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A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, presented by the Rev Scott McKenna. Show more
EU sanctions, backed by Scottish fishermen, will be imposed on the Faroe Islands amid accusations of over-fishing. Charlotte Smith speaks directly to the Faroese prime minister. Show more
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
Michaela Strachan presents the story and sound of the wood pigeon. Show more
Morning news and current affairs with Evan Davis and Justin Webb. Including the ethics of zero-hour contracts and reaction to the new star of Dr Who. Show more
The Sins of Literature
Episode 1: Thou Shalt Not Bore
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Robert McCrum and his guests, including Sarah Waters, Martin Amis and Howard Jacobson, look at how to avoid, as Elmore Leonard put it, writing the bits that readers skip. Show more
The world under garden stones. Concluding Brett Westwood and Phil Gates's investigation into garden wildlife. From August 2013. Show more
If your partner abuses your child, how do you cope? Victoria Derbyshire talks to two mothers about their own traumatic experiences and the impact on their lives. Show more
4 Extra Debut. New Year's Day 1667, and Sam finds the Thames frozen while parts of London still smoulder from the Great Fire. With Kris Marshall, Katherine Jakeways. Show more
Lucy Mangan explores what the future holds for homeworking. Who wins - employer or employee? With Yahoo recalling all employees to the office, will other companies follow suit? Show more
Chief registrar Malcolm Fox is unhappy over officiating a late-night Halloween-themed wedding. Stars David Schneider. From August 2013. Show more
You and Yours
Turning shops into homes, a rise in student loan fraud and cola wine
56 minutes
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Communities minister Brandon Lewis on why he wants to make it easier to turn empty shops into homes, a rise in student loan fraud, and the launch of a cola-favoured wine in France. Show more
The latest weather forecast.
National and international news. Listeners can share their views via email: wato@bbc.co.uk or on twitter: #wato.
Hardeep Singh Kohli explores the word 'box', which leads him to joining a boxing coach in the ring, meeting a topiary expert and visiting a gigantic storage facility. Show more
Caroline's on the mend, and Neil does a favour for Kathy. Show more
Chris finally gets to meet his idol, Frida from Abba, and a connection is made. Stars Christopher Green and Anni-Frid Lyngstad. Show more
Nigel Rees hosts the quotations quiz with Martin Bell, Viv Groskop, Edward Petherbridge and David Schneider. From August 2013. Show more
The Food Programme
The Banana - fascinating history, uncertain future
28 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Series that investigates every aspect of the food we eat. Sheila Dillon asks why the future of the UK's most popular fruit, the banana, is uncertain. Show more
Comedy guru Barry Cryer chooses some of his favourite pieces of writing to present to an audience, with the help of Bernard Cribbins and Sheila Steafel. Show more
Ernie Rea and guests debate the role of doubt in religion. In the light of increasing fundamentalism, is it a positive virtue or a negative one? Show more
Coverage and analysis of the day's news.
A return visit to Leicester's De Montfort Hall for regulars Tim Brooke-Taylor, Barry Cryer and Graeme Garden with Rob Brydon on the panel and Jack Dee in the chair. Show more
Helen's tetchy, and Kirsty has some good ideas. Show more
Kirsty Lang talks to writer Nick Payne about his new play The Same Deep Water as Me. Plus Charlotte Mendelson on her new novel, and Cornelia Parker's Cultural Exchange choice. Show more
4 Extra Debut. New Year's Day 1667, and Sam finds the Thames frozen while parts of London still smoulder from the Great Fire. With Kris Marshall, Katherine Jakeways. Show more
James Jones asks if the crash of 2008 demands a rethink of capitalism. Show more
Crossing Continents
Kermit Gosnell: Doctor and Murderer
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Neal Razzell explores how the deeply disturbing tale of one Philadelphia abortionist, now convicted of multiple murders, is affecting America's wider debate. Show more
It's an easy word to use, some say. But is it possible for seven billion people to live with nature sustainably? Monty Don explores how the natural world and human population meet. Show more
The Sins of Literature
Episode 1: Thou Shalt Not Bore
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Robert McCrum and his guests, including Sarah Waters, Martin Amis and Howard Jacobson, look at how to avoid, as Elmore Leonard put it, writing the bits that readers skip. Show more
The latest weather forecast.
World news with Carolyn Quinn. Terror alert shuts embassies, how climate change effects farming, Turkish court find coup plotters guilty, and Jewish graveyard discovered in Vienna. Show more
Sefton and Morley resume their research for the new guide book, but hear shocking news about Hannah. Read by Julian Rhind-Tutt. From August 2013. Show more
An exploration of spoken language and communication in the 21st century. Chris Ledgard visits the Oxford English Dictionary as its chief editor prepares to retire. Show more
Josie Long presents a selection of short documentaries in which people hurl themselves into the air with the hope of taking flight. Show more
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. Followed by Weather.
4 Extra Debut. It is early morning as the author makes his way to the shore, observing all manner of bird and animal life before his daily dip. From August 2013. Show more
The latest shipping forecast.
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