The latest shipping forecast.
The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with the Rev Canon John McLuckie, vice-provost of St Mary's Episcopal Cathedral. Show more
'I found my teenage son watching porn, what should I do?' An iPM listener tells us why she's worried about her sons. And we hear about a mysterious letter found under a hedge. Show more
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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Helen Mark explores the newly safeguarded 'Laurie Lee Wood' and meets the people that inhabit Laurie's 21st-century 'Cider with Rosie' landscape. Show more
Charlotte Smith visits the International Sheepdog Trials in Warwickshire, to explore the world of working dogs. Are they still relevant in the 21st century? Show more
The latest weather forecast.
Morning news and current affairs. Including Yesterday in Parliament, Sports Desk, Thought for the Day and Weather.
Mark D'Arcy reports from Westminster where MPs argued that the UK should make the most of what's under the sea as they debated plans to change the law on deep sea mining.
Richard Coles and Anita Anand are joined by author Philip Pullman, wildlife rescuer Trevor Weeks and actor Sarah Gordy who was born with Down's Syndrome. Show more
Steve Punt investigates the killing of two performing bears by a mob in the Forest of Dean in 1889. He asks if those convicted were victims of a miscarriage of justice. Show more
Sue Cameron of the Daily Telegraph looks behind the scenes at Westminster. Show more
From Our Own Correspondent
Australia's wild ride
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Kate Adie presents correspondents' stories from Syria, the US, Australia, South Africa and Italy, including Lyse Doucet on the fractured cultural mosaic of Syria. Show more
Money Box
NHS fine U-turn, TSB rebirth, off-plan perils and pitfalls, premium rate call crackdown
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Eye test fine U-turn, TSB rebirth, the perils of buying an unbuilt home and a crackdown on companies charging premium rates to call organisations that can be contacted for free. Show more
Bremner's One Question Quiz
Episode 4: How Should We Educate Our Children?
28 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LW
Regular panellists Andy Zaltzman, Kate O'Sullivan and Nick Doody are joined by teacher, author and columnist Tom Bennett and professor of education Gordon Stobart. Show more
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The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
Any Questions?
Alan Duncan, David Blunkett, Elfyn Llwyd, Revel Guest
48 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Jonathan Dimbleby presents political debate and discussion from Colwyn Bay, North Wales, with David Blunkett MP, Alan Duncan MP, Elfyn LLwyd MP and Revel Guest. Show more
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4 Extra Debut. 1932. Progressive English family the Ardsleys are trying to live their lives under the long shadow of the First World War. Stars Sian Thomas. From September 2013. Show more
Woman's Hour
Jamie Oliver; Martha Lane Fox; Joyce DiDonato
58 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
With Jane Garvey. Jamie Oliver cooks the perfect Singapore noodles. Powerlister Martha Lane Fox. Can reading a novel really help make you feel better? And soprano Joyce DiDonato. Show more
Full coverage of the day's news.
'I found my teenage son watching porn, what should I do?' An iPM listener tells us why she's worried about her sons. And we hear about a mysterious letter found under a hedge. Show more
The latest shipping forecast.
The latest weather forecast.
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
Loose Ends
Clive Anderson, Thomas Dolby, Peter Snow, Jeremy Hardy, Carole Radziwill, Emma Freud, The Be Good Tanyas, The Ramona Flowers
45 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LW
Clive Anderson is joined by Thomas Dolby and Jeremy Hardy for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from The Be Good Tanyas and The Ramona Flowers. Show more
Chris Bowlby profiles German chancellor Angela Merkel, as she campaigns for a third term. Might she be key to Britain's EU future? Show more
Saturday Review
The Great Beauty; Peaky Blinders
45 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Paolo Sorrentino's film The Great Beauty, Mark Ravenhill's take on Candide and Helen McCrory and Cillian Murphy in Peaky Blinders. Show more
4 Extra Debut. David Frost turns to the archives to get beneath the skin of the 37th US President, Richard Nixon. From December 2012. Show more
British New Wave
Saturday Night and Sunday Morning
Episode 1: Saturday Night and Sunday Morning - Episode 1
58 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LW
Robert Rigby's dramatisation of Alan Sillitoe's seething novel set in 1958 Nottingham. 'Angry young man' Arthur Seaton rages against the boredom of his factory machinist job. Show more
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4, followed by weather.
Talks from speakers who have gone against the grain. Naomi Shragai on 'marrying out', Musa Okwonga tries to give up social networking, and James Friel celebrates the single life. Show more
Nigel Rees hosts the quotations quiz with Janie Dee, Richard Ingrams, Vivienne Parry and Robin Ince. From September 2013. Show more
In a special programme to mark the death of Seamus Heaney, Roger McGough presents a selection of Heaney's poems read by the author himself. Show more
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. Followed by Weather.
By Helen Barton. 4 Extra Debut. Emerging short story writers' radio debut. Helen Barton on finding the right words when it matters. Read by Claire Skinner. Show more
The latest shipping forecast.
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