The latest shipping forecast.
The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
The sound of bells from St Mary's Church in Abergavenny.
As World Cup year begins, England's football hopes centre on manager Fabio Capello. But despite intense media attention this art-loving Italian remains a distant, mysterious figure. Show more
The latest national and international news.
Mark Tully considers where heaven is to be found, in conversation with his friend and veteran documentary maker Jonathan Stedall. Show more
Curry will never be the same again for Steve Peacock after visiting a spice farm in the Indian state of Kerala to discover secrets of growing pepper, cardamom, coconut and clove. Show more
The latest weather forecast.
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
Jane Little discusses the religious and ethical news of the week. Moral arguments and perspectives on stories, both familiar and unfamiliar.
Anna Raeburn appeals on behalf of Kidscape. Show more
The latest weather forecast.
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
Alexander McCall Smith talks about his novel 44 Scotland Street with James Naughtie and readers. Show more
Comedian Miles Jupp revisits his old prep school with a book of Muscular Lines to see if the stirring verse about battles, exploration and moral values is relevant today. Show more
Sir John Tusa looks back at the events making the news 20 years ago. In Panama, General Noriega gives himself up to US forces. Show more
Andrea Catherwood chairs a series of presentations at the Royal Geographical Society organised by conservation charity Earth Watch, each offering novel solutions to global drought. Show more
As World Cup year begins, England's football hopes centre on manager Fabio Capello. But despite intense media attention this art-loving Italian remains a distant, mysterious figure. Show more
The latest shipping forecast.
The latest weather forecast.
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
Liz Barclay introduces her selection of highlights from the past week on BBC radio. Show more
Kenton hits the town in the name of 'research'. Show more
Host Kevin Connolly is joined by journalist Farai Chideya to discuss 2010, and talks with Tea-Party Conservatives, comedian Margaret Cho and sports writer Gene Wang. Show more
Stories by Julia Blackburn about life and survival for the animals and people of Liguria in Italy, where she has made her home. The wild pigs are the real lords of the forest. Show more
Tim Harford presents the magazine which looks at numbers everywhere, in the news, in politics and in life. Show more
John Wilson presents the obituary series, analysing and celebrating the life stories of people who have recently died. Show more
Paul Lewis with the latest news from the world of personal finance.
Anna Raeburn appeals on behalf of Kidscape. Show more
Peter Day hears how the theft of a security guard's gun led a Venezuelan businessman to set up a project which has cut crime in his area by 40 per cent. Show more
The latest weather forecast.
Reports from behind the scenes at Westminster. Including More Than A Game.
The world comes to Romania's aid, playwright Vaclav Havel is elected President of Czechoslovakia, and Gorbachev and Bush welcome a new decade. Show more
Mark Tully considers where heaven is to be found, in conversation with his friend and veteran documentary maker Jonathan Stedall. Show more
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. Followed by Weather.
Laurie Taylor is at the University of Bedfordshire with a panel of guests to discuss class, social mobility and whether higher education is open to all regardless of background. Show more
The sound of bells from St Mary's Church in Abergavenny.
The latest shipping forecast.
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
