Shula struggles with her emotions. Meanwhile Jennifer and Jess begin to bond.
Kirsty Young talks to poet Gillian Clarke. Show more
A welcome visit to the Milton Keynes Theatre for regulars Tim Brooke-Taylor, Barry Cryer and Graeme Garden plus David Mitchell on the panel and Jack Dee in the chair. Show more
Sheila Dillon explores a renaissance in fish and chips with the help of food blogger Daniel Young. From fish and chips cooked on a coal-fired range, to Indian street-food style. Show more
The latest weather forecast.
The latest national and international news, including an in-depth look at events around the world. Email: wato@bbc.co.uk; twitter: #theworldthisweekend.
In Bradford, Yorkshire grandmother Marina Chapman tells Hardeep Singh Kohli her dramatic tale of survival in the wild against all odds. Show more
Gardeners' Question Time
The Millennium Seed Bank
43 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Eric Robson hosts GQT from the Millennium Seed Bank at Wakehurst Place. On this week's panel are Bunny Guinness, Anne Swithinbank and Christine Walkden. Show more
The Listening Project
Sunday Edition - Women Dealing with Life
15 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Fi Glover introduces four conversations in which choices and memories and dealing with what life throws at you all play a part. Show more
Jim Sheridan directs a new version of Roddy Doyle's classic novel, bringing some serious soul music to Dublin once more. Show more
Open Book
Lord Peter Wimsey, John Freeman, Kate Mosse
28 minutes
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Books news. Jill Paton Walsh and Sarah Crown talk to Mariella Frostrup about the enduring appeal of Lord Peter Wimsey, plus author Kate Mosse on the book she would never lend. Show more
Edge is a journey through space in poetry by Katrina Porteous and music by Peter Zinovieff, recorded live at the Centre for Life in Newcastle during the British Science Festival. Show more
The US Federal Reserve, America's central bank, is 100 years old. Simon Jack tells its surprising story. Show more
Edward Stourton tells the story of Michelle Bachelet's extraordinary journey from torture and exile to power in Chile where she appears likely to secure a second term as president. Show more
The latest shipping forecast.
The latest weather forecast.
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
Benjamin Zephaniah chooses the best of the previous seven days of BBC Radio. Show more
Leonie is feeling lonely, and Rosa refuses to listen. Show more
The American humourist on food issues on a trip to China in 'Number 2 to Go' and learning languages in 'Innocents Abroad'. From December 2013. Show more
By Linda Ruhemann. While shopping for souvenirs in a small holiday town, a man's past is evoked and it brings a new perspective on the present. Read by Robert Pugh. Show more
Did the BBC overdo the coverage of Nelson Mandela's death? And should music be kept off Radio 4? Plus a visit to Ambridge. Show more
Last Word
Stan Tracey, General Alfonso Armada, Mary Eyre, Bob George, Mary Riggans
28 minutes
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Matthew Bannister on jazz pianist and composer Stan Tracey, Spanish general Alfonso Armada, hockey and tennis player Mary Eyre, flea expert Bob George, and actress Mary Riggans. Show more
Money Box
Pension industry accused; Steve Webb MP; Lloys mis-selling fine
30 minutes
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The pension industry is accused of 'burgling' pensioners over annuities. Plus pensions top-ups, and Lloyds' mis-selling fine. Show more
Jo Brand presents an appeal for Macmillan Cancer Support. Show more
Employers are now ultra-sensitive to discrimination at work, but what does that mean for people with disabilities and the people they work with? Peter Day finds out. Show more
Preview of the week's political agenda at Westminster with MPs, experts and commentators. Discussion of the issues politicians are grappling with in the corridors of power.
Caroline Daniel of the FT looks at how papers covered the week's biggest stories.
The Film Programme
Harvey Weinstein; Xmas gifts from the film world; Alfonso Cuaron on Gravity
28 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Francine Stock talks to film producer and co-founder of Miramax, Harvey Weinstein. Plus a pick of Christmas gifts from the film world, and Alfonso Cuaron on the 3D wonder Gravity. Show more
In these 'make do and mend' times, the interest in crafts and doing-it-yourself appears to be growing. Samira Ahmed reflects on the power and pleasure of making things by hand. Show more
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. Followed by Weather.
Thinking Allowed
Pocket Calculator in Papua New Guinea; Chicago
28 minutes
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Laurie Taylor discusses a landmark, Chicago-based study into the importance of communities. Also, pockets in Papua New Guinea. Show more
The bells of St Edward's, Stow-on-the-Wold in Gloucestershire. Show more
The latest shipping forecast.
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
Commentary on the fourth day of the third Ashes Test between Australia and England, from the WACA in Perth. Commentary by Jonathan Agnew, Jim Maxwell, Simon Mann and Henry Blofeld. Show more
