The latest shipping forecast.
The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
A reading and a reflection to start the day on Radio 4 with the Rev Johnston McKay. Show more
The latest news about food, farming and the countryside, presented by Sybil Ruscoe. As more horses are being abandoned, could ASBOs stop people dumping horses on farmers' land? Show more
Morning news and current affairs with John Humphrys and Evan Davis, discussing how best to tackle extremism, plus why we love weepy movies. Show more
Cricket commentator Jonathan Agnew is interviewed by Kirsty Young. Show more
Woman's Hour
Girl Guiding; Sharon Shannon; Nicola Shindler
58 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
The future for girl guiding, Irish folk musician and accordion player Sharon Shannon, Canadian female politicians, Cath Staincliffe, and Nicola Shindler. Presented by Jenni Murray. Show more
Louise is home from drama school and insufferable, Polly is struggling with her parents being at loggerheads, and Clary is about to receive the phone call she never wanted to hear. Show more
Geoff Watts investigates why we cry. Is there an evolutionary advantage for human beings in their tears? From 2013. Show more
In Nigel William's hit comedy, Jonathan Pryce and Nicholas Le Prevost star as a retired odd couple sharing a suburban semi. Will a lottery win change their lives? Show more
You and Yours
Scams, ski slopes and nuisance calls
55 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Should you pay to prevent nuisance phone calls when a free service is available? Mencap's new bond allowing investors to help people with learning difficulties. With Peter White. 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.
Edward Stourton revisits broadcast debates from the archives. Philosopher Karl Popper and neuroscientist John Eccles discuss scientific progress. Show more
Paul makes an exciting announcement and Jazzer spots an opportunity. Show more
By Oliver Emanuel. Michael didn't mean to come to England, and he didn't mean to end up living secretly in Stephanie's spare room. But most of all, he didn't mean to be found. Show more
Peter Gibbs chairs the horticultural panel programme with gardeners in Milton Keynes. Chris Beardshaw, Bunny Guinness and Pippa Greenwood are on hand to answer audience queries. Show more
By Helen Dunmore. A woman faces a terrible dilemma when she discovers a student wanted for questioning by the anti-terrorist squad. Read by Joanna Tope. Show more
Last Word
A sitcom favourite, a philosopher of law, a founder of Scottish skiing and a singer-songwriter
28 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Obituary series. Matthew Bannister remembers actor Richard Briers, law professor Ronald Dworkin, Scottish skiing pioneer Eileen Fuchs and musician Kevin Ayers. Show more
Roger Bolton presents audience comment. Can you make jokes about Jimmy Savile on the BBC? And is BBC Radio's horsemeat coverage alarmist or even-handed? Show more
The latest shipping forecast.
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis are joined by Cariad Lloyd, John Finnemore and Mitch Benn to present a comedic breakdown of the week's news. Show more
Alistair gives Lynda food for thought, and Darrell is dismayed to meet an old acquaintance. Show more
Damien Hirst on humour in art; Terrence Malick's To the Wonder reviewed; RB Kitaj's paintings; Marc Isaacs on the stretch of the A5 which inspired The Road. With John Wilson. Show more
Louise is home from drama school and insufferable, Polly is struggling with her parents being at loggerheads, and Clary is about to receive the phone call she never wanted to hear. Show more
Any Questions?
Jeanette Winterson, Deborah Meaden, Mark Harper MP, Baroness Jan Royall
48 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Jonathan Dimbleby presents political debate and discussion from the Gloucester Guildhall. Guests include Baroness Jan Royall, Deborah Meaden, Mark Harper MP and Jeanette Winterson. Show more
Lisa Jardine celebrates Elizabeth of Bohemia, the 'Winter Queen', and sees her relegation to the margins of history as typical of our failure to recognise powerful women. Show more
Romantic drama by Michael Chaplin. Two entwined love stories tell a tale about music - its capacity to redeem and corrupt - and the vexing question of who owns it. Show more
The latest weather forecast.
Round-up of the day's news, with Roger Hearing in London and David Eades at the Italian elections in Rome. Also tonight - Pistorius gets bail, plus Pollard and Poetry. Show more
Adam Thorpe's new story, with an ecological theme, takes us to a flaking old house, where the dreams of reclusive Gus are jolted by the appearance of a stranger. What's his motive? Show more
4 Extra Debut. Sarah Moss, Francis Spufford and Harriett Gilbert discuss Dorothy Wordsworth, TH White and Penelope Fitzgerald. From 2013. Show more
Humphrey Ker with new sketch group talent: How Do I Get Up There?; The Ginge, The Geordie & The Geek; and Pappys. From July 2012. Show more
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. Followed by Weather.
Orwell explores gullibility, absurdities of New Year's Honours, and the spark for his socialist outlook. Read by Clive Merrison. Show more
The latest shipping forecast.
Commentary on the third One Day International between New Zealand and England from Auckland with Jonathan Agnew, Bryan Waddle, Simon Mann, Geoff Boycott and Jeremy Coney. Show more
