The latest shipping forecast.
The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with the Rev Dr Martyn Atkins, general secretary of the Methodist Church. Show more
'I've been measuring the rainfall in my garden, the figures are extraordinary' - a listener tells iPM that, in just three weeks, London has had half of its annual rainfall. Show more
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
The latest weather forecast.
Helen Mark meets people who prize the isolation of Strangford Lough, including Northern Ireland's first marine ranger and Michael Faulkner, son of Brian Faulkner, the last PM. Show more
Food, farming and countryside news. A way of life, or a hard-nosed commercial business? Charlotte Smith takes a look at the maths of agriculture. 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 as members of the House of Lords hold their first debate on the bill that would allow a referendum on the UK's membership of the EU in 2017.
Saturday Live
Rob Newman and the Inheritance Tracks of Kate Adie
1 hour, 28 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Richard Coles and Suzy Klein meet writer and comedian Rob Newman, with Inheritance Tracks from Kate Adie. Show more
The jazz pianist Jamie Cullum, learns more about the importance of pianos in community life – past and present. From 2014. Show more
George Parker of the Financial Times takes soundings on the Conservatives' election strategy. Plus how to break up a coalition, and a story about breastfeeding. Show more
A secret Syrian city in Turkey, and other correspondents' despatches from Russia, Iraq, Italy and India, presented by Kate Adie. Show more
Money Box
Energy prices drop; Investing in emerging markets; CPP compensation
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Paul Lewis and guests discuss the energy prices drop, investing in emerging markets, David Cameron's state pension 'triple lock' pledge, and CPP compensation. Show more
Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis are joined by special guest Elis James for a comic romp through the week's news. With Mitch Benn, Jon Holmes and Laura Shavin. Show more
The latest weather forecast.
The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
Any Questions?
Sarah Teather MP, Sadiq Khan MP, Patrick O'Flynn, Chris Grayling MP
48 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Jonathan Dimbleby presents political debate and discussion from Heythrop College in London, with Sadiq Khan MP, Sarah Teather MP, Chris Grayling MP and Patrick O'Flynn of UKIP. Show more
Any Answers?
Trust and the police, the probation service, and immigration
28 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LW
Listeners' calls and emails in response to this week's edition of Any Questions? Presented by Julian Worricker.
Alan Ayckbourn's darkly comic play about a woman's mental breakdown. After a blow to the head, Susan encounters an alternative, fantasy family. Show more
Woman's Hour
Weekend Woman's Hour: Resolutions; Rape Crisis; Caring for an ex
58 minutes
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Jenny Eclair and Viv Groskop on New Year resolutions. Visiting a Rape Crisis centre. Caring for an ex-partner in ill health. Everlasting menopause. Judith Tebbutt. Elif Shafak. Show more
Full coverage of the day's news.
'I've been measuring the rainfall in my garden, the figures are extraordinary' - a listener tells iPM that, in just three weeks, London has had half of its annual rainfall. Show more
The latest shipping forecast.
The latest weather forecast.
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
Loose Ends
Ed Byrne, Sanjeev Bhaskar, Peter May, Scottee, Zara McFarlane, Gregory Porter
45 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LW
Clive Anderson is joined by Sanjeev Bhaskar, Ed Byrne, Peter May, Scottee and Sue Tilley for conversation, comedy and music, this week from Gregory Porter and Zara McFarlane. Show more
On the 60th Anniversary of the Television Weather Forecast, Neil Brand takes a look at the relationship between the weather and those that try to predict its behaviour. Show more
A review of the week's cultural highlights, including RSC in Stratford, the new Springsteen album, 12 Years a Slave, Peter Capaldi in Musketeers, and The Girl With All the Gifts. Show more
Christopher Jefferies, whose arrest led to an unprecedented character assassination in the press, examines the media coverage, to describe how it feels to be so publicly vilified. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Desperate for a child, but not a husband, a nurse takes drastic measures to conceive. Stars Lee Ingleby and Miranda Richardson. Show more
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4, followed by weather.
Four young people, entering work since 2008, discuss job prospects, student debt and high rents. Is their generation really worse off than their parents' or grandparents'? Show more
Russell Davies chairs the nationwide general knowledge quiz, with contestants aiming for the title Brain of Britain 2014. Contenders are from London, Berkshire and Cornwall. Show more
Eric Robson examines the unique and unjustly overlooked Cumbrian poet Norman Nicholson, who spent his entire working life in the small industrial town of Millom. Show more
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. Followed by Weather.
A Christmas story by American writer O Henry. Safebreaker Jimmy Valentine is unexpectedly released from prison and vows to go straight. Show more
The latest shipping forecast.
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service. BBC Radio 4 resumes at 5.20am.
International Cricket
TMS Cricket. Australia v England. The First ODI from the MCG in Melbourne
8 hours
on BBC Radio 4 LW
The first One Day International between Australia and England, at the MCG in Melbourne. Alistair Bruce-Ball, Alison Mitchell, Tim Lane, Dirk Nannes and Damien Fleming commentate. Show more
