The latest shipping forecast.
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with the Rev Dr Martyn Atkins, General Secretary of the Methodist Church. Show more
Operation Freshman was a daring World War II raid on a facility in Norway that was the key to Hitler's atomic bomb programme. Hear about how it went tragically wrong. Show more
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
The latest weather forecast.
Helen Mark visits Brighton to find surprising wildlife in the city. She discovers an urban flock of sheep, a forest garden and explores rock pools on the beach. Show more
Farming and countryside news. As many farmers gear up for the festive season, Charlotte Smith hears how Christmas dinner is a key moment for many British food producers. Show more
The latest weather forecast.
Morning news and current affairs, with Sarah Montague and Justin Webb. Is the Middle East on the brink of war? Plus a breakthrough in treating meningitis B, and Churchill's family. Show more
Saturday Live
Val McDermid, Ulrika Jonsson's Secret Life, John McCarthy in Utrecht, Glenn Tilbrook's Inheritance Tracks
1 hour, 28 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Sian Williams and Richard Coles with crime writer Val McDermid, Ulrika Jonsson's Secret Life, John McCarthy explores Utrecht and Squeeze's Glenn Tilbrook shares Inheritance Tracks. Show more
4 Extra Debut. The people and places described in Arlo Guthrie's 1960s ballad, 'Alice's Restaurant', the song that became a Thanksgiving anthem in America. From November 2012. Show more
Steve Richards of the Independent on the significance of by-elections after Labour takes Corby, and is George Osborne naive for outlining a general election strategy in public? Show more
BBC reporters' dispatches from around the world, including a meeting with the ex-con trying to help Russians abandoned by the state, and frugal fare at a Berlin dinner table. Show more
Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week in stand-up and sketches with Jon Holmes, Laura Shavin, Mitch Benn and David Quantick. Produced by Victoria Lloyd. Show more
The latest weather forecast.
The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
Any Questions?
All Saints Church, Dulverton, Somerset
48 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Jonathan Dimbleby presents political debate from Dulverton in Somerset. Guests include Baroness Shirley Williams, Hilary Benn MP, David Willetts MP and Alex Deane. Show more
Listeners' calls and emails in response to this week's edition of Any Questions? Anita Anand presents. Show more
A mass shooting on a bus leaves nine dead, including one of Beck's team. The trail leads Beck back to an unsolved case from the past. Show more
Stuart Maconie examines Strangeways, Here We Come, released in 1987, which turned out to be the last LP by The Smiths. From November 2012. Show more
Woman's Hour
Weekend Woman's Hour - Nick Clegg; Monica Galetti; Beth Orton; Robert Elms
58 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Nick Clegg on women's 'route back' to work, Cook the Perfect with Masterchef's Monica Galetti, Robert Elms on his hat collection, and Beth Orton performs. Presented by Jane Garvey. Show more
Full coverage of the day's news.
Evan Davis and guests consider the importance of developing and launching new products for the global economy. They also debate the importance of changing your mind in business. Show more
The latest shipping forecast.
The latest weather forecast.
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
Loose Ends
Katherine Jenkins, Al Murray, Dallas Campbell, Mark Forsyth, Cerys Matthews, The Staves
45 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FM
Clive Anderson is joined by the Pub Landlord Al Murray, Katherine Jenkins, Dallas Campbell and Mark Forsyth for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. Show more
Mark Coles profiles Abu Qatada, the radical Islamic cleric described by the Home Secretary as 'dangerous man, a suspected terrorist, who is accused of serious crimes in Jordan'. Show more
Tom Sutcliffe and guests discussion the cultural highlights of the week including Lucy Prebble's new play at the National, The Effect and Michael Haneke's film Amour. Show more
Steve Hewlett explores attempts at British press regulation, from a brutal 1638 flogging to the Press Complaints Commission. From November 2012. Show more
Ian Rankin's maverick detective, Inspector Rebus, investigates an unsolved murder, with the help of a notebook full of coded clues. Dramatised in two parts by Chris Dolan. Show more
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4, followed by weather.
What is it acceptable to say on social media? Combative, provocative and engaging debate chaired by Michael Buerk with Michael Portillo, Kenan Mailk, Giles Fraser and Claire Fox. Show more
Tom Sutcliffe chairs the fiendish quiz. Northern Ireland take on the Welsh, in the penultimate clash of the current series. Show more
Ruth Padel meets poets from East Suffolk to work on some poems in progress. Testing and revising as they go, in a spirit of supportive criticism. Tough love for poems. Show more
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. Followed by Weather.
Elliot Levey reads Vasily Grossman's front line despatches from the battle of Stalingrad. In the war of the rats, snipers like Anatoly Chekhov reigned. Show more
The latest shipping forecast.
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
