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News Briefing: 24/05/2013

2013-05-24T07:10:27Z

News from BBC Radio 4.

Farming Today: 24/05/2013

2013-05-24T07:10:23Z

The humble spud becomes less humble as potato prices soar.

Prayer for the Day: 24/05/2013

2013-05-24T07:10:33Z

A reading and a reflection to start the day with the Rev Mary Stallard.

Shipping Forecast: 24/05/2013

2013-05-24T07:10:30Z

The latest shipping forecast.

Tweet of the Day: Redshank

2013-05-24T07:09:34Z

David Attenborough presents the sounds and story of the redshank.

Shipping Forecast: 24/05/2013

2013-05-24T06:45:49Z

The latest shipping forecast.

Midnight News: 24/05/2013

2013-05-24T06:45:24Z

The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.

The Magic Theatre of Hermann Hesse

2013-05-24T06:45:44Z

Tracing the legacy of the cult Swiss-German writer Hermann Hesse.

Wireless Nights: Series 2: Nights of Passage

2013-05-24T07:52:48Z

Jarvis takes to the sea, contemplating night crossings mythic and modern.

Book at Bedtime: A Delicate Truth: Falling on Deaf Ears

2013-05-24T06:45:30Z

Kit and Toby find their efforts to expose the truth rebuffed.

The World Tonight: 23/05/2013

2013-05-24T07:51:42Z

Woolwich, Obama's counter-terrorism policy, Congo, riots in Sweden with Philippa Thomas.

In Business: Vorsprung durch Technik or Universitat?

2013-05-24T07:50:27Z

Peter Day examines innovation in Germany and asks why it lacks world class universities.

The Report: Investigating Historic Abuse

2013-05-24T07:50:29Z

Can the criminal justice system deliver on its promise to deal with historic sexual abuse?

Front Row: Erwin Blumenfeld, Lydia Davis, Nigel Kennedy's Cultural Exchange

2013-05-24T07:50:27Z

Photographer Erwin Blumenfeld, Lydia Davis, and Nigel Kennedy's Cultural Exchange.

The Archers: 23/05/2013

2013-05-24T06:45:38Z

Lynda tries to bite her tongue.

Heresy: Series 9: Episode 2

2013-05-24T06:45:47Z

Victoria Coren is joined by David Mitchell, Alex Horne and Germaine Greer.

Six O'Clock News: 23/05/2013

2013-05-24T07:53:44Z

National and international news from BBC Radio 4.

PM: 23/05/2013

2013-05-24T06:50:17Z

Full coverage and analysis of the day's news.

Material World: 23/05/2013

2013-05-24T06:32:01Z

Why is Oklahoma so prone to tornadoes and what can residents do to protect themselves?

The Film Programme: Cannes Festival hits and misses; director Clio Barnard; Stephen Frears on Ali

2013-05-24T05:16:19Z

Francine Stock on Cannes Film Festival plus directors Stephen Frears and Clio Barnard.

Ramblings: Series 24: Chilterns American Women's Club hiking group

2013-05-24T05:15:34Z

Clare Balding joins a hiking group for ex-pat American and international spouses.

Afternoon Drama: The Emperor's Babe

2013-05-24T05:13:26Z

Black girl weds rich old man. Bernardine Evaristo's Roman London is not as you know it.

World at One: 23/05/2013

2013-05-24T04:01:48Z

National and international news with Martha Kearney.

Woman's Hour: Leanne Benjamin

2013-05-24T05:05:54Z

Leanne Benjamin on 20 years as principal dancer with the Royal Ballet. With Jenni Murray.

Mother Tongue Interference: Maria Mertzani

2013-05-24T05:15:27Z

Maria Mertzani moved from Greece to study sign language in the UK and now teaches children

You and Yours: Jay Rayner on food, sewing shops and misleading jobs

2013-05-24T05:03:17Z

Why buying local is not always as sustainable as you might think. With Winifred Robinson.

David Vaughan: The Artist Who Fell from Grace

2013-05-24T04:02:07Z

The amazing life story of a 1960s pop artist who fell from grace, told by Wayne Hemingway.

From Our Own Correspondent: A Good Operator

2013-05-24T05:06:04Z

Syria - an increasingly difficult war to cover. Plus more correspondents' despatches.

15 Minute Drama: Dinner at the Homesick Restaurant: Heart Rumours

2013-05-24T06:45:39Z

Ezra has plans to modernise Scarlatti's Restaurant.

Book of the Week: Falling Upwards: Episode 4

2013-05-24T06:45:25Z

Crowd-pleasing entertainments and spectacular displays grew in popularity.

In Our Time: Lévi-Strauss

2013-05-24T05:05:46Z

Melvyn Bragg and his guests discuss the work of French anthropologist Claude Levi-Strauss.

