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Short reflection and prayer with Father Martin Graham.
Presented by Charlotte Smith. As the British apple season gets underway, the programme looks at the availability of locally grown fruit in UK shops and supermarkets. Show more
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
Miranda Krestovnikoff presents the virtuoso songster the pied butcherbird of Australia. Show more
Morning news and current affairs. Including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
Anne McElvoy with crime author Val McDermid, Susan Hill on her ghost stories, Alex Werner from the Museum of London on Sherlock Holmes and, on the paranormal, Dr David Clarke. Show more
Jane Garvey presents a phone-in with listeners talking about the division of labour in their homes. Who does what? And how well does it work? Show more
Bea has big news for her husband Peter, now a Christian missionary on a distant planet called Oasis. Starring Joe Armstrong and Hayley Atwell. Narrated by Dougray Scott. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Behind the scenes of Hamlet at Manchester’s Royal Exchange Theatre as Maxine Peake tackles the iconic character. From 2014. Show more
Kerry's list includes a bug hunt, understanding what on earth iCloud is all about, and having a row with Ben. Sketches with Kerry Godliman from October 2014. Show more
21st Century Mythologies
Episode 6: The Kardashians
11 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Peter Conrad explores the phenomenon of the American reality TV celebrities the Kardashians. Show more
You and Yours
Best office; Bank scams; Care Quality Commission
45 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Presented by Winifred Robinson. Including the care watchdog report that nine out of ten dementia sufferers are likely to experience poor care at residential homes and in hospitals. Show more
The latest weather forecast.
Analysis of current affairs reports, presented by Martha Kearney.
Networking Nation
Episode 1: Networks Are Everywhere
15 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
4 Extra Debut. Professor Julia Hobsbawm explores parallels between networking in the 21st century and the past. From October 2014. Show more
Jill is keeping busy, and Phoebe is on the move. Show more
By Dawn King, starring Katherine Parkinson. Dark thriller about obsessive love, played out entirely in phone calls. Show more
Russell Davies chairs the fourth heat in the 2014 season of the wide-ranging music quiz, with competitors from Sunderland, Chester and the Wirral. Show more
The Food Programme
A Life through Food: Harold McGee
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Harold McGee, the man who helped explain the science of the kitchen, tells his food story. His 1984 book On Food and Cooking has influenced home cooks and experimental chefs. Show more
Professor Trevor Cox asks whether technological advances have made it possible for a computer to write Shakespeare. From 2014. Show more
Our brains are running security software designed to protect us against lions and bears. Aleks Krotoski explores how well it works when faced with the risks of the digital world. Show more
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
John Lloyd and Phill Jupitus are joined by author Richard Osman, professor Kevin Dutton and curator Sandra Knapp. From 2014. Show more
Jennifer and Brian are worried. Meanwhile, Lynda takes a bold step. Show more
Front Row
The Great Fire; Rachel Joyce; Richard Tuttle Review; Ayub Khan Din
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
With Samira Ahmed. Including a review of TV drama The Great Fire, Rachel Joyce on her new novel, writer and actor Ayub Khan Din, and two Richard Tuttle exhibitions are reviewed. Show more
Germany: Memories of a Nation
The Battle for Charlemagne
15 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Neil MacGregor visits Aachen cathedral to examine the legacy of Charlemagne (c747-814). Was he a great French ruler, or was he Charles the Great, a German? Show more
Proposals for devolving more powers to England's cities are gathering momentum. Steph McGovern hears why proponents say it is the key to the future of cities like Manchester. Show more
Politicians love talking about families. But, asks Jo Fidgen, do they understand modern family life? And how far can or should the state change the way families live? Show more
Ten years after the international trade in big-leaf mahogany was restricted, Monty Don asks if we are closer to finding a way to share the planet with these giants of the forest. Show more
Anne McElvoy with crime author Val McDermid, Susan Hill on her ghost stories, Alex Werner from the Museum of London on Sherlock Holmes and, on the paranormal, Dr David Clarke. Show more
The latest weather forecast.
In-depth reporting and analysis from a global perspective.
Unable to tolerate memories of family summers, Nora makes a painful decision. Show more
Jarvis Cocker and the BBC Philharmonic weave tales of insomnia and nocturnal visions with music from Bach, Rachmaninov and others - alongside a performance from Jarvis himself. Show more
Sean Curran reports from Westminster, as Parliament returns after a break for conferences.
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. Followed by Weather.
Germany: Memories of a Nation
The Battle for Charlemagne
15 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Neil MacGregor visits Aachen cathedral to examine the legacy of Charlemagne (c747-814). Was he a great French ruler, or was he Charles the Great, a German? Show more
The latest shipping forecast.
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
