Today 15:00 - 15:30
4/8. In the chaos of the Death Zone, the climbers splinter apart. Some have turned back. Others have caught Summit Fever. But if they do reach the top, will they survive the descent?
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704: BBC Radio 4
Tue Aug 12
Today 15:30 - 16:00
A son's spiritual journey through music, legacy, and the cosmic power of ragas.
Today 16:00 - 16:30
1/2. Theatre critic Arifa Akbar explores whether the art of criticism is in crisis. What does this mean for criticism and for culture at large?
Today 16:30 - 17:00
Drs Chris and Xand discover the hidden secrets of our nails, from their evolutionary history to how we can look after them.
Today 17:00 - 18:00
News and current affairs, reporting on breaking stories and summing up the day's headlines.
Today 18:00 - 18:30
National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
Today 18:30 - 19:00
2/6. If you had to banish items to Room 101 what would you choose? Stephen Mangan attempts to send loud motorbikes, autumn and squirrels to a place they'll never been seen again.
Today 19:00 - 19:15
Alan offers salvation, and Akram is in a forgiving mood.
Today 19:15 - 20:00
Live magazine programme on the worlds of arts, literature, film, media and music.
Today 20:00 - 20:40
Adrian Goldberg reveals how surgeons raised concerns about a faulty replacement knee eight years before its US manufacturer finally decided to withdraw it from use.
Today 20:40 - 21:00
News, views and information for people who are blind or partially sighted.
Today 21:00 - 21:30
The desperate search for one of central Asia's rarest animals as poverty, misunderstanding and a worsening environment all take their toll.
Today 21:30 - 22:00
DJ Deb Grant picks US mailman turned country-folk singer John Prine, whose beautiful songs captured the world in which he lived. Bob Harris adds to the conversation.
Today 22:00 - 22:45
In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective.
Today 22:45 - 23:00
7/10. At the marriage meeting, tensions are rising, and Ono suddenly makes an unexpected statement about his past. Tim McInnerny continues this award-wining 1986 novel.
Today 23:00 - 23:30
As US covert ops seemingly bring Cuba to the brink, a new Havana Syndrome whistleblower emerges. Contains very strong language.
Today 23:30 - 00:00
Can taking a photograph keep hold of the person you love even when they have no memory? For Julian, his camera is always with him when he visits his mother.
Wed Aug 13
Tomorrow 00:00 - 00:30
National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
Tomorrow 00:30 - 00:48
2/5. Darren McGarvey considers the pros and cons of sharing traumatic experience.
Tomorrow 00:48 - 01:00
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
Tomorrow 01:00 - 05:00
BBC Radio 4 presents a selection of news and current affairs, arts and science programmes from the BBC World Service.
Tomorrow 05:00 - 05:04
National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
Tomorrow 05:04 - 05:34
As US Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr announces plans to cancel $500 million dollars of funding for mRNA vaccine development, we look at the evidence behind the vaccines.
Tomorrow 05:34 - 05:43
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
Tomorrow 05:43 - 05:45
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Yousra Samir Imran.
Tomorrow 05:45 - 06:00
The latest news about food, farming and the countryside.
Tomorrow 06:00 - 09:00
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
Tomorrow 09:00 - 09:30
Matthew Syed questions our relationship with our bodies and wonders whether the idea of ownership truly captures what it means to live in and be connected to ourselves.
Tomorrow 09:30 - 10:00
1/6. Spies, secret surveillance and the longest running trial in English history - Mark Steel discovers what happened when a gardener and a former postman took on a corporate giant.
Tomorrow 10:00 - 11:00
Women's voices and women's lives - topical conversations to inform, challenge and inspire.
Tomorrow 11:00 - 11:40
Adrian Goldberg reveals how surgeons raised concerns about a faulty replacement knee eight years before its US manufacturer finally decided to withdraw it from use.
Tomorrow 11:40 - 11:45
From Indian Independence, to the controversial discovery of a 67 million year old fossil, discover more fascinating, surprising and eye-opening stories from the past.
Tomorrow 11:45 - 12:00
3/5. Orwell Prize-winning author Darren McGarvey considers the brutal after-effects of childhood trauma - and the tricky fact that recollections of key events may vary.
Tomorrow 12:00 - 12:04
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
Tomorrow 12:04 - 12:57
News and discussion of consumer affairs.
Tomorrow 12:57 - 13:00
The latest weather forecast.
Tomorrow 13:00 - 13:45
News, analysis and comment from BBC Radio 4.