Heresy: Series 9: Episode 1

2013-05-23T23:32:03Z

Victoria Coren is joined by Lee Mack, David Schneider and Germaine Greer.

Tweet of the Day: Garganey

2013-05-24T04:44:07Z

David Attenborough presents the sounds and story of the garganey.

Farming Today: 23/05/2013

2013-05-23T17:51:28Z

Dutch mink farmers are calling for compensation following a ban on fur farming.

Shipping Forecast: 23/05/2013

2013-05-23T17:39:53Z

The latest shipping forecast.

News Briefing: 23/05/2013

2013-05-23T17:39:54Z

News from BBC Radio 4.

Prayer for the Day: 23/05/2013

2013-05-23T17:40:02Z

A reading and a reflection to start the day with the Rev Mary Stallard.

Shipping Forecast: 23/05/2013

2013-05-23T14:51:14Z

The latest shipping forecast.

Midnight News: 23/05/2013

2013-05-23T15:37:11Z

The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.

Today in Parliament: 22/05/2013

2013-05-23T13:28:11Z

Susan Hulme reports from Westminster.

One: Series 2: Episode 4

2013-05-23T13:34:16Z

David Quantick's sketch show where no sketch features more than one voice.

Can't Tell Nathan Caton Nothing: Series 2: About Poorly Relatives

2013-05-23T13:34:16Z

Nathan Caton is unsympathetic when his parents are sick, as he has an important gig.

Book at Bedtime: A Delicate Truth: Necessary Precautions

2013-05-23T13:28:16Z

As Toby puts together his case, he knows he is increasingly at risk.

The World Tonight: 22/05/2013

2013-05-24T05:03:57Z

Man thought to be soldier is murdered yards from London army barracks. With Carolyn Quinn.

Four Thought: Series 4: Henry Stewart: Choose Your Boss

2013-05-24T05:02:13Z

Henry Stewart argues that we should choose our own bosses.

Unreliable Evidence: The Law and Cohabitation

2013-05-24T04:58:58Z

Clive Anderson and guests expose the 'myth' of the concept of common-law marriage.

Front Row: Khaled Hosseini; Michael Landy; DJs in film; Cultural Exchange with AS Byatt

2013-05-24T04:59:23Z

Novelist Khaled Hosseini, Michael Landy's recycled saints and AS Byatt's Cultural Exchange

The Archers: 22/05/2013

2013-05-24T01:50:47Z

Helen takes it on the chin.

Down the Line: Series 5: Episode 4

2013-05-23T07:58:52Z

Spoof phone-in show from the creators of The Fast Show.

Six O'Clock News: 22/05/2013

2013-05-24T04:58:35Z

National and international news from BBC Radio 4.

PM: 22/05/2013

2013-05-23T07:58:21Z

Coverage and analysis of the day's news.

The Media Show: Radio 1; Police and the Media; Yahoo buys Tumblr

2013-05-24T04:58:46Z

Radio 1 chief Ben Cooper - does drive for a younger audience mean losing loyal listeners?

Thinking Allowed: Live Music - from Dance Hall to the 100 Club

2013-05-24T05:06:55Z

Laurie Taylor explores a social history of live music from 1950 to 1967.

Money Box Live: Equity Release

2013-05-24T05:01:45Z

Thinking about Equity Release? To find out how it works, call Vincent Duggleby.

Afternoon Drama: Outline Permission

2013-05-23T04:54:58Z

by Dermot Bolger. A couple risk everything to afford the house of their dreams.

Mother Tongue Interference: Evelyn Arizpe

2013-05-24T04:57:48Z

Mexican scholar of children's literature, Evelyn Arizpe, lives and works in Glasgow.

World at One: 22/05/2013

2013-05-23T01:19:57Z

National and international news.

Face the Facts: The UK Boomtown: North Sea industry suffers staff shortages

2013-05-24T04:56:57Z

John Waite investigates the 'threat' of a skills shortage in the oil and gas industry.

You and Yours: Food hygiene, retail rents and shopping channels

2013-05-24T04:56:21Z

London borough has six entries in bottom 10 of a food hygiene poll. With Winifred Robinson

House on Fire: Series 3: Marriage

2013-05-22T23:28:49Z

After a nasty tax bill, it seems the only sensible decision is for Matt and Vicky to marry

Don't Log Off: Series 3: A Tale from the Bush

2013-05-24T04:56:06Z

Alan Dein hears a moving story of widowhood from 60-year-old Jennie in the Australian bush

15 Minute Drama: Dinner at the Homesick Restaurant: Destroyed by Love

2013-05-23T09:08:27Z

With Cody at college and Ezra drafted, Jenny is left to deal with the unpredictable Pearl.

Woman's Hour: Jan Hall; Bollywood Carmen; cot death advice

2013-05-24T04:57:06Z

Powerlister Jan Hall, cot death risks, and Preeya Kalidas as Bollywood Carmen.

