The latest shipping forecast.
The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
Bells from the church of St Peter ad Vincula, Combe Martin, Devon. Show more
In this powerful edition of Four Thought, recorded at the Hay Festival, the writer Matt Haig describes how words helped him live with depression. Show more
The latest national and international news.
The composer Michael Zev Gordon reflects on the enclosed garden. Show more
The wild cattle of Chillingham. Untouched for hundreds of years, they remain one of the only examples of undomesticated cattle in Britain. Show more
The latest weather forecast.
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
Sunday
Tunisia and Kuwait, US Gay Marriage, Empathy Museum
45 minutes
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Sunday morning religious news and current affairs programme.
Dame Evelyn Glennie presents an appeal for AbleChildAfrica. Show more
The latest weather forecast.
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
After the horrific killings in Tunisia, the Rev David Bruce explores the experience of the writer of Psalm 13 in finding hope in his despair. Show more
A weekly reflection on a topical issue. Adam Gopnik's experience of writing a libretto casts light on the mysterious relationship between words and music. Show more
Kate Humble presents the black grouse. Show more
Sunday morning magazine programme with news and conversation about the big stories of the week. Presented by Paddy O'Connell.
Helen has some big news, and Jennfer has vital information. Show more
Kirsty Young talks to conductor and composer Harry Rabinowitz. Show more
Paul Merton, Shelia Hancock, Mike McShane and Pam Ayres find out just how hard it can be to talk for 60 seconds with no hesitation, repetition and deviation. Nicholas Parsons hosts. Show more
The Food Programme
Feeding the Commons - Part I: Breakfast to Brunch
30 minutes
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Following the food operation at the centre of British politics. In the first part of this edition, we discover the incredible history of dining in Parliament. Show more
The latest weather forecast.
Global news and analysis, presented by Mark Mardell.
4 Extra Debut. How Femi Martin found fulfilment as a writer and performer through a chronic illness as well as finding happiness. From 2015. Show more
Eric Robson hosts a postbag edition of the programme from Garden Organic in Coventry. He is joined by Pippa Greenwood, Matthew Wilson and Bob Flowerdew. Show more
Fi Glover introduces conversations between couples who face the aftermath of rejection, the onset of Alzheimer's and the benefits of a dedicated working life. Show more
Mike Walker's epic chronicle considers the young William of Orange and his strategic marriage to James II's daughter, Mary Stuart. Show more
Mariella Frostrup talks to Benjamin Markovits about his novel You Don't Have to Live Like This, set in Detroit. Plus discussion on Milan Kundera, Mario Vargas Llosa and Harper Lee. Show more
Roger McGough is joined by expert Katherine Rundell and actor Samuel Barnett for a special programme featuring the poetry of John Donne. Last in the series. Show more
With new waves of migrants crossing the Mediterranean, Jane Deith tracks the back door route many take to get from Italy to the UK. Show more
Drama inspired by the Charleston church elder who compared the tragic shooting at his church to the devil trying to take charge. By Julia Pascal. Show more
The latest shipping forecast.
The latest weather forecast.
Six O'Clock News
28/06/2015 Greek crisis intensifies
15 minutes
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The ECB is not to increase funding for Greek banks. The Queen sends condolences to families of those killed in Tunisia. A bus carrying British schoolchildren crashes in Belgium.
Liz Barclay chooses her BBC Radio highlights. Show more
Pip is keen to make tracks, and Phoebe introduces Alex. Show more
Stand-up poet Kate Fox asks whether there’s a perfect formula for marriage, or is it an outdated tradition? From 2015. Show more
Yeats: The Man and the Echo
Episode 2: An Irish Airman Foresees His Death
15 minutes
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By Lynda Radley. An Irish airline pilot with a gambling problem reflects on his life. Poignant story inspired by the WB Yeats sonnet about a World War I fighter pilot. Show more
Has there been too much Top Gear talk on Radio 2? Plus historian Andrew Roberts defends his portrayal of Napoleon, and Lyse Doucet discusses journalist safety in conflict zones. Show more
Last Word
Sir Chris Woodhead, Patrick Macnee, Dame Anne Warburton, Vic Mayhew, James Horner
28 minutes
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Matthew Bannister discusses chief inspector of schools Sir Chris Woodhead, actor Patrick Macnee, diplomat Dame Anne Warburton, subeditor Vic Mayhew and film composer James Horner. Show more
Money Box
Marriage equality, but pension inequality?
30 minutes
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Actress Sheila Hancock on car insurance, a legal battle for pension equality for same-sex couples, the benefits of an EHIC card and the beginning of the end for tax credits? Show more
Dame Evelyn Glennie presents an appeal for AbleChildAfrica. Show more
Why have British attitudes towards homosexuality changed so far and so fast? Jo Fidgen examines this test case for how public opinion can move. Show more
Weekly political discussion and analysis with MPs, experts and commentators.
Dan Hodges of the Telegraph analyses how the newspapers are covering the biggest stories. Show more
The Film Programme
Nina Simone documentary, Peter Bogdanovich, Alex Gibney
28 minutes
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With Francine Stock. Lisa Simone discusses a new documentary about her mother Nina, and Peter Bogdanovich on why he is finishing an Orson Welles film started four decades ago. Show more
The composer Michael Zev Gordon reflects on the enclosed garden. Show more
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. Followed by Weather.
Thinking Allowed
White Working Class Boys; French Thought
28 minutes
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White, working-class boys at school: Laurie Taylor explores their disengagement from education. Also, why do the French have such a grand, intellectual tradition? Show more
Bells from the church of St Peter ad Vincula, Combe Martin, Devon. Show more
The latest shipping forecast.
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