Tomorrow 13:45 - 14:00
8/10. Significant barriers exist for researchers assessing the therapeutic potential - and other possible applications-of psychedelics. Tim Hayward considers if that is about to change.
Tomorrow 14:00 - 14:15
Alan offers salvation, and Akram is in a forgiving mood.
Tomorrow 14:15 - 15:00
By Ed Sellek. Tech-bro billionaire Hennessy Peck has had enough. He's built a spaceship and he's leaving for Mars. A not-quite-romcom about second chances and fixing mistakes.
Tomorrow 15:00 - 15:30
2/4. James Naughtie talks to Diane Abbott, the longest continuously serving female MP and a political trailblazer.
Tomorrow 15:30 - 16:00
Over the centuries front doors have protected our homes, welcomed visitors and expressed our individuality. Join Rachel Hurdley to discover the hidden meanings of the front door.
Tomorrow 16:00 - 16:15
Martin Luther's vivid words - powered by the new printing technology - helped split western Christendom. Naomi Alderman explores his uncompromising intellect.
Tomorrow 16:15 - 17:00
Social media, anti-social media, breaking news, faking news: this is the programme about a revolution in media.
Tomorrow 17:00 - 18:00
News and current affairs, reporting on breaking stories and summing up the day's headlines.
Tomorrow 18:00 - 18:30
National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
Tomorrow 18:30 - 19:00
2/2. Oliver Callan hosts a panel show in which comedians from both sides of the Irish border and Britain imagine what a united Ireland would look like if it ever happened.
Tomorrow 19:00 - 19:15
Kate has a change of heart, and Brian has some explaining to do.
Tomorrow 19:15 - 20:00
News of two new stage productions inspired by the story of Mary Queen of Scots. Our critics give their highlights of this year's Edinburgh Fringe. Plus Hamish Hawk performs live.
Tomorrow 20:00 - 20:45
Does an advert for jeans signal the end of 'woke' or the rise of eugenics?
Tomorrow 20:45 - 21:00
Co-founder of Tap Social Movement, Tess Taylor, tells Rachel Burden how the social enterprise trains and employs prisoners and prison leavers in their craft brewery and bakery.
Tomorrow 21:00 - 21:30
Mel Giedroyc leaps through the looking glass into the surreal world of Walt Disney's Alice in Wonderland.
Tomorrow 21:30 - 22:00
We investigate the safety of melatonin as a sleep aid; what GPs think of AI in the surgery; and should you eat your placenta?
Tomorrow 22:00 - 22:45
In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective.
Tomorrow 22:45 - 23:00
8/10. Ono's family are becoming increasingly concerned about him after his confessions about the past. Tim McInnerny continues this award-winning novel exploring post-WWII Japan.
Tomorrow 23:00 - 23:15
2/5. What happens once you are actually dead? How much does it cost to keep you cold? Who, other than Stuart, thinks about these things?!
Tomorrow 23:15 - 23:30
2/4. Kenyan-born comedian Njambi McGrath goes on a challenging journey of self-discovery, as she traces the roots of her upbringing and the British influences that shaped her life.
Tomorrow 23:30 - 00:00
Comedian Ken Cheng focuses his analytical observations on school subjects. In the last of the series, Ken takes on science, and grapples with the shortcomings of the subject.
Thu Aug 14
Thursday 00:00 - 00:30
National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
Thursday 00:30 - 00:48
3/5. Orwell Prize-winning author Darren McGarvey considers the brutal after-effects of childhood trauma - and the tricky fact that recollections of key events may vary.
Thursday 00:48 - 01:00
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
Thursday 01:00 - 05:00
BBC Radio 4 presents a selection of news and current affairs, arts and science programmes from the BBC World Service.
Thursday 05:00 - 05:04
National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
Thursday 05:04 - 05:34
Matthew Syed questions our relationship with our bodies and wonders whether the idea of ownership truly captures what it means to live in and be connected to ourselves.
Thursday 05:34 - 05:43
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
Thursday 05:43 - 05:45
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Yousra Samir Imran.
Thursday 05:45 - 06:00
The latest news about food, farming and the countryside.
Thursday 06:00 - 09:00
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
Thursday 09:00 - 09:30
Comedian and author Stewart Lee explores the story and ideas of counter-culture since the end of the Second World War, and its more uncertain status in today's digital world.
Thursday 09:30 - 10:00
Anne McElvoy explores chemical castration for sex offenders. Is it ethical or necessary? Guests Dr Alexis Paton and Professor Thomas Douglas debate this controversial policy.
