The horse racing authorities are worried about the future of their sport. Chris Ledgard reports on efforts to attract a new generation of punters. Show more
A businessman enjoys extramarital assignations. But why is his new sat-nav directing him home? Stars Bruce Alexander. From 2010. Show more
Consumer news and issues with Peter White. The dos and don'ts of cookery for the visually impaired. Show more
The latest weather forecast.
National and international news with Shaun Ley.
Roger Bolton airs listeners' views on BBC radio programmes and policy.
Ed lays down the law with the boys. Show more
Adam and Barbara meet their daughter-in-law Juliana and grandson for the first time. Juliana's encounter with one of Adam's old associates is shocking, to put it mildly. Show more
Eric Robson chairs the popular horticultural forum. Matthew Biggs, Pippa Greenwood and Christine Walkden are guests of Edenfield and District Horticultural Society in Lancashire. Show more
Jolyon Jenkins investigates how accountants shaped the modern world and examines the feudal accounting systems of Medieval England. Show more
Matthew Bannister marks the lives of Philip Langridge, Walter Plowright, Andree Peel, Sir Kenneth Dover, and Fred Wedlock.
Francine Stock enters the Green Zone with Bourne Ultimatum director Paul Greengrass, who has reunited with Matt Damon. Show more
The latest shipping forecast.
The latest weather forecast.
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present a satirical review of the week's news, with help from Jon Holmes, Laura Shavin, Mitch Benn and special guest.
Helen tells Kate some home truths. Show more
TV drama Blood And Oil reviewed; how can today's authors best promote their books?; playwright Alan Harris on A Good Night Out In The Valleys, National Theatre of Wales' first play. Show more
To banish her past demons, Alison must face them and confront the painful truth about her childhood. Starring Alison Steadman. Show more
Jonathan Dimbleby chairs the topical debate from Oxford. The panel includes Lord Adonis, Ann Widdecombe MP, David Laws MP and John Micklethwait. Show more
Simon Schama reflects that when times are hard people seem to prefer tough leaders who knock heads together to mild-mannered conciliators.
A History of the World in 100 Objects Omnibus
After the Ice Age
57 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Neil MacGregor of the British Museum with an omnibus edition of 5 more items in his history of humanity, told through the objects it's made. This week, emerging out of the Ice Age Show more
The latest weather forecast.
News and analysis with Ritula Shah. British Airways cabin crew announce strike dates. A special report behind the scenes with the probation service in Sheffield. Show more
Sara Kestleman reads from the new and disturbing novel by Rose Tremain. A return to the place where they began; peace and reconciliation at last. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Sue MacGregor, Julia Blackburn and Ritula Shah discuss books by Kate Clanchy, Michael Ondaatje and Simon Gray. From 2010. Show more
News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament with Mark D'Arcy.
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. Followed by Weather.
More trouble for Mac, and Anne's later 'business' with the small Picasso. Max Hastings concludes his recollections of his parents' marriage. Show more
The latest shipping forecast.
Coverage of the second day of the First Test between Bangladesh and England in Chittagong. Commentary by Simon Mann, Simon Hughes and Shamim Chowdhury. Show more