Book of the Week: Falling Upwards: Episode 3

2013-05-23T15:36:34Z

Stories of the first balloon aeronauts and mankind's timeless yearning to be airborne.

Midweek: Hugh Dennis, David Watson, Carol Highton, Liz Trenow

2013-05-24T04:54:24Z

Libby Purves meets comedian Hugh Dennis and David Watson, a chorister at the Coronation.

Today: 22/05/2013

2013-05-23T11:33:03Z

Including Yesterday in Parliament, Sports Desk and Thought for the Day.

Down the Line: Series 5: Episode 3

2013-05-22T22:17:09Z

Spoof phone-in show from the creators of The Fast Show.

Farming Today: 22/05/2013

2013-05-22T18:52:38Z

The worrying rate of loss of our wildlife - 60% of species have declined in recent decades

Tweet of the Day: Tawny Owl

2013-05-24T04:43:36Z

David Attenborough presents the sounds and story of the tawny owl.

Shipping Forecast: 22/05/2013

2013-05-22T18:52:14Z

The latest shipping forecast.

Prayer for the Day: 22/05/2013

2013-05-22T18:52:20Z

A reading and a reflection to start the day with the Rev Mary Stallard.

News Briefing: 22/05/2013

2013-05-22T18:54:01Z

News from BBC Radio 4.

Shipping Forecast: 22/05/2013

2013-05-22T16:26:08Z

The latest shipping forecast.

Midnight News: 22/05/2013

2013-05-22T16:25:23Z

The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.

Today in Parliament: 21/05/2013

2013-05-22T15:30:48Z

Sean Curran reports from Westminster as gay marriage clears the Commons.

Absolutely Delish: Grazing

2013-05-22T15:06:53Z

Comedy by Sophie Woolley. Sally Phillips stars as a life guru combining diet and disaster.

Book at Bedtime: A Delicate Truth: A Good Man Lost

2013-05-22T14:45:22Z

Where on earth is Jeb?

The World Tonight: 21/05/2013

2013-05-24T04:45:39Z

In-depth reporting and analysis from a global perspective.

All in the Mind: Big Brain Projects; Anti-depressants; learning disability and bereavement

2013-05-24T04:45:17Z

Europe and the USA are spending millions mapping the brain but will this approach pay off?

In Touch: 21/05/2013

2013-05-24T04:44:19Z

Mauri Molinario tells Peter about problems for vips trying to use the music site Spotify.

File on 4: Superbugs

2013-05-24T04:44:36Z

Can the NHS protect patients from new antibiotic-resistant superbugs?

Front Row: Dan Brown; Wagner at 200; Eddie Braben remembered; Mary Beard's Cultural Exchange

2013-05-24T04:44:11Z

Arts news with Mark Lawson, including an interview with bestselling writer Dan Brown.

The Archers: 21/05/2013

2013-05-23T11:32:56Z

Nic has a good idea.

Isy Suttie's Love Letters: Bob and Marie

2013-05-22T09:59:10Z

The tale of Bob and Marie, a driving instructor and the mysterious girl he loves from afar

Six O'Clock News: 21/05/2013

2013-05-24T04:43:22Z

National and international news from BBC Radio 4.

PM: 21/05/2013

2013-05-22T09:13:19Z

Coverage and analysis of the day's news.

Great Lives: Series 30: Primo Levi

2013-05-24T04:42:55Z

Edmund de Waal, author of The Hare with Amber Eyes, chooses Holocaust writer Primo Levi.

It's My Story: The Prisoner Released

2013-05-22T08:05:27Z

A personal account of the challenges of leaving a prison cell for the outside world.

Costing the Earth: GM Update: Pig 26

2013-05-24T04:41:58Z

Tom Heap investigates the latest developments in GM technology.

Making History: 21/05/2013

2013-05-24T04:43:16Z

Helen Castor is joined by leading historians to discuss the latest historical research.

Afternoon Drama: A Tale of Two Cities: The Old Order

2013-05-22T07:03:23Z

Lucie Manette is a witness at Charles Darnay's trial for treason at the Old Bailey.

Mother Tongue Interference: Zinovy Zinik

2013-05-24T04:43:34Z

Russian novelist Zinovy Zinik came to London in 1976 and worked for the BBC World Service.

World at One: 21/05/2013

2013-05-22T02:25:25Z

National and international news.

You and Yours: Call You and Yours

2013-05-24T04:44:19Z

Consumer phone-in with Julian Worricker.

The Science of Music: Episode 2

2013-05-24T06:42:55Z

Prof Winston on the logic, engineering and physics underlying the musical sounds we hear.

The Truth and Nothing but the Truth

2013-05-24T06:45:31Z

Dr Geoff Bunn features comic book heroes and science in his history of the lie detector.

