The latest shipping forecast.
The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
Spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with the Rev Canon Dr Sam Wells, vicar of St Martin-in-the-Fields. Show more
The latest news about food, farming and the countryside. Charlotte Smith reports on how the genetic history of Britain's ash trees may help save them. Show more
Kirsty Young talks to castaway Tidjane Thiam, chief executive of Prudential. Show more
Woman's Hour
Helen Fielding; Martha Payne; Power List Expert Witness; Malala and the repercussions in Pakistan; Surrogacy in India
58 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Helen Fielding on the new Bridget Jones novel, and how Martha Payne's blog about school lunches took her all the way to Africa. Presented by Jenni Murray. Show more
August 1939. Days before the borders close, Ida and Louise struggle to rescue two young men. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Sangita Myska explores questions of belonging and identity wrapped up in people's names in contemporary Britain. From November 2012. Show more
4 Extra Debut. The return of the satire on an NHS in terminal reform. Stars Nigel Planer and Simon Greenall. From November 2012. Show more
The Listening Project
Ranjit and Sara: It Started in a Coffee Shop
5 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Fi Glover introduces a conversation about how spaghetti bolognese for breakfast in an Oxford coffee shop caused an English girl and an Indian Brahmin to meet and fall in love. Show more
The latest weather forecast.
National and international news with James Robbins. Listeners can share their views via email: wato@bbc.co.uk or on twitter: #wato.
Mark Lawson meets Russian and Ukrainian crime writers Boris Akunin and Andrey Kurkov. Is Dostoevsky still an influence? Show more
Rhys receives an offer out of the blue, and Jill is concerned. Show more
Dramatic portrait of the last weeks in the life of EJ Moeran, whose beautiful elegiac music was composed at great expense to his physical and emotional health. Stars Tim McInnerny. Show more
Eric Robson hosts a postbag edition from the Gardeners' Question Time potting shed in Sparsholt, with Matthew Wilson, Christine Walkden and Anne Swithinbank on the panel. Show more
By Louisa Young. 4 Extra Debut. A mother happily arranges her daughter's birthday party, masking a family bereavement. Read by Emma Fielding. Show more
Last Word
Clive Dunn, Elliott Carter, Lord Lofthouse, Han Suyin, Brian Cobby
28 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Matthew Bannister on Dad's Army actor Clive Dunn, composer Elliott Carter, Labour politician Lord Lofthouse, author Han Suyin and voice of the speaking clock Brian Cobby. Show more
Digital radio on the move - is it worth converting the car? BBC East's Naked Scientists get the chop, and listeners restore missing gems to the BBC's archive. With Roger Bolton. Show more
The Listening Project
Thea and Brigitte: Forgiving the Past
5 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Fi Glover presents a conversation between two friends born in Germany; the Jewish father of one was killed at Treblinka, the other is the daughter of a German soldier. Show more
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week in stand-up and sketches. With Jon Holmes, Laura Shavin, Mitch Benn and special guests Andi Osho and Tina C. Show more
Lilian discovers that three is a crowd. And Brenda plays piggy in the middle. Show more
Kirsty Lang talks to Jeff Wayne about his new version of War of the Worlds, starring Liam Neeson. NJ Cooper reviews TV drama Crime Stories and RSC's The Orphan of Zhao is reviewed. Show more
August 1939. Days before the borders close, Ida and Louise struggle to rescue two young men. Show more
Any Questions?
The National Railway Museum, Shildon, County Durham
48 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Jonathan Dimbleby presents the political discussion and debate programme from Shildon in Co Durham. Guests include John Redwood MP, Lord Steel, Charlie Wolf and Rachel Reeves MP. Show more
Mary Beard reflects on the long history of the rich looking down their noses - sometimes with a hearty Roman snort - at the poor. Show more
Mark Lawson looks at how Larsson, Mankell and Arjouni depict racism's impact, Ian Rankin looks at a devolved Scotland, and Boris Akunin and Andrey Kurkov discuss Russian writing. Show more
The latest weather forecast.
A former resident of a care home in North Wales apologises for making false allegations of sexual abuse against a Conservative peer. News and analysis with Robin Lustig. Show more
Philippe confronts Brigitte about baby Max. Madame Picot, feeling guilty, tries to put things right, and Madame Beck spots something shocking in Abbe Paul's deanery. Show more
A Good Read
Neil Pearson and Wilfred Emmanuel-Jones
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
4 Extra Debut. Harriett Gilbert, Neil Pearson and Wilfred Emmanuel-Jones discuss George Orwell, Olaudah Equiano and James Baldwin. From 2012. Show more
Mark D'Arcy reports on an attempt to put internet pornography on a virtual top shelf, as the House of Lords debates plans designed to protect children from online porn. Show more
The Listening Project
Isabel and Annie: Young Ambition
5 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Fi Glover presents a conversation uploaded by listeners Isabel and Annie, grandmother and granddaughter, who share a ring and the amazing story of Isabel's early achievement. Show more
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. Followed by Weather.
Michael describes playwright George Bernard Shaw's enthusiastic, if cavalier, approach to driving, while Michael himself is defeated by sat nav. From November 2012. Episode 5 of 5. Show more
The latest shipping forecast.
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service. BBC Radio 4 resumes at 5.20am.