Thursday 10:00 - 11:00
Women's voices and women's lives - topical conversations to inform, challenge and inspire.
Thursday 11:00 - 11:45
Brian Cox and Robin Ince adjudicate a fluttery face off!
Thursday 11:45 - 12:00
4/5. Orwell Prize-winning author Darren McGarvey carefully explores the roles played by victimhood and accountability in those who bear trauma.
Thursday 12:00 - 12:04
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
Thursday 12:04 - 12:32
How a pretty knitted cardigan leads to a massive global scam.
Thursday 12:32 - 12:57
Greg Foot investigates the so-called wonder products making bold claims.
Thursday 12:57 - 13:00
The latest weather forecast.
Thursday 13:00 - 13:45
News, analysis and comment from BBC Radio 4.
Thursday 13:45 - 14:00
9/10. Who stands to profit from the commercialisation of psychedelics? Tim Hayward hears why some members of indigenous communities have misgivings about the direction of travel.
Thursday 14:00 - 14:15
Kate has a change of heart, and Brian has some explaining to do.
Thursday 14:15 - 15:00
By Ed Sellek. Tech-bro billionaire Hennessy Peck has built a spaceship and left Earth for Mars. An intergalactic not-quite-romcom about second chances and fixing mistakes.
Thursday 15:00 - 15:27
Martha Kearney explores Hampstead Heath with musician Cosmo Sheldrake. They listen to birdsong, find his favourite tree, and record the underwater world of the ponds.
Thursday 15:27 - 15:30
Joanna Lumley makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Doctors for Nepal.
Thursday 15:30 - 16:00
The programme that holds the BBC to account on behalf of the radio audience.
Thursday 16:00 - 16:30
David Aaronovitch presents in-depth explainers on big issues in the news.
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
News and current affairs, reporting on breaking stories and summing up the day's headlines.
Thursday 18:00 - 18:30
National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
Thursday 18:30 - 19:00
3/4. Key takes the show on safari, with Tom Basden, Katy Wix and guest star Sam Campbell.
Thursday 19:00 - 19:15
Jazzer receives a tempting offer, and Susan faces a negotiation.
Thursday 19:15 - 20:00
Live magazine programme on the worlds of arts, literature, film, media and music.
Thursday 20:00 - 20:15
Martin Luther's vivid words - powered by the new printing technology - helped split western Christendom. Naomi Alderman explores his uncompromising intellect.
Thursday 20:15 - 21:00
Social media, anti-social media, breaking news, faking news: this is the programme about a revolution in media.
Thursday 21:00 - 21:45
Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy from the Edinburgh Festivals.
Thursday 21:45 - 22:00
Keith Brymer-Jones and psychotherapist Susie Orbach discuss why we cry.
Thursday 22:00 - 22:45
In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective.
Thursday 22:45 - 23:00
9/10. Ono looks back to the moment he risked all with his shocking decision to take a new direction with his art. The next in Kazuo Ishiguro's classic 1986 novel.
Thursday 23:00 - 23:30
Conversations about tomorrow, from Today.
Thursday 23:30 - 00:00
People working in theatre take a cue from Look Back in Anger to consider how anger can be a motivation for art.
Fri Aug 15
Friday 00:00 - 00:30
National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
Friday 00:30 - 00:48
4/5. Orwell Prize-winning author Darren McGarvey carefully explores the roles played by victimhood and accountability in those who bear trauma.
Friday 00:48 - 01:00
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
Friday 01:00 - 05:00
BBC Radio 4 presents a selection of news and current affairs, arts and science programmes from the BBC World Service.
Friday 05:00 - 05:04
National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
Friday 05:04 - 05:34
David Aaronovitch presents in-depth explainers on big issues in the news.
Friday 05:34 - 05:43
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
Friday 05:43 - 05:45
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Yousra Samir Imran.
Friday 05:45 - 06:00
The latest news about food, farming and the countryside.
Friday 06:00 - 09:00
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
Friday 09:00 - 10:00
Professor Dame Carol Robinson, scientist, shares the eight tracks, book and luxury item she would take with her if cast away to a desert island. With Lauren Laverne.
Friday 10:00 - 11:00
Women's voices and women's lives - topical conversations to inform, challenge and inspire.
Friday 11:00 - 11:45
Could eating invasive American signal crayfish help reduce populations in UK waters? Sheila Dillon investigates.
Friday 11:45 - 12:00
5/5. Orwell Prize-winner Darren McGarvey asks how we find the balance between personal recovery and societal change when trauma grows bigger than an individual? Read by the author.