15 Minute Drama: Dinner at the Homesick Restaurant: Teaching the Cat to Yawn

2013-05-22T11:12:02Z

Young Cody's jealousy of his placid younger brother Ezra accelerates.

Woman's Hour: The dangers of being a 'cool parent'; Sexual assaults in the US military

2013-05-24T04:45:16Z

Sexual assaults in the US military, the dangers of being a 'cool' parent. With Jane Garvey

Today: 21/05/2013

2013-05-21T21:54:45Z

Including Yesterday in Parliament, Sports Desk and Thought for the Day.

Book of the Week: Falling Upwards: Episode 2

2013-05-22T15:34:24Z

The military are quick to see the potential of balloons for aerial reconnaissance.

The Life Scientific: Lord John Krebs

2013-05-24T04:46:01Z

Lord John Krebs talks to Jim al-Khalili about birds, foot and mouth disease and badgers.

One to One: Ritula Shah talks to Dr Michael Irwin

2013-05-24T04:45:38Z

Ritula Shah talks to Dr Michael Irwin about the idea of renouncing life in old age.

Kerry's List: Episode 3

2013-05-21T22:16:56Z

Bleach mugs, nap, sort out cobwebs, distress chest of drawers and keep my friend's secret.

Farming Today: 21/05/2013

2013-05-21T20:47:18Z

A vaccine against Schmallenberg disease is approved, but will farmers use it?

Tweet of the Day: Greenfinch

2013-05-24T04:42:19Z

David Attenborough presents the sounds and story of the greenfinch.

News Briefing: 21/05/2013

2013-05-21T19:38:42Z

News from BBC Radio 4.

Prayer for the Day: 21/05/2013

2013-05-21T19:13:37Z

A reading and a reflection to start the day with the Rev Mary Stallard.

Shipping Forecast: 21/05/2013

2013-05-21T19:13:46Z

The latest shipping forecast.

Shipping Forecast: 21/05/2013

2013-05-21T16:31:12Z

The latest shipping forecast.

Midnight News: 21/05/2013

2013-05-21T16:06:54Z

The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.

Today in Parliament: 20/05/2013

2013-05-21T15:27:07Z

Susan Hulme and the BBC parliamentary team report from Westminster.

Word of Mouth: English and German

2013-05-21T15:18:48Z

At the Brighton Festival, Michael Rosen and guests debate our linguistic ties with German.

Book at Bedtime: A Delicate Truth: A Bitter Pill

2013-05-21T15:22:30Z

Kit learns the truth about the night on the Rock.

The World Tonight: 20/05/2013

2013-05-24T04:54:22Z

Gay marriage - how divided is the Tory party? News round-up with David Eades.

Material World: Quantum computer; Ancient water; Stem cells; Dambusters

2013-05-23T03:14:11Z

Scientists to have access to one of the world's most powerful "quantum" computers.

Crossing Continents: Romario Tackles Brazil

2013-05-23T03:40:39Z

A profile of Romario - Brazil's footballing bad-boy turned politician.

Safari Surgery

2013-05-21T12:49:35Z

Ayisha Yahya reports on the growing demand for cosmetic surgery in Africa.

Front Row: The Big Wedding; James Salter; Enough Tudors Already; David Walliams

2013-05-24T04:55:08Z

The Big Wedding, James Salter, David Walliams on Pinter, and too many Tudors - who's next?

The Archers: 20/05/2013

2013-05-22T07:03:26Z

Matt isn't convinced.

Just a Minute: Series 66: Episode 1

2013-05-21T11:54:51Z

With Paul Merton, Pam Ayres, Kevin Eldon and Graham Norton. Nicholas Parsons hosts.

Six O'Clock News: 20/05/2013

2013-05-24T04:56:06Z

National and international news from BBC Radio 4.

PM: 20/05/2013

2013-05-21T11:41:08Z

Full coverage and analysis of the day's news.

Beyond Belief: Fire in Religion

2013-05-24T04:56:13Z

Ernie Rea and his guests discuss the role of fire within religion.

Creating Pitch-Perfect

2013-05-21T11:41:28Z

Catherine Bott on software that corrects out of tune singing but is also a creative tool.

Counterpoint: Series 27: Episode 3

2013-05-21T11:42:09Z

Paul Gambaccini chairs the third heat of the general knowledge music quiz.

Afternoon Drama: Edward, Edward

2013-05-21T15:27:17Z

By Abigail Docherty. The story of Edward VI and Lady Jane Grey seen through a child's eyes

Mother Tongue Interference: Gisela Stuart

2013-05-24T04:56:40Z

Bavarian-born MP Gisela Stuart now represents the people of Edgbaston in the Commons.

World at One: 20/05/2013

2013-05-21T01:56:30Z

National and international news, presented by Martha Kearney.

You and Yours: Cheeky brand names, Proms tickets, NHS Psychotherapy

2013-05-24T04:56:46Z

The future of housing for older people. Consumer news with Julian Worricker.

