The latest shipping forecast.
The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
Prayer and reflection.
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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It's been seven years since hunting with hounds was abolished but it's claimed the country's hunts are more popular than ever. Helen Mark investigates the latest in the debate. Show more
From counting birds and badgers, to hares to wild boar - Charlotte Smith crunches the numbers on the accuracy and political controversy of wildlife surveys. Show more
The latest weather forecast.
Morning news and current affairs, presented by John Humphrys and Justin Webb. Why are so many people visiting A&E departments? Plus celebrity privacy and Press TV. Show more
Mark D'Arcy reports on events in Westminster.
Saturday Live
Ulrika Jonsson; Elvis McGonagall; Sword Swallower; Sleaford Crowdscape; Hearse Hitchhiker; Ruby Wax Inheritance Tracks
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Richard Coles with Ulrika Jonsson, poet Elvis McGonagall, a sword swallower, a woman who made friends with her love rival, a Sleaford Crowdscape and Ruby Wax's Inheritance Tracks. Show more
Excess Baggage
The Occupied territories of East Jerusalem and the West Bank
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John McCarthy looks at the delights and difficulties of visiting the occupied territories with guide writer Sarah Irving, circus performer China Fish and traveller Gail Simmons. Show more
Science-mad comedian Robin Ince shares his wonder at gene research and love of festivals. Show more
Jackie Ashley of the Guardian looks behind the scenes at Westminster. Show more
Kate Adie hosts despatches from correspondents in Yemen, Syria, India, Pakistan and Israel. Show more
British armed forces abroad face possible tax fines, new coins are being minted but are coin machines ready? And how to get the best price for your old mobile and pension drawdown. Show more
A satirical review of the week's news, chaired by Sandi Toksvig.
The latest weather forecast.
The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
Jonathan Dimbleby chairs a live discussion of news and politics from Ingatestone, Essex, with Tessa Jowell, Danny Alexander, Peter Oborne and Mark Serwotka. Show more
Listeners' calls and emails in response to this week's edition of Any Questions? Bank executives' pay, public sector pay freeze, Boris island and the future of the NHS. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Edith Wharton's life had as much drama as her novels. An encounter with a journalist caused shockwaves. Stars Fenella Woolgar. Show more
With a roll-call of top British artist clients, legendary print maker Stanley Jones is profiled by Susan Aldworth. From 2012. Show more
Why does a seemingly devoted parent kill their children? The growing number of female politicians happy to adopt the feminist label, and pastels on the catwalk this spring. Show more
A fresh perspective on the day's news with sports headlines.
The young people who don't feature in the unemployment figures; the power of music in the films of Hitchcock; and celebrating the life of a loved one through photographs. Show more
The latest shipping forecast.
The latest weather forecast.
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
Clive Anderson is joined by Ardal O'Hanlon, Mark Thomas, Gus Casely-Hayford and Paul Gambaccini. With music from Ruth Moody and Field Music. Show more
Award-winning writer Peter Souter takes on this week's headlines, looking at Scotland's fight for independence, from the perspective of two new and unusual Edinburgh residents. Show more
Tom Sutcliffe and his guests writers David Aaronovitch and Sarfraz Manzoor and historian Amanda Vickery review the week's cultural highlights including the film Coriolanus. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Lisa Appignanesi explores the intense relationship between Sigmund Freud and Carl Jung, pioneers of psychoanalysis. From January 2012. Show more
Mickey returns to India, determined to marry Mary and prove himself to Martin, but makes a discovery. Stars Zafar Karachiwala. Show more
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4, followed by weather.
Nick Robinson goes behind the closed doors of Whitehall and inside Westminster to ask how controversial decisions are reached. Show more
Nationwide general knowledge quiz chaired by Russell Davies. Quiz enthusiasts from Cheshire, the West Midlands and Edinburgh bid for a place in the semi-finals. Show more
Roger McGough with poetry requests read by Catherine Cusack and Patrick Romer. Including poems by Tomas Transtromer, WB Yeats and Moniza Alvi. Show more
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. Followed by Weather.
The terrible risk a married man takes by taking a simple walk in the park with his young mistress. Read by Tracy-Ann Oberman. Show more
The latest shipping forecast.
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