Friday 12:00 - 12:02
Two-minute national silence to commemorate the 80th anniversary of VJ Day.
Friday 12:02 - 12:06
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
Friday 12:06 - 12:57
News and discussion of consumer affairs.
Friday 12:57 - 13:00
The latest weather forecast.
Friday 13:00 - 13:45
News, analysis and comment from BBC Radio 4.
Friday 13:45 - 14:00
10/10. As his exploration of psychedelics nears its end, Tim Hayward wonders how much more there may still be to understand about them - and makes a case for curiosity.
Friday 14:00 - 14:15
Jazzer receives a tempting offer, and Susan faces a negotiation.
Friday 14:15 - 14:45
After the Bay of Pigs disaster, Allen Dulles is out. Maverick ad-man Ed Lansdale is brought in, with a mission to kill Castro. CIA chaos follow.
Friday 14:45 - 15:00
A PhD student with a passion for whales stumbles upon something strange. An eerie sound deep beneath the ocean waves is about to rock her world.
Friday 15:00 - 15:45
Peter Gibbs leads the horticultural festivities as a vibrant panel of plant pros take on questions from a crowd of passionate and curious gardeners.
Friday 15:45 - 16:00
Following a tragedy, Clare tries to piece her life back together by following the advice of a statue in the grounds of her local church. Read by Roísín Gallagher.
Friday 16:00 - 16:30
Matthew Bannister tells the life stories of people who have recently died, from the rich and famous to unsung but significant.
Friday 16:30 - 17:00
Matthew Syed questions our relationship with our bodies and wonders whether the idea of ownership truly captures what it means to live in and be connected to ourselves.
Friday 17:00 - 18:00
News and current affairs, reporting on breaking stories and summing up the day's headlines.
Friday 18:00 - 18:30
National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
Friday 18:30 - 19:00
4/6. Columns. Analysis. The Guardian's Long Read. Who has time? Catherine Bohart does, and she's going beyond the headlines to give you the lowdown on one of the week's biggest stories.
Friday 19:00 - 19:15
Tracy finds herself in a delicate position, and Lynda isn't feeling herself.
Friday 19:15 - 20:00
Spanish-American singer-songwriter Victoria Canal and baritone Roderick Williams join Anna Phoebe and Jeffrey Boakye to kick off the new series.
Friday 20:00 - 20:55
Topical discussion posing questions to a panel of political and media personalities.
Friday 20:55 - 21:00
From Indian Independence, to the controversial discovery of a 67 million year old fossil, discover more fascinating, surprising and eye-opening stories from the past.
Friday 21:00 - 22:00
As a child, Rebecca Mordan protested at Greenham. Forty years since it began, she explores the camp's profound impact on the women there and on the whole of British society.
Friday 22:00 - 22:45
In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective.
Friday 22:45 - 23:00
10/10. After coming to terms with some of the darker moments from his past, Ono looks to the future, as Tim McInnerny concludes Kazuo Ishiguro's classic 1986 novel.
Friday 23:00 - 23:30
Join Americast for insights and analysis on what's happening inside Trump's White House.
Friday 23:30 - 00:00
Artist Kevin Harman explores what happens when public art and people clash as he works on a new installation in Glasgow's Govan area.
Sat Aug 16
Saturday 00:00 - 00:30
National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
Saturday 00:30 - 00:48
5/5. Orwell Prize-winner Darren McGarvey asks how we find the balance between personal recovery and societal change when trauma grows bigger than an individual? Read by the author.
Saturday 00:48 - 01:00
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
Saturday 01:00 - 05:30
BBC Radio 4 presents a selection of news and current affairs, arts and science programmes from the BBC World Service.
Saturday 05:30 - 05:34
National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
Saturday 05:34 - 05:43
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
Saturday 05:43 - 05:45
Spiritual reflection to start the day with Dr Linden Bicket, a teacher of literature and religion at Edinburgh University's School of Divinity.
Saturday 05:45 - 06:00
A PhD student with a passion for whales stumbles upon something strange. An eerie sound deep beneath the ocean waves is about to rock her world.
Saturday 06:00 - 06:07
The news headlines, including a look at the newspapers.
Saturday 06:07 - 06:30
Martha Kearney explores Hampstead Heath with musician Cosmo Sheldrake. They listen to birdsong, find his favourite tree, and record the underwater world of the ponds.
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
Today (Saturday).
Saturday 09:00 - 09:30
Drs Chris and Xand discover the hidden secrets of our nails, from their evolutionary history to how we can look after them.