Kerry's List: Episode 4

2013-05-21T02:01:20Z

Change sheets, buy a kids book on where babies come from, get roots done, learn to knit.

Signing Up at 16: The Realities of War

2013-05-21T00:47:07Z

Penny considers just how easy it is for a 16-year-old to truly grasp the realities of war.

15 Minute Drama: Dinner at the Homesick Restaurant: Pearl

2013-05-21T12:59:34Z

Abandoned by her salesman husband, Pearl Tull is left to bring up her three children alone

Woman's Hour: Civil Partnerships; Men and Childcare; Snooping on a Partner

2013-05-24T04:57:00Z

Is snooping on your partner ever acceptable? The female perspective with Jane Garvey.

Book of the Week: Falling Upwards: Episode 1

2013-05-22T14:49:14Z

Two determined balloonists, 200 years apart, take to the skies to raise money for charity.

Start the Week: Antonia Fraser: Democracy and Reform

2013-05-24T05:02:49Z

Anne McElvoy talks to Antonia Fraser, David Graeber and Jesse Norman.

Today: 20/05/2013

2013-05-20T21:23:51Z

Morning news and current affairs. Includes Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.

Farming Today: 20/05/2013

2013-05-20T20:07:11Z

Charlotte Smith asks why it's not all roses for Britain's homegrown flower industry.

Tweet of the Day: Shag

2013-05-24T04:46:17Z

David Attenborough presents the sounds and story of the seabird, the shag.

Prayer for the Day: 20/05/2013

2013-05-20T20:05:37Z

A reading and a reflection to start the day with the Rev Mary Stallard.

Shipping Forecast: 20/05/2013

2013-05-20T20:05:33Z

The latest shipping forecast.

News Briefing: 20/05/2013

2013-05-20T19:58:15Z

News from BBC Radio 4.

Shipping Forecast: 20/05/2013

2013-05-20T16:58:37Z

The latest shipping forecast.

Thinking Allowed: Stammering and Identity; Land of Too Much

2013-05-22T05:16:46Z

Poverty versus abundance in the US. Plus managing a social stigma for people who stammer.

Midnight News: 20/05/2013

2013-05-20T16:58:49Z

The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.

The Film Programme: Cannes Festival; The Great Gatsby premiere; Jay Bulger on Beware of Mr Baker; Neil Brand on spy theme music

2013-05-23T03:19:57Z

Francine Stock on The Great Gatsby premiere and films to watch out for at Cannes.

What the Papers Say: 19/05/2013

2013-05-20T15:33:46Z

George Parker of the FT analyses how the newspapers are covering the biggest stories.

Westminster Hour: 19/05/2013

2013-05-20T15:34:59Z

Weekly political discussion and analysis with MPs, experts and commentators.

In Business: New Dimensions

2013-05-23T03:06:29Z

Peter Day hears from the pioneers of the rapidly-advancing world of digital manufacturing.

The Time Being: Series 6: Marathon

2013-05-20T13:13:24Z

By Claire Powell. An alcohol-driven love affair goes wrong when the man starts to get fit.

The Write Stuff: Mark Twain

2013-05-24T07:52:50Z

With guest panellists John O'Farrell and Jane Thynne. Author of the Week is Mark Twain.

The Archers: 19/05/2013

2013-05-21T02:37:10Z

Josh shares his ideas.

Pick of the Week: 19/05/2013

2013-05-20T11:24:54Z

Catherine Bott chooses the best of BBC Radio this week.

Six O'Clock News: 19/05/2013

2013-05-24T05:01:52Z

The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.

Shipping Forecast: 19/05/2013

2013-05-20T10:32:21Z

The latest shipping forecast.

The Art of the Foreign Minister

2013-05-21T03:52:25Z

Jonathan Powell, Tony Blair's chief of staff, asks what makes a great foreign minister.

Poetry Please: 19/05/2013

2013-05-20T08:42:53Z

Roger McGough with a diverse range of poetry read by Kerry Elkins and John Mackay.

Open Book: Author Louise Erdrich; plus the winner of the Independent Bookshop award

2013-05-24T05:29:18Z

Mariella Frostrup talks to Louise Erdrich about her new novel The Round House.

Classic Serial: The Mask of Dimitrios: The Origins of an Obsession

2013-05-20T07:21:19Z

Istanbul, 1938. A writer becomes obsessed with the life of an infamous master criminal.

The Listening Project: Sunday Edition - Parenting

2013-05-24T04:59:01Z

Fi Glover with the series that proves it's surprising what you hear when you listen.

Destination Freedom

2013-05-20T05:41:15Z

Profile of the pioneering 1940s civil rights radio series Destination Freedom.

The World This Weekend: 19/05/2013

2013-05-20T05:41:30Z

Global news and analysis presented by Shaun Ley.

