The latest shipping forecast.
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Daily prayer and reflection presented by the Rev Johnston McKay. Show more
Livestock shouldn't be taken to market in the 21st century, according to a former NFU Vice-President. Caz Graham hears why Paul Temple thinks a radical change is needed. Show more
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
Including Sports Desk at 6.25am, 7.25am, 8.25am; Weather 6.05am, 6.57am, 7.57am. Thought for the Day 7.48am.
Andrew Marr with historian Eric Hobsbawm, American academic Michael Sandel, playwright Nina Raine and Iraqi water engineer Azzam Alwash. Show more
Presented by Jane Garvey. Including singer Wanda Jackson, the 'First Lady of Rockabilly'; violence against women in Mexico; Seville orange season; and the legacy of the Pill. Show more
It's 1960 in Birmingham and Lella Florence is looking for women to help with trials of the contraceptive pill. Show more
Ruth McDonald accompanies Lord Brooke of Alverthorpe to the area he chose for his titular peerage. Will his expectation of 'home' ring true, and what will 'home' make of him? Show more
At last Ed’s got a decent pad, a coffee maker and gainful employment. But for how long? Stars Christopher Douglas. January 2011. Show more
Matthew Sweet transports listeners into cinemas around the world with a series of short features, eavesdropping on stories, and occasionally trying snacks. He begins with Lebanon. Show more
The latest weather forecast.
National and international news.
It's the start of the semi-finals, and Russell Davies puts four contestants to the general knowledge test, with a place in the 58th Brain of Britain Final at stake. Show more
Vicky is game for a laugh and Pip makes a difficult visit. Show more
By Julia Blackburn. The friendship between the writer and illustrator Edward Lear and his Greek manservant Giorgio, who inspired him to address the painful truths in his life. Show more
4 Extra Debut. From silents to smooching in the back row, Barry Norman explores the changing experience of British cinema going over the last century. Show more
Author and film critic David Thomson explores how cinema has changed him - and us: do we need a map for the dark? From 2011. Show more
The Food Programme
Angela Hartnett's Best Producer Meal
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on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Angela Hartnett stirs up a hearty winter's meal for Sheila Dillon using ingredients from the 2010 Best Producer finalists - a baker, a dairy farmer and a condiments maker. Show more
Ernie Rea and guests discuss the religious history and make-up of Egypt: what is Coptic Christianity? How does it live alongside Islam? What is distinctive about Egyptian Islam? Show more
Matthew Sweet transports listeners into cinemas around the world with a series of short features, eavesdropping on their stories. Matthew joins a cinema queue in Bollywood. Show more
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
A return visit to Crawley for regulars Tim Brooke-Taylor, Barry Cryer and Graeme Garden plus Ross Noble on the panel and Jack Dee in the chair. Show more
Jill is getting anxious and Kenton finds his creative spark. Show more
With Mark Lawson, including the verdict on Harrison Ford as a reluctant US morning show anchor; and The Crying Game screenwriter Neil Jordan. (Including Brief Encounters). Show more
It's 1960 in Birmingham and Lella Florence is looking for women to help with trials of the contraceptive pill. Show more
Dotun Adebayo looks at why Islam is providing an attractive religious alternative to Christianity for Black Britons seeking spiritual answers. Show more
Formerly war-torn Cambodia is now awash with global investors snapping up cheap land - with 15 per cent of the country now in private hands. But will the rural poor pay the price? Show more
Quentin Cooper looks into the science stories of the week and speaks to the scientists who are making the headlines. Show more
Andrew Marr with historian Eric Hobsbawm, American academic Michael Sandel, playwright Nina Raine and Iraqi water engineer Azzam Alwash. Show more
The latest weather forecast.
National and international news and analysis. Show more
4 Extra Debut. A gentle love story which explores the connections we make and how we communicate them. Read by the author. Show more
In 1861 Johann P Reis announced that he had invented the microphone. Michael Rosen celebrates 150 noisy years. Show more
Rachel Byrne with all the news from Westminster. Show more
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. Followed by Weather.
4 Extra Debut. Similarities between middle age and adolescence. Jane Shilling's memoir from the perspective of mid-life. Read by Samantha Bond. Show more
The latest shipping forecast.
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