The latest shipping forecast.
Susan Hulme reports on events at Westminster, where the chancellor springs a surprise in naming the next Bank of England Governor. Show more
Jane Garvey and Julian Worricker present a special programme marking the 70th anniversary of William Beveridge's ground-breaking report which founded the welfare state. Show more
The latest national and international news headlines, followed by the shipping forecast.
Jane Garvey and Julian Worricker present a special programme marking the 70th anniversary of William Beveridge's ground-breaking report which founded the welfare state. Show more
The latest weather forecast.
National and international news with Edward Stourton. Listeners can share their views via email: wato@bbc.co.uk or on twitter: #wato.
Letters from Germany
Episode 2: Marina Schuster
15 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Marina Schuster, a member of Germany's coalition government, writes of her beliefs about the country she serves and the changes in perception over the last year. Show more
Lilian is feeling low, and Roy has his fingers crossed. Show more
4 Extra Debut. True story of a working class mum who combined farm work with world champion cycling. Maxine Peake stars in her first drama. Show more
Helen Castor and guests discuss the latest historical research and explore listener's links with the past. Show more
Ray Davies talks to John Wilson about the inspiration behind two classic Kinks albums, 'Lola' and 'Muswell Hillbillies'. From November 2012. Show more
Christina Patterson explores why nursing sometimes goes wrong and investigates what can put it right. Show more
A Good Read
Frances O'Grady and Ruth Richardson
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
4 Extra Debut. Frances O'Grady, Ruth Richardson and Harriett Gilbert discuss books by Anne Enright, TS Eliot and John Masefield. From 2011. Show more
The latest shipping forecast.
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
Can Pip thwart the plans of evil Mr Gently Benevolent? Mark Evans' Victorian comic epic stars Tom Allen. From November 2012. Show more
There are high hopes for the Primestock Show, but David lets the cat out of the bag. Show more
Front Row
Great Expectations; Bryan Ferry; Sam Bain and Jesse Armstrong
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Mark Lawson reviews a new film of Great Expectations, Bryan Ferry on making a jazz album of instrumental versions of his hits, and Peep Show creators Sam Bain and Jesse Armstrong. Show more
Eddie struggles to keep his business afloat, as the club comes under attack from all directions. Show more
In the last few years, groups like Anonymous have hacked into government and company websites. Simon Cox delves into the strange world of the hacker activist, or 'hacktivist'. Show more
Peter White is joined by Diane Roworth and David Clarke who address issues facing newly blind people when dealing with banks and other monetary matters. Show more
Polygraph tests could be mandatory for sex offenders in England and Wales in just 12 months time. Claudia Hammond hears the fierce debate prompted by the announcement. Show more
The Long View
Dutch Elm Disease and Ash Dieback
28 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Jonathan Freedland presents the programme which looks at the past behind the present. This week he explores tree disease in Britain by charting Dutch Elm Disease from the 1920s. Show more
The latest weather forecast.
Government's welfare-to-work programme condemned as 'worse than doing nothing', and police say the late MP Cyril Smith abused young boys in the 1960s. Presented by Robin Lustig. Show more
From the beginning, Oliver Walzer is a natural - at ping-pong. But when it comes to women, he is not quite so skilful. Howard Jacobson's hilarious coming-of-age story. Show more
Comedian Katy Brand joins Brian Cox and Robin Ince as they discuss some of the more unlikely and odd avenues of research travelled down in the name of science. Show more
MPs grill the Chairman of the BBC Trust, Lord Patten, over the size of the payoff given to the former Director General. Susan Hulme has the day's top news stories from Westminster. Show more
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. Followed by Weather.
An opulent lifestyle is surrendered when the young gallant enlists in the French Army. Biography of the father of novelist Alexandre Dumas. From November 2012. Show more
The latest shipping forecast.
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