The latest shipping forecast.
The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
Church bells from Loughborough Parish Church.
Perching on Labour's new front bench are two high-flying sisters - Angela and Maria Eagle. Mark Coles profiles Parliament's twins. Show more
The latest national and international news.
From Dante to Dickens, Samira Ahmed explores ideas about what happens after death. Show more
Sarah Swadling visits a cider orchard which is the pride and joy of Barny Butterfield, who's taken his business from a barrel on the coffee table to a million litres a year. Show more
The latest weather forecast.
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
Sunday
Pope in Cuba, Anglican Communion meeting, Church incense 'ban'?
45 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
The Pope visits Cuba, Anglican Communion primates meeting, could church incense be banned as a 'legal high'? Show more
Vanessa Redgrave presents the Radio 4 Appeal for War on Want. Show more
The latest weather forecast.
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
The archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby preaches at the Service of Commitment for the newly established Community of St Anselm at Lambeth Palace. Show more
Will Self reflects on the various reasons for his inability to sleep soundly any more. Show more
Sir David Attenborough presents the Florida scrub jay. Show more
Sunday morning magazine programme with news and conversation about the big stories of the week. Presented by Paddy O'Connell.
It's Ed to the rescue once more, and Ambridge's women celebrate a familiar institution. Show more
Kirsty Young talks to actress Dame Judi Dench. Show more
David Mitchell gets Sarah Millican, Victoria Coren Mitchell, Holly Walsh and Katherine Ryan to lie with some truths. From 2015. Show more
The Food Programme
The Ark of Taste: The Story so Far
28 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Before unveiling a new batch of forgotten flavours from The Ark of Taste, Dan Saladino revisits his favourite global stories with Jamie Oliver, Thomasina Miers and Paula McIntyre. Show more
The latest weather forecast.
Global news and analysis, presented by Mark Mardell.
From stubborn factional rows over spending to tragic loss of life in disasters at sea, James Naughtie continues his exploration of how North Sea oil wealth changed Britain. Show more
Eric Robson hosts the horticultural panel programme from Sheffield. Matt Biggs, Christine Walkden and Pippa Greenwood answer audience questions. Show more
Fi Glover introduces conversations from the Listening Project booth's summer tour about retirement, memories, learning and the power of history to change lives. Show more
Hilary Mantel's account of the French Revolution. Leaders Robespierre and Danton are increasingly at odds. Stars Carl Prekopp. Show more
Open Book
Bill Clegg on Did You Ever Have a Family
28 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
The best new fiction and non-fiction, talking to writers and unearthing lost classics. Mariella Frostrup talks to Bill Clegg about his book Did You Ever Have a Family. Show more
Roger McGough with a selection of listeners' requests with a family theme. With readers James Fleet and Amanda Root. Show more
The Crown Prosecution Service is being battered by cuts and by criticism of high profile charging decisions. Danny Shaw investigates concerns that it is failing to cope. Show more
Perching on Labour's new front bench are two high-flying sisters - Angela and Maria Eagle. Mark Coles profiles Parliament's twins. Show more
The latest shipping forecast.
The latest weather forecast.
Six O'Clock News
Voting has ended in third Greek election this year
15 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Voting has ended in third Greek election this year. Pope Francis has said mass in Havana.
Nick Baker chooses his BBC Radio highlights. Show more
Who will produce a winning entry? Susan has a tasty peace offering. Show more
A highly confused town council and Mr Muzak talks about clubbing with like-minded individuals. With Moray Hunter. From 2015. Show more
A woman heads north, driven by strange phenomena and uncanny weather. Read by the award-winning writer. Show more
Are strikes on the rise, are rugby players getting bigger and is marine life declining? Tim Harford finds out. Show more
Last Word
Sir David Willcocks, Merv Adelson, Mariem Hassan, Brian Close, Beryl Renwick
28 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Matthew Bannister on choirmaster David Willcocks, TV producer Merv Adelson, singer Mariem Hassan, cricketer Brian Close and radio presenter Beryl Renwick. Show more
Money Box
Flight compensation, The new banks on the block, Disappearing tax credits
30 minutes
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News from the world of personal finance. New 'challenger' bank Fidor explains how its community-based approach could appeal to UK bank customers. Paul Lewis presents. Show more
Vanessa Redgrave presents the Radio 4 Appeal for War on Want. Show more
Peter Day reports on how the Chinese government is trying to solve its environmental problems. Show more
Weekly political discussion and analysis with MPs, experts and commentators.
Kevin Maguire of the Mirror looks at how the newspapers are covering the biggest stories. Show more
The Film Programme
Everest, Hitchcock and the Royal Albert Hall, Toronto Film Festival
28 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
With Francine Stock. Including a discussion on new drama Everest, Alfred Hitchcock's love for the Royal Albert Hall and a look at the Toronto Film Festival. Show more
From Dante to Dickens, Samira Ahmed explores ideas about what happens after death. Show more
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. Followed by Weather.
Thinking Allowed
Stop and search, Cancer patients and welfare reform
28 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Laurie Taylor examines the history and future of an often controversial police tactic. Plus a look at how the welfare reforms are impacting on cancer patients. Show more
Church bells from Loughborough Parish Church.
The latest shipping forecast.
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
