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Dara Ó Briain and Isy Suttie break down Beaks and Bloody Battles with special guest Rhys Nicholson, the Aussie comedian.

Paul Gambaccini is in the chair for the ultimate music quiz, with questions on music of all varieties and eras.

The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.

The writer Richard Osman answers questions from a BBC Bookclub audience about his novel The Thursday Murder Club.

The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.

BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.

The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.

The latest news from BBC Radio 4.

Bells on Sunday comes from St Mary's church in the village of Frittenden, Kent.

Ed Holloway has been CEO of the Macular Society for only six months, but has big plans for continuing the important work that they do.

The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.

Giles Fraser and guests hear from Dillon Mapletoft, the writer and creator of hit comedy Everyone Else Burns, to explore why religion is such rich territory for comedy.

On farm with Mike Wilkins, the arable farmer from Wiltshire who showcased home-grown produce in The Great British Bake Off.

The latest weather reports and forecast.

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

A look at the ethical and religious issues of the week.

Mariella Frostrup makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of MicroLoan Foundation.

The latest weather reports and forecast.

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

As Reigate Grammar marks its 350th anniversary, Sunday Worship visits Reigate St Mary's where RGS student and BBC Young Chorister of the Year 2024 Sharon sings.

Weekly reflections on topical issues from a range of contributors.

Tweet of the Day is a series of fascinating stories about our British birds inspired by their calls and songs.

The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell.

Laurie Anderson, artist and performer, shares the eight tracks, book and luxury item she would take with her if cast away to a desert island. With Lauren Laverne.

Leonard faces an emotional day, and Harrison reaches a crossroads.

The man trying to return Asda to its former glory.

A visit to the City Hall in Sheffield featuring panellists Milton Jones, Lucy Porter, Miles Jupp and Tony Hawks, with Jack Dee in the chair.

The latest weather forecast.

Radio 4's look at the week's big stories from both home and around the world.

Canada has a history of welcoming immigrants. But suddenly, that's changed and many are questioning future population growth. Celia Hatton travels to Canada to learn more.

Can polytunnels keep weeds out? What type of wall would be suitable for a lean-to greenhouse? What are the panel's gardening regrets? Kathy and the panel have all the answers.

The series that looks at books, plays and stories and how they work. John Yorke examines Kate Atkinson's 1995 Whitbread award-winning debut, Behind the Scenes at the Museum.

Bunty's disappeared, so Ruby and her sisters are off for a holiday in Whitby with George's 'friend' Doreen. But the fun can't last forever.. Kate Atkinson's award-winning novel.

Programme looking at new fiction and non-fiction books.

Paul Gambaccini is in the chair for the wide-ranging music quiz, with questions on music of all varieties and eras.

After the 2002 Bali terror attack, 28 burns victims arrived at Royal Perth Hospital in Australia. Burns expert Professor Fiona Wood worked to save patients using 'spray-on skin'.

Ian talks to Richard Dawkins, Gwyneth Lewis, and Kate Fox - and introduces a new 'eartoon' by Stagedoor Johnny.

The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.

The latest weather reports and forecast.

National and international news from BBC Radio 4.

A selection of highlights from the past week on BBC radio.

Justin faces a dilemma, and plans forge ahead for Ruth.

A tender meditation that examines shame, fear, hope and the idea that sometimes what's required isn't the ability to keep everything together, but to surrender and come apart.

It might look a bit strange, but surprising research reveals the benefits of backwards walking - from reducing back pain to boosting memory.

Susie Dent joins Michael to talk about her lifelong fascination with words and their origins. It's a programme bringing some apricity, which is one of Susie's favourite words.

Matthew Bannister on French politician Jean-Marie Le Pen, food writer Catherine Brown, parliamentarian Baroness Oppenheim-Barnes and DJ Johnnie Walker.

Paul Lewis presents the latest news from the world of personal finance.

Mariella Frostrup makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of MicroLoan Foundation.

Insight, wit and analysis from BBC correspondents, journalists and writers from around the world.

