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The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
This listing contains language that some may find offensive.
Edward Stourton profiles the man who was instrumental in President Morsi's downfall, General Abdul Fattah al-Sisi, commander-in-chief of Egypt's Armed Forces. Show more
The latest national and international news.
Classicist Llewellyn Morgan is what Aristotle called an 'orgilos', a naturally irascible man! Here he reflects on the not always negative nature of anger. Show more
Sybil Ruscoe visits Devon, which has one of the highest rates of Bovine TB in the country, to look at the disease through a vet's eyes and meet the farmers affected by it. Show more
The latest weather forecast.
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
Edward Stourton talks to the Chief Rabbi, Lord Sacks, after 22 years in the post. Plus a report on the impact of Martin Luther King's speech on the black church in America. Show more
Zoë Wanamaker presents an appeal on behalf of the charity Tree Aid. Show more
The latest weather forecast.
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
Bishop Stephen Oliver travels to the Othona Community in Essex where people have gathered to reflect on their lives and their work since 1946. Show more
A Point of View
Of the People, By the People 3/4
10 minutes on BBC Radio 4 FM
Available for over a year
Roger Scruton continues his series on the nature and limits of democracy. He argues that nations should be defined by language and territory rather than by party or faith. Show more
Michaela Strachan presents the story and sound of the icterine warbler. Show more
Sunday morning magazine programme with news and conversation about the big stories of the week. Presented by Paddy O'Connell.
Jennifer's concerned and Helen's weaving a tangled web. Show more
Sue MacGregor reunites five key players involved in an attempt to keep the Labour Government in power - and get a desperate Britain back on track - with the Lib Lab pact. Show more
Nicholas Parsons hosts the popular panel game. Paul Merton, Greg Proops, Joe Lycett and Sue Perkins play the devious linguistic game at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Show more
Hardeep Singh Kohli's personal plea to the nation to reflect on a food of wonder: bacon. Show more
The latest weather forecast.
The latest national and international news, including an in-depth look at events around the world. Email: wato@bbc.co.uk; twitter: #theworldthisweekend.
Poet Kim Addonizio explores the life of the controversial American writer, and ping pong fanatic, Henry Miller. From 2013. Show more
Peter Gibbs chairs this week's episode in Norfolk. Joining him are panellists Bob Flowerdew, Matthew Wilson and Chris Beardshaw. Show more
In 1959, Dame Margot Fonteyn became involved in a bizarre plot to overthrow the government of Panama. Mike Lanchin speaks to one of her former friends about the failed conspiracy. Show more
Unaware of Dido's death, Aeneas leaves Carthage for Sicily, where the Sibyl takes him to the Underworld. There he meets his father's ghost and finds out more about the future. Show more
Open Book
Literary Landscapes - Belfast with Glenn Patterson
28 minutes on BBC Radio 4 FM
Available for over a year
Glenn Patterson takes Mariella Frostrup around the city that has inspired and informed his novels. Show more
Poet and lyricist Stephen J Kalinich takes listeners on a poetic tour of Los Angeles. Show more
Patents are meant to protect and reward inventors, but the system has become so distorted in the USA that many say it's now a barrier to innovation. Rory Cellan-Jones investigates. Show more
Edward Stourton profiles the man who was instrumental in President Morsi's downfall, General Abdul Fattah al-Sisi, commander-in-chief of Egypt's Armed Forces. Show more
The latest shipping forecast.
The latest weather forecast.
Liz Barclay makes her selection of the best of the previous seven days of BBC Radio. Show more
Fallon makes a stand, and Kenton and Jolene have difficult decisions to make. Show more
Phill Jupitus recalls his time on tour with Madness, Richard Melvin on a works night out that went a bit wrong, hip-hop from Dave Hook, and Josie Long shares an encounter on a bus. Show more
By Katy Darby. Matthew Hathersedge's first attempt at drowning was an embarrassing failure. This time - after some very bad reviews for his poetry - he is determined to succeed. Show more
Why commission Marmite comedy? And is it ok to be offensive? These questions and more in a special edition of Feedback recorded at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Show more
Last Word
A writer, a lawyer, a motor racing team owner, an actress and an entrepreneur
28 minutes on BBC Radio 4 FM
Available for over a year
Aasmah Mir recalls crime writer Elmore Leonard, Zara co-founder Rosalia Mera, international lawyer Jacques Verges, motor-racing engineer John Coombs and actor Margaret Pellegrini. Show more
Face the Facts investigates a commonly used medical 'drip', licensed since the 1980s, that may have caused thousands of unnecessary deaths in UK hospitals. Show more
Zoë Wanamaker presents an appeal on behalf of the charity Tree Aid. Show more
Peter Day finds out about the concept of 'design thinking', and how designers are moving out of the lab and into the real world in some very unusual ways. Show more
Preview of the week's political agenda at Westminster with MPs, experts and commentators. Discussion of the issues politicians are grappling with in the corridors of power.
A look at how the newspapers are covering the biggest stories.
The Film Programme
Matt Damon on Hollywood ageism; Can Lovelace take porn mainstream?
28 minutes on BBC Radio 4 FM
Available for over a year
Francine Stock talks to Matt Damon about how Hollywood isn't making movies for the over-35s. Scientific consultant James Kakalios explores how superheroes use real physics in film. Show more
Classicist Llewellyn Morgan is what Aristotle called an 'orgilos', a naturally irascible man! Here he reflects on the not always negative nature of anger. Show more
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. Followed by Weather.
Thinking Allowed
Michel Foucault - a special programme on his work and influence.
28 minutes on BBC Radio 4 FM
Available for over a year
Michel Foucault - Laurie Taylor presents a special programme on the work and influence of this iconoclastic French theorist. Show more
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The latest shipping forecast.
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