Saturday 09:30 - 10:00
The queen of the Olympian gods is swallowed by her father at birth and then marries her brother Zeus. Is Hera a monster or mistreated by the undisputed worst husband of all time?
Saturday 10:00 - 10:30
Greg Jenner is joined in early modern India by historian Dr Jagjeet Lally and comedian Nish Kumar to learn all about the subcontinent's dynamic 18th century.
Saturday 10:30 - 11:00
James Fox asks how Constable's The Hay Wain became one of the most famous paintings in the world.
Saturday 11:00 - 11:30
Conversations about tomorrow, from Today.
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
How did FHM become the UK's best-selling men's magazine only to fall out of favour? Sean Farrington charts how it ended up 'toast' when other magazines survived.
Saturday 12:30 - 12:57
4/6. Columns. Analysis. The Guardian's Long Read. Who has time? Catherine Bohart does, and she's going beyond the headlines to give you the lowdown on one of the week's biggest stories.
Saturday 12:57 - 13:00
The latest weather forecast.
Saturday 13:00 - 13:10
National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
Saturday 13:10 - 14:05
Topical discussion posing questions to a panel of political and media personalities.
Saturday 14:05 - 14:45
Listeners respond to the issues raised in the preceding edition of Any Questions?
Saturday 14:45 - 15:00
Tracy finds herself in a delicate position, and Lynda isn't feeling herself.
Saturday 15:00 - 16:00
2/2. Stories of a father's disapproval, a garden party, grief and short-lived joy. Starring Rosie Cavaliero and Michael Bertenshaw.
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
Greg Foot investigates the so-called wonder products making bold claims.
Saturday 17:54 - 17:57
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
Saturday 17:57 - 18:00
The latest weather reports and forecast.
Saturday 18:00 - 18:15
National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
Saturday 18:15 - 19:00
Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy from the Edinburgh Festivals.
Saturday 19:00 - 19:15
Sophie O'Brien found herself unemployed and couldn't believe how tough finding a job was. She tells Evan Davis how she began her company Pollen Careers, to change that.
Saturday 19:15 - 20:00
Brian Cox and Robin Ince adjudicate a fluttery face off!
Saturday 20:00 - 21:00
Hilary Ineomo-Marcus explores the history of restorative justice in the UK, through powerful stories from victims and perpetrators of crime.
Saturday 21:00 - 22:00
In this second omnibus edition, Tim Hayward takes a mind-altering look at the science, culture, history - and future - of psychedelics.
Saturday 22:00 - 22:15
National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
Saturday 22:15 - 23:00
Could eating invasive American signal crayfish help reduce populations in UK waters? Sheila Dillon investigates.
Saturday 23:00 - 23:30
3/4. Buckle up for an all action blockbuster as Crybabies bring the big screen to your normal sized radio.
Saturday 23:30 - 00:00
2/6. Sue Perkins shows and tells nature with zoologist Lucy Cooke, conservationist Megan McCubbin and comic Felicity Ward.
Sun Aug 17
Sunday 00:00 - 00:15
National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
Sunday 00:15 - 00:48
Irvine Welsh talks about his new novel, Men In Love, which is the direct sequel to Trainspotting, and reveals three other literary works that influenced and inspired his writing.
Sunday 00:48 - 01:00
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
Sunday 01:00 - 05:30
BBC Radio 4 presents a selection of news and current affairs, arts and science programmes from the BBC World Service.
Sunday 05:30 - 05:34
National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
Sunday 05:34 - 05:43
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
Sunday 05:43 - 05:45
Bells on Sunday comes from St Mary's Church in Earl Stonham, Suffolk.
Sunday 05:45 - 06:00
News, views and information for people who are blind or partially sighted.
Sunday 06:00 - 06:05
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
Sunday 06:05 - 06:35
A son's spiritual journey through music, legacy, and the cosmic power of ragas.
Sunday 06:35 - 06:57
Charlotte Smith wades into the River Great Ouse to see the rush harvest.
Sunday 06:57 - 07:00
The latest weather reports and forecast.
Sunday 07:00 - 07:10
National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
Sunday 07:10 - 07:54
A look at the ethical and religious issues of the week.
Sunday 07:54 - 07:57
Actor Jason Isaacs makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of The Holocaust Educational Trust.
Sunday 07:57 - 08:00
The latest weather reports and forecast.
Sunday 08:00 - 08:10
The news headlines, including a look at the newspapers.
Sunday 08:10 - 08:48
Young pilgrims visit Rome, exploring their faith, the holy sites of the city, the legacy of Pope Francis and their hopes for Pope Leo XIV.
