Mark Tully returns to the theme of animals, discussing the symbolism of the monkey and the phenomenon of idol worship. Show more
Chris Sperring visits the Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust in Gloucestershire to find out why ducks such as pintail, teal and mallard 'dabble'. Show more
The latest weather forecast.
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
Sunday
Sikh Regiment; God and Thatcher; Cardinal Vincent Nichols
45 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Discussion on whether there should be a Sikh regiment in the British Army, plus Cardinal Vincent Nichols on what Catholics should think about when voting in the general election. Show more
Mariella Frostrup presents an appeal on behalf of African Initiatives. Show more
The latest weather forecast.
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
From St David's Cathedral, Pembrokeshire, the second service in a Lent series based on Desmond Tutu's book In God's Hands, exploring what it means to be made in God's image. Show more
A weekly reflection on a topical issue.
David Attenborough presents the sanderling. Show more
Sunday morning magazine programme with news and conversation about the big stories of the week. Presented by Paddy O'Connell.
Contemporary drama in a rural setting.
Psychotherapist Julia Samuel is interviewed by Kirsty Young. Show more
Just how hard can it be to talk for 60 seconds with no hesitation, repetition or deviation? Gyles Brandreth, Marcus Brigstocke, Jenny Eclair and Shappi Khorsandi try their best. Show more
Sheila Dillon talks to Joanna Blythman about how food manufacturers colour, flavour and preserve food in pursuit of 'clean label', a more natural-sounding ingredients list. Show more
The latest weather forecast.
Global news and analysis, presented by Mark Mardell. Show more
The Business of Film with Mark Kermode
Getting to the Screen
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Film critic Mark Kermode explores a film’s journey from script to screen - how do films get financed? From 2015. Show more
Eric Robson chairs the horticultural panel programme from the village of Whitechapel, Preston. Bob Flowerdew, Bunny Guinness and Anne Swithinbank answer the audience 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
When Marta dies in his arms during an illicit encounter, Victor flees the scene leaving a small child alone in the apartment. Now Marta's husband, Eduardo, wants a word with him. Show more
Wilbur Smith discusses his novel When the Lion Feeds with James Naughtie and a group of readers.
Roger McGough presents listeners' requests for poetry about journeys. Featuring work by Alfred, Lord Tennyson, CP Cavafy, Matthew Arnold and Sir Gawain. Show more
Tim Whewell investigates the role that insurance companies play in the growing number of compensation claims arising from cases of grooming and historical sexual abuse. Show more
After a rocky campaign launch, Green Party leader Natalie Bennett has been in the headlines this week. Mark Coles profiles the Australian campaigner leading a British party. Show more
The latest shipping forecast.
The latest weather forecast.
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
Simon Parkes chooses his BBC Radio highlights. Show more
Ruth is implacable, and Jill is distressed. Show more
Distraught at her husband leaving on a Foreign Office posting to Romania, Vera hatches several plots. Stars Miriam Margolyes. Show more
Ndinda Kioko’s tale of a man barely able to recognise himself on regaining consciousness. Read by Cornelius Macarthy. From March 2015. Show more
Radio 4's forum for listener comment, including the coverage on Natalie Bennett's so-called 'brain fade', plus listeners bid a fond farewell to Face the Facts. Show more
Last Word
Dan Topolski, Lady Villiers, John Davies, Tim Lusty, Clark Terry
28 minutes
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Andrea Catherwood on rower Dan Topolski, resistance fighter Lady Villiers, historian John Davies, humanitarian Dr Tim Lusty and jazz musician Clark Terry. Show more
Money Box
Misleading pension websites; Care fees shake-up in England; HMRC Letters cause concern
30 minutes
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A warning on advice from unofficial pension websites, new rules in England meaning people in care who defer fees could pay much more and concern over HMRC tax credits letters. Show more
Mariella Frostrup presents an appeal on behalf of African Initiatives. Show more
Microsoft founder Bill Gates has joined Stephen Hawking in warning that AI could spell the end of the human race. Helena Merriman examines the risks of super-intelligent machines. Show more
Weekly political discussion and analysis with MPs, experts and commentators.
Sarfraz Manzoor analyses how the newspapers are covering the biggest stories.
The Film Programme
Stephanie Beacham on Marlon Brando, Catch Me Daddy, Hinterland, When Animals Attack
28 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
The latest cinema releases, DVDs and films on TV, including Stephanie Beacham on Marlon Brando, Catch Me Daddy, Hinterland and When Animals Attack. Presented by Antonia Quirke. Show more
Mark Tully returns to the theme of animals, discussing the symbolism of the monkey and the phenomenon of idol worship. Show more
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. Followed by Weather.
Thinking Allowed
The British in South Africa - Romanian Economic Migrants in London
28 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Laurie Taylor explores migration in contrasting contexts, from Romanian migrant workers in Britain to white migrants in South Africa. Show more
The bells of Exeter Cathedral.
The latest shipping forecast.
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
