The latest shipping forecast.
The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Archbishop Vincent Nichols. Show more
The latest news about food, farming and the countryside. Charlotte Smith is in a Yorkshire sprout field to help bring in the harvest for the festive dinner plate. Show more
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
Morning news and current affairs with John Humphrys and Evan Davis. Including Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
Start the Week
The Human Voice: Rolando Villazon and Mark-Anthony Turnage
43 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Andrew Marr discusses the power of the human voice with Rolando Villazon, Mark-Anthony Turnage, Mary King and Michael Trimble. Show more
Tracey Thorn tells Jane Garvey how to write the perfect festive song, while chef Diana Henry creates a delicious last-minute gift. Show more
Can conceited wine buff Richard Pratt identify a rare vintage to win marriage to his host's daughter? Stars Jonathan Hyde. From December 2012. Show more
Terry Waite and Christopher Matthew dust off their Freedom Passes (which allow the over-60s to travel free on local public transport) and take to the buses of central London. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Playfulness, soundscape and oddity above the rustling leaves of Enid Blyton's classic children's fantasy. Stars Johnny Vegas. Show more
You and Yours
Christmas travel special - changing tourism and new destinations
55 minutes
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Christmas travel special: New destinations, offbeat reviews and cheap deals in every part of the UK and overseas. Consumer news with Julian Worricker. 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.
Marina Warner probes the fate of the Grimm Brothers' tales in the hands of the Nazis who adapted them for propaganda purposes. From December 2012. Show more
Lilian lives it up. Meanwhile Kenton is in Lynda's good books. Show more
A joyous musical comedy from the multi-award-winning a capella group Barbershopera. A Spanish matador inherits a barber shop in the sleepy Norfolk town of Shavingham. Show more
From the candlelit chapel of King's College, Cambridge, and based around nine Bible readings interspersed with Christmas hymns and carols sung by the world famous chapel choir. Show more
Brian Cox and Robin Ince get into the Christmas spirit as they look at the science of Christmas behaviour. Show more
The latest shipping forecast.
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
To celebrate its 40th anniversary this year, Radio 4's perennial antidote to panel games presents a specially-extended Christmas show, with Stephen Fry joining the team regulars. Show more
Mike's in the mood for dancing, and Neil needs back-up. Show more
Mark Lawson interviews arts headline makers of 2012, including writer EL James, director Danny Boyle, writer and broadcaster Clare Balding and singer Emeli Sandé. Show more
Can conceited wine buff Richard Pratt identify a rare vintage to win marriage to his host's daughter? Stars Jonathan Hyde. From December 2012. Show more
Why do nagging songs get stuck in the brain? BBC 6 Music presenter Shaun Keaveny meets the scientists investigating. From 2012. Show more
Paul Henley meets the migrants who are flowing towards Poland, attracted by its thriving economy. Show more
Why IQ tests don't test intelligence, how a broken boiler control is hampering the search for life in Antarctica, and why that frozen continent is a good model for life on Mars. Show more
Start the Week
The Human Voice: Rolando Villazon and Mark-Anthony Turnage
43 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Andrew Marr discusses the power of the human voice with Rolando Villazon, Mark-Anthony Turnage, Mary King and Michael Trimble. Show more
The latest weather forecast.
Ritula Shah presents national and international news and analysis. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Lady Dona flees high society London for the Cornish family estate, only to find a stranger was in her bed. Read by Adjoa Andoh. Show more
Michael Rosen returns for a new series with an investigation into the effects of alcohol on speech and voice quality. Michael talks to writers, singers and research psychologists. Show more
Glory to the New Born King: Midnight Mass from Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ the King in Liverpool. The Rt Rev Thomas Williams, Auxiliary Bishop of Liverpool, presides. Show more
The latest shipping forecast.
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