Sunday 08:48 - 08:58
In the 1940s, some vulnerable Swedish hospital patients were fed large amounts of sugary sweets as part of an experiment to see what it would do to their teeth.
Sunday 08:58 - 09:00
Tweet of the Day is a series of fascinating stories about birds inspired by their calls, songs and behaviour.
Sunday 09:00 - 10:00
The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell.
Sunday 10:00 - 11:00
Maggie Alphonsi, broadcaster and former rugby player, shares the eight tracks, book and luxury item she would take with her if cast away to a desert island. With Lauren Laverne.
Sunday 11:00 - 12:15
Lynda makes a faux pas, and Jazzer receives a tempting offer.
Sunday 12:15 - 12:30
Sophie O'Brien found herself unemployed and couldn't believe how tough finding a job was. She tells Evan Davis how she began her company Pollen Careers, to change that.
Sunday 12:30 - 12:57
6/6. Adrian Edmondson takes on the Sex Pistols, Miles Jupp and Henning Wehn offer new definitions for the Uxbridge English Dictionary, and Rachel Parris raps along to Barenaked Ladies.
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
6/6. Marianna Spring investigates the rise of health conspiracy theories.
Sunday 14:00 - 14:45
Peter Gibbs leads the horticultural festivities as a vibrant panel of plant pros take on questions from a crowd of passionate and curious gardeners.
Sunday 14:45 - 15:00
Paleoanthropologist Ella Al-Shamahi asks why do we like bad boys?
Sunday 15:00 - 16:00
John Hersey's searing account of the bombing of Hiroshima and its aftermath. The survivors come to terms with the medium and longer term effects of the bombing.
Sunday 16:00 - 16:30
James Crawford discusses an author's new book and its connections to three other works.
Sunday 16:30 - 17:00
3/6. Sue Perkins shows and tells nature with zoologist Yussef Rafik, entomologist Dr Karim Vahed and Lucy Porter.
Sunday 17:00 - 17:10
In 1969, William Safire wrote a speech for President Richard Nixon to read in case the moon landing astronauts never made it back to Earth.
Sunday 17:10 - 17:54
3/3. In 1956, Hungary grabbed the world's attention by resisting the Soviet army - before this came two messy and disastrous world wars which reshaped Hungary entirely.
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
National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
Sunday 18:15 - 19:00
Rima Ahmed presents selection of the best bits of audio across the BBC.
Sunday 19:00 - 19:15
There's an awkward customer at The Orangery, and Henry gets a boost.
Sunday 19:15 - 19:45
Red-billed chough are communal and comic, intelligent and daring, riding the breeze as though they're made of it. Horatio Clare goes in search of a bird he's loved since childhood.
Sunday 19:45 - 20:00
Michael explores how the bioactive ingredients in ordinary tea can benefit your brain, your heart and even your bones!
Sunday 20:00 - 20:30
The programme that holds the BBC to account on behalf of the radio audience.
Sunday 20:30 - 21:00
Matthew Bannister tells the life stories of people who have recently died, from the rich and famous to unsung but significant.
Sunday 21:00 - 21:25
How did FHM become the UK's best-selling men's magazine only to fall out of favour? Sean Farrington charts how it ended up 'toast' when other magazines survived.
Sunday 21:25 - 21:30
Actor Jason Isaacs makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of The Holocaust Educational Trust.
Sunday 21:30 - 22:00
Insight, wit and analysis from BBC correspondents, journalists and writers from around the world.
Sunday 22:00 - 23:00
Radio 4's Sunday night political discussion programme.
Sunday 23:00 - 23:30
Comedian and author Stewart Lee explores the story and ideas of counter-culture since the end of the Second World War, and its more uncertain status in today's digital world.
Sunday 23:30 - 23:45
When Lord Lucan decided to run from the scene of Sandra Rivett's murder, he triggered a question no-one has yet been able to answer. Where did he go?
Sunday 23:45 - 00:00
Following a tragedy, Clare tries to piece her life back together by following the advice of a statue in the grounds of her local church. Read by Roísín Gallagher.
Mon Aug 18
Monday 00:00 - 00:15
National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
Monday 00:15 - 00:45
The desperate search for one of central Asia's rarest animals as poverty, misunderstanding and a worsening environment all take their toll.
Monday 00:45 - 00:48
Bells on Sunday comes from St Mary's Church in Earl Stonham, Suffolk.
