The latest shipping forecast.
The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
The bells of St Mary and St Chad, Brewood in Staffordshire.
With the SNP announcing its plans for an independent Scotland this week, Lesley Curwen profiles Nicola Sturgeon, a figure who may be key to the party's chances of success. Show more
The latest national and international news.
Mark Tully considers how we relish or dread the future. Is the anticipation of something worse than the actual event - or the prospect of a treat better than the treat itself? Show more
Charlotte Smith meets the family thrown into chaos when father and tenant farmer Michael Besent was diagnosed with terminal cancer. Show more
The latest weather forecast.
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
Sunday
Pilling Report; Scottish Catholic Church and safeguarding; St Katherine
45 minutes
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William Crawley and guests discuss the Pilling Report on same-sex blessings, plus a film on the life of St Katherine of Alexandria, and safeguarding in the Scottish Catholic Church. Show more
Radio 4 Christmas Appeal
St Martin-in-the-Fields Christmas Appeal 2013
2 minutes
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The Rev Dr Sam Wells presents the Radio 4 St Martin-in-the-Fields Christmas Appeal. To give, call 0800 082 82 84 [free from BT landlines] or visit the Radio 4 website. Show more
The latest weather forecast.
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
The Advent season begins with a service live from Kelvinside Hillhead Parish Church in Glasgow. With the Rev Doug Gay and Glasgow University Chapel Choir. Reading: Romans 13:11-14. Show more
A weekly reflection on a topical issue. Will Self warns against politicians' superficially attractive policies which turn out to be Trojan horses. Show more
Martin Hughes-Games presents the Black-Tailed Godwit. A black-tailed godwit in its summer finery is a stunningly attractive bird, russet brown with a long orange and black bill. Show more
Sunday morning magazine programme with news and conversation about the big stories of the week. Presented by Paddy O'Connell.
Libby Purves on how the money from the 2012 appeal helped homeless and vulnerable people across the UK. To give call 0800 082 82 84 or donate online at the Radio 4 website. Show more
Helen feels confused, and Ed makes a terrible mistake.
Kirsty Young talks to broadcaster Clare Balding. Show more
The Food Programme
Alice Waters, a Delicious Revolution
28 minutes
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The Californian chef and campaigner Alice Waters shares her story with Sheila Dillon, from early life in the 1960s counter-culture to influencing the food thinking of presidents. 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.
4 Extra Debut. Pete Paphides explores the BBC auditions process for aspiring bands of the 50s and 60s, including The Rolling Stones. From 2013. Show more
Eric Robson hosts from Bradford-on-Avon with Matt Biggs, Matthew Wilson and Christine Walkden taking the local audience's questions. Show more
The Listening Project
Sunday Edition - The Connection at St Martin in the Fields
15 minutes
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Fi Glover introduces conversations between people who work at The Connection and those who have found friendship and purpose there, whether through art or cooking. Show more
Walter Huff has a good steady job in the insurance business and lives a quiet life, until the day he falls for an unhappily married woman, and decides to help her commit murder. Show more
Lee Child talks with James Naughtie and a group of readers about Killing Floor, the first of his hugely successful Jack Reacher series. Show more
Fifty years ago the publication of Philip Larkin's Whitsun Weddings collection made him famous. Now poet Jean Sprackland focuses on the title poem. What does it say about marriage? Show more
Ten years after the SARS pandemic, Alok Jha investigates if we will ever predict and be better prepared for the next deadly global epidemic, be it bird flu or a bat virus. Show more
Libby Purves on how the money from the 2012 appeal helped homeless and vulnerable people across the UK. To give call 0800 082 82 84 or donate online at the Radio 4 website. Show more
The latest shipping forecast.
The latest weather forecast.
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
This listing contains language that some may find offensive.
Clarrie wants to heal the rift, and Jess is enthusiastic. Show more
The American humourist on a colonoscopy in 'The Happy Place' and the right lighting in 'The Shadow of Your Smile'. From December 2013. Show more
By Glenn Patterson. A couple grab a moment of passion in their bedroom cupboard, with unexpected consequences. Read by Michelle Fairley. Show more
Is easy listening dead on BBC Radio 2? The station's controller answers your questions. And were the French accents on Book of the Week a bit OTT - or even un peu trop? Show more
Last Word
A priest, Walt Disney's daughter, a centenarian Labour campaigner, a footballer, an actor
28 minutes
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Matthew Bannister remembers N Ireland peacemaker Fr Alec Reid, Diane Disney Miller (daughter of Walt), 108-year-old Labour campaigner Hetty Bower and Busby Babe Bill Foulkes. Show more
Money Box
Rising insurance; Cash for Christmas; Phones cut off; The Resolver
30 minutes
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Why no flood means higher premiums for some, a belated gift from the ATM, how to get rid of your mobile phone, and a new tool to fight complaints. Finance news with Paul Lewis. Show more
Radio 4 Christmas Appeal
St Martin-in-the-Fields Christmas Appeal 2013
2 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
The Rev Dr Sam Wells presents the Radio 4 St Martin-in-the-Fields Christmas Appeal. To give, call 0800 082 82 84 [free from BT landlines] or visit the Radio 4 website. Show more
The music from Chairman Mao's era and the sound of posh coffee being brewed are two very different ways to start the day in China. Peter Day explores two contrasting enclaves. 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.
George Parker of the FT looks at how papers covered the week's biggest stories.
The Film Programme
Emma Thompson; Leviathan; Carrie
28 minutes
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Francine Stock talks to Emma Thompson about Saving Mr Banks, in which she plays the author PL Travers in a story of how Disney won the rights to make the film Mary Poppins. Show more
Mark Tully considers how we relish or dread the future. Is the anticipation of something worse than the actual event - or the prospect of a treat better than the treat itself? Show more
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. Followed by Weather.
Thinking Allowed
Boxing in Gleason's Gym; Sport and Capitalism
28 minutes
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Laurie Taylor explores new research which argues that modern sport is as much a product of our economic system as the factory. Also, boxing's golden age. Show more
The bells of St Mary and St Chad, Brewood in Staffordshire.
The latest shipping forecast.
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