The latest shipping forecast.

The latest news from BBC Radio 4.

The sound of bells from All Saints church in Daresbury, Cheshire.

Series of profiles of people who are currently making headlines. Nic Caistor looks at the life of former Panamanian leader Manuel Noriega.

The latest national and international news.

Carried on the Wind: Pamela Marre reflects on the invisible power of the wind, drawing on ancient tales which advise us not to fight it, but instead to bend and remain unbroken.

Wild Boar: Lionel Kelleway visits the Forest of Dean in Gloucestershire on the trail of a shy and evasive animal that was wiped out in Britain but has now been re-established.

The latest weather forecast.

The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.

Roger Bolton with the religious and ethical news of the week.

Jane de Selincourt appeals on behalf of the Foundation for the Study of Infant Deaths. Donations: Freepost BBC Radio 4 Appeal. Credit cards: Freephone 0800 404 8144.

The latest weather forecast.

The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.

A service on Racial Justice Sunday from St Patrick's Church, Oldham. With Fr Phil Sumner and Margaret-Ann Fisken, Chair of the Catholic Association for Racial Justice.

A weekly reflection on a topical issue from Tim Egan of the New York Times.

News and conversation about the big stories of the week with Paddy O'Connell.

The week's events in Ambridge.

Sue MacGregor presents the series which reunites a group of people intimately involved in a moment of modern history. The programme features British veterans of the Korean war.

The latest national and international news headlines, followed by the shipping forecast.

Nicholas Parsons chairs the devious panel game from the Hay-on-Wye Festival. Panellists are Paul Merton, Pam Ayres, Maureen Lipman and Marcus Brigstocke.

Sheila Dillon explores sweet and sour, one of the most enduring flavour combinations, from exotic Thai recipes through to the Italian version called agro-dolce. Show more

The latest weather forecast.

A look at events around the world with Brian Hanrahan.

The Norris Green Estate in Liverpool has acquired a notorious reputation. Winifred Robinson, who moved there in 1962, returns to find out how the dreams turned to nightmares.

Anne Swithinbank, Bob Flowerdew and Pippa Greenwood answer some of the questions posed by gardeners on the Isle of Wight.

Bryn Terfel explores iconic Welsh songs. 2/3. Cwm Rhondda. The hymn tune sung to the words Guide Me O Thou Great Jehovah has been described as Wales' second National Anthem.

The Heart of Midlothian: Gerda Stevenson's dramatisation of Walter Scott's classic. 1/2. A mob storms the Tolbooth Prison where young Effie Deans awaits trial for murder.

Mariella Frostrup talks to award-winning novelist Jonathan Coe. In his new book, The Rain Before It Falls, a dying woman records her final thoughts. Show more

Judith Palmer presents a series about poetry enthusiasts. 1/4: The John Harris Society. The undervalued work of a Cornish miner is brought to light by a small but dedicated group.

Charles Wheeler talks to Anne Webber from the Commission for Looted Art about the art works first stolen by the Nazis and then plundered by the Soviets as compensation in 1945.

Series of profiles of people who are currently making headlines. Nic Caistor looks at the life of former Panamanian leader Manuel Noriega.

The latest shipping forecast.

The latest weather forecast.

The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4, followed by Weather.

Gerry Northam presents a selection of highlights from the past week on BBC radio.

Sid gets a better offer at the cricket. Show more

Barney Harwood presents the children's magazine. He recounts the adventures of some explorers.

Stanley Baxter reads from Neil Munro's tales of a Scottish travelling salesman at the start of the 20th century. 2/5: On the Road. Jimmy must use every trick in the book to survive.

Steve Hewlett and guests in conversation about how current media trends affect our lives.

Matthew Bannister presents the obituary series, analysing and celebrating the life stories of people who have recently died.

Stephen Evans presents the first of two special programmes about the causes of the turbulence in the world's financial markets as a result of problems with US sub-prime mortgages.

Jane de Selincourt appeals on behalf of the Foundation for the Study of Infant Deaths. Donations: Freepost BBC Radio 4 Appeal. Credit cards: Freephone 0800 404 8144.

Stephen Evans reports from Jackson Hole in Wyoming, where the heads of the world's biggest Central Banks met last week to discuss falling property prices.

The latest weather forecast.

Reports from behind the scenes at Westminster. Including at 10.45pm Not My Words, Mr Speaker. 1/2. Matthew Parris explores the vocabulary of politics.

Dr B's restaurant was set up 20 years ago, long before celebrity chefs used the discipline of the kitchen to help disadvantaged youngsters. Peter White investigates.

Carried on the Wind: Pamela Marre reflects on the invisible power of the wind, drawing on ancient tales which advise us not to fight it, but instead to bend and remain unbroken.

The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4, followed by weather.

3/3 Laurie Taylor is joined by David Willetts and Frank Field to cross-examine specialists in a bid to explain the class attainment gaps in today's divided Britain. Show more

The sound of bells from All Saints church in Daresbury, Cheshire.

The latest shipping forecast.

BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service for a selection of news and current affairs, arts and science programmes. BBC Radio 4 resumes at 5.20am.