Monday 00:48 - 01:00
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
Monday 01:00 - 05:00
BBC Radio 4 presents a selection of news and current affairs, arts and science programmes from the BBC World Service.
Monday 05:00 - 05:04
National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
Monday 05:04 - 05:34
Matthew Bannister tells the life stories of people who have recently died, from the rich and famous to unsung but significant.
Monday 05:34 - 05:43
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
Monday 05:43 - 05:45
Spiritual reflection to start the day with Dr Linden Bicket, a teacher of literature and religion at Edinburgh University's School of Divinity.
Monday 05:45 - 05:57
The latest news about food, farming and the countryside.
Monday 05:57 - 06:00
The latest weather reports and forecasts for farmers.
Monday 06:00 - 09:00
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
Monday 09:00 - 09:30
3/5. Rory Stewart explores ideas of the hero in the early 20th century.
Monday 09:30 - 10:00
1/3. Is bad design making our cities soulless? Thomas Heatherwick investigates the 'blandemic' - and how we might build beauty, craft and joy back into urban life.
Monday 10:00 - 11:00
Women's voices and women's lives - topical conversations to inform, challenge and inspire.
Monday 11:00 - 11:45
2/4. Japan attacks the US Naval base at Pearl Harbor and launches attacks against the British Empire in South East Asia, resulting in humiliating defeats.
Monday 11:45 - 12:00
This series takes a personal look at a growing problem - loneliness. Professor Jason Arday explores his own experience of it.
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
News, analysis and comment from BBC Radio 4.
Monday 13:45 - 14:00
Thomas Callaghan was one of the smallest babies born in the UK. Just 11 inches long he was smaller than an action toy soldier. This is his, and his family's, battle for survival.
Monday 14:00 - 14:15
There's an awkward customer at The Orangery, and Henry gets a boost.
Monday 14:15 - 14:45
2/4. Richard Wilson decides it's time to declutter his life. One can only have so many gravy boats or Sibelius Symphonies.
Monday 14:45 - 15:00
2/10. Mrs Bridge makes a new friend, but some other new arrivals in the neighbourhood prove to be less congenial.
Monday 15:00 - 15:30
Biography show where the guest picks the life - today the English king deposed by his cousin and made famous by Shakespeare in his play Richard II.
Monday 15:30 - 16:00
Greg Jenner is joined in early modern India by historian Dr Jagjeet Lally and comedian Nish Kumar to learn all about the subcontinent's dynamic 18th century.
Monday 16:00 - 16:30
6/6. Marianna Spring investigates the rise of health conspiracy theories.
Monday 16:30 - 17:00
People share stories of why the iconic track 'Ghost Town' by UK two-tone band The Specials is the defining soundtrack to an important moment in their life.
Monday 17:00 - 18:00
News and current affairs, reporting on breaking stories and summing up the day's headlines.
Monday 18:00 - 18:30
National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
Monday 18:30 - 19:00
1/6. Sue Perkins challenges Paul Merton, Lucy Porter, Zoe Lyons and Stephen Mangan to speak for 60 seconds without repetition, deviation or hesitation.
Monday 19:00 - 19:15
Ed remembers his misspent youth, and Martyn is feeling lonely.
Monday 19:15 - 20:00
Live magazine programme on the worlds of arts, literature, film, media and music.
Monday 20:00 - 20:30
David Aaronovitch presents in-depth explainers on big issues in the news.
Monday 20:30 - 21:00
A weekly programme that illuminates the mysteries and challenges the controversies behind the science that's changing our world.
Monday 21:00 - 21:45
The random postcode generator sends producer Polly Weston to a postcode which shines a light on the UK's military justice system.
Monday 21:45 - 22:00
Since becoming a parent, Samira Shackle has been bombarded with advice on social media. She meets Lucy Jones to discuss this online world and the affect it has on mothers.
Monday 22:00 - 22:45
In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective.
Monday 22:45 - 23:00
1/10. It's Christmas Eve, 1932, and in a small Bavarian town Lexa Kluger and her family are getting together to celebrate.
Monday 23:00 - 23:30
3/5. Clara's fighting through the rainforest. Mrs Boone's in hospital and Sebastian and Nakesha are en route to Vienna. Who are Liberty Flights?
Monday 23:30 - 00:00
4/5. Peter Fincham and Jon Plowman are joined by Sophie Willan to hear the story of how she created her BAFTA winning series Alma's Not Normal.
Tue Aug 19
Tuesday 00:00 - 00:30
National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
Tuesday 00:30 - 00:48
This series takes a personal look at a growing problem - loneliness. Professor Jason Arday explores his own experience of it.
