 - 06:30

Clare joins brothers Manni and Reuben Coe as they amble to Hive beach on the Dorset Coast.

Saturday 06:30 - 06:57

The latest news about food, farming and the countryside.

Saturday 06:57 - 07:00

The latest weather reports and forecast.

Saturday 07:00 - 09:00

Including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.

Saturday 09:00 - 10:00

Radio 4's Saturday morning show brings you extraordinary stories and remarkable people.

Saturday 10:00 - 10:30

Michelle de Swarte attempts to convince Shaun of the wonders of Alaska, a magnificent wilderness full of bears, wolves and bearded men in shackets.

Saturday 10:30 - 11:00

Stories of what Bruce Springsteen's hit means to people around the world, with Bruce Springsteen and Jon Landau on the origins of the song.

Saturday 11:00 - 11:30

Dr Jack Brown profiles the two high-profile metro mayors who are rebalancing power in England's great northern cities.

Saturday 11:30 - 12:00

Insight, wit and analysis from BBC correspondents, journalists and writers from around the world.

Saturday 12:00 - 12:04

The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.

Saturday 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.

Saturday 12:30 - 12:57

6/7. Andy Zaltzman quizzes the week's news. Providing the answers, hopefully, are Ian Smith, Alice Fraser, Anushka Asthana, and Andy Hamilton.

Saturday 12:57 - 13:00

The latest weather forecast.

Saturday 13:00 - 13:10

The latest national and international news and weather reports from BBC Radio 4.

Saturday 13:10 - 14:00

Alex Forsyth presents political debate from The Corn Exchange in Wallingford with a panel including Harry Cole, Dame Andrea Leadsom MP and Christina McAnea.

Saturday 14:00 - 14:45

Call Any Answers? to have your say on the big issues in the news this week.

Saturday 14:45 - 15:00

Neil MacGregor travels to Penrhyn Castle, a glorious faux Norman building with an equally glorious collection of art, but with a dark history now being told.

Saturday 15:00 - 16:00

When a complete stranger asks Daniel for a bed for the night, he has no idea that life for him and his wife will change radically as his time in Africa returns to haunt him.

Saturday 16:00 - 17:00

Highlights from the Woman's Hour week.

Saturday 17:00 - 17:30

Full coverage of the day's news.

Saturday 17:30 - 17:54

...Robinson. Nick Robinson has a conversation with, not an interrogation of, the people who shape our political thinking about what shaped theirs.

Saturday 17:54 - 17:57

The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.

Saturday 17:57 - 18:00

The latest weather forecast.

Saturday 18:00 - 18:15

The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.

Saturday 18:15 - 19:00

Emma Freud and Arthur Smith are joined by Jon Ronson, Jayde Adams, Tom Allen and Rakie Ayola for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Rae Morris.

Saturday 19:00 - 19:15

An insight into the character of an influential person making the news headlines.

Saturday 19:15 - 20:00

Composer Errollyn Wallen reveals her formative influences and experiences.

Saturday 20:00 - 21:00

Matthew Sweet surveys the historical landscape of the Great Outdoors.

Saturday 21:00 - 21:45

2/5. Blood Money by Richard Monks. The second drama in the crime series Stone created by Danny Brocklehurst and starring Hugo Speer as DCI John Stone.

Saturday 21:45 - 22:00

A new short story specially commissioned for Radio 4 from the writer and comedian Josie Long about a less-than-glamourous summer job. Producer: Ciaran Bermingham.

Saturday 22:00 - 22:15

The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.

Saturday 22:15 - 23:00

Ellen E Jones and Mark Kermode take a look at the kaleidoscopic world of the moving image.

Saturday 23:00 - 23:30

Kirsty Lang chairs a contest between Scotland and the North of England in the latest heat of the cryptic quiz.

Saturday 23:30 - 00:00

Two 17-year-old boys from Northern Ireland are hitchhiking in the Loire Valley in France when they have a brush with the devil.

Sunday 00:00 - 00:15

The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.

Sunday 00:15 - 00:48

Damian Barr explores facts, truth and lies in fiction. He talks to other writers about the slippery notion of truth in novels.

Sunday 00:48 - 01:00

The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.

Sunday 01:00 - 05:20

BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.

