The latest shipping forecast.
The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
The bells of Durham Cathedral.
As the drama of street protests in Ukraine continues, Mark Coles profiles 'Dr Ironfist', the world boxing champion turned opposition political leader Vitali Klitschko. Show more
The latest national and international news.
John McCarthy takes to his feet to consider the transformative effects of walking on our creative and spiritual health. Does good walking lead to good thinking? Show more
Britain's only free-ranging reindeer herd, brought in from Scandinavia in 1952, still roams the Cairngorms. Caz Graham finds out how they manage a hectic Christmas schedule. Show more
The latest weather forecast.
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
Sunday
History of Father Christmas; Winter Solstice; Tackling Islamic extremism
45 minutes on BBC Radio 4 FM
Available for over a year
Sunday morning religious news and current affairs programme, presented by Edward Stourton. What kind of bishop is a 'Pope Francis bishop'? Show more
Stephen Fry presents an appeal for Mind. Show more
The latest weather forecast.
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
The Advent season continues with a service live from St Martin-in-the-Fields, London. Readings: Isaiah 7: 10-16, Luke 1: 46-55. Preacher: The Rev Dr Sam Wells. Show more
In the face of violence against Christians in the Middle East, William Dalrymple says we should remember the 'old and often forgotten co-habitation of Islam and Christianity'. Show more
David Attenborough presents the shelduck. Show more
Sunday morning magazine programme with news and conversation about the big stories of the week. Presented by Paddy O'Connell.
Leonie is feeling lonely. Meanwhile Jennifer tries to help. Show more
Kirsty Young talks to comedian and actor Miranda Hart. Show more
The Food Programme
Nutmeg: The Smell of Christmas?
28 minutes on BBC Radio 4 FM
Available for over a year
For Nigel Slater, nutmeg is 'the scent of Christmas', but Sheila Dillon needs convincing. Together they explore its use, history and why it's the number one spice in Grenada. 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.
Hardeep Singh Kholi visits the fishing village of Port Isaac in Cornwall, where he hears the story of singing group the Fishermen's Friends and the tragedy that befell them. Show more
Gardeners' Question Time
1870s Special at Beamish
43 minutes on BBC Radio 4 FM
Available for over a year
Eric Robson chairs a special 1870s-themed episode from Beamish, the Living Museum of the North, where the team answer the audience's historical gardening questions. Show more
The Listening Project
Sunday Edition - Children's Voices
15 minutes on BBC Radio 4 FM
Available for over a year
Fi Glover introduces children's views on having a sister with Down's Syndrome, pursuing a career in ballet, being a twin and silencing a younger brother with imaginary gaffer tape. Show more
1990, and as Jackie's Army embark on World Cup victory, in Barrytown, Jimmy Rabbitte has his own goal embarking on a new business venture with his best mate Bimbo. Show more
Books and literary news. Ellah Allfrey, Sally Gardner, Sarah Hall and Lennie Goodings discuss with Mariella Frostrup why 2013 has been the 'Year of the Women Writers'. Show more
Just how do you translate a poem? Daljit Nagra explores the different approaches and traces the history of translation through the magazine Modern Poetry in Translation. Show more
Mark Doyle investigates the Islamist militant attacks emerging from the Sahara Desert and asks if they are connected. Show more
As the drama of street protests in Ukraine continues, Mark Coles profiles 'Dr Ironfist', the world boxing champion turned opposition political leader Vitali Klitschko. Show more
The latest shipping forecast.
The latest weather forecast.
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
Gerry Northam chooses the best of the previous seven days of BBC Radio.
Eddie is insistent, and David is feeling unsociable. Show more
The American humourist on having a guest room in 'Company Man', and more extracts from his diary. From December 2013. Show more
By Jim Perrin. When a young boy becomes obsessed with taming wild birds of prey, nature finds a way of retaliating. Read by Stefan Rhodri. Show more
More or Less
Britain's 80,000 homeless children
25 minutes on BBC Radio 4 FM
Available for over a year
Tim Harford explores a Shelter statistic. Plus the 'global wine shortage' fact-checked, the mathematics of magic card shuffling, and how crucial are the festive football fixtures? Show more
Last Word
Peter O'Toole, Lord Roberts of Conwy, Colin Wilson, Joan Fontaine, Ronnie Briggs
28 minutes on BBC Radio 4 FM
Available for over a year
Obituary series. Matthew Bannister on actor Peter O'Toole, Welsh Office Minister Lord Roberts of Conwy, author Colin Wilson, actress Joan Fontaine, Great Train robber Ronnie Biggs. Show more
Money Box
Bye-bye to Bitcoin?; Gender-blender insurance; World's most expensive moneybox
30 minutes on BBC Radio 4 FM
Available for over a year
Is the currency of the future virtual? Paul Lewis debates the pros and cons of bitcoins. Plus copycat HMRC, insurance premiums and the gender directive, and what's in a moneybox? Show more
Stephen Fry presents an appeal for Mind. Show more
Pantomime time means weeks of lots of bums on seats for hardpressed theatres across the country. Peter Day goes behind the scenes in Nottingham. 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.
Kevin Maguire of the Daily Mirror looks at how papers covered the week's biggest stories.
The Film Programme
The Secret Life of Walter Mitty; American Hustle; All Is Lost; Location scouting
28 minutes on BBC Radio 4 FM
Available for over a year
Francine Stock talks to Ben Stiller about The Secret Life of Walter Mitty. Plus directors David O Russell on American Hustle and JC Chandor on one-man epic All Is Lost. Show more
John McCarthy takes to his feet to consider the transformative effects of walking on our creative and spiritual health. Does good walking lead to good thinking? Show more
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. Followed by Weather.
Thinking Allowed
Couples and Chronic Illness; Fashion and Dress in Later Life
28 minutes on BBC Radio 4 FM
Available for over a year
Laurie Taylor discusses a study exploring the links between clothing and age. Also, how couples deal with chronic illness. Show more
The bells of Durham Cathedral.
The latest shipping forecast.
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.