The latest shipping forecast.
The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
The bells of York Minster.
Serena Kutchinsky explains the impact an obsession with the Faberge egg had on her family and why she now believes such priceless objects should belong to all. Show more
The latest national and international news.
John McCarthy explores the various motivations for human migration and considers what emotional impact it can have on both the individual and the societies that absorb them. Show more
Getting to the heart of country life with a look at individual farming endeavours. How colostrum milked from Welsh dairy cows may help British athletes win medals and trophies. Show more
The latest weather forecast.
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
Sunday
Archbishop John Sentamu, vocations and Christian assemblies in schools
45 minutes on BBC Radio 4 LW
Available for over a year
Sunday morning religious news and current affairs. Archbishop John Sentamu, vocations to the priesthood and calls for Christian assemblies in non-religious schools to be scrapped. Show more
Pam Rhodes presents the Radio 4 Appeal for Methodist Homes (MHA). Show more
The latest weather forecast.
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
Live from the Collegiate Church of St Mary, Warwick. The Rector, the Rev Dr Vaughan Roberts, reflects on how faith needs to be informed by understanding and wisdom. Show more
A weekly reflection on a topical issue. AL Kennedy explores the downsides of personal and national introspection. Show more
Steve Backshall presents the red-backed shrike. Show more
Sunday morning magazine programme with news and conversation about the big stories of the week. Presented by Paddy O'Connell.
Tony plays on Neil's good nature, and Jennifer lets rip.
Kirsty Young talks to epidemiologist Prof Sir Michael Marmot. Show more
Radio 4's antidote to panel games returns for its 61st series, with Tim Brooke-Taylor, Graeme Garden and Barry Cryer joined by Susan Calman on the panel and Jack Dee in the chair. Show more
Stefan Gates talks to teachers, kids and cooks about food and the curriculum, ahead of the changes that come into force from September 2014. Show more
The latest weather forecast.
Edward Stourton presents national and international news, including an in-depth look at events around the world. Email: wato@bbc.co.uk; twitter: #theworldthisweekend.
4 Extra Debut. Samuel Pepys - diarist, politician and womaniser - as revealed in his favourite songs and reimagined by David Owen Norris. Show more
Gardeners' Question Time
GQT Summer Garden Party 2014, National Botanic Garden Wales
43 minutes on BBC Radio 4 LW
Available for over a year
Eric Robson is joined by Bob Flowerdew, Bunny Guinness and James Wong to answer questions at the GQT Summer Garden Party 2014 at the National Botanic Garden Wales. Show more
Fi Glover introduces conversations from Scotland, Devon and London about marriage and disability, children and disability and the importance of grandmothers. Show more
Ivanhoe helped King Richard I during the Third Crusade but has since disappeared. His betrothed awaits news. With David Tennant. Show more
Bookclub
Lorrie Moore - Who Will Run the Frog Hospital?
25 minutes on BBC Radio 4 LW
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Acclaimed US writer Lorrie Moore discusses her novel, Who Will Run the Frog Hospital? James Naughtie presents and a group of invited readers ask the questions. Show more
Deryn Rees-Jones looks at the life of writer Helen Thomas, her tempestuous marriage to poet Edward Thomas and her role in keeping his flame alive after his death in World War One. Show more
The Bishop of London opposes the forced feeding of suffragettes in prison. Show more
Are international regulations designed to stop money and equipment reaching terrorist organisations curtailing vital aid programmes in some of the world's most troubled regions? Show more
As the Tour de France starts in Yorkshire, playwright Georgia Fitch sets her story against the backdrop of the first stage in Harrogate. Show more
The latest shipping forecast.
The latest weather forecast.
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
Nick Baker presents highlights from the previous seven days of BBC Radio. Show more
Ian's grumpy with Adam. Meanwhile, Pat hears some alarming news. Show more
Cricket broadcasting icons Henry Blofeld and Peter Baxter recount hilarious tales from across the world, gained during 40 years in the Test Match Special commentary box and beyond. Show more
4 Extra Debut. A body is found frozen on the Oslofjord. Can detective Annika Strandhed place where she has seen the person it belonged to? Read by Nicola Walker. From July 2014. Show more
Is the BBC's climate change coverage balanced? The BBC wants more women presenters, so why is 5Live bucking the trend? Plus, Sven and the art of innuendo maintenance. Show more
Last Word
Bobby Womack, Stephanie Kwolek, Dermot Healy, Viktor Sukhodrev, Delia Craig
28 minutes on BBC Radio 4 LW
Available for over a year
Julian Worricker on the singer Bobby Womack, the chemist Stephanie Kwolek, the writer Dermot Healy, the Soviet interpreter Viktor Sukhodrev and the conservationist Delia Craig. Show more
John investigates allegations of malpractice at one of the UK's leading training providers. Show more
Pam Rhodes presents the Radio 4 Appeal for Methodist Homes (MHA). Show more
Why have the Tories attracted the label 'the nasty party'? Tory supporter Robin Aitken explores why the phrase took hold, and why it matters in key national debates today. Show more
Weekly political discussion and analysis with MPs, experts and commentators.
Ian Burrell of the Independent looks at how newspapers covered the week's big stories.
The world reacts to the assassination of the Archduke Franz Ferdinand in Sarajevo. Historian Margaret Macmillan tells the story of the events leading up to the First World War. Show more
John McCarthy explores the various motivations for human migration and considers what emotional impact it can have on both the individual and the societies that absorb them. Show more
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. Followed by Weather.
Thinking Allowed
Russia's upper class, Flip Flops
28 minutes on BBC Radio 4 LW
Available for over a year
Flip flops: Laurie Taylor explores the global journey of one of the world's most everyday objects. Also, how Russia's upper class acquires social distinction. Show more
The bells of York Minster.
The latest shipping forecast.
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.