The latest shipping forecast.
The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
Bells on Sunday
Monastery of the Transfiguration, Solovosky
2 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Church bells from the Monastery of the Transfiguration, Solovosky. Show more
As the Rio Games begin, who is Thomas Bach? He holds a gold medal himself and is arguably the most important man in the world of the Olympics. Show more
The latest national and international news.
Composer David Owen Norris explains the musical concept of counterpoint and plays examples to Mark Tully, who also looks at the metaphorical use of it in religion and literature. Show more
The use of edible flowers by chefs and menu planners is powering a growing success for one farmer. Sarah Swadling travels to Devon to meet Jan Billington. Show more
The latest weather forecast.
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
Sunday
Women deacons, Faith and comedy, Friends Ambulance Unit at the Somme
44 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Pope Francis appoints a commission to consider women deacons, Ali Hassan makes fun of his Muslim culture at Edinburgh, and how the Friends Ambulance Unit saved lives at the Somme. Show more
Simone McIntyre, a mother helped by the charity MERU, presents The Radio 4 Appeal on their behalf. Show more
The latest weather forecast.
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
Recorded at the Keswick Convention and led by Mel Lacey. The preacher is Derek Burnside. With music director Colin Webster and soloist Yvonne Lyon. Show more
A reflection on a topical issue. Will Self explains why he finds it hard to always act his age. Show more
The Great Skua - Miranda Krestovnikoff narrates the story of this bird and its sound. Show more
Sunday morning magazine programme with news and conversation about the big stories of the week. Presented by Paddy O'Connell.
Kirsty Young interviews cartoonist Michael Heath. Show more
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2016's strawberry solstice fell as the UK's strawberry pickers embarked on a bigger crop than ever before. Sheila Dillon unravels the uncertain future of our favourite fruit. Show more
The latest weather forecast.
Global news and analysis.
Poet Gillian Clarke joins presenter Verity Sharp to create and curate the festival of her wildest dreams. Show more
Horticultural panel show. The panel offers horticultural advice to listeners at this year's Summer Garden Party Potting Shed sessions from Edinburgh Botanic Gardens. Show more
The Listening Project
Sunday Omnibus - Not All Families Are the Same
15 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Fi Glover with conversations between mothers and their offspring about the challenges of university life for a single mum with a toddler, and of looking after a disabled sibling. Show more
Story about a friendship that lasts a lifetime. Growing up in a poor Naples neighbourhood in the 50s, Elena and Lila learn to rely on each other ahead of anyone, or anything, else. Show more
Bookclub
Evie Wyld - After the Fire, a Still Small Voice
28 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
James Naughtie and a group of readers talk to award-winning novelist Evie Wyld about After the Fire, a Still Small Voice. Show more
Poet Glyn Maxwell leads a masterclass at a literature festival with an impressive line-up, where his three students get writing advice direct from the greats. Show more
Simon Cox investigates the secretive world of one of Malawi's biggest charities - DAPP. It receives millions of dollars of international aid but is linked to a cult-like group. Show more
As the Rio Games begin, who is Thomas Bach? He holds a gold medal himself and is arguably the most important man in the world of the Olympics. Show more
The latest weather forecast.
Gerry Northam chooses his BBC Radio highlights.
Harrison doubts himself, and Rob is feeling generous. Show more
Isy Suttie with up and coming comedy circuit sketch groups: The Twins Macabre, Massive Dad, and The Penny Dreadfuls. From 2015. Show more
By Simona Vinci. The endless crying of a four-year-old punctuates the thoughts of her two older half sisters and their mother on a flight to Italy. Show more
Series that investigates the numbers in the news. Tim Harford asks if the introduction of a 5p charge has caused a drop in the use of carrier bags. Show more
Last Word
Luc Hoffmann, Sylvia Peters, Joe Powell, William Smethurst, Sandy Pearlman
28 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Matthew Bannister on conservationist Luc Hoffmann, BBC announcer Sylvia Peters, stuntman Joe Powell, Archers editor William Smethurst, rock manager Sandy Pearlman. Show more
Louise Cooper explores the big decisions for people in their thirties and how they impact on their relationships. Show more
Simone McIntyre, a mother helped by the charity MERU, presents The Radio 4 Appeal on their behalf. Show more
Does speed matter? Peter Day visits Chattanooga, which became America's first 'gig city' in 2010, to explore the impact super-fast internet has had on economic enterprise. Show more
Carole Walker and guests, including MPs David Lammy and Gavin Barwell, look ahead to the week in politics and discuss the 2011 riots.
True stories told live in the USA. Meg Bowles introduces stories about marriages, secrets and taking your chances. Show more
A reflection on a topical issue. Will Self explains why he finds it hard to always act his age. Show more
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. Followed by Weather.
Will Self asks some of Britain's key opinion-makers to share, in simple terms, their conclusions about the nature - and meaning - of our existence. Show more
Bells on Sunday
Monastery of the Transfiguration, Solovosky
2 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Church bells from the Monastery of the Transfiguration, Solovosky. Show more
The latest shipping forecast.
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
