The latest shipping forecast.
The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
The bells of Worcester Cathedral.
Philip Cowley examines how politicians have changed and using letters from leading politicians he argues politicians today compare favourably to those of the 1950s. Show more
The latest national and international news.
Mark Tully considers those on the edge: of society, of the arts, of religions, and of perceived wisdom. People who do not quite belong, but who often offer new insights. Show more
Charlotte Smith primps and preens a bull in preparation for this year's agricultural shows. Show more
The latest weather forecast.
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
Edward Stourton with the religious and ethical news of the week. Moral arguments and perspectives on stories familiar and unfamiliar. Show more
John Humphrys presents the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of the charity Excellent, pioneers of Sand Dams. Show more
The latest weather forecast.
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
From St Johns Methodist Church, Llandudno. Preacher: The Rev Dr Stephen Wigley, Chair of the Wales Synod of the Methodist Church. With the Conwy Valley Mixed Voice Choir. Show more
David Attenborough is fascinated by the largest flying animal ever to exist during the time of the dinosaurs. From 2011. Show more
News and conversation about the big stories of the week.
Musician and composer Roger Waters, who co-founded Pink Floyd, joins Kirsty Young to choose his Desert Island Discs. Show more
Ever-popular panel show hosted by Nicholas Parsons.
Sheila Dillon investigates whether the Great British food renaissance is over. With food prices rising and consumer confidence falling, has the UK's good food bubble burst? Show more
The latest weather forecast.
The latest national and international news, with an in-depth look at events around the world. Listeners can comment via email: wato@bbc.co.uk or on twitter: #theworldthisweekend.
David Goldblatt tells the story of international football's governing body FIFA, from its humble Paris origins to its all-powerful empire in Zurich courted by kings and presidents. Show more
Postbag edition: Peter Gibbs and the panel answer a collection of listener questions from Sparsholt College, Hampshire. Rosie Yeomans updates on the GQT trial beds. Show more
What's in a word? Where did it come from? Where does it lead? In a series of five programmes Hardeep Singh Kohli chooses the word 'stroke' and sees where it leads him. Show more
By Mike Walker, inspired by Holinshed's Chronicles. Edward I, soldier, lover and father of a wayward son. With Philip Jackson and Ellie Kendrick. Show more
Mariella Frostrup celebrates a renaissance in historical fiction writing with authors Philippa Gregory, Sarah Dunant and Adrian Goldsworthy. Show more
Roger McGough presents a selection of requests, with work by Norman MacCaig, Stephen Spender and Peter McDonald. The readers are Jonjo O'Neill, Peter Marinker and Alison McKenna. Show more
From Africa to Kazakhstan, a new Islamic network is attracting millions of followers - and millions of dollars. Edward Stourton investigates the Gulen movement. Show more
In the award-winning series in which writers create a fictional response to the week's news, writer and comedian David Baddiel takes on the issue of super-injunctions. Show more
The latest shipping forecast.
The latest weather forecast.
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
John Waite makes his selection from the week's radio. Show more
Shula reflects on the situation and Josh tries out his powers of persuasion. Show more
Americana asks why English culture isn't more celebrated across the U.S. and author Michael Bronski explains how English Puritans framed the history of homosexuality in America. Show more
By Laura Marney. If bus hostess Jill is to afford a summer holiday, she has to win the monthly customer satisfaction bonus. Read by Gayanne Potter. Show more
Was Moral Maze more bullying than serious debate? The hunt is on for radio critics of the future. Show more
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Matthew Bannister on writer and activist Mala Sen, co-inventor of digital imaging Willard Boyle, pioneering ska drummer Lloyd Knibb and political maverick the 7th Earl of Onslow. Show more
Paul Lewis with the latest news from the world of personal finance. Show more
John Humphrys presents the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of the charity Excellent, pioneers of Sand Dams. Show more
Peter Day asks the experts what is next for the Euro and for Europe, as the sovereign debt crisis continues. Show more
Preview of the week's political agenda at Westminster. Carolyn Quinn talks to political editor of the Financial Times George Parker about the big political stories. Show more
John Harris of the Guardian analyses how the newspapers are covering the biggest stories in Westminster and beyond. Show more
From the superheroes of X-Men, to metaphysical goats and a thriller featuring Jane Russell, Robert Mitchum and Vincent Price, Francine Stock reviews the best of this week's cinema. Show more
Mark Tully considers those on the edge: of society, of the arts, of religions, and of perceived wisdom. People who do not quite belong, but who often offer new insights. Show more
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. Followed by Weather.
A new history of Playboy claims it is 'an unlikely ally for the feminist cause', Laurie Taylor discusses secrets and surprises of the bunny brand. Also, celebrity politics. Show more
The bells of Worcester Cathedral.
The latest shipping forecast.
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