The latest shipping forecast.
The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
Daily prayer and reflection with Rev Mark Wakelin. Show more
Having set up his hide at the edge of Poyang Lake in China, John waits for dawn and watches the birds as he reflects on everyday miracles like feathers, boatmen and Chinese worms. Show more
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
The latest weather forecast.
Clare Balding walks the South Downs Way. Starting at the coast near Eastbourne, she meets a group of disabled ramblers with a passion for the countryside of East Sussex.
Charlotte Smith examines the government's rural budget and its controversial plan to cull badgers in England to try and halt TB in cattle. Show more
The latest weather forecast.
With James Naughtie and Evan Davis. Including Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
Fi Glover is joined by Lucy Worsley, the Chief Curator of Historic Royal Palaces; a father and daughter who swam to safety from a sinking ship; and poet Murray Lachlan Young. Show more
John McCarthy finds out from Cathy Giangrande about the plethora of museums in China and from Jon Magnusson and John Beatty about visiting the erupting Icelandic volcano. Show more
A rare bird sighting isn't accepted until ratified by Ten Rare Men, aka the British Birds Rarities Committee. Howard Stableford meets the men who make or break birding reputations. Show more
Peter Oborne of the Daily Mail takes soundings on impending cuts in public spending and finds unease among some Tory MPs about David Cameron's management style. Show more
BBC foreign correspondents with the stories behind the world's headlines, introduced by Kate Adie. Featuring despatches from Iran, Sierra Leone and Paris. Show more
In his first interview as Minister for Pensions, Steve Webb talks to Paul Lewis about his policy priorities and responds to a letter of advice from a predecessor. Show more
Sandi Toksvig chairs the topical comedy quiz. The panel includes Phill Jupitus and Jeremy Hardy. Show more
The latest weather forecast.
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
Jonathan Dimbleby chairs the topical debate from Gowerton School, on the Gower Peninsula. The panellists are John McDonnell MP, Grant Shapps MP, Simon Jenkins and Anastasia de Waal. Show more
Jonathan Dimbleby takes listeners' calls and emails in response to this week's edition of Any Questions?
By William Trevor. Penniless sculptor Corry struggles to make ends meet for his pregnant wife Nuala and their children. Unbeknown to him, Nuala comes up with a shocking plan. Show more
Dr Phil Hammond asks three guests to play tracks of their choice. He is joined by ex-army officer Patrick Hennessey, comedian Sarah Millican and journalist John Harris. Show more
Jane Garvey talks to Miranda Raison about life after Spooks; the first UK TV advert for pregnancy advice; women who leave their children; and can adults look good with plaits? Show more
Full coverage and analysis of the day's news with Carolyn Quinn, plus the sports headlines.
The news programme that starts with its listeners. This week, Eddie Mair and Jennifer Tracey hear about sibling rivalry, the lack of sunspots and the power of suggestion. Show more
The latest shipping forecast.
The latest weather forecast.
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
Clive Anderson is joined by Nick Frost, Richard Coyle and Robert Lacey. Jo Bunting talks to comedian Micky Flanagan. With music from Lone Wolf and Chris Difford. Show more
By Kate Clanchy. With Warren Mitchell and Peter Marinker. When care home residents Dennis and Walter encounter a gang of young boys, they're reminded of their own tearaway youth. Show more
Tom Sutcliffe and guests Adam Mars Jones, Natalie Haynes and Richard Coles review the week's cultural highlights, including Herzog's Bad Lieutenant and Billy Budd at Glyndebourne. Show more
Martin Wainwright explores the Second World War broadcasts of the influential playwright JB Priestley. From 2010. Show more
Leonard Wibberley's famous Cold War satire in which the tiny European country of Grand Fenwick is forced to declare war on the United States. Show more
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4, followed by weather.
To mark The World Tonight's 40th anniversary, Robin Lustig chairs a special debate on Britain's future role in the world with a panel of global experts at Chatham House. Show more
Paul Gambaccini hosts the eclectic music quiz, with contestants from Glasgow and Adlington and Wigan in Lancashire. From 2010. Show more
Roger McGough introduces requests for poems learnt by heart while at school. Including classic works by AA Milne, Thomas Hardy and 'Anon'.
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. Followed by Weather.
Stories about rage and its different manifestations. Martina Cole reveals how her anger at injustice inspired her to take direct positive action.
The latest shipping forecast.
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
