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

National and international news from BBC Radio 4.

Comedian Ian Smith explores love and all the horrible feelings of fear and shame that come with it.

Ed attempts to do the right thing, and there's light at the end of the tunnel for Denise.

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

Are counter-protests important for sending a message or can they make confrontation more likely.

1/5. Teenage boys from all over the UK talk to Catherine Carr about being boys, becoming men, their ideas of masculinity and role models.

Jim Al-Khalili talks to billionaire Microsoft founder Bill Gates about science-driven philanthropy, the power of vaccines and having a sense of humour about conspiracy theories.

Series that demystifies health issues, bringing clarity to conflicting advice.

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

James Wilby reads this classic novel of childhood, class and lost innocence, set in the hot summer of 1900. Ted asks Leo to carry a message to Marian.

Surreal and silly sketch show from online double act The Lovely Boys.

Tom and Lauren take care of a puppy for a friend. It's Nanna Doreen's birthday but Lauren doesn't want to leave the puppy alone. Tom would prefer to go to the match with his mates.

TV veterans Peter Fincham and Jon Plowman are joined by Lisa McGee and Saoirse-Monica Jackson to hear the inside story of how they made their Bafta-winning sitcom, Derry Girls.

National and international news from BBC Radio 4.

Teacher Sammy Wright asks fundamental questions about the role of school. This episode, he explores a key fault-line, the transition from primary to secondary. Carl Prekopp reads.

The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.

BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.

The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.

The latest news from BBC Radio 4.

With Father Jamie McMorrin of St Margaret's Roman Catholic Church in Edinburgh.

The latest news about food, farming and the countryside.

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

David Aaronovitch and a panel of experts and insiders present in-depth explainers on big issues in the news.

Pursuing whale remains across the UK, author Peter Riley unravels what these magical creatures might be revealing about who we are, what we've become and where we might be headed.

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

Brian Cox and Robin Ince venture to Glastonbury Festival with Russell Kane, Lisa Kaltenegger and Chris Lintott to discuss the search for alien life and what it might be like.

From education's frontline, head of school Sammy Wright explores the role of school. This episode, he turns his attention to the culture wars. Carl Prekopp reads.

The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.

News and discussion of consumer affairs.

Greg Foot investigates the so-called wonder products making bold claims.

The latest weather forecast.

Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment.

The insulation - a tale of 'deliberate and calculated deceit'.

Ed attempts to do the right thing, and there's light at the end of the tunnel for Denise.

Robert Glenister and Anamaria Marinca in a drama about migrant workers, Jimi Hendrix and the true story of the Lincolnshire Rock Festival that launched the Summer of Love.

How a keen birdwatcher and football coach is bringing his passion for nature and the beautiful game together.

Comedian Adam Hills makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of STAND.

Professor Julian Pine talks to Michael about how babies and young children learn words and sentences, and how they put them to use.

Anne McElvoy and a conflict mediator discuss calls for the reintroduction of national service with former defence minister Tobias Ellwood and NUS president Amira Campbell.

A weekly programme looking at the science that's changing our world.

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

National and international news from BBC Radio 4.

A showcase of the best new acts from the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

An opportunity presents itself for Kirsty, while Susan offers some advice.

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

Topical programme about the fast-changing media world.

From Edinburgh, Clive talks to comedians Jason Byrne and Marjolein Robertson, playwright David Ireland, and actor Isabella Nefar. Plus music from Catriona Price and Two Hearts.

Sathnam Sanghera on the intertwined histories of tea and coffee, and a look at their futures.

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

James Wilby reads LP Hartley's classic novel of lost innocence, set in the hot summer of 1900. Marian asks Leo to carry more messages to Ted, and he notices one is unsealed.

Scout is a poet who has just been released from prison fitted with an alcohol tag to monitor her drinking. Will she make it? And what does her tag think.

Peter Fincham and Jon Plowman are joined by Griff Rhys Jones to hear the inside story of how he and his partner, the late Mel Smith, made their sketch show, Smith and Jones.