The latest shipping forecast.
The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
The bells of Merton College, Oxford.
How did Jack Ma, a teacher with no business training, become one of China's - indeed, the world's - most successful entrepreneurs? Kamal Ahmed finds out. Show more
The latest national and international news.
Mark Tully, a grandfather himself, presents a programme celebrating the very particular relationship grandparents have with their grandchildren and their role within the family. Show more
Getting to the heart of country life with Ruth Sanderson. Two dedicated urbanites swap the glitz of the big city for the hard work and early mornings of the farm. Show more
The latest weather forecast.
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
Sunday
Ian Paisley, Scottish Referendum, Sami Yusuf
45 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Sunday morning religious news and current affairs programme. Including the legacy of Ian Paisley, the Scottish referendum and British Muslim singer-songwriter Sami Yusuf. Show more
Susan Hill presents an appeal on behalf of Prisoners Education Trust, which improves prisoners' access to learning to enhance their chances of building a better life after release. Show more
The latest weather forecast.
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
Drawing on Scotland's spiritual riches as the referendum nears. From St Mary's Episcopal Cathedral, Edinburgh, with the Very Rev Graham Forbes and the Right Rev John Chalmers. Show more
A weekly reflection on a topical issue. Lisa Jardine says that while documenting and commemorating the First World War, we should not lose sight of its horror. Show more
David Attenborough presents the white-bearded manakin of tropical South America. Show more
Sunday morning magazine programme with news and conversation about the big stories of the week.
Contemporary drama in a rural setting.
Sue MacGregor brings together six people who each played a key part in one of the most significant changes to any political party - the creation of New Labour. Show more
For the 900th time, panellists attempt to talk for 60 seconds without hesitation, repetition or deviation. With Paul Merton, Holly Walsh, Sheila Hancock and Russell Kane. Show more
The Food Programme
Ethiopian Teff - An Ancient Grain
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Teff is to Ethiopia what porridge and whisky are to Scotland. Sheila Dillon speaks to food entrepreneurs who have spotted the potential of the ancient supergrain. Show more
The latest weather forecast.
National and international news with Edward Stourton.
William Crawley looks back at the controversial life and legacy of former Northern Ireland first minister Ian Paisley.
Eric Robson hosts a correspondence edition of the horticultural panel show from Barnsdale Gardens. Matt Biggs, Bob Flowerdew and Pippa Greenwood answer questions. Show more
Fi Glover introduces conversations about life as an immigrant, adopting a child, and surviving sexual abuse, from Wales and Leeds. Show more
Miss Dunstable holds a party while Lord Lufton, rejected by Lucy, finally returns from his fishing trip. Stars Hattie Morahan. Show more
Mariella Frostrup talks to Ali Smith, who has been shortlisted for the Man Booker prize for the third time for How to Be Both. Plus Stella Duffy, Kamila Shamsie and an insider tip. Show more
Daljit Nagra chooses Poetry Please: Poets Laureate with a selection of poets including Betjeman and Carol Ann Duffy. From 2014. Show more
A New York firm plans to transform the Bangladesh garment industry by making it ethical and profitable. Sarah Butler asks, can a capitalist solution solve capitalism's failures? Show more
How did Jack Ma, a teacher with no business training, become one of China's - indeed, the world's - most successful entrepreneurs? Kamal Ahmed finds out. Show more
The latest shipping forecast.
The latest weather forecast.
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
Andy Kershaw chooses his highlights from the previous seven days of BBC Radio. Show more
Tony has plans for Johnny. Meanwhile, Hayley is grieving. Show more
Gossip from the Garden Pond
Episode 2: The Water Boatman and Great Diving Beetle
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LW
A water boatman and a great diving beetle reveal the funny side of life in a garden pond. Stars Sandi Toksvig and David Ryall. Show more
Cold in Coventry: A young woman fears for her future as she returns in disgrace from her first job in service. Read by Lizzy Watts. From September 2014. Show more
More or Less
Understanding the Scottish referendum polls
28 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Tim Harford talks to YouGov and ICM about trying to gauge the political mood in Scotland. Plus, he analyses Nigel Farage's claim that more than half of Scotland is on benefits. Show more
Last Word
Rev Ian Paisley, Sir Donald Sinden, Caroline Gooding, Anthony Smith, Andrew McLaglen
28 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Matthew Bannister remembers former first minister of NI the Rev Ian Paisley, actor Sir Donald Sinden, adventurer Anthony Smith and disability rights campaigner Caroline Gooding. Show more
Money Box
Scotland decides; Jewellery insurance heist; Pensions freedom
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
What would independence mean for our money in Scotland or the rest of the UK? Plus a listener with a good final salary pension scheme is persuaded to transfer with no guarantees. Show more
Susan Hill presents an appeal on behalf of Prisoners Education Trust, which improves prisoners' access to learning to enhance their chances of building a better life after release. Show more
In Business
Which way now for Scottish businesses?
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Peter Day asks Scottish entrepreneurs if the referendum debate has changed the business landscape, regardless of the outcome of the vote. Show more
Weekly political discussion and analysis with MPs, experts and commentators.
Mary Riddell of the Telegraph analyses how the newspapers are covering the biggest stories. Show more
The Film Programme
Pride; Anton Corbijn on Philip Seymour Hoffman; screenwriters secrets
28 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Cinema, DVD and TV news with Francine Stock. Pride, Anton Corbijn on Philip Seymour Hoffman, Jeremy Brock on the life of a screenwriter, highlights of the Toronto Film Festival. Show more
Mark Tully, a grandfather himself, presents a programme celebrating the very particular relationship grandparents have with their grandchildren and their role within the family. Show more
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. Followed by Weather.
Paul Howard-Jones studies the effect of gaming and gambling on the brain, and tells Sarah Montague how they can be used in teaching to make more effective learners. Show more
The bells of Merton College, Oxford.
The latest shipping forecast.
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
