The latest shipping forecast.

The latest news from BBC Radio 4.

A short reflection and prayer with Canon Noel Battye.

Experts meet to discuss how to tackle global the TB threat. The theft of eighty thousand bees causes concern in Norfolk. Presented by Anna Hill. Show more

The Lesser Whitethroat-Miranda Krestovnikoff narrates the story of this bird and its sound Show more

Libby Purves meets audio describer Roz Chalmers; Merlin Holland, grandson of Oscar Wilde; writer and yoga teacher David Charles Manners and cellist David Waterman. Show more

Indira Varma on playing the Queen of the Goths in Titus Andronicus. The psychological and health efects of body image on pregnant women and new mums. Plus is 60 the new 40? Show more

Frustrated by working to Secret Service rules, Modesty and Willie decide to break free - a risky decision. Stars Alun Armstrong. Show more

4 Extra Debut. Orla Barry explores why more than a quarter of a million Irish women emigrated to Britain in the 1950s and 60s. From 2014. Show more

It finally looks like Sandy's going to have to downsize, but can he live without Dolores? Stars the much missed Ronnie Corbett. Show more

Edward Stourton presents national and international news.

Admiral Lord West’s history of the Royal Navy in the 20th century: focus on the North Atlantic in the late Cold War. From 2014. Show more

Freddie's in the ring at Borsetshire Show. Meanwhile, Tony's out to find himself a bull. Show more

Turner finds himself caught in a corrupt world, where power lies in blood and body parts. Starring Michael Bertenshaw. Show more

Could equity release help fund your retirement? Ruth Alexander and guests answer your calls and emails about the pros and cons. Show more

Claudia Hammond asks if autism is underdiagnosed in girls. And this week's finalist in the All in the Mind awards is Dr Alan Barrett from Military Veterans. Show more

Laurie Taylor explores race relations in 20th-century Liverpool. Also, the phenomenon of the late modern 'hipster'. Show more

Steve Hewlett with the art of sports commentary; why the internet is not responsible for print's decline; tweeting at the hacking trial; and the head of the ABC on government cuts. Show more

The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.

A barbecue proves a painful experience for all the couples. Stars Jack Docherty, Charlie Higson and Fiona Allen. From 2013. Show more

It's a sad day for Peggy. Meanwhile, Brian is hoping for lunch. Show more

Razia Iqbal presents a special half-hour interview with Nobel Laureate Toni Morrison, recorded at this year's Hay Literary Festival. Show more

Frustrated by working to Secret Service rules, Modesty and Willie decide to break free - a risky decision. Stars Alun Armstrong. Show more

Michael Buerk asks if there are such things as unique British values. Should they - can they - be taught in schools? Show more

Thought-provoking talks with a personal dimension. American author Sandra Newman explains why, while most of us would like to be cool, it is best not to try too hard. Show more

Gaia Vince looks at the future of power transmission. As power generation becomes increasingly mixed and demand increases, what does the grid of the future look like?

Libby Purves meets audio describer Roz Chalmers; Merlin Holland, grandson of Oscar Wilde; writer and yoga teacher David Charles Manners and cellist David Waterman. Show more

The latest weather forecast.

Can Iraq's prime minister unite the country? Ireland's new housing crisis, ceasefire ordered in Ukraine. With Ritula Shah. Show more

Inspector Tomelty of the Ghana Police Force warns Jack that he has made a dangerous enemy in Osu. Read by Ciaran Hinds. Show more

A tip-off sends Jane, Lucy and Amelia across the Arizona desert in search of aliens. Stars the Boom Jennies. From June 2014. Show more

Country music legend Tina C is out to save the world from its financial mess. Stars Christopher Green. From January 2012. Show more

Susan Hulme reports from Westminster as the new parliamentary year begins.

The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. Followed by Weather.

Laurie Lee strides, strolls, then hobbles into Madrid. Into 'the jaws of a lion'. But where to stay? Read by Tobias Menzies. Show more

The latest shipping forecast.

BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.