The latest shipping forecast.
The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
A reading and a reflection to start the day, with Canon Jenny Wigley. Show more
The latest news about food, farming and the countryside, presented by Anna Hill. A new report says that farmers are wasting time and money with too many inspections. Show more
Sean Curran reports on events at Westminster.
Midweek
John Lithgow, Shelby Holmes, Nick Bullock, David Green
43 minutes
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Lively and diverse conversation with guests. Libby Purves meets actor John Lithgow, climber Nick Bullock, Shelby Holmes, and David Green, grandson of composer Ignatz Waghalter. Show more
Woman's Hour
Nigella Lawson; Tanya Byron; Girl Power!
58 minutes
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Nigella Lawson cooks the perfect Italian Christmas Pudding Cake; Tanya Byron on parental guilt; a women in Egypt update; and the Spice Girl legacy - who has Girl Power now? Show more
Ellie learns the extraordinary truth about an old flame. Show more
Dr Adam Hart looks at what scientists know about ash dieback and how British woodlands will change over the coming years. Show more
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You and Yours
Loans to the developing world, beer tax and empty homes
53 minutes
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Winifred Robinson hears about a new type of ethical Christmas present, landlords could soon face new council tax charges on empty houses, and complaints about rising beer taxes. Show more
The latest weather forecast.
National and international news. Listeners can share their views via email: wato@bbc.co.uk or on twitter: #wato.
Two sports teachers - Kerry Barber in UK and Sinem Varder in Turkey - share their experiences. Show more
Fallon and Kirsty are scoring points. Meanwhile Elizabeth asks for help. Show more
In Philip Palmer's legal drama, a lawyer working at The Hague is challenged by the moral and legal ambiguities of international law, as he defends a man accused of war crimes. Show more
Put your questions about pensions and buying an annuity to Paul Lewis and guests. Show more
All in the Mind
Preventing PTSD; Archaeology and mental health; Organophospates
28 minutes
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Emergency workers are extremely vulnerable to developing PTSD or Post Traumatic Shock Disorder, but new research suggests that different ways of thinking could protect them. Show more
Thinking Allowed
Children in hospitals; History, heritage and tradition in British politics
28 minutes
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British politics, heritage and history. Laurie Taylor explores the divergent stories political parties tell about our history and their roles within it. Also, children in hospital. Show more
Steve Hewlett discusses James Harding's resignation as editor of the Times, falling advertising income for print, regulating the internet, and if progress on Leveson is stalling. Show more
The latest shipping forecast.
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
Exploring reggae and riots, white supremacist gardening, and takeaway food. Mark's town tour arrives in Birmingham. From December 2012. Show more
Iftikar feels out of place, and George has a lot of questions. Show more
Front Row
William Boyd; Ravi Shankar remembered; video games of the year
30 minutes
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Arts news with Kirsty Lang, including William Boyd on the TV adaptation of Restless, remembering Ravi Shankar, playwright Martin Crimp, and the pick of the year's video games. Show more
Ellie learns the extraordinary truth about an old flame. Show more
In the wake of recent abuse stories, Clive Anderson and guests discuss the legal liability of organisations for the crimes and misbehaviours of people who work for them. Show more
Nancy Lublin argues that the impact of the web on social activism - making it faster, cheaper and easier to do than ever before - has big implications. Show more
Rebecca Morelle explores how scientists tease out the incriminating clues within sound recordings to help solve crime. Show more
Midweek
John Lithgow, Shelby Holmes, Nick Bullock, David Green
43 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Lively and diverse conversation with guests. Libby Purves meets actor John Lithgow, climber Nick Bullock, Shelby Holmes, and David Green, grandson of composer Ignatz Waghalter. Show more
The latest weather forecast.
Finucane murder report finds state agents involved in 'shocking collusion', and the US says North Korea must face consequences for banned rocket launch. Presented by Robin Lustig. Show more
Looking after Derek's wife Sukie while he is at away sea, salesman Richard is sacked and joins rival firm 'Sucko'. Read by Carl Prekopp. Show more
Can Marengo and Copenhagen's equine love survive Marcy, a real stalking horse? Stars Stephen Fry. From December 2012. Show more
Journalist Jane and her weary companions search the desert for the enigmatic Dr Ralph. Stars the Boom Jennies. From December 2012. Show more
Ed Miliband and David Cameron clash over the Chancellor's squeeze on benefits. Sean Curran has the highlights, plus the best of the rest of the day in the Commons and the Lords. Show more
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Mary Livingstone suffered the hardship of crossing the Kalahari pregnant, and with her young children in tow, in the wake of her explorer husband. From December 2012. Show more
The latest shipping forecast.
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
Commentary on the first day of the fourth Test between India and England from Nagpur, with Jonathan Agnew, Prakash Wakankar, Simon Mann, Geoff Boycott and Vic Marks. Show more
