The latest shipping forecast.
The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
The sound of bells from St Vedast, Foster Lane, London. Show more
As controversy surrounds his new plans for English schools, what lies behind the rise of education secretary Michael Gove? Show more
The latest national and international news.
In conversation with the Director of the British Museum, Neil MacGregor, Mike Wooldridge considers the difference between sacred art and religious art. Show more
Lionel Kelleway is on Dartmoor, finding out how Mark Lawrence is able to locate hundreds of birds' nests each summer amongst the bracken and gorse. Show more
The latest weather forecast.
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
Jane Little with the religious and ethical news of the week. Moral arguments and perspectives on stories, familiar and unfamiliar. Show more
John Simpson appeals on behalf of Malaria Consortium. Show more
The latest weather forecast.
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
A service drawing on treasures old and new from Leeds Parish Church with music by SS Wesley, former organist and choirmaster. The service is led by Rev Canon Tony Bundock. Show more
Lisa Jardine reflects on the history of fireworks and their political significance, especially in France's history and contemporary life. Show more
News and conversation about the big stories of the week with Paddy O'Connell.
There are tensions on Lakey Hill and news spreads fast in Ambridge. Show more
4 Extra Debut. From Lady Gaga to The Specials. Comic actor and director Kathy Burke shares her castaway choices with Kirsty Young. From 2010. Show more
Nicholas Parsons chairs the devious word game. With Paul Merton, Sue Perkins, Liza Tarbuck and John Sergeant. From August 2010. Show more
Charles Campion indulges his love of pork scratchings. He meets the pigs with the most suitable skins, chews the fat with Black Country pub goers and tours a scratchings factory. Show more
The latest weather forecast.
A look at events around the world with Shaun Ley.
Kirsty Lang visits Paris to explore the centuries-old story of traders selling books by the River Seine. From June 2010. Show more
Matthew Wilson, Bunny Guinness and Bob Flowerdew are guests of Wenhaston Gardeners Club in Suffolk. They explore drought-tolerant plants at the Dry Garden, RHS Hyde Hall. Show more
With the help of wildlife sound recordist Chris Watson, Brett Westwood offers help with identifying the birds which are likely to seen and heard on our sandy shores. Show more
In Venice, Kate's plan to unite Merton and Milly gains pace. But are they prepared for the consequences? Stars Blake Ritson, Anna Maxwell Martin, Toby Jones. Show more
Aminatta Forna talks to Nigerian novelist Helon Habila. Plus how men and women write domesticity into their books, and Nobel Laureate Jose Saramago's posthumously-published novel. Show more
Greta Scacchi discusses the life and work of Aboriginal poet Oodgeroo Noonuccal, with friends and family of the poet. Show more
Sue Armstrong investigates the growing pressure on developing countries as tobacco companies battle for the hearts and lungs of new smokers. Show more
As controversy surrounds his new plans for English schools, what lies behind the rise of education secretary Michael Gove? Show more
The latest shipping forecast.
The latest weather forecast.
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
Sheila McClennon introduces highlights from the past week on BBC radio, including an evocative tale from A L Kennedy and the mystery behind the ghostly poem Flannel Isle. Show more
Debbie brings news from Hungary, and who is the mysterious visitor at Rickyard Cottage? Show more
Americana takes a trip to the beach..with the original beach boy himself, Brian Wilson.
The true story of the transportation of an elephant between two Butlins camps in the 1950s. The five and a half ton elephant is reluctant to enter its crate. Show more
Roger Bolton asks whether coverage of the trial of Charles Taylor on the BBC been more concerned with the evidence of supermodel Naomi Campbell than the accusations of genocide. Show more
Matthew Bannister hosts Radio 4's obituary programme and remembers historian Professor Tony Judt, actress Patricia Neal, union leader Jimmy Reid, and jazz drummer Jack Parnell. Show more
The grieving families waiting years for answers. John Waite investigates problems within coroners' courts and hears why delays to inquests could get even worse. Show more
John Simpson appeals on behalf of Malaria Consortium. Show more
Peter Day talks to Saeed Amidi, owner of a tiny office space in Silicon Valley that has produced a stream of blockbuster companies in recent years, including Google and PayPal. Show more
The latest weather forecast.
Reports from behind the scenes at Westminster.
John Harris of The Guardian takes a wry look at how the broadsheets and red tops treat the week's top stories. Show more
The writer, star and co-creator of BBC's Sherlock, Mark Gatiss, celebrates the work of his favourite actor, Roger Livesey. Show more
In conversation with the Director of the British Museum, Neil MacGregor, Mike Wooldridge considers the difference between sacred art and religious art. Show more
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. Followed by Weather.
What does it mean to be truly free? Laurie Taylor discusses emancipation, ideas of black freedom from slavery, through key figures of the 20th century to the present day. Show more
The sound of bells from St Vedast, Foster Lane, London. Show more
The latest shipping forecast.
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