The latest shipping forecast.
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With the Rev Dr Gordon Gray.
'I'm a right Jack.' Do you know your lower deck from your ditty box? Listener John Craven draws on his years at sea to explain a language on the wane. iPM@bbc.co.uk. Show more
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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In the last programme of the series, Stuart Maconie walks the Lickey Hills overlooking Birmingham with a group of first time walkers from the inner city. Show more
Anna Hill takes a look at the British beef industry. The UK roasts, braises and fries its way through 1.2 million tonnes of beef each year, most of which is home-grown. Show more
The latest weather forecast.
Morning news and current affairs with John Humphrys and Evan Davis. Fear of a possible meltdown at a Japanese nuclear plant.
Fi Glover with creativity guru Sir Ken Robinson, poet Salena Godden, the Secret Life of former Liverpool FC manager Rafael Benitez and performer Jo Scanlan's Inheritance Tracks. Show more
Sandi Toksvig finds out about modern day Harlem in New York and looks at travelling in Turkey. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Can comedian Paul Sinha, the UK's 22nd best quizzer, find out why trivia has become a very serious business? From March 2011. Show more
George Parker of the Financial Times looks behind the scenes at Westminster. Show more
Correspondents with reports about Japan, Ivory Coast, Libya, India and China are brought together by presenter Kate Adie. Show more
A major report says many public sector staff should work longer for smaller pensions; repair industry insiders reveal 'cash for contacts' culture; plus, the best ISA deals. Show more
Punt and Dennis attempt to fill in their 31 page census forms with the help of Jon Holmes, Mitch Benn, guest impressionist Jan Ravens and German stand-up Henning Wehn. Show more
The latest weather forecast.
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
Jonathan Dimbleby chairs the topical debate from Teignmouth Science Festival in Devon, with Justice Secretary Ken Clarke, Ben Bradshaw MP, Kirstie Allsopp and Kevin Maguire. Show more
Jonathan Dimbleby takes listeners' calls and emails in response to this week's edition of Any Questions? Show more
CS Forester's gripping guerrilla warfare story set in Napoleonic Spain tells the story of a massive 18-pounder gun that is dragged across the mountains and plains of Spain. Show more
Music lovers describe the impact of the tune, Simple Gifts, a Shaker Hymn which was used by composer Aaron Copland. From August 2011. Show more
Woman's Hour highlights, presented by Jane Garvey. Show more
A fresh perspective on the day's news with sports headlines.
Stephanie Flanders and guests discuss how businesses cope in a 'slow growth' environment. They also explore the secret of Germany's economic success. Show more
The latest shipping forecast.
The latest weather forecast.
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
Clive Anderson is joined by Monty Don, Michael Cockerell and Phyllida Law. Emma Freud talks to comedy writer David Baddiel. With music from Admiral Fallow and Ghost Poet. Show more
Chris Bowlby profiles the Foreign Secretary, William Hague, whose performance over Libya has been questioned this week. Show more
Tom Sutcliffe and his guests Deborah Bull, Cahal Dallat and Miranda Sawyer review the cultural highlights of the week. Show more
40 years ago a new divorce law ushered in one of the most profound and rapid changes in British society. Rosie Boycott reflects on the impact it had on life in Britain. Show more
Anna Tellwright inherits a fortune and provokes her father. 19th-century love, tyranny and rebellion. Stars Charlotte Riley. Show more
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4, followed by weather.
What if anything should Britain do about Libya? Combative, provocative and engaging debate. Chaired by Michael Buerk. Show more
Steve Punt hosts the battle of wits as three students from the University of Stirling take on a team of three of their professors. From March 2011. Show more
Roger McGough introduces requests for poems that may inspire and encourage the world's athletes taking part in the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Show more
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. Followed by Weather.
The indignities of their work cause the circus bears of Bristol to revolt. Ian Holm reads Mick Jackson's dark tale. Show more
The latest shipping forecast.
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