The latest shipping forecast.

The latest news from BBC Radio 4.

Daily prayer and reflection with Rabbi Jonathan Wittenberg.

News and issues in rural Britain, with Anna Hill.

With James Naughtie and Evan Davis. Including Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day. Show more

Lively and diverse conversation with Libby Purves and guests.

Julie Walters, one of Britain's best-loved actresses, reads from her new autobiography. Recalling her schooldays and the triumph of being able to captivate a classroom audience. Show more

Award winning novelist Ali Smith on the appeal of the short story; Tracy Chevalier and Waldemar Januszczak on Vermeer's women; coming out as a lesbian; male midwives.

Horatio Clare joins the lifeboat crews at Chiswick and Teddington, meets the RNLI chief and trains in a simulated hurricane. From October 2008. Show more

Steine decides to go undercover at the Black Cat Casino, much to Brunswick's profound dismay. Meanwhile, a robbery takes place in the bank. Show more

Consumer news and issues with Liz Barclay and Sheila McClennon.

With Liz Barclay and Sheila McClennon.

The latest weather forecast.

National and international news with Martha Kearney.

Steve Hewlett presents a new topical programme about the fast-changing media world.

Brian faces a family crisis. Show more

By Dana Fainaru. Mel's idyllic existence is turned upside-down when she suddenly stops sleeping and embarks upon increasingly risky nocturnal adventures. Show more

Eric Robson chairs the popular horticultural forum. John Cushnie, Anne Swithinbank and Matthew Biggs answer questions from gardeners. Includes the gardening weather forecast. Show more

Five stories by men and women who have lived, worked and served in prison. A fairytale from an absent father for his daughters. Read by Tim Pigott-Smith. Show more

Series charting the history of America, written and presented by David Reynolds. The Founding Fathers form a federal government under a new constitution. Show more

Laurie Taylor explores the cultural and political history of tartan with Jonathan Faiers. Show more

Vivienne Parry continues her quest to find out what is normal. She investigates a recent claim that anger should be viewed and treated as a mental health problem. Show more

Full coverage and analysis of the day's news with Eddie Mair. Plus Weather.

The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4, followed by Weather.

Sitcom by Kim Fuller, set in a medieval castle with some remarkably modern trappings. A lion and the world's first satellite dish spell trouble for Anne and Sam's romance. Show more

Ed gets an answer to his prayers. Show more

Arts news and reviews with John Wilson. Craig Cash and Phil Mealey talk about their new sitcom, Sunshine, in which they play friends of the lead character, a gambling addict played by Steve Coogan. Show more

The wine-stained Iain Rae plays Watson to Jo's Holmes. Show more

Michael Buerk chairs a debate on the moral questions behind the week's news. Melanie Phillips, Claire Fox, Matthew Taylor and Will Self cross-examine witnesses.

Dennis Sewell discovers the latest ideas coming out of political think tanks.

Great Animal Migrations: Philippa Forrester and Brett Westwood present the series following the movement and migration of animals. Show more

Lively and diverse conversation with Libby Purves and guests.

The latest weather forecast.

News and analysis with Robin Lustig. Including reports on Ireland's banks guarantee scheme and David Cameron's speech to the Conservative Party conference. Show more

Nicola Walker reads from Sally Hinchcliffe's psychological thriller. When she reaches Norfolk, Manda's van is attacked again. Driving north, she hopes to regroup in Scotland. Show more

Travellers share tales of the challenges of marriage and family life. Stars Nat Segnit and Stewart Wright. From October 2008. Show more

Poignant comedy drama series by Tim Key. The love of Luke's life, Hayley, finally marries his brother. In an explosive climax, Luke is forced to stand in for Lee at the reception. Show more

Steve Punt probes the case of the missing strategic steam trains, supposedly stashed away in case of nuclear war. From May 2008. Show more

The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4, followed by weather.

Julie Walters, one of Britain's best-loved actresses, reads from her new autobiography. Recalling her schooldays and the triumph of being able to captivate a classroom audience. Show more

The latest shipping forecast.

BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.