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
With special reports from the EU Parliament in Strasbourg, Caz Graham investigates how the EU budget negotiations may impact upon UK farming. Show more
Morning news and current affairs with Evan Davis and James Naughtie. Including Sports Desk; Yesterday in Parliament; Weather; Thought for the Day.
John Lloyd, director, producer and writer, is interviewed by Kirsty Young for Desert Island Discs. Show more
Marie has discovered that George has a family in London. How can she believe his explanations about Laura? How can she believe in a man who has so many secrets? Show more
Writer Jeanette Winterson explores the history and lasting impact of the Pendle Witch Trials in 1612. From 2012. Show more
When Betty insists on cuts, Polyoaks faces a crisis over a controversial drugs audit. Stars Nigel Planer. From November 2012. Show more
The Listening Project
Zoe and Kate: Who's Mum Now?
5 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Fi Glover hears from mother and daughter Kay and Zoe about what it's like when the tables are turned, as mum gets older and becomes the one who needs looking after. Show more
The latest weather forecast.
National and international news presented by Shaun Ley. Listeners can share their views via email: wato@bbc.co.uk or on twitter: #wato. Show more
On the French Fringe
Episode 5: Underground Art - Literally
15 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Kirsty Lang and Lucy Ash investigate an underground arts collective which operates in the vast network of tunnels lying beneath Paris. Show more
Oliver gets some practice, and Ed receives some bad news. Show more
By Nick Warburton. It's a full moon, and no-one is sleeping on Mardle Fen. Samuel is reminded of an ancient fenland story, and Marcia has something on her mind. Show more
Gardeners' Question Time
Balsall, West Midlands
43 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Peter Gibbs is in the chair for a programme from Balsall, West Midlands. On the panel are horticultural experts Christine Walkden, Chris Beardshaw and Bob Flowerdew. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Behind the scenes in the new Broadcasting House of 1932 described with awe and humour by failed chicken farmer-turned-radio pioneer Roger Eckersley. From Nov 2012. Show more
Last Word
William Turnbull, Albano Harguindeguy, Martin Fay, Kenneth Cragg, Sir Philip Ledger
28 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Matthew Bannister on sculptor William Turnbull, Argentine General Albano Harguindeguy, Irish fiddle player Martin Fay, Anglican Bishop Kenneth Cragg, and kayaker Derek Hutchinson. Show more
Tim Harford fells some ash tree related statistics and asks if Sir Alex Ferguson's Manchester United really get more added time than other teams. Show more
The Listening Project
Adrian and Christopher: Boarding School Beginnings
5 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Fi Glover hears a conversation from Radio Ulster between father and son, Christopher and Adrian, about the impact that being sent to boarding school has had on their lives. 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 Sarah Kendall. Show more
Emma worries about the future. Meanwhile Elizabeth has some big ideas. Show more
Front Row
Brian Eno; Michael Hoffman; Spike Lee's Michael Jackson documentary
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Kirsty Lang talks to Brian Eno about his new album, Lux. Michael Hoffman discusses his take on the Michael Caine classic Gambit. Spike Lee's Michael Jackson documentary reviewed. Show more
Marie has discovered that George has a family in London. How can she believe his explanations about Laura? How can she believe in a man who has so many secrets? Show more
Any Questions?
Samuel Ward Academy, Haverhill, Suffolk
48 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Jonathan Dimbleby presents political debate and discussion from Haverhill in Suffolk. Guests include MP Caroline Flint and Rev Canon Rosie Harper, member of the General Synod. Show more
Mary Beard ponders questions of privacy, archaeology and restoration as she wanders through the rooms of a new exhibition about Pompeii, the 'City of the Dead'. Show more
Set in Alderley Edge, Alan Garner's story is based on a local legend of sleeping knights ready to awake to save the world. Stars Robert Powell and Hugo Docking. Show more
The latest weather forecast.
National and international news and analysis.
The elderly rebel Bar-Avo encounters a follower of Jehoshuah, who believes that the preacher died and rose again. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Harriett Gilbert, Ben Goldacre and Michelle Paver on books by Tove Jansson, Sybille Bedford and Imogen Evans. From 2012. Show more
Enthusiastic teenagers took over the House of Commons for the day. Mark D'Arcy reports on passionate debates about education, work and gay marriage from the UK Youth Parliament. Show more
The Listening Project
David: Saying Goodbye to Mark
5 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Fi Glover presents an unusual conversation in that we only hear one side of it, as David says goodbye to Mark, his partner of 20 years, whom he lost to brain cancer last year. Show more
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. Followed by Weather.
The construction of Patrick's 'power-house for prose' and a fascinating insight into the remarkable journey that culminated in A Time of Gifts. From November 2012. Show more
The latest shipping forecast.
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