12:48 AM - 01:00 AM
Shipping Forecast
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
01:00 AM - 05:00 AM
World Service
BBC Radio 4 presents a selection of news and current affairs, arts and science programmes from the BBC World Service.
05:00 AM - 05:04 AM
News Summary
National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
05:04 AM - 05:34 AM
Rethink
Aviation is difficult to decarbonise, because there are no real alternatives to jet fuel, and technology alone won't help get us to net zero. So should we stop flying?
05:34 AM - 05:43 AM
Shipping Forecast
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
05:43 AM - 05:45 AM
Prayer for the Day
Radio 4's daily prayer and reflection with the Rev Catherine De Souza, CEO of Prison Fellowship.
05:45 AM - 06:00 AM
Farming Today
The latest news about food, farming and the countryside.
06:00 AM - 09:00 AM
Today
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
09:00 AM - 10:00 AM
The Reunion
Kirsty Wark brings together a group of distinguished former students of the Royal Ballet School to talk about its influence and legacy.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Woman's Hour
Women's voices and women's lives - topical conversations to inform, challenge and inspire.
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
The Food Programme
Leyla Kazim traces the story of the powdered green tea from centuries-old Japanese tradition to global health trend of the moment, and asks experts what might happen next.
11:45 AM - 12:00 PM
The Finest Hotel in Kabul by Lyse Doucet
5/5. Lyse Doucet reads from her new book about Afghanistan, told through daily life at the Inter-Con Kabul. It's 2020 the Taliban can taste new victory. Anxiety stalks the hotel.
12:00 PM - 12:04 PM
News Summary
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
12:04 PM - 12:57 PM
Rare Earth
New technology gives fresh insights into the great animal migrations. Tom Heap and Helen Czerski on the great spectacles of the bird, mammal and insect worlds.
12:57 PM - 01:00 PM
Weather Forecast
The latest weather forecast.
01:00 PM - 01:45 PM
The World at One
News, analysis and comment from BBC Radio 4.
01:45 PM - 02:00 PM
The Fort
10/11. Commanders, soldiers and pilots who served in Afghanistan, conclude their version of a mission which went down in military history.
02:00 PM - 02:15 PM
The Archers
Feelings stir for Paul, and the Harvest Festival ends in chaos.
02:15 PM - 02:45 PM
Mothercover
5/6. Things take an unexpected turn for Gwen, and she has to decide which side she's on. New thriller by Fflur Dafydd, with original music by Gwenno and Rhys Edwards.
02:45 PM - 03:00 PM
Uncharted with Hannah Fry
An ambitious portfolio manager spots a perfect graph that just doesn't add up - could it be a fluke, or does it hide something far more sinister?
03:00 PM - 03:45 PM
Gardeners' Question Time
Horticultural programme featuring a group of gardening experts.
03:45 PM - 04:00 PM
Short Works
Anders suspects that a historical boat tour will be a mistake, but never in the way it turns out. Read by Tim McInnerny.
04:00 PM - 04:30 PM
Last Word
Matthew Bannister tells the life stories of people who have recently died, from the rich and famous to unsung but significant.
04:30 PM - 05:00 PM
More or Less
Out-of-work benefit numbers, wealthy French pensioners, surprising salmon and the truth about the senses.
05:00 PM - 06:00 PM
PM
News and current affairs, reporting on breaking stories and summing up the day's headlines.
06:00 PM - 06:30 PM
Six O'Clock News
National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
06:30 PM - 07:00 PM
The News Quiz
3/8. Topical panel quiz show, taking its questions from the week's news stories.
07:00 PM - 07:15 PM
The Archers
Brian is on the warpath, and Ben tries to get to the bottom of things.
07:15 PM - 08:00 PM
Add to Playlist
Composer Anne Dudley and songwriter Joe Stilgoe join Anna and Jeffrey as they add the final five tracks to the current series.
08:00 PM - 08:55 PM
Any Questions?
Topical discussion posing questions to a panel of political and media personalities.
08:55 PM - 09:00 PM
This Week in History
From a pioneering Atlantic ocean crossing to the purchase of a British landmark, Radio 4 discovers fascinating, surprising and revealing stories from the past.
09:00 PM - 10:00 PM
The AdVerb
Testament presents poetry in performance at the Contains Strong Language festival in Bradford from Daljit Nagra, Kate Fox, Andrew McMillan and Kirsty Taylor.
10:00 PM - 10:45 PM
The World Tonight
In-depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective.
10:45 PM - 11:00 PM
Mrs Robinson by Helen Cross
5/5. As things start to fall apart, what will Lydia choose to save? Final episode of Helen Cross's five-part original fiction, read by Anne-Marie Duff.
11:00 PM - 11:30 PM
Americast
Join Americast for insights and analysis on what's happening inside Trump's White House.
11:30 PM - 11:45 PM
Short Works
Two sub editors at a Belfast newspaper connect amid personal struggles against a backdrop of summer rioting in the city. Written by Dawn Watson.
11:45 PM - 12:00 AM
Today in Parliament
News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament.
12:00 AM - 12:30 AM
Midnight News
National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
12:30 AM - 12:48 AM
The Finest Hotel in Kabul by Lyse Doucet
5/5. Lyse Doucet reads from her new book about Afghanistan, told through daily life at the Inter-Con Kabul. It's 2020 the Taliban can taste new victory. Anxiety stalks the hotel.
12:48 AM - 01:00 AM
Shipping Forecast
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.