The latest shipping forecast.
The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with the Rev Johnston McKay. Show more
Farmers are being urged to capitalise on what is being described as the 'best opportunities for a generation'. And the first herd of Guernsey cows have arrived on Dutch soil. Show more
Chris Packham presents the blackbird. Show more
The best of Tuesday in the Commons and the Lords, with Susan Hulme. Show more
Midweek
June Brown, James Torme, Jo Bell, Dr Peter Sharrock
43 minutes
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Lively and diverse conversation. Libby Purves meets actor June Brown and jazz singer James Torme. Show more
Woman's Hour
If shoes could talk; women and the budget; Barbara Broccoli; prostitution round the world
45 minutes
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If shoes could talk; women and the budget; James Bond producer Barbara Broccoli; prostitution and the law across the world; author Virginia Gilbert on her very first novel. Show more
Bev's plans to muscle in on arrangements for the wedding hit a considerable obstacle. Starring Lorraine Ashbourne. Show more
It is assumed that monogamy and love go hand in hand, but Jo Fidgen asks if true love really demands sexual exclusivity and what happens when couples challenge this ideal. Show more
It is Ellen's birthday and despite money troubles, Tom is keen to make an impression. Stars Jonny Sweet. From November 2013. Show more
You and Yours
Could high bills for flood insurance put small shops out of business?
56 minutes
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Could high bills for flood insurance put small shops out of business? Consumer news with Winifred Robinson.
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National and international news. Listeners can share their views via email: wato@bbc.co.uk or on twitter: #wato.
Greenback: How the Dollar Came to Rule the World
Episode 3: The First and Second Banks
15 minutes
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Convinced of the need for some central control over monetary policy, secretary of the treasury Alexander Hamilton champions the establishment of a prototype central bank in 1791. Show more
Helen has to hide. Meanwhile, Jill is in no hurry. Show more
Paris, 1911: A stranger is found murdered in a walled garden with one entrance. How did he get there? Stars Richard Greenwood. Show more
Money Box Live
Saving Money on Your Energy Bills
30 minutes
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Need advice on cutting your gas and electricity bills? Ruth Alexander and guests answer your calls and emails. Show more
For its 25th anniversary, All in the Mind launches three new awards to recognise outstanding help, support or advice in the field of mental health. Claudia explains how to nominate. Show more
Thinking Allowed
Tooth Loss; Communist Utopia in a Spanish Village
28 minutes
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Laurie Taylor hears about attempts to create an egalitarian community after the death of General Franco. Also, the meaning of tooth loss. Show more
The Media Show
TV exports to China; macho news desks; Gary Barlow on Radio 2; UGC local paper
30 minutes
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Exporting British TV programmes to China, Women in Journalism's chair on macho newsrooms, Lincolnshire weekly The Local's move to user-generated content, Gary Barlow on Radio 2. Show more
The latest shipping forecast.
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
A school fete incident. Stephen K Amos's teenage years in 1980s South London. By Jonathan Harvey with Stephen K Amos. From 2013. Show more
Joe gives some sound advice, and Caroline intervenes. Show more
Front Row
Jude Law in Henry V; Atiq Rahimi; Politicians and music; 28 Up South Africa
30 minutes
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Mark Lawson presents a review of Jude Law in Henry V, an interview with French-Afghan writer Atiq Rahimi, and a report on the benefits and pitfalls of mixing politics with music. Show more
Bev's plans to muscle in on arrangements for the wedding hit a considerable obstacle. Starring Lorraine Ashbourne. Show more
When we send men and women to war, how do we ensure they do the right thing? Is it still sufficient to rely on a 'band of brothers' military ethos? Debate chaired by Michael Buerk. Show more
Brian Lavery tells the remarkable story of Mrs Lillian Bilocca, and how a fishwife from Hull changed the country's most dangerous industry. Show more
A hundred years since the first synthetic fertilizers, Prof Andrea Sella looks at efforts to reduce our dependence on the Haber-Bosch process. Show more
Midweek
June Brown, James Torme, Jo Bell, Dr Peter Sharrock
43 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Lively and diverse conversation. Libby Purves meets actor June Brown and jazz singer James Torme. Show more
The latest weather forecast.
The government cuts subsidies for onshore wind and solar, the US vice president faces China tensions, and new violence in Central African Republic. News round-up with Ritula Shah. Show more
Laurie's transfer to the civilian hospital puts his relationship with Ralph in crisis, and he is given special leave to return home in order to attend his mother's wedding. Show more
President Obama's dog, Bo, has an identity crisis. An unreliable dog's eye view of the White House. With Chris Pavlo. From 2013. Show more
Lonely scientist Ben keeps a cheery audio diary in sub-Antarctica. Stars Reece Shearsmith and Julian Rhind-Tutt. From June 2012. Show more
