The latest shipping forecast.
The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
Daily prayer and reflection with Rev Dr Gordon Gray.
The RSPCA says animal welfare should be considered by planners debating a huge dairy in Lincs. Also after 15 years and seven million trees, The National Forest is hailed a success. Show more
Kirsty Young's castaway is entrepreneur Duncan Bannatyne. Show more
Woman's Hour
Celibacy in the Catholic Church; Jesca Hoop
45 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
A discussion on the allegations of abuse within the Catholic Church. Plus songwriter Jesca Hoop, and novelist Patricia Duncker on The Strange Case of the Composer and His Judge.
Sue Eckstein's dramatisation of her own novel, set in West Africa. After a fleeting but cathartic affair, Rachel returns to face her lover Kamal. Show more
Writer and comedian Anna Chen follows a novelty toy from design in Britain, to manufacture in China. From 2010. Show more
Bertie Wooster describes his attempts to reunite his chum Freddie with ex-fiancee Elizabeth. When things go wrong, will Jeeves shimmer to the rescue? Show more
Consumer news and issues with Peter White. Blockbuster up for sale, clampdown on extra car hire charges and surfing in Bournemouth. Show more
The latest weather forecast.
National and international news with Shaun Ley.
Roger Bolton airs listeners' views on BBC radio programmes and policy.
Time is running out for Kenton. Show more
It's now 50 years since Adam and his friends and enemies set out on their winding, interlocking paths. But it's Adam's brother Derek who holds the key to how the story ends. Show more
Eric Robson chairs the popular horticultural forum. Bob Flowerdew, Bunny Guinness and Matthew Wilson answer questions posed by the gardeners in Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex. Show more
Jolyon Jenkins investigates how accountants shaped the modern world, and looks at accountancy as obfuscation.
Matthew Bannister presents the obituary series, analysing and celebrating the life stories of people who have recently died.
Francine Stock travels to Ealing studios to visit the set of Gurinder Chadha's new film, It's a Wonderful Afterlife. 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 Marcus Brigstocke.
Pip fights fire with fire at Brookfield. Show more
Arts news and reviews with Kirsty Lang. Vadim Jean on his film about two men's 37 years in solitary confinement, and Julian Joseph tries his hand at a 'fluid piano'. Show more
Sue Eckstein's dramatisation of her own novel, set in West Africa. After a fleeting but cathartic affair, Rachel returns to face her lover Kamal. Show more
Jonathan Dimbleby chairs the topical debate from Leeds. The panellists are Simon Heffer, Ed Balls MP, William Hague MP and Bea Campbell. Show more
Simon Schama looks forward to spring with reflections on the changing seasons, and commends Geoffrey Chaucer's upbeat opinion of April compared with TS Eliot's pessimistic view. Show more
A History of the World in 100 Objects Omnibus
The First Cities and States (4000 - 2000 BC)
1 hour
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Another chance to hear the Director of the British Museum retell the history of human development with 100 selected objects from the Museum. This week - the world's first cities. Show more
The latest weather forecast.
With Carolyn Quinn and Robin Lustig. Strikes by BA cabin crew will go ahead, as last-ditch talks fail. How Rome is responding to the mounting problems of the Catholic Church. Show more
After the accidental death of a colleague, Michael Beard has stolen the young scientist's files on solar energy and framed his ex-wife's lover for murder. It's now five years later. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Sue MacGregor, John Oxford and Dorothy Crawford discuss books by Ken Kesey, Daniel Defoe and Simon Armitage. 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.
As Paris is torn by revolution, Chopin takes refuge in Scotland, but must fend off local ladies. Read by Stephen Campbell Moore. Show more
The latest shipping forecast.
Coverage of the first day of the Second Test between Bangladesh and England in Dhaka. Commentary by Simon Mann, Simon Hughes and Shamim Chowdhury. Show more
