The latest shipping forecast.
The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with the Rev Johnston McKay. Show more
A mother describes how she felt when her son was told he was cured of cancer. Show more
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
The latest weather forecast.
Helen Mark visits Tump 53, a family-friendly nature reserve built on the grounds of a former royal arsenal that was once known as 'the secret city'. Show more
Charlotte Smith visits a farm in Somerset that has installed a £1.5 million water recycling plant, amid concerns that this most precious of natural resources is being squandered. Show more
The latest weather forecast.
Morning news and current affairs. Including Yesterday in Parliament, Sports Desk, Thought for the Day and Weather.
TV presenter and cookery writer Rachel Khoo and entrepreneur Alan Radbourne join Aasmah Mir and Richard Coles in the Saturday Live studio. Show more
Dustin Hoffman as a sleazy pimp? Paul Gambaccini on the story behind Best Picture winner for 1969, Midnight Cowboy. From 2015. Show more
Jim Waterson of BuzzFeed looks behind the scenes at Westminster. Show more
Correspondents tell their stories from South Africa, Italy, the USA and Nigeria. Show more
Money Box
Pension Wisdom Questioned, Energy Pricing Wrangles, Sunset for Solar Investors
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Presented by Paul Lewis. Pension Wise goes live, and a listener tests it out. Pensions minister Steve Webb on getting young savers into pensions. Energy wrangles. Plus solar bonds. Show more
Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present a comic take on the week's news. Featuring Laura Shavin, Jon Holmes, John Finnemore and Adam Kay. Show more
The latest weather forecast.
The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
Any Questions?
Sir Ming Campbell MP, Harriet Harman MP, Alex Salmond MSP, Anna Soubry MP
48 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Jonathan Dimbleby presents political debate and discussion at Broadcasting House Radio Theatre with Sir Ming Campbell MP, Harriet Harman MP, Alex Salmond MSP and Anna Soubry MP. Show more
When it comes to tax avoidance, is there one rule for the rich and another for the rest? And can the UK afford to renew Trident? Presented by Anita Anand. Show more
By Frederic Raphael. Drama charting the auteur film director's long career following his mysterious disappearance. Show more
Woman's Hour
Weekend Woman's Hour: Fay Weldon, Self Harm, The Walton Sextuplets
58 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Highlights include Fay Weldon, Labour's pink bus, singer-songwriter Melissa Etheridge, dealing with the scars from self harming, and the Walton sextuplets. Presented by Jane Garvey. Show more
Full coverage of the day's news.
From the mines of west Africa to the workshops of an east London jewellery maker, Evan Davis and guests discuss three links in the gold chain. Show more
The latest shipping forecast.
The latest weather forecast.
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
Loose Ends
Maxine Peake, Christopher Biggins, Helen Lederer, Tara Prem, Nikki Bedi, Eduardo Niebla, Southern Tenant Folk Union
45 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FM
Clive Anderson is joined by Maxine Peake, Christopher Biggins, Helen Lederer, Nikki Bedi and Tara Prem. With music from Eduardo Niebla and Southern Tenant Folk Union. Show more
Mark Coles profiles the former HSBC boss and trade minister Lord Green after an uncomfortable week. Show more
Saturday Review
Anne Tyler, Indian Summers, Love Is Strange, How to Hold Your Breath, History Is Now
45 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Anne Tyler's A Spool of Blue Thread, Indian Summers on Channel 4, Love Is Strange with Jon Lithgow and Alfred Molina, How to Hold Your Breath at the Royal Court and History Is Now. Show more
Archive on 4
Read My Lips: Why Politicians Speak the Way They Do
58 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Why do politicians find 'sorry' the hardest word? Why does everything have to be repeated three times? Jonathan Powell uncovers the secret language of politicians. Show more
Prince Bolkonsky reacts badly to the French approaching Smolensk while Pierre is on a mission to save Russia. Stars John Hurt. Show more
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4, followed by weather.
Combative, provocative and engaging debate chaired by Michael Buerk. Show more
Russell Davies hosts the seventh heat of the ever-popular general knowledge quiz, featuring competitors from Norfolk, Gloucestershire, Hertfordshire and Kent. Show more
Roger McGough introduces poems requested by listeners on the theme of love. Show more
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. Followed by Weather.
When AL Kennedy visits one of California's most famous luxury hotels, Chateau Marmont, she finds she is only reminded of the Overlook Hotel in Kubrick's horror film The Shining. Show more
The latest shipping forecast.
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