The latest shipping forecast.
The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
The bells of St Edward's, Eggbuckland, Plymouth.
Reflections on Lent in modern culture. Oxford mathematics professor John Lennox explains how the relationship between God and the individual is enhanced through science. Show more
The latest national and international news.
The space scientist Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock reflects on the effects of the moon, culturally, scientifically and also personally in 'The Moon in My Life'. Show more
Anna Hill finds out how farmers in East Sussex are coping with the arrival of a new livestock disease, the Schmallenberg virus. 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
Mark Tully presents the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of the charity Child in Need India. Show more
The latest weather forecast.
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
In the fourth of the Lent series The Way to Freedom, Bishop Donal McKeown reflects on Church as Community, from the Church of the Good Shepherd in Belfast. Show more
Historian David Cannadine reflects on the power of the press, past and present, recalling how early 20th-century press barons attempted to influence politics. Show more
Paddy O'Connell presents news and conversation about the big stories of the week.
Pat blames herself and David finds that appearances can be deceptive. Show more
Journalist Anna Ford is interviewed by Kirsty Young. Show more
Nicholas Parsons challenges Paul Merton, Liza Tarbuck, Josie Lawrence and Kit Hesketh-Harvey to talk for 60 seconds without hesitation, repitition or deviation. From March 2012.
Sheila Dillon investigates the rise in demand for 'free from' foods. Show more
The latest weather forecast.
Shaun Ley presents the latest national and international news, including an in-depth look at events around the world. Email: wato@bbc.co.uk; twitter: #theworldthisweekend.
Celebrating Gerry Rafferty's glorious and instantly recognisable hit, Baker Street. With Gerry's daughter, Martha. From January 2012. Show more
Christine Walkden, Bob Flowerdew and Bunny Guinness answer questions sent in to the programme via post or email. Plus an exploration of Christine's garden. Show more
Reflections on Lent in modern culture. Oxford mathematics professor John Lennox explains how the relationship between God and the individual is enhanced through science. Show more
Anna and Max face the challenges of life as refugees rather better than their parents. Stars Anna Madeley and Adam Billington. Show more
Book magazine with Mariella Frostrup. Valerie Grove and Heidi Thomas discuss Dodie Smith. Plus, Safka Zinovieff on Greek history, and novels based on real living people. Show more
Roger McGough is joined live on stage by Harriet Walter, John MacKay, Guy Paul and the poet Paul Henry to read poetry requests on the theme of listening and sounds. Show more
Fran Abrams investigates tax avoidance schemes which cost taxpayers billions every year. Government employees, bankers, even footballers - is there anyone who isn't involved? Show more
Claire Bolderson profiles the founder of Wikipedia, Jimmy Wales, who is working as an unpaid advisor to the UK government helping open up policy-making to the public. Show more
The latest shipping forecast.
The latest weather forecast.
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
Simon Parkes makes his selection from the past seven days of BBC Radio. Show more
Emma's in for a treat. Meanwhile Helen and Tom are plotting. Show more
Life and recipes from cookery writer Damien Trench's kitchen diary. Written by and stars Miles Jupp. From November 2011. Show more
Kathleen embarks on European adventures before meeting the figure she has long been seeking. Read by Jenny Coverack. From March 2012. Show more
The Now Show and the Catholic Church - a joke too far? Plus Philip Glass on Glasswatch. Presented by Roger Bolton. Show more
Last Word
Sherwood Rowland, Lawrence Anthony, James Q Wilson, Jack Chippendale, Joe Thompson and Philip Madoc
28 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Matthew Bannister on Nobel winner Sherwood Rowland, conservationist Lawrence Anthony, social scientist James Q Wilson, fiddle player Joe Thompson and boatbuilder Jack Chippendale. Show more
No buildings insurance - a cautionary tale of two cottages. Plus, why most high street banks no longer offer safe deposit boxes. With Paul Lewis. Show more
Mark Tully presents the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of the charity Child in Need India. Show more
Analysis
Nassim Nicholas Taleb: Downing Street Guru
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Investigating the appeal of Downing Street's favourite intellectual, Nassim Nicolas Taleb - author of the best selling book The Black Swan. Show more
Carolyn Quinn asks the political editor of the Financial Times, George Parker, what he thinks will be in the Budget. Show more
Anne McElvoy of the Economist analyses how the newspapers are covering the biggest stories in Westminster and beyond.
Francine Stock meets Mark Wahlberg to discuss his new film Contraband, his love of European thrillers, and why his criminal record has helped his acting career. Show more
The space scientist Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock reflects on the effects of the moon, culturally, scientifically and also personally in 'The Moon in My Life'. Show more
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. Followed by Weather.
Thinking Allowed
Private military security; whisky tourism
28 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Laurie Taylor explores why British private military security workers see their American counterparts as 'trigger happy cowboys'. Also, 'whisky tourism' in Scotland. Show more
The bells of St Edward's, Eggbuckland, Plymouth.
The latest shipping forecast.
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