The latest shipping forecast.
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with the Rev Dr Mark Wakelin, Methodist minister. Show more
The National Trust claims UK children are experiencing 'Nature Deficit Disorder' because they're not playing in wild places. And why chefs are drawn to rare breeds. Show more
Presented by James Naughtie and Justin Webb. Including Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
Jazz pianist Jamie Cullum is interviewed by Kirsty Young for a special edition of Desert Island Discs as part of the More Than Words Festival for Radio 4 in Bristol. Show more
Woman's Hour
Cyber-bullying, female jockeys, abortion campaigning tactics, Falklands nurse and baby manuals
58 minutes
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Abortion campaigning tactics, a new charity to combat cyber-bullying, female jockeys, former Falkland's nurse Maggie Barclay-Cooke. With Jenni Murray. Show more
Giacinto's behaviour is causing trouble for the Pintor sisters, and Noemi disapproves of his relationship with Grixenda. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Comic Danny Robins explores the Swedish cultural explosion conquering the world, from Abba and fiction to furniture. From April 2011. Show more
Amy is wondering when boyfriend Sam will realise that their relationship is on the rocks. She's got Agent Y on the case. But is a dose of applied statistics really what they need? Show more
As water bills go up, there is a demand to know where the money is being spent. Consumer news with Peter White. Show more
The Listening Project
Destiny: Chick and Lindsay
5 minutes
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In a new series capturing the nation in conversation, Fi Glover introduces a brief encounter between grandfather and granddaughter whose lives are to take very different courses. Show more
The latest weather forecast.
Shaun Ley presents national and international news. Listeners can share their views via email: wato@bbc.co.uk or on twitter: #wato.
Grey seals are Britain's largest mammal, but remain a mystery. Mary Colwell meets Sue Sayer on a windy cliff in Cornwall to view the animals Sue loves so much. Show more
Brian has a battle on his hands and Robert is left with chores to do. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Eileen Atkins and Jeremy Irons read TS Eliot's The Waste Land. Introduced by Dr Rowan Williams, former Archbishop of Canterbury. Show more
Gardeners' Question Time
Crookham, Northumberland
43 minutes
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Eric Robson and members of the panel are guests of Crookham Gardeners' Club in Northumberland. Practical March concludes with weed and pest control. Show more
By Christopher Matthew: Edward is very fond of the little oak tree on his golf course. But some club members are not so keen. Show more
Last Word
Lord Newton, Jocky Wilson, Jennifer Longford, Earl Scruggs and Abdullahi Yusuf Ahmed
28 minutes
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Matthew Bannister on Tory politician Lord Newton, darts player Jocky Wilson, Lloyd George's step-daughter Jennifer Longford and banjo player Earl Scruggs. Show more
Fans of Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show fight back. And has Radio 4 killed the past tense? Radio 4's forum for audience comment. Presented by Roger Bolton. Show more
The Listening Project
Maternal Love: Sasha and Paddy
5 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
In a new series capturing the nation in conversation, Fi Glover introduces a tender moment between a mother from Berkshire and her son. Show more
The latest shipping forecast.
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
Last show of the current series of topical comedy with Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis, dissecting the week's news with Jon Holmes, Mitch Benn, Laura Shavin and John Finnemore. Show more
Clarrie is curious. Meanwhile, how will the family react to Tony's news? Show more
Front Row
Kirsty Lang in New York with the director of the Metropolitan Museum
30 minutes
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Kirsty Lang reports from New York with Thomas Campbell, British-born director of the vast Metropolitan Museum, and trumpeter Nicholas Payton on why he dislikes the word jazz. Show more
Giacinto's behaviour is causing trouble for the Pintor sisters, and Noemi disapproves of his relationship with Grixenda. Show more
Jonathan Dimbleby chairs a live discussion of news and politics from Otley, West Yorkshire, with Angela Eagle, Haleh Afshar, Doug Richard and Sir George Young. Show more
David Cannadine reflects on the changing images of the typical policeman in the light of a report that half of the members of the Metropolitan Police are overweight. Show more
Broadcaster and investigative journalist Tom Mangold continues his epic quest to uncover the truth behind one of the world's most famous mysteries. Show more
The latest weather forecast.
George Galloway and voter discontent, Burma's elections, and the biggest lottery rollover in the world. Carolyn Quinn presents national and international news and analysis. Show more
Stewart and Ellie enjoy a reunion with childhood friends on the beach, but then Ellie's brother turns up drunk. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Isy Suttie, Beverley Humphreys and Harriett Gilbert discuss books by Carlos Ruiz Zafon, Ian McEwan and Daniel Keyes. From 2012. Show more
Alan Dein sets out on a series of nocturnal excursions via Facebook and Skype, connecting with man car-jacked in Caracas and an Iranian evading government eavesdropping. Show more
The Listening Project
Memories: Willie and Alison
5 minutes
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A shared moment of tenderness between Willie and Alison, a couple who have shared a rich life together but now face the challenges of an uncertain future as old age approaches. Show more
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. Followed by Weather.
Shin has a lucky encounter and finds his way to South Korea, and from there to America, but has to adjust to his new life as a free man. Show more
The latest shipping forecast.
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