Food Programme: Food, Cancer and Well-Being

2013-05-24T04:57:18Z

Sheila Dillon asks if food and nutrition should have a bigger role in treating cancer.

The Unbelievable Truth: Series 11: Episode 6

2013-05-20T22:21:44Z

With panellists Mark Watson, Tony Hawks, Lucy Porter and Ed Byrne. David Mitchell hosts.

Desert Island Discs: Alice Walker

2013-05-24T04:59:15Z

Alice Walker, author of The Color Purple, is interviewed by Kirsty Young.

The Archers Omnibus: 19/05/2013

2013-05-20T10:30:58Z

Matt's got a lot on his mind, and Jazzer loses his rag.

Broadcasting House: 19/05/2013

2013-05-24T04:56:45Z

Sunday morning magazine programme.

Sunday Worship: Inspired by Celestial Fire

2013-05-19T22:04:34Z

Live from Emmanuel Church, Didsbury. Preacher: Debra Green OBE. Leader: Andrew Graystone.

Tweet of the Day: Nightingale, part 2

2013-05-24T04:56:20Z

David Attenborough presents the sounds and story of the nightingale.

News and Papers: 19/05/2013

2013-05-19T20:55:37Z

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

Sunday: 19/05/2013

2013-05-24T04:54:26Z

Sunday morning religious news and current affairs programme, presented by Edward Stourton.

Radio 4 Appeal: World Child Cancer

2013-05-24T05:14:26Z

Graham Norton presents an appeal on behalf of World Child Cancer.

News and Papers: 19/05/2013

2013-05-19T20:17:25Z

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

The Living World: The Yuan Yang

2013-05-24T04:53:03Z

Chris Sperring goes to the River Dart in Devon to look for mandarin ducks.

Something Understood: When Certainties Are Shaken

2013-05-20T16:58:21Z

Samira Ahmed asks what we do when new revelations throw our past convictions into doubt.

Four Thought: Series 4: Emma Byrne: Why We Swear

2013-05-22T06:54:07Z

Science writer Emma Byrne explores the benefits of swearing.

News Headlines: 19/05/2013

2013-05-19T19:32:09Z

The latest national and international news.

News Briefing: 19/05/2013

2013-05-19T19:19:00Z

News from BBC Radio 4.

Shipping Forecast: 19/05/2013

2013-05-19T19:18:54Z

The latest shipping forecast.

Bells on Sunday: 19/05/2013

2013-05-20T16:58:49Z

The bells of the Church of St Peter and St Paul, Tonbridge, Kent.

Shipping Forecast: 19/05/2013

2013-05-19T15:58:43Z

The latest shipping forecast.

Brief Sparks: Ladies and Gentlemen

2013-05-19T15:18:14Z

A married man runs a terrible risk when out for a walk in the park with his mistress.

Midnight News: 19/05/2013

2013-05-19T15:17:57Z

The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.

Poetry Please: 12/05/2013

2013-05-19T15:08:55Z

Roger McGough with poetry read by teenage competitors from the Poetry by Heart finals.

Counterpoint: Series 27: Episode 2

2013-05-19T14:23:05Z

Paul Gambaccini chairs the wide-ranging music quiz.

Over the Boundary

2013-05-19T13:42:15Z

Cricket was almost wiped out in Ireland. Kevin Connolly tells the story of its revival.

Four Thought: Series 3: Amber Dermont: The Benefits of an Unhappy Childhood

2013-05-19T13:47:01Z

Amber Dermont explains the benefits of an unhappy childhood.

News and Weather: 18/05/2013

2013-05-19T13:26:44Z

The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.

Classic Serial: Angel Pavement: Episode 2

2013-05-19T13:08:31Z

James Golspie's arrival has transformed the lives of the staff at Twigg and Dersingham.

Archive on 4: Lives and Politics

2013-05-19T11:55:09Z

Two remarkable archives, 80 years apart, throw light on what makes a politician tick.

Saturday Review: The Great Gatsby and Propaganda at the British Library

2013-05-24T04:43:05Z

Baz Luhrmann's The Great Gatsby and Propaganda at the British Library.

From Fact to Fiction: Series 14: A Tomb With a View

2013-05-20T10:47:06Z

As tensions again simmer over Europe, Sandi Toksvig imagines the effect on one UK family.

Loose Ends: Andy McNab, Jasper Gibson, Simon Reeve, Paulette Randall, Danny Wallace, John Grant, Allah-Las

2013-05-21T11:43:07Z

Clive Anderson is joined by Andy McNab, Jasper Gibson and more for chat, music and comedy.

Six O'Clock News: 18/05/2013

2013-05-24T04:42:51Z

The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.

