The latest shipping forecast.
The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
The sound of bells from Winchester Cathedral. Show more
Edward Stourton profiles Lloyd Blankfein, CEO of Goldman Sachs, the highly successful but controversial global investment bank at the centre of fraud allegations. Show more
The latest national and international news.
The writer Sarah Cuddon reflects on the idea of the mother figure as a muse. With references to writers Collette and Virginia Woolf and music by John Lennon and Montserrat Figueras. Show more
Adam Henson visits an industrial-scale dairy farm in Somerset with 950 cows which are mainly kept inside and asks 'what is intensive farming?'. Show more
The latest weather forecast.
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
Discussing the religious and ethical news of the week. Moral arguments and perspectives on stories, both familiar and unfamiliar. Show more
Rageh Omaar appeals on behalf of Medair UK. Show more
The latest weather forecast.
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
From Our Lady and the English Martyrs Roman Catholic Church in Cambridge. Led by Mgr Tony Rogers with preacher Sister Gemma Simmonds. Director of music: Nigel Kerry. Show more
Simon Schama reflects on the timeless drama of British politics and looks back to the 1830s, when parliamentary reform prevented social unrest from turning into revolution. Show more
News and conversation about the big stories of the week with Paddy O'Connell.
The week's events in Ambridge. Pip plays a dangerous game, and Tony hopes Cupid will hit the mark at Bridge Farm. Show more
Sue McGregor reunites people affected by the Dunblane school shootings in 1996, including surviving teacher Eileen Harrild and parents Mick North and Pam Ross. Show more
The new School of Artisan Food is unique in the UK in teaching craft skills like bread-making and cheese-making combined with business know-how. Skills to get us out of recession? Show more
The latest weather forecast.
A look at events around the world with Shaun Ley.
Peter Gibbs chairs the popular horticultural forum. Chris Beardshaw, Anne Swithinbank and Matthew Biggs visit gardeners in Blackmore Vale, Dorset. Show more
Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen's Escape to the Country
Episode 4: Feargus O'Connor and the Chartist Land Plan
15 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FM
The legacy of O'Connor's 1842 plan for poor Britons to plough their own furrow for financial independence and social dignity.
Smiley is ready to spring the trap on his lifelong Russian adversary, Karla, and moves the operation to Berne in Switzerland. But can he be certain he's the hunter, not the hunted? Show more
Mariella Frostrup talks to novelist Andrew O'Hagan, whose latest book is a portrait of Marilyn Monroe as seen through the eyes of her dog, Maf. Show more
Brian Patten examines the work of Thomas Blackburn, the 20th-century poet whose powerful work reflected his troubled life. The poems are read by Patrick Romer. Show more
Gerry Northam investigates the reliability of the science behind biometrics and explores how this controversial technology is being deployed in the UK. Show more
Edward Stourton profiles Lloyd Blankfein, CEO of Goldman Sachs, the highly successful but controversial global investment bank at the centre of fraud allegations. Show more
The latest shipping forecast.
The latest weather forecast.
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
Hardeep Singh Kohli introduces his selection of highlights from the past week on BBC radio. Show more
Lilian shows she can keep a secret, and Brian has some cautionary tales.
Presented by Matt Frei from Washington, DC. Republican legend Newt Gingrich talks about the calls for change coming from outside the current administration. Show more
Stories from the renowned literary festival. Bill Paterson's story is based on his own experiences as an apprentice. A trainee quantity surveyor tours his beloved Glasgow. Show more
Roger Bolton airs listeners' views on BBC radio programmes and policy. How does listening to the Prime Ministerial Debates differ from watching them? Show more
Last Word
Juan Antonio Samaranch/Tom Fleming /Ronald Gregory/Bishop Abel Muzorewa
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Matthew Bannister presents the obituary programme, marking the lives of Juan Antonio Samaranch, Tom Fleming, Ronald Gregory and Bishop Abel Muzorewa. Show more
Paul Lewis brings you the latest news from the world of personal finance. Show more
Rageh Omaar appeals on behalf of Medair UK. Show more
In Business
Upending the Pyramid: Remembering CK Prahalad
28 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
In a change to the advertised programme, Peter Day looks back at the life and influence of the Indian born management guru Professor CK Prahalad who's just died. Show more
The latest weather forecast.
Reports from behind the scenes at Westminster.
Leading political journalists take a wry look at how the broadsheets and red tops treat the week's biggest stories. Show more
Ground-breaking documentary-maker Frederick Wiseman discusses his career with Francine Stock. Show more
The writer Sarah Cuddon reflects on the idea of the mother figure as a muse. With references to writers Collette and Virginia Woolf and music by John Lennon and Montserrat Figueras. Show more
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. Followed by Weather.
Why are naked bodies taboo, and are attitudes finally changing? Laurie Taylor discusses the history of nakedness. Also, Danny Dorling on 'myths' which perpetuate inequality. Show more
The sound of bells from Winchester Cathedral. Show more
The latest shipping forecast.
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