Sunday 05:20 - 05:30

The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.

Sunday 05:30 - 05:43

National and international news from BBC Radio 4.

Sunday 05:43 - 05:45

Bells on Sunday comes from St Margaret's Church in Ipswich, 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

Everything passes; nothing stays the same. Even the monuments of man and the mountains of nature are ephemeral. Samira Ahmed explores transience and what we are to make of it.

Sunday 06:35 - 06:57

Meet the Cypriot pilot-come-cheese farmer fighting a one man battle to produce and export his farmhouse halloumi cheese.

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

Catriona Balfe makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of World Child Cancer.

Sunday 07:57 - 08:00

The latest weather forecast.

Sunday 08:00 - 08:10

The latest news headlines. Including a look at the Sunday papers.

Sunday 08:10 - 08:48

The Rev Dr Rachel Mann leads a reflection on Elgar's sacred oratorios featuring music from The Kingdom, The Apostles and The Dream of Gerontius.

Sunday 08:48 - 08:58

Weekly reflections on topical issues from a range of contributors.

Sunday 08:58 - 09:00

John Aitchison presents the golden pheasant.

Sunday 09:00 - 10:00

The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell.

Sunday 10:00 - 11:15

Helen puts her foot down, and there's a showdown at Home Farm.

Sunday 11:15 - 12:00

Jeremy Bowen, journalist, shares the eight tracks, book and luxury item he would take with him 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

1/6. David Mitchell hosts the panel game in which four comedians tell lies and compete against one another to see how many items of truth they are able to smuggle past their opponents.

Sunday 12:32 - 12:57

From Noble winners to great innovators, Dan Saladino explores the history of prize-winning food ideas, including uncovering the secrets of our stomachs to the future of wheat.

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 archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, has conversations with public figures about their inner lives.

Sunday 14:00 - 14:45

Horticultural programme featuring a group of gardening experts.

Sunday 14:45 - 15:00

The series that takes a look at books, plays and stories and how they work. John Yorke examines Caradog Prichard's ground-breaking novel One Moonlit Night.

Sunday 15:00 - 16:00

Voted the 'greatest Welsh novel of all time', Caradog Prichard's classic story of a young boy's passage to adulthood in a remote north Wales village, dramatised by Rhiannon Boyle.

Sunday 16:00 - 16:30

James Naughtie and a group of readers chat to Mary Lawson about her novel Crow Lake.

Sunday 16:30 - 17:00

Ending his exploration of truth in books, Damian Barr considers autofiction, the lovechild of memoir and fiction. With Suede's Brett Anderson whose new album is called Autofiction.

Sunday 17:00 - 17:40

Mishal Husain is joined by a panel of guests in front of a live audience in the BBC's Radio Theatre.

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 forecast.

Sunday 18:00 - 18:15

The early evening national and international news from BBC Radio 4.

Sunday 18:15 - 19:00

Felix White chooses his audio highlights of the week.

Sunday 19:00 - 19:15

The drama continues at Home Farm, and Ben has reservations.

Sunday 19:15 - 19:45

1/4. Ashley considers the downside to having a large family - including the endless need to replace chargers.

Sunday 19:45 - 20:00

5/5. As Violetta speeds away to a life with Henry, Rosie receives an offer that could change everything. Read by Jessica Hardwick.

Sunday 20:00 - 20:30

Does Britain really have the most affordable food in Europe?

Sunday 20:30 - 21:00

Matthew Bannister tells the life stories of people who have recently died, from the rich and famous to the unsung but significant.

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

Catriona Balfe makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of World Child Cancer.

Sunday 21:30 - 22:00

Emma Freud and Arthur Smith are joined by Jon Ronson, Jayde Adams, Tom Allen and Rakie Ayola for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Rae Morris.

Sunday 22:00 - 23:00

Radio 4's Sunday night political discussion programme.

Sunday 23:00 - 00:00

Combative, provocative and engaging debate chaired by Michael Buerk. With Mona Siddiqui, Melanie Phillips, Anne McElvoy and Matthew Taylor.

Monday 00:00 - 00:15

The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.