The Write Stuff: The Brontes

2013-05-19T06:12:31Z

The guest panellists are Mark Watson and Sue Limb. The Brontes are the Authors of the Week

Shipping Forecast: 18/05/2013

2013-05-19T08:30:21Z

The latest shipping forecast.

iPM: 18/05/2013

2013-05-24T04:43:29Z

'On one hand I met a monster, on the other a human being.' On working with sex offenders.

PM: Saturday PM

2013-05-19T08:10:35Z

Full coverage of the day's news.

Woman's Hour: Weekend Woman's Hour. Yoko Ono; Princess Merida; Female Undertakers

2013-05-24T04:43:46Z

Yoko Ono, Merida's makeover, Sharleen Spiteri, Caryn Franklin and Daphne Selfe, and trifle

Saturday Drama: The Last Tycoon

2013-05-19T06:38:09Z

Bill Bryden adapts F Scott Fitzgerald's haunting portrait of 1930s Hollywood.

Any Answers?: 18/05/2013

2013-05-19T05:08:08Z

A chance for Radio 4 listeners to have their say on the issues discussed on Any Questions.

News: 18/05/2013

2013-05-19T01:29:31Z

The latest news from BBC Radio 4.

Money Box: Card payment glitches at contactless terminals

2013-05-24T04:45:25Z

Card payment glitches at contactless terminals and customers fobbed off after air delays.

From Our Own Correspondent: Conspiracy!

2013-05-24T04:45:26Z

A field day for the conspiracy theorists as the White House tries to fight off scandal.

Week in Westminster: 18/05/2013

2013-05-24T04:45:37Z

Peter Oborne of the Daily Telegraph looks behind the scenes at Westminster.

Britain in a Box: Series 6: Casualty

2013-05-24T04:46:03Z

Paul Jackson tells the story of the longest-running medical drama in the world.

Saturday Live: Caitlin Moran, Murray Lachlan Young, John McCarthy in Kosovo, Bonnie Tyler's Inheritance Tracks

2013-05-24T04:46:16Z

Sian Williams and Richard Coles with Caitlin Moran, and Bonnie Tyler's Inheritance Tracks.

Today: 18/05/2013

2013-05-18T21:04:21Z

Our Slough focus group on economy. Is there a fertility timebomb? Plus the Cannes heist.

Farming Today: Farming Today This Week

2013-05-18T20:15:13Z

Britain's egg producers are booming despite welfare rules. Charlotte Smith finds out why.

Open Country: The Minack Coast

2013-05-23T03:23:09Z

Felicity Evans explores human influence on the coast between the Lizard and Land's End.

News and Papers: 18/05/2013

2013-05-18T19:58:44Z

News headlines, plus a look at the papers.

Shipping Forecast: 18/05/2013

2013-05-18T19:57:40Z

The latest shipping forecast.

News Briefing: 18/05/2013

2013-05-18T19:59:04Z

The latest news from BBC Radio 4.

Prayer for the Day: 18/05/2013

2013-05-18T19:59:11Z

A reading and a reflection to start the day with the Rev Mary Stallard.

Shipping Forecast: 18/05/2013

2013-05-18T19:57:30Z

The latest shipping forecast.

Midnight News: 18/05/2013

2013-05-18T19:57:07Z

The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.

The Listening Project: Neil and Tracy - Beyond the Call of Friendship

2013-05-24T04:56:15Z

Fi Glover presents a conversation between friends who have shared a kidney.

Today in Parliament: 17/05/2013

2013-05-18T19:55:59Z

Mark D'Arcy reports from Westminster.

Great Lives: Series 30: Salvador Dali

2013-05-24T04:56:49Z

John Cooper Clarke nominates Salvador Dali for great life status, melting clocks and all.

Book at Bedtime: A Delicate Truth: A Ghost from the Past

2013-05-18T14:29:26Z

Sir Christopher Probyn's idyllic retirement is about to be shattered.

The World Tonight: 17/05/2013

2013-05-24T04:57:00Z

In-depth reporting and analysis from a global perspective.

Mark Steel's in Town: Series 1: Boston

2013-05-17T22:27:55Z

Mark visits Boston in Lincolnshire to see why the inhabitants have no need of a handbrake.

In a Prince's Footsteps - Omnibus: Episode 2

2013-05-18T12:10:45Z

John McCarthy revisits sites of the Prince of Wales's photographic tour of 1862.

A Point of View: The Meaning of Evil

2013-05-24T04:57:20Z

John Gray turns to the writer Patricia Highsmith for a perspective on the meaning of evil.

Any Questions?: Michael Fabricant, Jack Dromey, Jeremy Browne, Jackie Malton

2013-05-24T04:57:12Z

Jonathan Dimbleby presents political debate and discussion from Fowey in Cornwall.

Front Row: Richard Branson on Tubular Bells, Alison Balsom, Cannes

2013-05-24T04:57:38Z

Richard Branson on Tubular Bells, Cannes latest, Alison Balsom's Cultural Exchange choice.

