The latest shipping forecast.
The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
The bells from St Peter in Tiverton, Devon.
As Meryl Streep prepares to star as a determined Margaret Thatcher in a new star-studded biopic, Andy Denwood explores her own single-minded dedication to her chosen profession. Show more
The latest national and international news.
Mark Tully explores how spirituality can be an active force for society's improvement and asks how a spiritual approach to life can move from the private to the public sphere. Show more
4 Extra Debut. As ladybirds become dormant in winter, Joanna Pinnock is in Oxfordshire to examine their struggle to survive. From 2011. Show more
The latest weather forecast.
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
William Crawley with the religious and ethical news of the week. Moral arguments and perspectives on stories familiar and unfamiliar. Show more
Terry Wogan presents the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of the charity Children in Need. Show more
The latest weather forecast.
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
Faith in the Suburbs: Worship from John Keble Church, Mill Hill, north London, celebrating the diversity and vibrancy of suburban faith, the back-bone of the church in Britain. Show more
With the euro in turmoil, Mary Beard reflects on the very first monetary union, two and a half thousand years ago, ironically masterminded by the Greeks in ancient Athens. Show more
News and conversation about the big stories of the week. With Paddy O'Connell.
Family conflicts are brewing and Caroline gives Lynda food for thought. Show more
Actor Robert Hardy is interviewed by Kirsty Young for Desert Island Discs. Show more
Radio 4's antidote to panel games returns for its 56th series with regulars Tim Brooke-Taylor, Barry Cryer and Graeme Garden plus Jeremy Hardy on the panel. Jack Dee chairs. Show more
The Food Programme
A Special (Food) Relationship
25 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Chief food writer at the New York Times Mark Bittman sets off on a food journey to see what he can learn from Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall, Jamie Oliver and Arthur Potts Dawson. Show more
The latest weather forecast.
Shaun Ley with the latest national and international news, and an in-depth look at events around the world.
Michael Portillo revisits the police strikes of 1918-19 and discovers a moment more revolutionary than the general strike of 1926. Show more
Bunny Guinness, Matthew Wilson and Bob Flowerdew are guests of Durham Wildlife Trust. Bob Flowerdew finds out how to create a historical garden. Show more
Exploring the ways in which people reveal their true selves to the world. Daniel is rebuilding his life in a community that knows he has been imprisoned. Show more
Strether falls under the spell of Paris and the beautiful Mme de Vionnet. But his angry fiancee sends more men to bring both him and her wayward son home. Stars Henry Goodman. Show more
Mariella Frostrup continues Open Book's celebration of funny books and funny writers. Fiona Shaw discusses Shakespeare's influence and AL Kennedy chooses her funniest book. Show more
Writer and broadcaster Diana Collecott explores the world of wartime poet Hilda Doolittle, friend of Pound, Eliot and DH Lawrence. Sara Kestelman reads a selection of her poetry. Show more
As campaigners call for fundamental reforms of the coronial system, Ann Alexander examines concerns about coroner's court inquests and asks if families are getting justice. Show more
As Meryl Streep prepares to star as a determined Margaret Thatcher in a new star-studded biopic, Andy Denwood explores her own single-minded dedication to her chosen profession. Show more
The latest shipping forecast.
The latest weather forecast.
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
Stewart Henderson makes his selection from the past seven days of BBC Radio. Show more
It's Stir Up Sunday. Meanwhile Pat shares her thoughts. Show more
Sue Perkins sets moral and ethical posers for Nick Revell, Danielle Ward, Grace Dent and Ricky Wilson. From November 2011. Show more
Byng Ballads: The Story of Douglas Byng
Episode 1: A Naughty Victorian Lady
15 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LW
Byng reminisces about his early childhood as the son of a Nottingham bank manager and his first job as a theatrical costume designer in Soho. Show more
Presented by Roger Bolton. Radio 4 Controller Gwyneth Williams addresses listeners' concerns about schedule changes. Plus men and Woman's Hour. Show more
Last Word
Jackie Leven, Evelyn Lauder, Dulcie Gray, Richard Scott, Jane Packer
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Matthew Bannister on singer-songwriter Jackie Leven, cosmetics executive Evelyn Lauder, actress Dulcie Gray, Guardian chairman Richard Scott and florist Jane Packer. Show more
The latest news from the world of personal finance, presented by Paul Lewis.
Terry Wogan presents the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of the charity Children in Need. Show more
Prof Robert H. Frank tells an audience at the LSE that Darwin was a greater economist than Adam Smith. Newsnight's economics editor Paul Mason asks him to explain why. 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.
Iain Dale of Total Politics analyses how the newspapers are covering the biggest stories in Westminster and beyond.
Terence Davies plunges into The Deep Blue Sea, and Daniel Henshall explains why he seized the chance to play Australia's most notorious serial killer in Snowtown. Show more
Mark Tully explores how spirituality can be an active force for society's improvement and asks how a spiritual approach to life can move from the private to the public sphere. Show more
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. Followed by Weather.
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The bells from St Peter in Tiverton, Devon.
The latest shipping forecast.
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