Monday 00:15 - 00:45

Fashion Re-imagined: Laurie Taylor considers arguments in favour of a more equitable industry. Also, how clothing inventions allowed women access to sports & the public world.

Monday 00:45 - 00:48

Bells on Sunday comes from St Margaret's Church in Ipswich, Suffolk.

Monday 00:48 - 01:00

The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.

Monday 01:00 - 05:20

BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.

Monday 05:20 - 05:30

The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.

Monday 05:30 - 05:43

National and international news from BBC Radio 4.

Monday 05:43 - 05:45

A reflection and prayer to start the day with Father Martin Magill.

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

Chris Packham presents the great bustard.

Monday 06:00 - 09:00

News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.

Monday 09:00 - 09:45

Adam Rutherford talks to Theresa MacPhail, James Kinross and Johnny Drain about the rise in allergy diagnoses and the crucial role a healthy microbiome plays in our overall health.

Monday 09:45 - 10:00

...Shapes Our World by Helen Czerski. 1/5. Helen Czerski's illuminating new book on how the ocean works. Today, the critical role played by the polar oceans. Lyndsey Marshal reads.

Monday 10:00 - 11:00

Women's voices and women's lives - topical conversations to inform, challenge and inspire.

Monday 11:00 - 11:30

Robert and Jennifer Beckford argue the pros and cons of Windrush. In the first episode, the couple look at Windrush generation's success in terms of work and money.

Monday 11:30 - 12:00

Ben Chu delves into one of the fastest-growing, but most under-scrutinised areas of finance - private equity.

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

Martha Kearney invites ten leading figures of today to the newly refurbished National Portrait Gallery to champion a favourite picture from the Gallery's star-studded collection.

Monday 14:00 - 14:15

The drama continues at Home Farm, and Ben has reservations.

Monday 14:15 - 15:00

Composer Errollyn Wallen reveals her formative influences and experiences.

Monday 15:00 - 15:30

Kirsty Lang is in the chair as Northern Ireland play Wales in the cryptic quiz.

Monday 15:30 - 16:00

From Noble winners to great innovators, Dan Saladino explores the history of prize-winning food ideas, including uncovering the secrets of our stomachs to the future of wheat.

Monday 16:00 - 16:30

For 30 years, governments have tried to get disabled people into work by toughening up benefit rules. It's had tragic consequences as many claimants have taken their own lives.

Monday 16:30 - 17:00

What lessons for the future, can we learn from our relationship with an obsolete bit of tech? Aleks seeks out the last people selling, and experimenting with, floppy disks.

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 early evening national and international news from BBC Radio 4.

Monday 18:30 - 19:00

2/6. David Mitchell hosts the panel game in which four comedians tell lies and compete against one another to see how many items of truth they are able to smuggle past their opponents.

Monday 19:00 - 19:15

Things get desperate at Bridge Farm, and Emma struggles to maintain control.

Monday 19:15 - 20:00

Live magazine programme on the worlds of arts, literature, film, media and music.

Monday 20:00 - 20:30

Josiah Wedgwood, the 18th-century polymath potter, entrepreneur and anti-slavery campaigner. Dr Tristram Hunt on how his company's greatness turned to 21st-century tragedy.

Monday 20:30 - 21:00

Entire countries, athletes and companies can all face boycotts for a myriad of reasons, but does this form of activism ever lead to permanent change? David Baker investigates.

Monday 21:00 - 21:30

As a deadly new virus starts spreading in Wuhan, China, so do rumours about a lab there. What does the lab do? And what does it all have to do with bat droppings?

Monday 21:30 - 22:00

Adam Rutherford talks to Theresa MacPhail, James Kinross and Johnny Drain about the rise in allergy diagnoses and the crucial role a healthy microbiome plays in our overall health.

Monday 22:00 - 22:45

In-depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective.

Monday 22:45 - 23:00

6/10. Lesley's story continues, with a shocking revelation about her husband's lover, in Tan Twan Eng's new novel of love and betrayal under the shadow of Empire.

Monday 23:00 - 23:30

Gaby Roslin hosts the film quiz with impressions by Alistair McGowan and Ronni Ancona. Ben Bailey Smith and Dave Berry join team captains John Thomson and Ellie Taylor.

Monday 23:30 - 00:00

News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament.

