The latest shipping forecast.
The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
The sound of bells from Sheffield Cathedral.
Jonathan Maitland profiles the writer Philip Pullman, whose latest book, The Good Man Jesus and The Scoundrel Christ, has prompted letters damning him to eternal hell. Show more
The latest national and international news.
Mark Tully considers the spiritual inspiration poets and musicians have found in birds. With poetry by Thomas Hardy, George Herbert and Isaac Rosenberg. Show more
With half of British pig farmers going out of business in the last decade, Caz Graham visits a cliff-top pig farm in Devon to find out the challenges facing the industry today. Show more
The latest weather forecast.
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
William Crawley discusses the religious and ethical news of the week. Moral arguments and perspectives on stories, both familiar and unfamiliar. Show more
Kwame Kwei-Armah appeals on behalf of Arthrogryposis Group. Show more
The latest weather forecast.
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
The last programme in a series for Lent considers the character of Barabbas. From St Mary's, Lowe House in St Helens with Fr Stephen Pritchard. Show more
Simon Schama reflects on the politics surrounding President Obama's healthcare reforms, which he sees as a turning point of historic significance.
News and conversation about the big stories of the week with Paddy O'Connell.
The week's events in Ambridge. Kate ruffles feathers during her last days in Ambridge. At Bridge Farm, Tony has cause for celebration. Show more
Kirsty Young's castaway is actress and writer Emma Thompson. Show more
How is the food industry changing its approach to get closer to its customers? Sheila Dillon explores the future at the Food and Drink Expo 2010. Show more
The latest weather forecast.
A look at events around the world with Shaun Ley.
Historian Bettany Hughes investigates what happened to the women who helped found Christianity. From March 2010. Show more
Peter Gibbs chairs a correspondence edition of the popular horticultural forum. Pippa Greenwood, Matt Biggs and Bob Flowerdew answer questions sent in by listeners.
Roger Law discovers a plan in Rome to replicate some of Caravaggio's greatest works for the 400th anniversary of his death. Show more
Lovelace tricks Clarissa back to Mrs Sinclair's house of ill repute, then drugs her to have his way. Stars Miriam Margolyes, Richard Armitage, Zoe Waites. Show more
Mariella Frostrup talks to Dave Eggers about his latest non-fiction work, Zeitoun, plus Stephen Poliakiff chooses his five favourite books. Show more
Armed with a mosquito net of poems, Paul Farley goes in search of leeches, fleas and lice to find out how poets from Donne to Rimbaud have represented blood-sucking parasites. Show more
As Britain braces itself for a rise in unemployment, Allan Urry reports from the communities already hardest hit and asks what those in the dole queue can expect at the Jobcentre. Show more
Jonathan Maitland profiles the writer Philip Pullman, whose latest book, The Good Man Jesus and The Scoundrel Christ, has prompted letters damning him to eternal hell. Show more
The latest shipping forecast.
The latest weather forecast.
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
Clive Coleman introduces his selection of highlights from the past week on BBC radio. Show more
The camera never lies at Brookfield, and Tony tells David to count his blessings. Show more
Presented by Matt Frei. So what's next on America's political agenda? Matt is joined by NBC news anchor Brian Williams. Show more
John le Carre reads Robert Louis Stevenson's classic adventure story, abridged by Katrin Williams. Jim begins his exploration of the island and encounters the maroon Ben Gunn. Show more
Roger Bolton airs listeners' views on BBC radio programmes and policy.
Matthew Bannister presents the obituary series, analysing and celebrating the life stories of people who have recently died.
Paul Lewis with the latest news from the world of personal finance. Show more
Kwame Kwei-Armah appeals on behalf of Arthrogryposis Group. Show more
While the fighting in Afghanistan continues there is talk, too, of a negotiated peace. Edward Stourton discovers what dealing with the Taliban would really mean. Show more
The latest weather forecast.
Reports from behind the scenes at Westminster.
Michael Dobbs, veteran of two decades of election campaigns, recalls the exhilaration and despair, the wobbles and the turning points, and reflects on the lessons of it all. Show more
A budget statement by Plaid Cymru's parliamentary leader, Elfyn Llwyd MP.
Lewis Gilbert on 50 years in film, from directing Reach For The Sky and Alfie to three of the biggest Bond films ever: You Only Live Twice, The Spy Who Loved Me and Moonraker. Show more
Mark Tully considers the spiritual inspiration poets and musicians have found in birds. With poetry by Thomas Hardy, George Herbert and Isaac Rosenberg. Show more
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. Followed by Weather.
Why does a book fair represent so much more than economics to the publishing industry? Also criminal justice in the 18th century: Laurie Taylor discusses the Bow Street Runners. Show more
The sound of bells from Sheffield Cathedral.
The latest shipping forecast.
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
