The latest shipping forecast.
The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
Bells on Sunday
St Eadburgha, Ebrington in Gloucestershire
2 minutes on BBC Radio 4 FM
Available for over a year
Church bells from St Eadburgha in Ebrington, Gloucestershire. Show more
Lin-Manuel Miranda, writer, freestyle rapper and creator of award-winning musical Hamilton, the story of an immigrant who becomes one of America's founding fathers. Show more
The latest national and international news.
In a programme marking Hanukkah, rabbi Shoshana Boyd Gelfand examines our culture of materialism and abundance, and the prevalent feeling of not having enough. Show more
Brett Westwood relives programmes from the Living World archives. This episode from 2013 sees Chris Sperring visit a flooded meadow visited by 2,000 black tailed godwits in winter. Show more
The latest weather forecast.
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
Sunday
France's crumbling cathedrals, Bishop George Bell, the Religion of Mike Pence
44 minutes on BBC Radio 4 FM
Available for over a year
Sunday morning religious news and current affairs programme presented by Edward Stourton.
Comedian and writer Robert Webb makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of First Story. Show more
The latest weather forecast.
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
Mel Giedroyc and hip-hop artist Wei partner with Soul Sanctuary Gospel Choir for a gospel reprise of the traditional Lessons and Carols service. Show more
Zia Haider Rahman reflects on how great television is taking over the space once occupied by novels. Show more
Tweet of the Day
Fyfe Dangerfield on the Golden Oriole
2 minutes on BBC Radio 4 FM
Available for over a year
As a child, musician Fyfe Dangerfield learnt bird calls from a sound tape borrowed from the library, meaning he was able to hear a golden oriole in the French countryside. Show more
Sunday morning magazine programme with news and conversation about the big stories of the week. Presented by Paddy O'Connell.
Pip is torn, and Alan reaches the end of his tether.
Kirsty Young talks to Christine McVie, Fleetwood Mac singer, songwriter and keyboardist. Show more
Jack Dee chairs the long-running comedy panel game. A visit to the New Theatre in Hull for regulars Barry Cryer and Tim Brooke-Taylor, joined by Miles Jupp and John Finnemore. Show more
The Food Programme
The World's Most Popular Cheese: The Story of Cheddar
30 minutes on BBC Radio 4 FM
Available for over a year
Dan Saladino reports on the past, present and future of what is thought to be the world's most widely produced and consumed cheese, cheddar. Show more
The latest weather forecast.
Global news and analysis.
Peter White, who has been blind since birth, interviews people in the public eye who have triumphed over disability and can talk frankly about how they have dealt with challenges. Show more
Peter Gibbs presents the horticultural panel show from the Hamble Valley, Hampshire. Answering the questions are Bunny Guinness, Pippa Greenwood and Chris Beardshaw. Show more
Fi Glover introduces conversations between friends with mental health problems and friends who get through life in different ways. Show more
Chauvelin's plot is in play, but has Marguerite's honey-trap worked? And can she save her brother? Starring Sienna Guillory. Show more
News and features from the world of books, presented by Mariella Frostrup. Literary Christmas gifts and crowd-funded publishing. Show more
Poets Kayo Chingonyi, Emily Berry and George Szirtes share new poems written after spending time in total darkness. Show more
As recovery work continues in Grenfell Tower, what is the future of the building and its surroundings? Former residents and those living in its shadow give their views. Show more
Lin-Manuel Miranda, writer, freestyle rapper and creator of award-winning musical Hamilton, the story of an immigrant who becomes one of America's founding fathers. Show more
The latest shipping forecast.
The latest weather forecast.
Six O'Clock News
17/12/2017 A British embassy worker in Beirut has been found dead
15 minutes on BBC Radio 4 FM
Available for over a year
Lebanese Police say a British embassy workers has been murdered in Beirut
John Waite makes his pick of the best of BBC Radio. Show more
Toby's life is changed forever, and Jennifer fears for her Christmas celebrations. Show more
Martin Jarvis performs Jeeves and the Yule-Tide Spirit by PG Wodehouse in front of an enthusiastic audience at the Riverhouse Barn Theatre, Walton-on-Thames in Surrey. Show more
The story of a missing girl. Following Becky's disappearance, a local cleaner remembers an unexpected visitor. The next in Jon McGregor's gripping short story series. Show more
Roger Bolton speaks to the BBC's Editor of Voice about changes in the way we listen and the Editor of Tweet of the Day defends an item on magpies presented by Michael Morpurgo. Show more
Last Word
Max Clifford, Norman Baker, Tony Garrett, Virginia Surtees, Keith Chegwin
28 minutes on BBC Radio 4 FM
Available for over a year
Matthew Bannister on disgraced publicist Max Clifford, adventurer Norman Baker, businessman Tony Garrett, art historian Virginia Surtees and TV presenter Keith Chegwin. Show more
Money Box
British Steel pension member - the worst decision of my life?
30 minutes on BBC Radio 4 FM
Available for over a year
Growing worries over advice to British Steel pension scheme members. Scotland takes the high and the low road on tax. HMRC bans people from paying their tax bills by credit card. Show more
Comedian and writer Robert Webb makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of First Story. Show more
In September Ryanair was in crisis, having cancelled thousands of flights. Famous for its low-cost flights and big profits, are its business model and reputation under threat? Show more
Carolyn Quinn reviews the year in politics with Labour's Emily Thornberry, Conservative James Cleverly, Liberal Democrat leader Vince Cable and Matt Chorley of The Times Red Box. Show more
Inside Science presenter Adam Rutherford joins Francine Stock to assess the latest instalment in the Star Wars saga. Show more
In a programme marking Hanukkah, rabbi Shoshana Boyd Gelfand examines our culture of materialism and abundance, and the prevalent feeling of not having enough. Show more
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. Followed by Weather.
Thinking Allowed
The Trojan Horse Affair - Religion in schools
28 minutes on BBC Radio 4 FM
Available for over a year
Laurie Taylor asks if there was an attempt to Islamicise schools in Birmingham. Show more
Bells on Sunday
St Eadburgha, Ebrington in Gloucestershire
2 minutes on BBC Radio 4 FM
Available for over a year
Church bells from St Eadburgha in Ebrington, Gloucestershire. Show more
The latest shipping forecast.
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.