The latest shipping forecast.
The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Bishop Joe Aldred.
The latest news about food, farming and the countryside. Agriculture Minister David Heath says the government is committed to the badger cull despite growing public opposition. Show more
Midweek
Hardeep Singh Kohli, Dr Pamela Stephenson, Alan Root, Barbara Hulanicki, Nadine Mortimer-Smith
43 minutes
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Hardeep Singh Kohli meets Dr Pamela Stephenson, wildlife film-maker Alan Root, creator of Biba Barbara Hulanicki, and soprano Nadine Mortimer-Smith. Show more
Woman's Hour
Migraines, family-friendly parliaments, Carousel, pioneering swimmers
58 minutes
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New guidelines for treatment of migraines, family-friendly parliaments, pioneering women swimmers, and the politics of Carousel. Presented by Jenni Murray. Show more
Gillian Darley explores the life of Emile Coué and his mantra ‘Every day, in every way, I'm getting better and better'. From 2012. Show more
The seasoned presenter relives his experiences in Kognitia, where forgetfulness is a virtue. Stars Neil Pearson. From 2012. Show more
You and Yours
Car thefts, false advertising and local currencies
53 minutes
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The company wound up for selling false advertising, how a spate of car thefts is prompting action by BMW, and do local currencies boost trade? Consumer news with Winifred Robinson. Show more
The latest weather forecast.
National and international news with Shaun Ley. Listeners can share their views via email: wato@bbc.co.uk or on twitter: #wato. Show more
Juliet Gardiner looks at the dystopian predictions of the future from the father of science fiction. From September 2012. Show more
Pawel needs to talk and Joe makes the most of his big day. Show more
A separated couple attempt to live together, but sticking to a list of rules proves harder than they imagined. Stars Natasha Little, David Seddon, Sarah Smart. Show more
Vincent Duggleby takes your calls on student finances, joined by Martin Lewis, Sharon Sweeney and Phil Davis. Show more
BBC National Short Story Award
BBC International Short Story Award 2012
Episode 3: Sanctuary, by Henrietta Rose-Innes
30 minutes
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Ten stories from the shortlist for this prestigious award. A woman's trip back to an old childhood haunt becomes fraught with tension. Read by Claire Gordon-Webster. Show more
Thinking Allowed
Ethnic pay gap, racial segregation
28 minutes
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Laurie Taylor hears about new research on racial segregation in cities from Calcutta to Chicago, from the 18th century to the present day, and Britain's ethnic pay gap. Show more
Harriet Harman on Leveson, questions about Irish press regulation after an Irish paper publishes pictures of Kate, and the new DG's vision for the BBC. Presented by Steve Hewlett. Show more
Eddie Mair with interviews, context and analysis.
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
The young party idealists' ambition steps up a gear after their summer break. Stars Tom Basden and Tim Key. From September 2012. Show more
Jennifer is shocked. Meanwhile Brenda reviews the situation. Show more
Front Row
Oliver Stone, Jesus Christ Superstar with Mel C
30 minutes
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Mark Lawson talks to director Oliver Stone about his new film Savages, and Mel C, Chris Moyles and Tim Minchin discuss their roles in the arena tour of Jesus Christ Superstar. Show more
More people infected with plague, while Sam is busy with navy work, since England is now at war with the Dutch. With Kris Marshall, Katherine Jakeways. Show more
Mariella Frostrup and guests explore the issues involved in raising 'digital kids', from whether tablet games really help nurture toddlers, to the online perils facing teenagers. Show more
Ruchir Sharma is an investment expert who spends his time on the road looking for the next growth economy. Here he describes his global search for economic potential. Show more
The disastrous harvest of 2012 has slashed global food supplies. In a time of crisis, should farmers continue to grow fuel for cars or food for people? Tom Heap investigates. Show more
Midweek
Hardeep Singh Kohli, Dr Pamela Stephenson, Alan Root, Barbara Hulanicki, Nadine Mortimer-Smith
43 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Hardeep Singh Kohli meets Dr Pamela Stephenson, wildlife film-maker Alan Root, creator of Biba Barbara Hulanicki, and soprano Nadine Mortimer-Smith. Show more
The latest weather forecast.
National and international news and analysis.
Merivel arrives at Versailles but gaining an audience with Louis, or even finding a bed, proves more difficult than anticipated. Read by Nicholas Woodeson. Show more
Neil's attempts at recycling strike Kim as an unhealthy obsession with death. Starring Frank Skinner and Katherine Parkinson. From September 2012. Show more
Uncertainty and conflict mars the relationship between Napoleon and Wellington's horses. Stars Stephen Fry. From November 2011. Show more
Karen Krizanovich looks at the life of Helen Gurley Brown, and her ground-breaking book, "Sex and the Single Girl". From 2011. Show more
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. Followed by Weather.
Salman Rushdie describes eventful days at Cambridge before the jump into his first job in advertising. Show more
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