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The bells of St Michael, Kingsteignton, Devon.
Leading political thinker Phillip Blond makes a powerful case for some of Britain's ancient institutions. In this week's talk he turns his attention to the House of Lords. Show more
The latest national and international news.
In a Christmas edition of Something Understood, Mark Tully considers traditional nativity stories with historian Diarmaid McCulloch and with readers Derek Jacobi and Isla Blair. Show more
Caz Graham visits the lab in Surrey which is developing a cattle vaccine for Bovine TB. Show more
The latest weather forecast.
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
Jane Little with the religious and ethical news of the week. Moral arguments and perspectives on stories, familiar and unfamiliar. E-mail: sunday@bbc.co.uk. Show more
Phyllida Law presents the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of the charity Fight for Sight. To give call 0800 404 8144 [free from BT landlines] or visit the Radio 4 website. Show more
The latest weather forecast.
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
The Moderator of the Irish Presbyterian General Assembly, Dr Norman Hamilton, preaches at the last of our Advent services from the Chapel of Unity, Methodist College, Belfast. Show more
Joan Bakewell contrasts our empathy for fictional charaters on the stage and on screen with a reported growing lack of sympathy for real people in need. Show more
News and conversation about the big stories of the week with Paddy O'Connell.
Nic keeps the peace and Helen is overloaded. Show more
Oscar-winning filmmaker Nick Park joins Kirsty Young to choose his Desert Island Discs. Show more
Panettone and chocolate logs - Sheila Dillon embraces two of the newer cakes to grace our Christmas tables and ponders just how traditional they really are. Show more
The latest weather forecast.
A look at events around the world.
Dotun Adebayo looks at why Islam is providing an attractive religious alternative to Christianity for Black Britons seeking spiritual answers. Show more
Gardeners' Question Time
Purleigh & District Gardeners' Society, Essex
45 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Pippa Greenwood, Anne Swithinbank and Matthew Wilson are guests of the Purleigh & District Gardeners' Society in Essex. Peter Gibbs is the chairman. Show more
Euan McIlwraith investigates the identity of 'star jelly', a mystery jelly found across the British countryside and beyond - which has scientists and outdoor enthusiasts stumped. Show more
When the Emperor Tiberius dies, the young and popular Caligula succeeds his Uncle. Claudius will be the first to learn his secret. Show more
Mariella Frostrup picks her personal highlights from a year in the Open Book studio and novelist Rose Tremain discusses the literary and dramatic potential of sibling rivalry. Show more
The Gate of the Year: Peggy Reynolds hears the story behind the poem King George VI quoted in his first Christmas broadcast on 25th December 1939. Show more
The International Monetary Fund has played a key role in efforts to fix the global financial crisis. Can it fix the global economy too? Stephanie Flanders reports. Show more
Poet Ian McMillan creates an imaginative response to a story from the week's news. Show more
The latest shipping forecast.
The latest weather forecast.
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
Sheila McClennon selects her highlights from the past seven days of BBC Radio. Show more
Helen struggles to forgive and forget, and Nigel works his charm on Jill. Show more
Washington DC's 'Mayor For Life' Marion Barry on the real truths about the capital. And it's not quite Christmas yet, but don't tell that to the citizens of North Pole, Alaska. Show more
The red herring inspires a new story by leading crime writer Donna Leon. The pleasure of a sumptuous meal beguiles a taciturn husband. Read by Greta Scacchi. Show more
Tim Harford and the More or Less team offer another numbers-eye view of the news. This week: council funding, inflation and the magic More or Less monkey. Show more
Matthew Bannister on US diplomat Richard Holbrooke, film director Blake Edwards, Russian poet Bella Akhmadulina and New York restaurateur Elaine Kaufman. Show more
How much will British taxpayers suffer from the economic fallout in Ireland? Morland Sanders hears from communities affected and reveals the extent of Irish bad debts in Britain. Show more
Europe is reeling from the troubles of dealing with one crisis after another. Is the Euro on the rocks? Peter Day asks the experts what is happening and why it matters. Show more
Phyllida Law presents the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of the charity Fight for Sight. To give call 0800 404 8144 [free from BT landlines] or visit the Radio 4 website. Show more
The latest weather forecast.
Carolyn Quinn talks to MPs and a commentator about the big political stories. We hear why parties change their leaders so often. And there's a report on ministerial statements. Show more
BBC Radio 4 brings back a much loved TV favourite. Kevin Maguire takes a look at how the broadsheets and red tops treat the week's news. Show more
Francine Stock talks to director Peter Weir, and hears from the directors of Catfish, one of the big hits of the Sundance Film Festival. Show more
In a Christmas edition of Something Understood, Mark Tully considers traditional nativity stories with historian Diarmaid McCulloch and with readers Derek Jacobi and Isla Blair. Show more
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. Followed by Weather.
Thinking Allowed
'Over by Christmas' - Race, Sport and Politics
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
What created the stereotype of the naturally gifted black athlete? Laurie discusses race and sport. Also, why did people say WWI would be over by Christmas? Show more
The bells of St Michael, Kingsteignton, Devon.
The latest shipping forecast.
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
