The latest shipping forecast.
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With Bishop Dr Joe Aldred.
Farming Today visits the largest dairy farm in the USA, home to 32,000 cows. This mega-dairy is a model for the controversial 8,000 cow dairy planned for Lincolnshire. Show more
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
Morning news and current affairs with John Humphrys and James Naughtie, featuring Theresa May on the UK's national security priorities, and the return of the otter. Show more
Andrew Marr talks to the ethicist Mary Warnock, the American theologian Stanley Hauerwas, the humanist Raymond Tallis and the former MP and catholic convert, John Gummer. Show more
Presented by Jane Garvey. Fashionista Gok Wan on his autobiography Through Thick and Thin, and philanthropist Melinda Gates talks about her campaign to tackle global poverty. Show more
Clara Glynn's dramatisation of Guy McCrone's novel. Arthur's wife wants to move to the better side of Glasgow. But can Arthur afford it? Show more
Is it possible to start a new career in your fifties? Is it feasible to escape the 9 to 5 straight jacket and find greater fulfilment? Midlife Relaunch asks people who've tried. Show more
Summer and passions rise for Barbara Cartland and Edwina Currie. With Jan Ravens and Alistair McGowan. From October 2010. Show more
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National and international news.
Tom Sutcliffe chairs the cryptic general knowledge quiz. Northen Ireland take on the Midlands, with all questions set by Round Britain Quiz listeners. Show more
Things get heated at Grange Farm and Jazzer makes himself at home. Show more
4 Extra Debut. The extraordinary autobiographical story of Antoine de Saint-Exupery's plane crash in the Libyan desert in 1935 and his miraculous survival. Show more
The Man Behind the Mountains. 80 years ago author and fell walker Alfred Wainwright first visited the Lake District. Eric Robson re-evaluates this often misunderstood character. Show more
Jazz musician and rapper Soweto Kinch tells the forgotten story of the black 18th-Century composer Ignatius Sancho. Show more
Sheila Dillon hears from the people attempting to revolutionise the sandwich. She's joined by Bee Wilson who's been looking at the past, present and future of this food icon. Show more
Simon Cox presents Radio 4's guide to the latest developments in the digital world. Show more
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
David Mitchell asks Chris Addison, Susan Calman, Rufus Hound and Armando Iannucci to hide truths in lies. From Ocotober 2010. Show more
Kathy stands her ground and Ed seeks advice from Mike. Show more
With Mark Lawson. Comedians Armstrong and Miller discuss putting their TV characters on stage and into a book. Reviews of the US drama The Event and Thomas Lawrence's portraits. Show more
A History of the World in 100 Objects
The World of Our Making (1914 - 2010 AD)
Russian revolutionary plate
14 minutes on BBC Radio 4 FM
Available for over a year
Neil MacGregor is exploring the political landscape of the 20th century. Today he is with a plate decorated during the Russian revolution Show more
Sarfraz Manzoor follows a year in the life of six graduates from Leeds University and Leeds Metropolitan University as they try to secure their first job. Show more
Turkey is on the rise, economically and politically. Edward Stourton examines the apparent contradiction of its secular constitution and its government's Islamist roots. Show more
Stem cell trials; human remains and archaeology; and a brief encounter with a comet chaser. Show more
Andrew Marr talks to the ethicist Mary Warnock, the American theologian Stanley Hauerwas, the humanist Raymond Tallis and the former MP and catholic convert, John Gummer. Show more
The latest weather forecast.
National and international news and analysis. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Latimer recalls the first time he knew for certain that he could see into the future. Disturbing tale read by Nigel Cooke. Show more
Colin Murphy, Dr David Booth and Matthew Collins try to answer the most ridiculous questions. With Craig Hill. From 2010. Show more
Sean Curran reports as MPs return to Westminster after the conference season.
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. Followed by Weather.
A History of the World in 100 Objects
The World of Our Making (1914 - 2010 AD)
Russian revolutionary plate
14 minutes on BBC Radio 4 FM
Available for over a year
Neil MacGregor is exploring the political landscape of the 20th century. Today he is with a plate decorated during the Russian revolution Show more
The latest shipping forecast.
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.