The Archers: 17/05/2013

2013-05-20T10:30:57Z

Tom turns a corner.

The Now Show: Series 40: Episode 1

2013-05-22T04:11:45Z

Steve Punt and Jon Culshaw present a comedic look at the week's news.

PM: 17/05/2013

2013-05-18T08:07:21Z

Interviews, context and analysis.

Six O'Clock News: 17/05/2013

2013-05-24T04:57:55Z

National and international news from BBC Radio 4.

More or Less: Angelina Jolie's 87% cancer risk; Romanian crime stats

2013-05-24T05:02:05Z

Angelina Jolie's 87% cancer risk examined. And is the UK suffering a Romanian crime wave?

The Listening Project: Will and Matt - Stone Age Men

2013-05-24T05:01:43Z

Fi Glover presents a conversation between friends about the joys of flint-knapping.

Last Word: A geophysicist, a pro-life campaigner, a former Ford UK chief executive, a composer and an actor

2013-05-24T04:57:35Z

Matthew Bannister on Joe Farman, Dr Margaret White, Sir Terence Beckett and Arnold Peters.

David Pownall at 75: No Two Rooms Alike

2013-05-18T07:13:58Z

The story of an unusual journey taken by a father and son, both of whom are writers.

Gardeners' Question Time: Postbag edition, Sparsholt

2013-05-24T05:02:30Z

Postbag edition from the potting shed at Sparsholt College, hosted by Eric Robson.

Afternoon Drama: IOU

2013-05-18T05:00:47Z

Bailiff Jack loses something unexpected when he collects on shoplifter Chrissie: his heart

The Archers: 16/05/2013

2013-05-18T01:56:32Z

Jim enjoys an afternoon out.

In a Prince's Footsteps: Greece

2013-05-18T01:47:07Z

John travels to Athens and the Greek island of Kefalonia.

World at One: 17/05/2013

2013-05-18T01:38:37Z

National and international news.

You and Yours: Digital exclusion, perfume, homebuilding crisis

2013-05-24T05:04:23Z

Do businesses and government offer a second-class service to offline consumers?

The Listening Project: Kate and Jean - What Would He Have Thought?

2013-05-24T05:04:11Z

Fi Glover introduces widowed sisters who have supported each other through grief and loss.

Party: Series 3: The Splits

2013-05-17T23:15:35Z

The party head off to Corby to research for the upcoming by-election.

Fried Chicken Feels the Heat

2013-05-17T23:06:29Z

Yasmeen Khan checks out chicken shops - tasty and cheap, but are they healthy?

15 Minute Drama: How Does That Make You Feel?: Episode 5

2013-05-18T10:49:15Z

Richard Fallon MP invites a TV crew to do a fly-on-the-wall documentary about his life.

Woman's Hour: Sheila Dillon; British women and Islam; fatherhood; female composers

2013-05-24T05:04:44Z

Sheila Dillon and cancer, British women and Islam, fatherhood and female composers.

Book of the Week: Perilous Question: The Drama of the Great Reform Bill 1832: Episode 5

2013-05-18T14:50:54Z

Reform of Britain's voting system wins the day, and the bill becomes law.

Desert Island Discs: Damien Hirst

2013-05-19T04:08:12Z

Kirsty Young interviews contemporary artist Damien Hirst.

Book of the Week: Charles Dickens - A Life: Episode 5

2013-05-07T12:25:34Z

Exploring the themes of adulation and farewells.

Book of the Week: Charles Dickens - A Life: Episode 4

2013-05-07T12:25:32Z

A theatrical performance changes the course of his life.

Book of the Week: Charles Dickens - A Life: Episode 3

2013-05-07T12:25:29Z

The novelist is well received in America.

Book of the Week: Charles Dickens - A Life: Episode 2

2013-05-07T12:25:24Z

Early successes.

Book of the Week: Charles Dickens - A Life: Episode 1

2013-05-07T12:25:20Z

A troubled childhood.

Russia: The Wild East: Series 2: The Doctor's Plot

2012-05-19T10:45:18Z

Communism's star rises, but Stalin dies before he can carry out his next round of purges.

Russia: The Wild East: Series 2: The Brezhnev Years

2012-05-19T00:20:39Z

Brezhnev begins the decline that leads to the collapse of the USSR.

Russia: The Wild East: Series 2: The Iron Curtain

2012-05-19T10:44:03Z

East and West divide up Europe, Russia develops the bomb and the Cold War begins.

Russia: The Wild East: Series 2: The Rise and Fall of Khrushchev

2012-05-19T10:46:10Z

Khrushchev puts Gargarin into space but will resign in ignominy.

Russia: The Wild East: Series 2: The Secret Speech/Scramble for Power

2012-05-19T10:45:35Z

Khrushchev denounces Stalin's record as Stalin's henchmen vie to take his place..