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The sound of bells from St Paul's Cathedral.
Profile
Vincent Nichols, Archbishop of Westminster
15 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Clive Coleman profiles Vincent Nichols, Archbishop of Westminster. Who were his influences and what is his vision for the Church? Show more
The latest national and international news.
Mark Tully considers the enduring symbolism of pearls and the mystical properties with which they are endowed in myth and religious tradition. Show more
The cellars of Witley Court in Worcestershire are home to some of our largest British spiders, as Lionel Kelleway discovers when he goes in search of damp-loving cave spiders. Show more
The latest weather forecast.
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
Edward Stourton discusses the religious and ethical news of the week. Moral arguments and perspectives on stories, both familiar and unfamiliar.
Jonathon Porritt appeals on behalf of BTCV. Show more
The latest weather forecast.
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
An exploration of the ultimate sources of knowledge and wisdom in this service live from St John's College in the University of Cambridge. Led by Rev Duncan Dormer. Show more
Lisa Jardine reflects on the need for climate scientists to take scrupulous care when they inform and persuade.
Topical news with Paddy O'Connell. A tribute to Sir John Dankworth, the jazz legend who died at the age of 82. Plus, a discussion on whether leaders need to be whiter than white. Show more
The week's events in Ambridge.
Kirsty Young's castaway is the stylist Gok Wan. Show more
Nicholas Parsons chairs the devious word game with Paul Merton, Charles Collingwood, Josie Lawrence and Chris Neill. From February 2010.
Humans have always selected particular seeds and in so doing changed the nature of their food. Sheila Dillon looks at the implications of today's selections on the world's food. Show more
The latest weather forecast.
A look at events around the world.
Mike Pitts delves into the sometimes murky world of the metal detector. How is it changing our national heritage? From 2010. Show more
Eric Robson chairs the popular horticultural forum. Matthew Wilson, Bob Flowerdew and Anne Swithinbank join gardeners in Linton, Cambridgeshire. Show more
The family settle into life with a remote nomadic tribe, make friends with their hosts, spend days out hunting in the snowy landscape of the plains and finally bid a sad farewell. Show more
Smiley's plans to get hold of Russian spy Nelson Ko are coming to a head. But Smiley has pinned his hopes on Jerry Westerby - and Westerby has plans of his own. Show more
James Naughtie and readers talk to Clive James about the first volume of his autobiography, Unreliable Memoirs, which has sold more than a million copies. Show more
Roger McGough introduces listeners' requests. He guides us through a poetic landscape cast in frost, with requested poems by Ted Hughes, William Morris and Raymond Carver. Show more
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Improvised Explosive Devices in Afghanistan
40 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Allan Urry investigates what is being done to combat the increasing threat to British and other coalition troops in Afghanistan of improvised explosive devices. Show more
Profile
Vincent Nichols, Archbishop of Westminster
15 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Clive Coleman profiles Vincent Nichols, Archbishop of Westminster. Who were his influences and what is his vision for the Church? Show more
The latest shipping forecast.
The latest weather forecast.
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
Ernie Rea introduces his selection of highlights from the past week on BBC radio. Show more
It's good cop, bad cop at Brookfield. Show more
Matt Frei is joined by conservative commentator Tucker Carlson to discuss the stories of the week, including renewed examination of the military's 'don't ask, don't tell' policy. Show more
Mark Williams reads one of Anthony Buckeridge's classic school stories, abridged by Roy Apps. Mr Wilkins finds Jennings and Darbishire looking for a fish - up a tree. Show more
Roger Bolton airs listeners' views on BBC radio programmes and policy.
John Wilson presents the obituary series. Marking the lives of Sir Percy Cradock, Lucienne Day, Lieutenant-Colonel Lee Archer and Pernell Roberts. Show more
Paul Lewis with the latest news from the world of personal finance.
Jonathon Porritt appeals on behalf of BTCV. Show more
Edward Stourton talks to the growing band of experts who believe that risk-taking investment banks should be forced to face the consequences of their losses. Show more
The latest weather forecast.
Reports from behind the scenes at Westminster. Including Class Dismissed.
Morgan Freeman reveals the secrets of playing Nelson Mandela in Clint Eastwood's new biopic, Invictus. Show more
Mark Tully considers the enduring symbolism of pearls and the mystical properties with which they are endowed in myth and religious tradition. Show more
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. Followed by Weather.
The way countries are seen worldwide has a huge effect on their power and prosperity. Laurie Taylor explores national branding and the commodification of ethnic identity. Show more
The sound of bells from St Paul's Cathedral.
The latest shipping forecast.
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
