The latest shipping forecast.
The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
The bells of St Leonard's church in Bledington, Gloucester.
As police forces face significant cuts in their budgets, Gerry Northam profiles Sir Hugh Orde, president of the Association of Chief Police Officers. Show more
The latest national and international news.
Nigerian-born Gospel singer and broadcaster Muyiwa Olarewaju tells the story of his search for a father, and explores the nature of both spiritual and natural fatherhood. Show more
Charlotte Smith visits the laboratories of the National Bee Unit to hear about the latest research to help the under-threat honeybee. 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. Show more
Alan Titchmarsh appeals on behalf of Telephones for the Blind. Show more
The latest weather forecast.
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
On the Sunday nearest the fifth anniversary of the July 7th bombings in London, a service from Newcastle in County Down, a town which itself has experienced terrorist violence. Show more
David Cannadine celebrates the cultural heritage of South London, in particular Dulwich Picture Gallery and two great writers educated nearby, PG Wodehouse and Raymond Chandler. Show more
News and conversation about the big stories of the week.
The week's events in Ambridge. Jamie wants a little less conversation and Jolene has a lot on her mind. Show more
Kirsty Young's castaway is Dame Fanny Waterman, founder of Leeds International Piano competition. Show more
Jack Dee chairs the perennial antidote to panel games. Regulars Barry Cryer, Graeme Garden and Tim Brooke-Taylor are joined by Jeremy Hardy at the Centaur in Cheltenham. Show more
Sheila Dillon finds out how a 1930s block of flats is connected to the pop-up dining scene now spreading through the city, as part of the Radio 4 season London: Another Country? Show more
The latest weather forecast.
A look at events around the world.
1940: the British troop ship Lancastria is sunk, killing thousands. Why is it largely forgotten? With Allan Little. From 2010. Show more
Eric Robson chairs the programme from the annual Gardeners' Question Time Summer Garden Party at Sparsholt College in Hampshire. With Pippa Greenwood, Matthew Biggs, Bunny Guinness. Show more
Adil spends a day watching top fashion photographer Rankin in action as he tries to capture members of the public with 'the look' that defines Britain today. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Romance, scandal and pig-napping in a timeless comic classic. Stars Matt Lucas, Charles Dance, Patricia Hodge and Samuel West. Show more
James Naughtie and readers talk to Swedish crime writer Henning Mankell about his novel Sidetracked, featuring his famous detective Kurt Wallander. Show more
Roger McGough introduces listeners' requests, including work by Keats and Martin Armstrong. The readers are Kenneth Cranham, Jonjo O'Neill, Maura Dooley and Henry Sandon. Show more
Firms say that British banks make it too difficult for them to borrow money. Is this stifling the chances of Britain's economic recovery? Morland Sanders investigates. Show more
As police forces face significant cuts in their budgets, Gerry Northam profiles Sir Hugh Orde, president of the Association of Chief Police Officers. Show more
The latest shipping forecast.
The latest weather forecast.
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
Clive Coleman introduces his selection of highlights from the past week on BBC radio. Show more
It's a challenging day for Jamie, and Lynda seeks inspiration. Show more
Americana: A 4th July Special presented by Matt Frei, featuring location reports, lively discussion and exclusive interviews.
By Justin Cartwright. As a boy the narrator had to leave Sweden for the sunshine of Australia. But certain people and deep-rooted rituals pull him back to the land of the dark. Show more
The BBC Trust have announced that they will cut BBC salaries, but will they save 6Music and the Asian Network? Roger Bolton speaks to Sir Michael Lyons. Show more
Radio 4's obituary programme, analysing and reflecting on the lives of people who have recently died. Show more
Paul Lewis brings you the latest news from the world of personal finance. Show more
Alan Titchmarsh appeals on behalf of Telephones for the Blind. Show more
Moral relativism is under attack. Its critics claim it has fostered an extreme form of pluralism that it is threatening religious freedom. Edward Stourton examines the evidence. Show more
The latest weather forecast.
Reports from behind the scenes at Westminster.
Anne McElvoy takes a wry look at how the broadsheets and red tops treat the week's top stories. Show more
A report on the townspeople who saved their local cinema in Wotton-under-Edge. Show more
Nigerian-born Gospel singer and broadcaster Muyiwa Olarewaju tells the story of his search for a father, and explores the nature of both spiritual and natural fatherhood. Show more
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. Followed by Weather.
How much do the pop infatuations of teen girls have in common with the cult of death metal? Laurie Taylor finds out from young delegates to a sub-culture conference. Show more
The bells of St Leonard's church in Bledington, Gloucester.
The latest shipping forecast.
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
