Susan Hulme reports from Westminster.
A space for spiritual reflection with a Bible reading, prayer and a range of Christian music.
Corin Throsby explores the rich cultural life of Australia. Corin explores the influence of Aboriginal voices and those from recent immigrant populations within Australian culture. Show more
Does the full moon make us act strangely? Crime, suicide and accidents are all said to increase when the moon reaches maximum. But is this really true? Show more
You and Yours
Energy credit, Sherry revival, Rent to own
45 minutes
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New figures on how much money energy firms are holding in customer credit, why sherry is making a comeback and the new, cheaper alternatives to buying household goods on credit. Show more
The latest weather forecast.
Analysis of news and current affairs.
Half of teenage pregnancies vanished. But how? Michael Blastland searches for a means. Could a simple mouse trap be responsible? Show more
Helen has a heavy heart, and Susan has her ear to the ground. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Two men are determined to persuade the King from a marriage they feel isn’t only unsuitable but also wrong. Stars Jim Broadbent. Show more
Open Country
Whitelee Windfarm on Eaglesham Moor
25 minutes
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Helen Mark visits Eaglesham Moor in Scotland, home of the UK's largest onshore wind farm. Show more
Radio 4 Christmas Appeal
St Martin-in-the-Fields Christmas Appeal 2016
4 minutes
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The Rev Dr Sam Wells makes the 90th Radio 4 Christmas Appeal for the work of St Martin-in-the-Fields with homeless people. Show more
Bookclub
Jay McInerney - Bright Lights, Big City
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American writer Jay McInerney discusses his debut novel Bright Lights, Big City, which established him as the chronicler of New York's hedonistic 1980s elite. With James Naughtie. Show more
Francine Stock visits the setting and locations of The Proud Valley, which starred Paul Robeson, actor, activist, singer, linguist, lawyer and honorary Welshman. Show more
BBC Inside Science
Rock traces of life on Mars, Desert fireball network, Gut microbes and Parkinson's Disease, Science Museum's maths exhibition
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Could rocks studied by the Mars rover Spirit contain the hallmarks of ancient life? Adam Rutherford hears about a discovery in hot springs in Chile with intriguing new clues. Show more
The latest shipping forecast.
Six O'Clock News
08/12/2016 Johnson Saudi rebuke
30 minutes
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Downing Street says Boris Johnson's Saudi comments are not the government's views.
The Fair Intellectual Club
A Fling with Mr Franklin
30 minutes
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Sparks fly when inventor Benjamin Franklin meets the ladies of a secret scholarly society. Stars Gavin Mitchell. From 2016. Show more
Usha meets a prospective tenant, and Jill faces up to the enemy. Show more
Front Row
Oliver Stone's Snowden, The Famous Five, Sex scenes, Wynford Dewhurst
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Oliver Stone's new film about the whistleblower Edward Snowden reviewed, the Christmas books market, including the Ladybird and The Famous Five spoofs, artist Wynford Dewhurst. Show more
As Rose awaits news of Bayley and the baby, she meets Sam once again. With Rebecca Humphries and Matthew Baynton . From 2016. Show more
What are the policies and political decisions which led to the current crisis in prisons? Show more
More is now spent on digital ads in the UK than all other forms of advertising combined. Matthew Gwyther asks what the ad agencies are doing in the face of such challenges. Show more
BBC Inside Science
Rock traces of life on Mars, Desert fireball network, Gut microbes and Parkinson's Disease, Science Museum's maths exhibition
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Could rocks studied by the Mars rover Spirit contain the hallmarks of ancient life? Adam Rutherford hears about a discovery in hot springs in Chile with intriguing new clues. Show more
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss Harriet Martineau who wrote extensively in the C19th on a wide range of subjects including abolition, and is called the mother of sociology. Show more
The latest weather forecast.
The World Tonight
Syrian army 'suspends Aleppo fighting'
45 minutes
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Russia says the Syrian army has halted military operations in eastern Aleppo so that thousands of civilians can be evacuated. Show more
A short story by Ian McEwan and told in two episodes. Roger Allam reads the tale of two writers - one of whom commits literary theft. Show more
Thom’s riveted by the extravaganza of Straight-to-DVD Bollywood films – drawing parallels with his own life. From 2013. Show more
Susan Hulme reports from Westminster as the Commons hears powerful and moving accounts by two MPs of rape and attempted rape. Show more
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. Followed by Weather.
Monet's work on la grande decoration continues at pace. His great friend Georges Clemenceau wants the artist to donate some works to the state, and this causes problems! Show more
The latest shipping forecast.
Commentary on the second day of the fourth Test between India and England, from Mumbai, with Jonathan Agnew, Prakash Wakankar, Henry Blofeld, Michael Vaughan and Geoff Boycott. Show more
