The latest shipping forecast.
A reading and a reflection to start the day, with Canon Jenny Wigley. Show more
'I gave Spandau's Tony Hadley his voice.' Listener Maria Malone explains how to ghostwrite autobiographies for stars including Cheryl Cole and Mica Paris. iPM@bbc.co.uk. Show more
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
The latest weather forecast.
Countryside and wildlife magazine. Tucked away at the eastern end of the Mendips in Somerset, Jules Hudson discovers the secrets of 'The Canal That Never Was'. Show more
The new National Centre for the Uplands says a shortage of skilled young hill farmers must be averted. Charlotte Smith discusses who will be the next generation to farm Exmoor. Show more
The latest weather forecast.
Morning news and current affairs with John Humphrys. Including Yesterday in Parliament, Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
Saturday Live
Richard Coles and Sian Williams with Pam Ayres and the Inheritance Tracks of Neil Sedaka
1 hour, 28 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Sian Williams and Richard Coles with poet Pam Ayres, Benedict Allen discussing the visceral thrill of 'dangerous' travel, and the Inheritance Tracks of Neil Sedaka. Show more
Ian Marchant explores whether trees really do have miraculous powers and whether forests are still seen as scary? From 2012. Show more
Sue Cameron of the Daily Telegraph looks behind the scenes at Westminster. Show more
From Our Own Correspondent
Dark days in Damascus
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Kate Adie introduces reports from BBC foreign correspondents, giving context to the news in Damascus, Moscow, Istanbul, South Tyrol and Bologna. Show more
Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week in topical stand-up and sketches with Jon Holmes, Laura Shavin, Mitch Benn and special guest Holly Walsh. Produced by Victoria Lloyd. Show more
The latest weather forecast.
The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
Any Questions?
Queen Elizabeth High School, Gainsborough
48 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Jonathan Dimbleby presents political debate and discussion from Gainsborough in Lincolnshire. Show more
Listeners' calls and emails in response to this week's edition of Any Questions?
By Willy Russell. A comic, sparky and touching portrayal of the relationship between a working-class Open University student and her alcohol-fuelled tutor. Show more
Woman's Hour
Lisa Riley, Ayaan Hirsi Ali, Doris Day
58 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Lisa Riley's Strictly success, Muslim women's rights campaigner Ayaan Hirsi Ali, former ANC MP Melanie Verwoerd, was Doris Day an underrated icon, and the phwoar factor. Show more
Full coverage of the day's news with Ritula Shah.
'I gave Spandau's Tony Hadley his voice.' Listener Maria Malone explains how to ghostwrite autobiographies for stars including Cheryl Cole and Mica Paris. iPM@bbc.co.uk. Show more
The latest shipping forecast.
The latest weather forecast.
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
Loose Ends
Harry Hill, Boris Johnson, David Suchet, Rebecca Front, Alice Russell and Kathleen Edwards
45 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FM
Clive Anderson is joined by Harry Hill, Boris Johnson, David Suchet and Rebecca Front for an eclectic mix of conversation, with music from Alice Russell and Kathleen Edwards. Show more
Lesley Curwen profiles the business tycoon Sir Philip Green, who this week sold a stake in flagship fashion chain Topshop and Topman for a reported £500 million. Show more
Martin McDonagh's Seven Psychopaths; Frances Barber as Julius Caesar in a new all-women stage version; Victoria Wood's new film for television, Loving Miss Hatto. Show more
Archive on 4
Lawrence of Arabia: The Man and the Myth
58 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
4 Extra Debut. Alan Little explores the legacy of the soldier, strategist and writer who championed the Arab cause in World War One. From December 2012. Show more
Alexandre Dumas - The Count of Monte Cristo
2. The Mysterious Count
1 hour
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for 6 months
All Parisian society wants to meet the mysterious, and fabulously wealthy Count. Starring Iain Glen, Toby Jones and Paul Rhys. Show more
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4, followed by weather.
Is it our duty as consumers to think about the moral consequences of where we spend our money? Engaging debate chaired by Michael Buerk with guests. Show more
Nationwide general knowledge quiz chaired by Russell Davies, with contestants from London, Hampshire and Kent. Show more
With the sad passing of the jazz great, Paul Gambaccini talks to Dave Brubeck about the jazz legend's career and music. Originally broadcast for Brubeck's 90th birthday. Show more
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. Followed by Weather.
By Julia Ma. A young Chinese girl has to translate sensitive information for her mother. Read by Liz Sutherland. Show more
The latest shipping forecast.
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