The latest shipping forecast.
The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with the Rev Chris Bennett of the Titanic Quarter in Belfast. Show more
A condition affecting Christmas trees is causing serious problems for some growers, as experts try and work out the exact cause. Presented by Caz Graham. Show more
Sean Curran with the latest news from Westminster and beyond.
Midweek
Ian Thorpe, Pablo Borboroglu, Clair Symonds, Hyperpotamus
43 minutes
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Lively and diverse conversation as Libby Purves meets Olympian Ian Thorpe, penguin expert Pablo Borboroglu, former ballet dancer Clair Symonds and musician Hyperpotamus. Show more
Jane Garvey hears about women's experiences in the workplace, with MP Rebecca Harris. Could you get the job you qualified for? Show more
Jess's recovery is progressing well, until her close friendship with Maddie takes her in an unexpected direction. Show more
Peter White had a love-hate relationship with the blind boarding school he attended, but what is it like today? He finds out by writing and talking to the new Year 7 pupils. Show more
At Annabelle's mum's 60th birthday party, Will faces his straight talking father-in-law. Stars Will Smith. From January 2012. Show more
You and Yours
Wainwright's walks, supermarket own labels and country road signs
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Are road signs disfiguring our country roads? Should the government release information collected by schools to private companies? Consumer news with Winifred Robinson. Show more
The latest weather forecast.
Unemployment is down, but the Bank of England forecasts higher inflation and slow growth. Martha Kearney discusses the future of the economy with the Treasury minister David Gauke. Show more
In Pursuit of the Ridiculous
Episode 3: Rare Orchids
14 minutes
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Matthew Oates meets botanists who are enthusing over some spectacular hybrid orchids with very rare parents. From November 2012. Show more
It's Peggy's birthday and there's an uninvited guest.
Sandy is awarded the Freedom of Greenock. He left there at 21 and returns to face threats, a warning and a surprise. Show more
Financial phone-in. Vincent Duggleby and a panel of guests answer calls on problems you have had in dealing with your bank. Show more
All in the Mind
Gaydar, the Me Generation, IQ tests and learning disabilities
28 minutes
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Decoding the signals of sexuality - how does 'gaydar' work? Self-confidence, self-obsession, self-regard - the downside of the Me Generation. IQ tests and learning disabilities. Show more
The Media Show
The crisis at the BBC - special one-hour edition
1 hour
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Steve Hewlett presents an extended Media Show on the crisis at the top of the BBC, Newsnight, the future of investigative journalism and what awaits the next Director-General. Show more
The latest shipping forecast.
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
Arthur casts off on Spiggy Lakes with long-suffering friends Sally, Geoffrey and Wilf. Stars Steve Delaney. From January 2011. Show more
Emma hits rock bottom. Meanwhile Iftikar is full of surprises. Show more
Front Row
Billie Piper in The Effect; Twilight; author Phil Rickman
30 minutes
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Mark Lawson reviews new play The Effect, starring Billie Piper, plus author Phil Rickman on his book The Heresy of Dr Dee, the final Twilight film, and death depicted in art. Show more
Jess's recovery is progressing well, until her close friendship with Maddie takes her in an unexpected direction. Show more
What is it acceptable to say on social media? Combative, provocative and engaging debate chaired by Michael Buerk with Michael Portillo, Kenan Mailk, Giles Fraser and Claire Fox. Show more
Ismail Einashe, who came to Britain as a child refugee from Somalia, reflects on the link between childhood war trauma suffered by young Somali men and violent gang culture. Show more
Evolutionary biologist Dr Yan Wong asks if men are at a biological disadvantage when it comes to life expectancy. Show more
Midweek
Ian Thorpe, Pablo Borboroglu, Clair Symonds, Hyperpotamus
43 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Lively and diverse conversation as Libby Purves meets Olympian Ian Thorpe, penguin expert Pablo Borboroglu, former ballet dancer Clair Symonds and musician Hyperpotamus. Show more
The latest weather forecast.
National and international news and analysis presented by Robin Lustig.
Miryam remembers a Jewish rebellion, to which the Romans responded with savage brutality. And Roman citizen Iehuda of Qeriot remembers his beloved friend Yehoshuah. Show more
Writers and performers Aisling Bea and Yasmine Akram bring some of Ireland's most popular folklore to life. From November 2012. Show more
Tilly and Pip up sticks and move to the seaside, against her will. Stars Alison Steadman and Tom Goodman-Hill. From November 2012. Show more
Sean Curran reports on the day's sitting of the House of Lords. Show more
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The Bolshevik coup created whole new categories of person - the rich, landowners and those with positions of authority in the imperial regime became 'former people'. Show more
The latest shipping forecast.
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
Commentary on the first day of the first Test between India and England from Ahmedabad, with Jonathan Agnew, Henry Blofeld, Prakash Wakankar, Geoff Boycott and Vic Marks. Show more
