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Mark Tully asks priest and stand-up comedian Maggy Whitehouse how humour can puncture pomposity, hypocrisy and arrogance in religious leaders and their congregations. Show more

What is it like to run the most southerly farm in mainland Britain? Sarah Swadling meets the farmers of the Lizard. Show more

The latest weather forecast.

The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.

Emily Buchanan brings you news and analysis of the religious, moral and ethical stories of the week Show more

The Revd Dr Sam Wells makes the Radio 4 Christmas Appeal for the work of St Martin-in-the-Fields with homeless and vulnerably housed people. Show more

The latest weather forecast.

The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.

Marking Advent Sunday from Holy Trinity Scottish Episcopal Church, Melrose, led by The Rev Philip Blackledge,
with an introduction by The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby. Show more

Following the death of the broadcaster and author, Clive James - one of the first presenters of "A Point of View" - this is one of his early talks, originally broadcast in 2007. Show more

John Aitchison presents the waxwing. Show more

News with Paddy O'Connell including election analysis with our team of special advisers, reviewing the news - paralympian Lady Grey-Thompson and Brexit campaigner Suzanne Evans. Show more

Aasmah Mir reports on some of the lives changed by last year's Radio 4 Christmas Appeal with St Martin in-the-Fields. Show more

Johnny is left devastated and Justin’s scheme takes shape Show more

Asif Kapadia, film director, chooses the eight tracks, book and luxury he would want to take to a desert island. With Lauren Laverne. Show more

Tim Brooke-Taylor, Tony Hawks, Rachel Parris and Marcus Brigstocke find themselves amidst the Victorian splendour of Portsmouth’s New Theatre Royal with Jack Dee in the chair. Show more

Dan Saladino, Sheila Dillon and a range of experts ranging from climate scientists to beef producers answer your questions on meat eating and the future of farming and our diets. Show more

The latest weather forecast

Global news and analysis, presented by Mark Mardell.

Kathy Clugston and the team visit the St Ann's Allotments in Nottingham. Show more

Three conversations about looks and ageing; faith and coming out; and being a medium. Fi Glover presents. Show more

Part two of Vasily Grossman's dark and honest account of the epic battle of Stalingrad; a prequel to his novel Life and Fate. Dramatised by Jonathan Myerson. Show more

An increasing number of people are questioning their gender identity. But File on 4 hears from some who now regret transitioning and are now reversing their gender transition Show more

Aasmah Mir reports on some of the lives changed by last year's Radio 4 Christmas Appeal with St Martin in-the-Fields. Show more

The latest shipping forecast.

The latest weather forecast.

Johnson and Corbyn clash on terrorist's release from prison, second victim named

Frank Cottrell Boyce with the best of BBC Radio this week Show more

Josh finds himself in trouble and Phoebe pushes forwards Show more

Join multi award-winning comedian and US citizen Rich Hall as he takes a look across the pond at the current state of US politics. Show more

As Maurice struggles to get through his first twenty minute run, he finds his thoughts turning to his daughter. Show more

The series producer of R4's The Long View defends comparing Extinction Rebellion protesters with a fifteenth century prophet of doom. Show more

Matthew Bannister on director Sir Jonathan Miller, Field Marshal Lord Bramall, writer and TV presenter Clive James Show more