The latest shipping forecast.
The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
The sound of bells from the church of St Peter and St Paul, Tonbridge in Kent. Show more
The Rt Rev John Broadhurst, the Bishop of Fulham and chairman of Forward in Faith, the mainly Anglo-Catholic organisation opposed to the ordination of women. Show more
The latest national and international news.
Mark Tully talks to poet and novelist Louis de Bernieres about the difference between poetry and prose. Show more
Bill and Tim Jesty are third- and fourth-generation watercress farmers who know the secret of their crops success. Elinor Goodman visits them on what was once their farm in Dorset. 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. Show more
Kate Adie appeals on behalf of Hope and Homes for Children. Show more
The latest weather forecast.
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
Festival Eucharist from St John's Church Buxton sung by the Buxton Madrigal Singers and Festival soloists to Mozart's Mass in C, K258. The preacher is Bishop James Jones. Show more
David Cannadine traces the remarkable history of the Asian elephant, prompted by the recent auction of colourful models to raise funds for their preservation. Show more
News and conversation about the big stories of the week with Paddy O'Connell. Show more
The week's events in Ambridge. Jamie's feeling the pressure and Phoebe can't believe her luck. Show more
Kirsty Young's castaway is the Oscar-winning actor and director Tim Robbins. Show more
Jack Dee chairs the perennial antidote to panel games. Regulars Barry Cryer, Graeme Garden and Tim Brooke-Taylor are joined by Sandi Toksvig at the Sands Centre in Carlisle. Show more
Sheila Dillon takes a culinary food walk in Belfast, where peace and a handful of trailblazing chefs, have sparked a revolution in the city's restaurant and food culture. Show more
The latest weather forecast.
A look at events around the world with Shaun Ley.
4 Extra Debut. Artist Grayson Perry goes on a quest to discover what it means to be creative. With Terry Pratchett. From July 2010. Show more
Chris Beardshaw, Anne Swithinbank and Matthew Biggs answer gardeners' questions at the Gregynog Festival in Powys. Eric Robson chairs. Show more
Adil talks to brides-to-be as they nervously prepare for their big moment - their first ever photo shoot often involves wearing little more than their finest underwear. Show more
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Elite intellectual Joseph Knecht feels compelled to rebel against the utopian society he once idolised. Stars Derek Jacobi. Show more
Mariella Frostrup talks to novelist Richard Russo about his literary influences and Nicholas Shakespeare discusses his latest novel, The Inheritance. Show more
Roger McGough introduces listeners' requests, including works by Michael Longley and Lavinia Greenlaw. The readers are Kenneth Cranham, Annette Badland and Jonjo O'Neill. Show more
Allan Urry investigates how weapons dealers are using the UK to export illegal consignments of arms to the Middle East and other conflict zones. Show more
The Rt Rev John Broadhurst, the Bishop of Fulham and chairman of Forward in Faith, the mainly Anglo-Catholic organisation opposed to the ordination of women. Show more
The latest shipping forecast.
The latest weather forecast.
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
Christopher Douglas introduces his selection of highlights from the past week on BBC radio. Show more
There's an irate customer in the The Bull and Pip mucks in with the Young Farmers. Show more
Presented by Steve Evans from Washington, DC. Show more
In Kirtsy Gunn's story, a chance encounter in the murky wood suddenly changes the course of the narrator's life. Show more
It seems that a lot of listeners haven't been very impressed by Radio 4's season 'London: Another Country?'. The editor behind the series answers his critics. Show more
Matthew Bannister presents 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
Kate Adie appeals on behalf of Hope and Homes for Children. Show more
After the emergency budget, all politicians claim to have credible plans to cut the deficit. But Michael Blastland asks where exactly the axe will fall to meet the promises made. Show more
The latest weather forecast.
Reports from behind the scenes at Westminster.
BBC Radio 4 brings back a much loved TV favourite - What the Papers Say. Andrew Grice takes a wry look at how the broadsheets and red tops have covered the news. Show more
As part of Radio 4's London season, Matthew Sweet surveys Tower Bridge in cinema, and asks Leonardo DiCaprio if he is a Jungian or a Freudian. Produced by Stephen Hughes. Show more
Mark Tully talks to poet and novelist Louis de Bernieres about the difference between poetry and prose. Show more
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. Followed by Weather.
How much can be told about a person by looking at their face? Laurie Taylor explores the impact on culture of the strange and complex ideas of physiognomy. Show more
The sound of bells from the church of St Peter and St Paul, Tonbridge in Kent. Show more
The latest shipping forecast.
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