The latest shipping forecast.
The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
Church bells from St Mary Magdalene, Ditcheat, Somerset. Show more
Chris Bowlby profiles art historian and curator Dr Hartwig Fischer, who this year takes over one of the most important jobs in UK culture - director of the British Museum. Show more
The latest national and international news.
The broadcaster Marie-Louise Muir reflects on the last words of poet Seamus Heaney, sent in a text to his wife - 'Noli Timere', meaning 'do not be afraid'. Show more
Bun Burrows has dedicated his life to forestry, planting thousands of trees on Exmoor. He takes Ruth Sanderson for a walk through the woodlands of the Haddeo valley. Show more
The latest weather forecast.
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
Sunday
New Year's resolutions: the theology, and do they make us happy?
44 minutes
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Religious and ethical news. What is the theological meaning behind new year's resolutions, and do they make people happy? Show more
Jonathan Self presents an appeal on behalf of Room to Read. Show more
The latest weather forecast.
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
Howard Jacobson does not feel complimented when someone describes him as 'wise'. He would sooner have understanding, akin to that of Shakespeare. Show more
Sir David Attenborough presents the New Zealand robin. Show more
We hear from areas affected by floods, the bluffer's guide to 2016 and a tribute to the Archers. Plus a papers review with Val McDermid, Gyles Brandreth and Chris Neill. Show more
Will all be alright on opening night? And will a brand new year offer a brand new start? Show more
Kirsty Young talks to writer Colm Toibin. Show more
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
How important is diet to running performance? Dan Saladino looks at the latest thinking, and debate over the role of carbs, fat and protein. He finds out how Olympic athletes eat. Show more
The latest weather forecast.
Global news and analysis, presented by Edward Stourton.
Hardeep Singh Kohli cooks a protein-packed lunch for journeymen boxers Johnny and Frank. Journeymen show young stars the ropes, but it is a tough and sometimes dangerous lifestyle. Show more
Gardeners' Question Time
Old Royal Naval College
43 minutes
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Peter Gibbs hosts the horticultural panel programme from the Old Royal Naval College in Greenwich with Chris Beardshaw, Bob Flowerdew, and Pippa Greenwood. Show more
The Listening Project
Sunday Omnibus - Artistic Expression
15 minutes
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Fi Glover with conversations about clog-dancing, burlesque performance, and the allure of the European male. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Two uneasy worlds are about to collide. Epic tale about the nature of good and evil starring Holliday Grainger and David Yip. Show more
Bookclub
Richard Flanagan - The Narrow Road to the Deep North
28 minutes
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Richard Flanagan talks about The Narrow Road to the Deep North, winner of the Man Booker Prize 2014. Presented by James Naughtie and recorded with a group of readers. Show more
2014 was a momentous year in Scotland. The poet Kathleen Jamie decided to keep a poetic diary and wrote a poem a week. She shares some of them with Paul Farley. Show more
Stories of unaccompanied child migrants. Presenter Hashi Mohamed, once a child migrant himself, meets those heading north from Sicily in search of a better life. Show more
Chris Bowlby profiles art historian and curator Dr Hartwig Fischer, who this year takes over one of the most important jobs in UK culture - director of the British Museum. Show more
The latest shipping forecast.
The latest weather forecast.
Six O'Clock News
03/01/2016 Islamic State releases new video showing apparent execution of British "spies"
15 minutes
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Islamic State video shows apparent killing of men accused of spying for Britain
Liz Barclay chooses her BBC Radio highlights. Show more
Jill is feeling excited, and Jennifer has Oxford on the brain. Show more
The second of two special 90th birthday conversations about a remarkable career in comedy, recorded at June Whitfield's home with friend and colleague Joanna Lumley. Show more
Some chefs and waiters play a guessing game that conjures up aromas of wine and childhood. Read by Tracy-Ann Oberman. Show more
Tim Harford looks back at some of the most interesting numbers behind the news in 2015. Show more
Last Word
Eric Tomlinson, Elsie Tu, Peter Dickinson, Lillian Vernon and Lemmy
28 minutes
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Julian Worricker on recording engineer Eric Tomlinson, campaigner Elsie Tu, author Peter Dickinson, businesswoman Lillian Vernon, musician and Motorhead frontman Lemmy. Show more
A cash-free future has been predicted in Scandinavia by 2030, but how close is the UK to this being a reality? Paul Lewis and guests investigate. Show more
Jonathan Self presents an appeal on behalf of Room to Read. Show more
Peter Day explores the rise of craft beer and how the big breweries are fighting back by buying up the competition. Show more
Weekly political discussion and analysis with MPs, experts and commentators.
Dennis Sewell of the Spectator analyses how the newspapers are covering the biggest stories. Show more
Francine Stock hosts a discussion about the roles of women in the film industry and whether anything is getting better in terms of jobs, pay and opportunities. Show more
The broadcaster Marie-Louise Muir reflects on the last words of poet Seamus Heaney, sent in a text to his wife - 'Noli Timere', meaning 'do not be afraid'. Show more
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. Followed by Weather.
Laurie Taylor presents a programme that explores the pleasures and dangers in keeping up appearances. Show more
Church bells from St Mary Magdalene, Ditcheat, Somerset. Show more
The latest shipping forecast.
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
