The latest shipping forecast.
The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
A short reflection and prayer with Jonathan Rea.
Detention under the Mental Health Act - in the eyes of a listener who was sectioned and a mental health professional who makes that call. Show more
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
The latest weather forecast.
In December 2013 the coastline of Lincolnshire was hit by the worst floods since 1953. Two years on Helen Mark finds new buildings, a new coastal park and newly born seal pups. Show more
A look at how farmers are working with police and other organisations to tackle the growing problem of organised livestock rustling. Show more
The latest weather forecast.
Mark D'Arcy reports from Westminster as Tony Blair gives evidence to MPs on the UK's intervention in Libya. Also in the programme, the Lords debates online safety. Show more
Saturday Live
Michael Morpurgo, Dr Helen Sharman
1 hour, 28 minutes
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Aasmah Mir and Richard Coles are joined by the children's author Michael Morpurgo and scientist and astronaut Helen Sharman. With Inheritance Tracks from Hayley Mills. Show more
BBC diplomatic editor Bridget Kendall finds out why Russian dancers, like Strictly's Kristina Rihanoff and Gleb Savchenko, are one step ahead in the world of ballroom dance. Show more
George Parker of the Financial Times reflects on Jeremy Corbyn's links to the Stop the War Coalition. And should 16-year-olds be able to vote in the EU referendum? Show more
Donald Trump's march on the White House continues, despite another week of negative headlines. Plus despatches from Germany, Peru, Spain and Malaysia. Presented by Kate Adie. Show more
Money Box
Gift Aid, Aviva, Self-invested personal pensions
30 minutes
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There has been a call to scrap Gift Aid, which boosts the value of charitable donations. Plus a look at Aviva and the stolen data chain - how much was it worth? Show more
Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches, with help from Mitch Benn, Andy Zaltzman, Tez Ilyas, Dr Gabrielle Walker and Pippa Evans. Show more
The latest weather forecast.
The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
Any Questions?
Dominic Grieve MP, Isabel Oakeshott, Chuka Umunna MP, Jeanette Winterson
48 minutes
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Jonathan Dimbleby presents political debate from Cardinal Wiseman School in Middlesex with Dominic Grieve MP, Isabel Oakeshott, Chuka Umunna MP and Jeanette Winterson. Show more
Anita Anand takes listeners' calls on unregistered schools and whether Donald Trump should be banned from the UK. Show more
4 Extra Debut. A grisly murder and a missing dancer at the heart of an international people-smuggling ring. Stars Jamie Zubairi and Sarah Lam. Show more
Suzi Quatro and Lenny Kaye discuss the famous Brecht/Weill song written for The Threepenny Opera in 1928. From December 2015. Show more
Woman's Hour
Lily Tomlin, Romance Fraud, Amy Peake, The Unthanks
58 minutes
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The US comedy actress Lily Tomlin discusses her new film Grandma. Plus the reluctance to report romantic fraud, and seasonal dating - why the rush to couple up at Christmas? Show more
Full coverage of the day's news.
Detention under the Mental Health Act - in the eyes of a listener who was sectioned and a mental health professional who makes that call. Show more
The latest shipping forecast.
The latest weather forecast.
Six O'Clock News
12/12/15 Historic Agreement on Climate Change Reached in Paris
15 minutes
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Delegates at climate change summit in Paris agree a deal to limit global warming.
Loose Ends
Clive Anderson, Phil Gayle, Len Goodman, Sonya Kelly, Henning Wehn, Steve Punt, Kim Wilde
45 minutes
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Clive Anderson and Phil Gayl are joined by Len Goodman, Sonya Kelly, Steve Punt and Henning Wehn for an eclectic mix of conversation and comedy. With music from Kim Wilde. Show more
Chris Bowlby profiles the outspoken world heavyweight boxing champion, Tyson Fury, who has outraged many with his comments on women, homosexuality and abortion. Show more
Saturday Review
Wonder.land, Grandma, Nureyev, Adam Roberts, V&A Europe Galleries
45 minutes
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The week's cultural highlights, including a look at wonder.land, Grandma, Nureyev, Adam Roberts and the Victoria and Albert Museum Europe Galleries. Show more
Using a mixture of archive material and new interviews, Richard Hollingham asks why, after decades of indifference, the British government is now supporting human space flight. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Ata Madri hunts for a medieval copy of The Arabian Nights with the original ending. Inventive revival starring Indira Varma. Show more
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4, followed by weather.
Combative, provocative and engaging debate on the topic of the selfie culture. Chaired by Michael Buerk with Matthew Taylor, Giles Fraser, Anne McElvoy and Claire Fox. Show more
Tom Sutcliffe chairs the cultural quiz as Jim Coulson and Adele Geras of the north of England team take on Rosalind Miles and Stephen Maddock of the Midlands. Show more
An exchange of two villages at the margins of Europe - one in Transylvania, one in Oxfordshire - inspires new poems from Romanian poet Ioana Ieronim and UK poet Fiona Sampson. Show more
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. Followed by Weather.
By Glenn Patterson. A couple grab a moment of passion in their bedroom cupboard, with unexpected consequences. Read by Michelle Fairley. Show more
The latest shipping forecast.
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