The latest shipping forecast.

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Daily prayer and reflection with Rev Marjory Maclean.

Nicola Heywood Thomas visits small businesses. In the Cotswolds village of Long Compton, David Law is part of a network of companies creating beautiful musical instruments. Show more

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

The latest weather forecast.

Matt Baker discovers the Second World War secrets of the Peak District with archaeologist Dr Bill Bevan and Dambusters enthusiast Vic Hallam, and takes a trip to the mysterious Burbage Moor. Show more

Thirteen rural pubs are closing each week and hundreds of village shops shut each year. Charlotte Smith hears how rural areas are being hit by and fighting back against recession. Show more

The latest weather forecast.

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

Real life stories in which listeners talk about the issues that matter to them. Fi Glover is joined by Alain De Botton. With poetry from Matt Harvey.

Sandi Toksvig meets Elise and Kate who travelled in Tajikistan, Fiona and Jo who rowed across the Indian Ocean and Terri who did voluntary work in Zululand. Show more

Paul Jackson asks how Indies made hit shows for BBC and ITV in the 90s, yet struggled to build viable businesses. From August 2009. Show more

Coverage of the third day of the Third Test between England and Australia from Edgbaston. Commentary by Jonathan Agnew, Christopher Martin-Jenkins and Jim Maxwell. Show more

The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.

Clive Anderson is joined by Alvin Hall, Adam Rutherford and Tom Dyckhoff. With comedy from Andrew Maxwell and music from James Yorkston and Meaghan Smith. Show more

Clive Coleman hears from Sebastian Coe's geography teacher, Ken Livingstone and his former boss and judo partner William Hague about what kind of man Coe really is. Show more

Tom Sutcliffe is joined by writer David Aaronovitch, historian Frances Stonor Saunders and director of the ICA Ekow Eshun to discuss the cultural highlights of the week. Show more

A remarkable interview with the notorious double agent, who recently passed away. Tom Bower spoke to Blake in the late 1980s. This version was first broadcast in 2009. Show more

4 Extra Debut. Joseph Millson reads Alfred, Lord Tennyson's 1855 dark and lyrical poem Maud to mark National Poetry Day. With Kathryn Nutbeem. Show more

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

Those who seek to influence university policy are joined by students to ask if the UK needs to send so many people to university. Show more

Tom Sutcliffe chairs the cryptic general knowledge quiz, featuring teams from Scotland and Northern Ireland.

Listeners' requests for poems lead Roger McGough to swim with seals in icy waters, recall the wives of Thomas Hardy and contemplate life and death while talking about a tea tray. Show more

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

Five stories from the 2007 Cheltenham Literature Festival. A brief holiday encounter takes hold of Elizabeth's imagination. Written and read by Jon McGregor.

The latest shipping forecast.

BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.