12:48 AM - 01:00 AM
Shipping Forecast
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
01:00 AM - 05:30 AM
World Service
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:30 AM - 05:34 AM
News Summary
National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
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
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Rev Carolyn Skinner.
05:45 AM - 06:00 AM
Living on the Edge
Ten coastal encounters, presented by Richard King. Today: an early morning encounter with warden Paul Collins at the Spurn Bird Observatory.
06:00 AM - 06:07 AM
News, Weather and Papers
National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
06:07 AM - 06:30 AM
This Natural Life
Nature writer Patrick Barkham takes Martha Kearney on a butterfly-spotting trip to Foxley Wood in Norfolk, a place with which he has a deep personal connection.
06:30 AM - 06:57 AM
Farming Today This Week
The latest news about food, farming and the countryside.
06:57 AM - 07:00 AM
Weather Forecast
The latest weather reports and forecast.
07:00 AM - 09:00 AM
Today
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
09:00 AM - 09:30 AM
What Happened to Counter-Culture?
2/5. 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.
09:30 AM - 10:00 AM
What's Up Docs?
Drs Chris and Xand van Tulleken unpack why people follow bad advice, from social pressure and trust in authority to what can make saying no feel difficult.
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
You're Dead to Me
Greg Jenner is joined in western Europe by Dr Serena Dyer and comedian and actor Vic Michaelis to learn all about the hidden history of underwear.
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
The Kitchen Cabinet
6/6. Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Radical
Conversations about the global forces reshaping our world and ideas defining the future.
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
From Our Own Correspondent
Insight, and analysis from BBC correspondents around the world.
12:00 PM - 12:04 PM
News Summary
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
12:04 PM - 12:30 PM
Toast
What went wrong at Wilko? Sean Farrington examines another successful business that still ended up toast.
12:30 PM - 12:57 PM
Current-ish
Lucy Porter is joined by Finlay Christie, Amy Annette and Christopher Macarthur-Boyd to chat through the headlines and beyond.
12:57 PM - 01:00 PM
Weather Forecast
The latest weather forecast.
01:00 PM - 01:10 PM
News Bulletin
National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
01:10 PM - 02:05 PM
Any Questions?
Topical discussion posing questions to a panel of political and media personalities.
02:05 PM - 02:45 PM
Any Answers?
Listeners respond to the issues raised in the preceding edition of Any Questions?
02:45 PM - 03:00 PM
The Archers
Harrison doesn't know where to turn, and Neil attempts to keep the peace.
03:00 PM - 04:30 PM
Waiting in the Wings
Penelope Keith heads a star-studded cast in Noel Coward's vibrant, poignant and witty play about a group of retired actresses who find challenging ways of facing old age together.
04:30 PM - 05:00 PM
Weekend Woman's Hour
Highlights from the Woman's Hour week.
05:00 PM - 05:30 PM
Saturday PM
Full coverage of the day's news.
05:30 PM - 05:54 PM
Sliced Bread
Greg Foot investigates the so-called wonder products making bold claims.
05:54 PM - 05:57 PM
Shipping Forecast
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
05:57 PM - 06:00 PM
Weather Forecast
The latest weather reports and forecast.
06:00 PM - 06:15 PM
Six O'Clock News
National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
06:15 PM - 07:00 PM
Loose Ends
Stuart Maconie and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
07:00 PM - 07:15 PM
Last Word: Doing Death Differently
2/5. As the baby boomer generation demands more personalised and bespoke memorial ceremonies, who is a funeral for? The living or the dead? And why are old conventions being swept away?
07:15 PM - 08:00 PM
Changing the Odds
The 2005 Gambling Act propelled the UK to become the biggest online gambling market in the world. But what are the consequences?
08:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Sucking Up: A Guide to...
...Sycophancy Through the Ages. Don't you look gorgeous today, dear listener!
09:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Dead Rabbit
13/11. Dead animal threats are leading journalists Dan and Lucy deeper into a hare coursing criminal underworld. They learn it's not a game, it's big business. Is violence winning?
10:00 PM - 10:15 PM
News Bulletin
National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
10:15 PM - 11:00 PM
The Food Programme
As a massive influx of octopus off the south coast of Britain impacts our fishing industry, should we be eating more octopus?
11:00 PM - 11:30 PM
Olga Koch: OK Computer
1/4. Comedian and computer scientist Olga Koch returns for a new series of her stand up show. This week, Olga and her digital assistant ALGO (Tia Kofi) over-analyse the concept of fun!
11:30 PM - 12:00 AM
Brain of Britain
Nationwide general knowledge quiz. Spotlights on René Magritte, Ru Paul's Drag Race, 21st century literature and Greek myths.
12:00 AM - 12:15 AM
Midnight News
National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
12:15 AM - 12:48 AM
Take Four Books
Scottish crime writer Christopher Brookmyre on his latest novel, Quite Ugly One Evening, and, together with presenter James Crawford, they explore its links to three other books.
12:48 AM - 01:00 AM
Shipping Forecast
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.