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Church bells from St Vedast, Foster Lane, London. Show more
Becky Milligan looks back at the extraordinary life of South Africa's new president. Show more
The latest national and international news.
In a journey that takes him from Mozart's prodigious memory to memories and the perception of time, Mark Tully tells stories by Dostoevsky, George Eliot, John Barry and The Kinks. Show more
Can Scottish farmers continue to farm sheep in a future without a European trade deal? Nancy Nicolson meets John Fyall, chairman of the National Sheep Association Scotland. Show more
The latest weather forecast.
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
Sunday
The ancient Mandean religion. Can we live without being judged? Should we give to charity?
44 minutes on BBC Radio 4 FM
Available for over a year
The Mandaean religion predates Christianity. Now two universities are documenting some of its most important rituals online for generations to come. Show more
Naturalist and broadcaster Monty Halls makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Galapagos Conservation Trust. Show more
The latest weather forecast.
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
Live from St Matthew's Church in Westminster on the first Sunday in Lent. The preacher is the Reverend Jeremy Davies, with reflections from Jonathan Aitken. Show more
AL Kennedy on how a famous thought experiment of the 1960s today risks being turned on its head. Show more
Tweet of the Day
Penny Anderson on the Red Grouse
2 minutes on BBC Radio 4 FM
Available for over a year
'I can't help but laugh whenever I hear them' recalls ecologist Penny Grouse as she enthuses over red grouse. Show more
Sunday morning magazine programme with news and conversation about the big stories of the week. Presented by Paddy O'Connell.
Brian loses his cool, and Kirsty opens up.
Kirsty Young interviews director Christopher Nolan. Show more
John Lloyd and Sally Phillips welcome comedian Jack Carroll, negotiator Suzanne Williams and writer Robert Twigger. From 2018. Show more
Sheila Dillon celebrates the power of food to comfort us in hard times: a feast of dumplings, marshmallows, chicken soup, fried chicken - and curried goat. Show more
The latest weather forecast.
Global news and analysis.
Mishal Husain with reports exploring why Britain's jails are failing and doorstep milk deliveries are rising. Plus Swansea's would-be lagoon and new and old divisions in Ireland. Show more
Gardeners' Question Time
Newtown Linford, Leicestershire
43 minutes on BBC Radio 4 FM
Available for over a year
Eric Robson and the panel are hosted by the Newtown Linford Gardening Club in Leicestershire. Matthew Wilson, Matt Biggs and Christine Walkden answer the horticultural questions. Show more
The Listening Project
Omnibus - Living in the Best of Times
15 minutes on BBC Radio 4 FM
Available for over a year
Fi Glover introduces conversations about love in the face of difficulty, smashing the menstruation taboo, common purpose between old and young, and life as a centenarian. Show more
Margaret Atwood turns a tantalising fairy tale into a dark modern story, as three old university friends discover a secret they had hoped was buried forever resurfacing. Show more
Mariella Frostrup talks to Australian crime writer Jane Harper about her thriller Force of Nature, and Penelope Lively shares her love of the little know adult novels of E Nesbit. Show more
Liz Berry joins Roger McGough to present a selection of listeners' requests. Choices include Dylan Thomas, Charlotte Mew, Kathleen Jamie and Jackie Kay. Show more
An investigation into why some rough sleepers are being denied end of life care - despite being diagnosed as terminally ill. Jane Deith reports. Show more
Becky Milligan looks back at the extraordinary life of South Africa's new president. Show more
The latest shipping forecast.
The latest weather forecast.
Six O'Clock News
Ministers call for tuition fee "variety"
15 minutes on BBC Radio 4 FM
Available for over a year
The new education secretary, Damian Hinds, wants to see more variety when it comes the cost of university courses in England.
Carole Walker chooses her BBC Radio highlights. Show more
Pat proves to be a friend indeed, and Joe struggles to let go. Show more
Uncle Jeff decides his nephew needs a girlfriend and Fish Shop Frank’s niece visits from down south. With Tom Palmer. From 2016. Show more
4 Extra Debut. A father yearns to hear his daughter's voice when she is in a coma. A computer finds a voice – but whose? Read by Neve McIntosh. Show more
Tim Harford investigates the numbers in the news, including the back-of-the-envelope calculations on rape and a discussion about the number of people killed by Stalin. Show more
Last Word
Morgan Tsvangirai, Douglas Botting, Professor Patricia Lindop, Asma Jahangir, Vic Damone
28 minutes on BBC Radio 4 FM
Available for over a year
Matthew Bannister on Zimbabwean politician Morgan Tsvangirai, explorer Douglas Botting, radiation biologist Patricia Lindop, human rights lawyer Asma Jahangir, singer Vic Damone. Show more
Money Box
Pension scheme members 'shamelessly bamboozled'
30 minutes on BBC Radio 4 FM
Available for over a year
The latest news from the world of personal finance. British Steel pensions, child maintenance evasion, and is it time for another pension option? Show more
Naturalist and broadcaster Monty Halls makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Galapagos Conservation Trust. Show more
How we want to deploy the UK's armed forces - where, with whom, and at what cost - is once again up for debate. Caroline Wyatt explores the big questions in defence. Show more
Carolyn Quinn is joined by Labour's Lucy Powell, Conservative backbencher Bernard Jenkin, Professor of European Politics Anand Menon and Francis Elliott of The Times. Show more
Presented by Francine Stock. Alison Janney discusses her role in real-life ice-skating drama I, Tonya, and Sally Potter talks about her latest film The Party. Show more
In a journey that takes him from Mozart's prodigious memory to memories and the perception of time, Mark Tully tells stories by Dostoevsky, George Eliot, John Barry and The Kinks. Show more
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. Followed by Weather.
Laurie Taylor explores changing attitudes to infidelity and considers a cross cultural history of rings and their role in love, sex and power relations. Show more
Church bells from St Vedast, Foster Lane, London. Show more
The latest shipping forecast.
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.