Tuesday 00:00 - 00:30

The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.

Tuesday 00:30 - 00:48

...Shapes Our World by Helen Czerski. 1/5. Helen Czerski's illuminating new book on how the ocean works. Today, the critical role played by the polar oceans. Lyndsey Marshal reads.

Tuesday 00:48 - 01:00

The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.

Tuesday 01:00 - 05:20

BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.

Tuesday 05:20 - 05:30

The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.

Tuesday 05:30 - 05:43

National and international news from BBC Radio 4.

Tuesday 05:43 - 05:45

A reflection and prayer to start the day with Father Martin Magill.

Tuesday 05:45 - 05:58

The latest news about food, farming and the countryside.

Tuesday 05:58 - 06:00

Miranda Krestovnikoff presents the echo parakeet, found only in Mauritius.

Tuesday 06:00 - 09:00

News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.

Tuesday 09:00 - 09:30

Professor Bruce Malamud tells Jim Al-Khalili how modelling relationships and risk among natural hazards, from wildfires to landslides, is the key to being better prepared.

Tuesday 09:30 - 09:45

Are we as obsessed as ever with not looking old? BBC business correspondent Dharshini David and Times fashion director Anna Murphy discuss the culture of the beauty industry.

Tuesday 09:45 - 10:00

...Shapes Our World by Helen Czerski. 2/5. Helen Czerski's new book on how the ocean works considers how its shape is formed.

Tuesday 10:00 - 11:00

Women's voices and women's lives - topical conversations to inform, challenge and inspire.

Tuesday 11:00 - 11:30

John Sudworth investigates one of the biggest stories of our time, the origins of Covid.

Tuesday 11:30 - 12:00

New arts feature for BBC Radio 4.

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

Martha Kearney invites ten leading figures of today to the newly refurbished National Portrait Gallery to champion a favourite picture from the Gallery's star-studded collection.

Tuesday 14:00 - 14:15

Things get desperate at Bridge Farm, and Emma struggles to maintain control.

Tuesday 14:15 - 15:00

At 15, Elena discovers what it means to be a citizen in an America that no longer welcomes her parents. They are undocumented Mexican immigrants and hide in the shadows of society.

Tuesday 15:00 - 15:30

Josie Long presents short documentaries and audio adventures that begin with an ending.

Tuesday 15:30 - 16:00

As poor European immigrants arrive in their millions, 'old stock' Americans feel under threat. Eugenic theories of 'replacement' and 'race suicide' penetrate everyday culture.

Tuesday 16:00 - 16:30

Long-running legal magazine programme featuring reports and discussion.

Tuesday 16:30 - 17:00

The two writers talk about their favourite books, including Armistead Maupin's Tales of the City, with Harriett Gilbert.

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 early evening national and international news from BBC Radio 4.

Tuesday 18:30 - 19:00

3/4. Comedian and computer scientist Olga Koch returns for a new series of her stand-up show, joined by her digital assistant, ALGO (Tia Kofi). This episode, they're tackling friendship.

Tuesday 19:00 - 19:15

Justin spies an opportunity, and Elizabeth tries to offer reassurance.

Tuesday 19:15 - 20:00

Live magazine programme on the worlds of arts, literature, film, media and music.

Tuesday 20:00 - 20:40

Award-winning current affairs documentary series.

Tuesday 20:40 - 21:00

News, views and information for people who are blind or partially sighted.

Tuesday 21:00 - 21:30

The show on how we think, feel and behave. Claudia Hammond delves into the evidence on mental health, psychology and neuroscience.

Tuesday 21:30 - 22:00

Professor Bruce Malamud tells Jim Al-Khalili how modelling relationships and risk among natural hazards, from wildfires to landslides, is the key to being better prepared.

Tuesday 22:00 - 22:45

In-depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective.

Tuesday 22:45 - 23:00

7/10. Lesley's story continues with her act of defiance, after learning the identity of her husband's lover, in Tan Twan Eng's new novel set in 1920s Malaysia.

Tuesday 23:00 - 23:30

India Rakusen explores ancient connections between the natural world around us and the idea of magic and examines why witches today are so drawn to the wild.

Tuesday 23:30 - 00:00

News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament.