Radio 4's Sunday night political discussion programme.

Illuminated - Radio 4's home for creative documentaries that shed light on hidden worlds.

Evan Davis speaks with the advertising exec behind some of the UK's most successful adverts about the key moments of his storied career.

In January 1919 more than 200 sailors returning from war were killed when the Iolaire hit rocks near Stornoway Harbour. Written by Iain Finlay Macleod. Read by Daibhidh Walker.

The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.

In South Korea "feminism" has become a dirty word - something to be whispered in private - as young men hunt feminists down online and offline. Jean Mackenzie investigates.

Bells on Sunday comes from St Mary's church in the village of Frittenden, Kent.

The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.

BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.

The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.

The latest news from BBC Radio 4.

A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Fleur Dorrell.

The latest news about food, farming and the countryside.

Weather reports and forecasts for farmers.

News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.

Agnes Callard, Sumit Paul-Choudhury and Keon West discuss how to live in the 21st century, and whether ancient philosophy can offer any solutions to racism, with Adam Rutherford.

Co-founder of REfUSE, Nikki Dravers, tells Rachel Burden how the social enterprise helps reduce food waste by running a 'pay-as-you-feel' cafe.

Women's voices and women's lives - topical conversations to inform, challenge and inspire.

Who gets conceived, who gets to live, who gets to die and who decides? Sonia Sodha investigates the new politics of bodily autonomy.

Claudia Hammond revisits a list of ideas she prepared for a BBC job interview thirty years ago. She starts with a bold experiment in digital cash which was launched in Swindon.

The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.

News and discussion of consumer affairs.

The latest weather forecast.

Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment.

The modern world is inconceivable without this son of a blacksmith and his meticulous, relentless brain. Naomi Alderman meets the mind behind huge scientific advances.

Justin faces a dilemma, and plans forge ahead for Ruth.

Bill Bailey returns as Guy Starling, a man whose life is unexpectedly turned upside down by someone he hasn't seen for 45 years - his imaginary childhood friend, Hennikay.

3/4. Jane Marple is spending Christmas at Gossington Hall. As the Bantrys' guests eagerly await their sumptuous feast, a theft is discovered. Read by Georgie Glen.

Comedian Jessica Fostekew nominates the ancient English warrior queen Boudica, who sparked a brutal and bloody rebellion against Roman rule in the first century AD.

After losing his sight in a childhood accident, a young Frenchman invents a tool that will change the lives of blind people around the world.

Canada has a history of welcoming immigrants. But suddenly, that's changed and many are questioning future population growth. Celia Hatton travels to Canada to learn more.

Greg James explores the BBC Archives. This week: he's in the pub, with Maria Callas, The Traitors and Bob Hoskins.

Afternoon news and current affairs programme, reporting on breaking stories and summing up the day's headlines.

National and international news from BBC Radio 4.

A return visit to the City Hall in Sheffield, featuring panellists Milton Jones, Lucy Porter, Miles Jupp and Tony Hawks, with Jack Dee in the chair.

Joy isn't herself at all, and Helen considers her options.

Live magazine programme on the worlds of arts, literature, film, media and music.

How new tariffs could affect the world economy during a second Trump presidency.

Marnie Chesterton is joined by a panel of science watchers to discuss what we can expect from the year ahead.

Agnes Callard, Sumit Paul-Choudhury and Keon West discuss how to live in the 21st century, and whether ancient philosophy can offer any solutions to racism, with Adam Rutherford.

Co-founder of REfUSE, Nikki Dravers, tells Rachel Burden how the social enterprise helps reduce food waste by running a 'pay-as-you-feel' cafe.

In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective.

Two strangers record the events of their days in separate diaries. William G visits the London Zoo, and Neaera H buys a water-beetle and an aquarium.

A modern-day thriller set in the north east of England, starring Gina McKee as a lone wolf audio forensic analyst. Original drama from Ben and Max Ringham with Dan Rebellato.

News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament.