The latest shipping forecast.
The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
The bells of St Bartholomew, Smithfield, London.
Mary Ann Sieghart profiles Lord Patten, the Conservative peer who is the preferred candidate to be the next Chairman of the BBC Trust. Show more
The latest national and international news.
The writer Sarah Cuddon examines the impact of assuming an alias or pseudonym, both in what is hidden and what is revealed. Show more
On a farm in Hertfordshire, Lionel Kelleway gets close encounters with boxing hares and meets Gill Turner who knows many of the hares individually. Show more
The latest weather forecast.
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
Edward Stourton with the religious and ethical news of the week. Moral arguments and perspectives on stories, familiar and unfamiliar. Show more
Barry Cryer presents the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of the charity Prostate Action. Show more
The latest weather forecast.
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
A service from Bethel United Reformed Church, Swansea. Music by the Swansea Philharmonic Choir conducted by Clive John. Preacher: Rev Dr Noel Davies. Organist: Christine Beynon. Show more
Roger McGough with consoling poems, including work by Derek Mahon. The readers are John Sessions, Catherine Cusack and Jonjo O'Neill. Show more
After the disruption caused by snow, Julian O'Halloran examines the record of airport operator BAA and asks whether Britain's airport woes run deeper than bad weather. Show more
Mary Ann Sieghart profiles Lord Patten, the Conservative peer who is the preferred candidate to be the next Chairman of the BBC Trust. Show more
The latest shipping forecast.
The latest weather forecast.
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
Ian McMillan makes his selection from the week's radio. Show more
David takes his eye off the ball and Kirsty's meeting takes an unexpected turn. Show more
Unions in America are credited with creating the 40 hour work week, minimum wage, headaches, hurdles and delays. Americana examines the history and possible future of US unions. Show more
A story written and performed by stand-up comedian Stephen K Amos about how a family heirloom has the power to take him back to his childhood and a very special relationship. Show more
The fine line between candid confessional and entertainment. Counting the cost of Cairo. Presented by Roger Bolton. Show more
Last Word
Raymond Burton, Maria Altmann, Ronald Hickman, David Tench, Nicholas Courtney
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
John Wilson on men's clothing baron Raymond Burton, Workmate inventor Ronald Hickman, the lawyer David Tench and actor Nicholas Courtney who played the Brigadier in Dr Who. Show more
Does your investment adviser really understand your risk tolerance? Index-linked savings are back; and, what cover do you have when your travel plans are affected by civil unrest? Show more
Barry Cryer presents the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of the charity Prostate Action. Show more
Analysis
The Orange Book: Clegg's Political Lemon?
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
The Orange Book, published in 2004, is the unofficial manifesto of the Liberal Democrats' right wing. Edward Stourton examines its influence on both the party and the coalition. Show more
Preview of the week's political agenda at Westminster with MPs, experts and commentators. Discussion of the issues politicians are grappling with in the corridors of power.
Sarah Sands of the London Evening Standard takes a look at how the broadsheets and red tops treat the week's news. Show more
Ahead of Sunday's Oscar ceremony, Francine Stock talks to nominees and looks across the categories to see who might walk away with the coveted statuettes. Show more
The writer Sarah Cuddon examines the impact of assuming an alias or pseudonym, both in what is hidden and what is revealed. Show more
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. Followed by Weather.
Thinking Allowed
Irregular and undocumented workers - America's death penalty
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Why does the US continue to use capital punishment when all other Western nations have abandoned it in the name of civilisation and humanity? Also, illegal workers in the UK. Show more
The bells of St Bartholomew, Smithfield, London.
The latest shipping forecast.
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
