Morning news and current affairs. Including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
The Reunion
Peter Brook's A Midsummer Night's Dream
45 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Sue MacGregor reunites cast and creatives to explore how director Peter Brook's revolutionary A Midsummer Night's Dream at the RSC in 1970 changed theatre and Shakespeare forever. Show more
When Kashmala asserts her widow's right not to marry again, Akbar Khan is so furious that she and her family are forced to flee. Show more
Psychoanalyst Adam Phillips explores a historic psychiatric phenomenon in which people believe they have turned into glass, and he hears of contemporary cases. Show more
On the trail of the mysterious and murderous Mr Gregory, Steve goes in search of a trumpeter. Starring Gerda Stevenson. Show more
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
Analysis of current affairs reports, presented by Mark Mardell.
The latest weather forecast.
Rob gets a result, and Toby rolls the fleeces. Show more
4 Extra Debut. A stage effect at The Globe Theatre causes a disaster. A true story of royal favour and burnt trousers. Stars Jasper Britton. Show more
A two-minute silence to commemorate the seventieth anniversary of VE Day, which marked the end of the Second World War in Europe.
Eric Robson chairs the programme from Lewes, East Sussex. Matt Biggs, Pippa Greenwood and Christine Walkden answer questions from an audience of local gardeners. Show more
John Connolly, best known for his series of novels starring Charlie Parker, writes a dark and gruesome fantasy tale in the last of the series of newly commissioned crime stories. Show more
Last Word
Jean Nidetch, Baroness Ruth Rendell, Geoff Duke OBE, Katharine Worth, Errol Brown
28 minutes
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Matthew Bannister on Weight Watchers founder Jean Nidetch, novelist Baroness Rendell, motorcyclist Geoff Duke, drama professor Katharine Worth and Hot Chocolate's Errol Brown. Show more
Tim Harford and a panel of experts discuss pre-election polls and election fact checking. Plus, is Beeston in Nottinghamshire really the most adulterous town in the country? Show more
The Listening Project
Ade and Kitty - Passing It On
4 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Fi Glover introduces a conversation where a mother raised in England and Nigeria worries that her daughter does not take on the expectations of her Nigerian relatives. Show more
Eddie Mair with interviews, context and analysis.
Topical impressions show, starring Jon Culshaw, Jan Ravens, Duncan Wisbey, Lewis MacLeod and Debra Stephenson. Show more
David does his best, and Joe speaks from the heart. Show more
Front Row
Jeremy Bowen on Rosewater, Artist John Craske, Grace and Frankie, Phill Jupitus on Viv Stanshall
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
News, reviews and interviews from the worlds of art, literature, film and music. Show more
When Kashmala asserts her widow's right not to marry again, Akbar Khan is so furious that she and her family are forced to flee. Show more
Any Questions?
Charles Clarke, Michael Howard, Shirley Williams, Gordon Wilson
48 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Jonathan Dimbleby presents political debate from the Radio Theatre at Broadcasting House in London with Charles Clarke, Michael Howard, Shirley Williams and Gordon Wilson. Show more
A weekly reflection on a topical issue. American writer PJ O'Rourke gives his view of the UK election. Show more
Survivors of the First World War recall the events of the War in 1914, from the Battle of Mons, the Great Retreat and battles at sea, to their nights in the western front trenches. Show more
The latest weather forecast.
The World Tonight
Cameron defies polls to secure overall majority of 12 for the Conservatives.
45 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Miliband., Clegg, Farage all resign - and near clean sweep for SNP in Scotland
County Clare, 2005. Rosaleen writes cards to her four children asking them to come home for one final Christmas all together. She has an important announcement to make. Show more
The last of the election specials from the Now Show team. Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis are joined by special guests John Finnemore, Holly Walsh, Isabel Hardman and Pippa Evans. Show more
Wendy Cope tells Matthew Parris why she loves the 19th century poet John Clare. Jonathan Bate is the expert witness. From 2015. Show more
The Listening Project
Jackie and Julie - Loss, Love and Living
5 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Fi Glover introduces a moving conversation between two mothers who both lost daughters to Sanfilippo Syndrome, but who still celebrate the love they have for them. Show more
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. Followed by Weather.
Antony Sher reveals his fat knight to the public after a year of rehearsing. But what will they and the critics make of it? Show more
The latest shipping forecast.
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