Wednesday 00:00 - 00:30

The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.

Wednesday 00:30 - 00:48

...Shapes Our World by Helen Czerski. 2/5. Helen Czerski's new book on how the ocean works considers how its shape is formed.

Wednesday 00:48 - 01:00

The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.

Wednesday 01:00 - 05:20

BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.

Wednesday 05:20 - 05:30

The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.

Wednesday 05:30 - 05:43

National and international news from BBC Radio 4.

Wednesday 05:43 - 05:45

A reflection and prayer to start the day with Father Martin Magill.

Wednesday 05:45 - 05:58

The latest news about food, farming and the countryside.

Wednesday 05:58 - 06:00

Writer and explorer Hugh Thomson suggests his love of the call of the wood pigeon song in an English woodland is as good as that of the nightingale.

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

Ten coastal encounters, presented by Richard King. Today: at Bottle Alley in Hastings with the painter Ben Fenton.

Wednesday 09:45 - 10:00

...Shapes Our World by Helen Czerski. 3/5. Helen Czerski asks how ocean dwellers stay hydrated despite their salty environment?

Wednesday 10:00 - 11:00

Women's voices and women's lives - topical conversations to inform, challenge and inspire.

Wednesday 11:00 - 11:30

Josiah Wedgwood, the 18th-century polymath potter, entrepreneur and anti-slavery campaigner. Dr Tristram Hunt on how his company's greatness turned to 21st-century tragedy.

Wednesday 11:30 - 12:00

Major Charity Adams, the first African American woman to be commissioned in the Women's Army Auxiliary Corps, arrives in Birmingham, England, to sort out an enormous problem.

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

Martha Kearney invites ten leading figures of today to the newly refurbished National Portrait Gallery to champion a favourite picture from the Gallery's star-studded collection.

Wednesday 14:00 - 14:15

Justin spies an opportunity, and Elizabeth tries to offer reassurance.

Wednesday 14:15 - 15:00

Part of Radio 4's celebration of Oscar Wilde, Marcy Kahan's play about the young Oscar, his tour of America and the making of a modern celebrity. Max Bennett and Dervla Kirwan star.

Wednesday 15:00 - 15:30

The Money Box team invites listeners and a panel of experts to discuss one personal finance topic in depth.

Wednesday 15:30 - 16:00

The show on how we think, feel and behave. Claudia Hammond delves into the evidence on mental health, psychology and neuroscience.

Wednesday 16:00 - 16:30

Laurie Taylor explores the latest research into how society works.

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 early evening national and international news from BBC Radio 4.

Wednesday 18:30 - 19:00

3/6. If you were given the chance, what would you banish to Room 101? Steph McGovern tells Paul Merton her pet hates include political vox pops and confusing toilet signs.

Wednesday 19:00 - 19:15

Tom reaches the end of his tether, and Susan has a brainwave.

Wednesday 19:15 - 20:00

Live magazine programme on the worlds of arts, literature, film, media and music.

Wednesday 20:00 - 21:00

Combative, provocative and engaging debate chaired by Michael Buerk. With Tim Stanley, Ash Sarkar, Inaya Folarin Iman and Matthew Taylor.

Wednesday 21:00 - 21:30

As poor European immigrants arrive in their millions, 'old stock' Americans feel under threat. Eugenic theories of 'replacement' and 'race suicide' penetrate everyday culture.

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

8/10. Willie is spellbound as Lesley continues her story with a shocking account of Ethel Proudlock's trial, in Tan Twan Eng's new novel set in 1920s Penang.

Wednesday 23:00 - 23:15

Featuring stand-up recorded at Up The Creek Comedy Club in Greenwich, comedian Twayna Mayne explores gender and her Black British Identity.

Wednesday 23:15 - 23:30

The stand-up comedian returns to the live stage to share his latest tribulations of modern life. This week finds John in a ponderous mood, contemplating life as time goes by.

Wednesday 23:30 - 00:00

News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament.

Thursday 00:00 - 00:30

The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.

Thursday 00:30 - 00:48

...Shapes Our World by Helen Czerski. 3/5. Helen Czerski asks how ocean dwellers stay hydrated despite their salty environment?

Thursday 00:48 - 01:00

The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.