Tuesday 00:48 - 01:00
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
Tuesday 01:00 - 05:00
BBC Radio 4 presents a selection of news and current affairs, arts and science programmes from the BBC World Service.
Tuesday 05:00 - 05:04
National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
Tuesday 05:04 - 05:34
6/6. Marianna Spring investigates the rise of health conspiracy theories.
Tuesday 05:34 - 05:43
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
Tuesday 05:43 - 05:45
Spiritual reflection to start the day with Dr Linden Bicket, a teacher of literature and religion at Edinburgh University's School of Divinity.
Tuesday 05:45 - 06:00
The latest news about food, farming and the countryside.
Tuesday 06:00 - 09:00
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
Tuesday 09:00 - 09:30
The brilliant Roman love poet is the poster boy for teen angst. He feels everything intensely, from the stealing of his favourite napkin to the death of his lover's pet sparrow.
Tuesday 09:30 - 10:00
Series that demystifies health issues, bringing clarity to conflicting advice.
Tuesday 10:00 - 11:00
Women's voices and women's lives - topical conversations to inform, challenge and inspire.
Tuesday 11:00 - 11:45
Spanish-American singer-songwriter Victoria Canal and baritone Roderick Williams join Anna Phoebe and Jeffrey Boakye to kick off the new series.
Tuesday 11:45 - 12:00
In this series, Jason Arday wants to understand his own loneliness as well as that of others.
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
News, analysis and comment from BBC Radio 4.
Tuesday 13:45 - 14:00
There are no days off when you live with a chronic condition like diabetes. Musician Sarah Warren gives a creative insight into living a life where numbers are vital to survival.
Tuesday 14:00 - 14:15
Ed remembers his misspent youth, and Martyn is feeling lonely.
Tuesday 14:15 - 15:00
A campaign to crown chicken tikka masala a national dish offers hope for Halima's family restaurant, but her choices could change everything. A warm drama about food and family.
Tuesday 15:00 - 15:30
5/8. After the glory of her summit moment, newlywed Cecilie reunites with her husband Rolf. But soon they're caught in the crosshairs of a terrifying and deadly avalanche.
Tuesday 15:30 - 16:00
There has been a spectacular rise in adult baptisms in France and Belgium. We meet two new Christians who explain why they chose the path they took.
Tuesday 16:00 - 16:30
2/2. Theatre critic Arifa Akbar explores whether the art of criticism is in crisis. What does this mean for criticism, and for culture at large?
Tuesday 16:30 - 17:00
Drs Chris and Xand tackle one of the body's most complex organs, the kidneys, finding out about the vital role they play in many aspects of our health.
Tuesday 17:00 - 18:00
News and current affairs, reporting on breaking stories and summing up the day's headlines.
Tuesday 18:00 - 18:30
National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
Tuesday 18:30 - 19:00
3/6. Paul finds out what Janet Street Porter would like to send to Room 101.
Tuesday 19:00 - 19:15
There's an invitation for Jazzer, and a difficult meeting at The Bull.
Tuesday 19:15 - 20:00
Live magazine programme on the worlds of arts, literature, film, media and music.
Tuesday 20:00 - 20:40
In the UK, over 6,000 abandoned lead mines leak tons of metal into rivers yearly, and flooding from climate change may worsen this. Is this toxin in our food, water and blood?
Tuesday 20:40 - 21:00
News, views and information for people who are blind or partially sighted.
Tuesday 21:00 - 21:30
Seventy-one migrants suffocated in a truck in 2015. It was abandoned on a motorway in Austria. Could this tragedy have been prevented? We ask the smugglers and the police.
Tuesday 21:30 - 22:00
Biography show where the guest picks the life - today the English king deposed by his cousin and made famous by Shakespeare in his play Richard II.
Tuesday 22:00 - 22:45
In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective.
Tuesday 22:45 - 23:00
2/10. New Year 1933. The influence of the Nazi party is spreading across Germany. In a small Bavarian town close to the Austrian border, Lexa is about to receive some news.
Tuesday 23:00 - 23:30
A group of scientists decide to get together and figure Havana syndrome out - and a very different theory is put forward.
Tuesday 23:30 - 00:00
Luna Silva invites us to a traditional Georgian Supra, where food, wine and polyphonic singing blend together.
Wed Aug 20
Wednesday 00:00 - 00:30
National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
Wednesday 00:30 - 00:48
In this series, Jason Arday wants to understand his own loneliness as well as that of others.
Wednesday 00:48 - 01:00
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.