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Danish Noir: The Light from Dead Stars

Danish Noir: The Light from Dead Stars

On his retirement day, Detective Jensen gets a new lead on an unsolved case.

Midnight News: 20/05/2012

Midnight News: 20/05/2012

The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.

The Phone: Jon Sen - Tourist Trap

The Phone: Jon Sen - Tourist Trap

A break on a Greek island turns into a holiday from hell for Charlotte.

The Bishop and the Prisoner: Episode 3

The Bishop and the Prisoner: Episode 3

Going soft? The Bishop of Liverpool considers whether community sentencing works.

News and Weather: 19/05/2012

News and Weather: 19/05/2012

The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.

Archive on 4: A History of the Stiff Upper Lip

Archive on 4: A History of the Stiff Upper Lip

Louisa Foxe reveals the changing British attitude towards the expression of emotion.

Saturday Review: 19/05/2012

Saturday Review: 19/05/2012

Tom Sutcliffe and guests with sharp, critical discussion of the week's cultural events.

Loose Ends: 19/05/2012

Loose Ends: 19/05/2012

Clive Anderson is joined by Neil Stuke, Jodie Whittaker, Michael Wood and Jay Rayner.

Profile: Jay Hunt

Profile: Jay Hunt

With mixed news in its Annual Report, Channel 4's controller Jay Hunt is in the spotlight.

Six O'Clock News: 19/05/2012

Six O'Clock News: 19/05/2012

The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.

iPM: 19/05/2012

iPM: 19/05/2012

The programme that starts with its listeners.

Shipping Forecast: 19/05/2012

Shipping Forecast: 19/05/2012

The latest shipping forecast.

PM: Saturday PM

PM: Saturday PM

Ritula Shah presents the day's top news stories, with sports headlines.

Woman's Hour: Chloe Sevigny, and Germaine Greer

Woman's Hour: Chloe Sevigny, and Germaine Greer

Is Sweden really an egalitarian, feminist utopia? Presented by Jane Garvey.

Saturday Drama: Kind Hearts and Coronets - Like Father, Like Daughter

Saturday Drama: Kind Hearts and Coronets - Like Father, Like Daughter

By David Spicer. Sequel to the famous comedy, based on the original book.

Any Answers?: 19/05/2012

Any Answers?: 19/05/2012

Topics include the Eurozone crisis, and can the state teach parenting?

News: 19/05/2012

News: 19/05/2012

The latest news from BBC Radio 4.

Money Box: 19/05/2012

Money Box: 19/05/2012

How the euro crisis is affecting the UK. Personal finance news with Paul Lewis.

From Our Own Correspondent: 19/05/2012

From Our Own Correspondent: 19/05/2012

Kate Adie gathers correspondents' stories from Ankara, Luxor, Dubai, New York and China.

Week in Westminster: 19/05/2012

Week in Westminster: 19/05/2012

Andrew Pierce of the Daily Mail looks behind the scenes at Westminster.

Tarzan: Lord of the Jungle

Tarzan: Lord of the Jungle

How Tarzan has enjoyed a hundred years swinging through the jungle of popular culture.

Saturday Live: 19/5 Angela Hartnett; John McCarthy goes plane-spotting; lost Welsh villages

Saturday Live: 19/5 Angela Hartnett; John McCarthy goes plane-spotting; lost Welsh villages

Sian Williams and Richard Coles with chef Angela Hartnett.

Today: 19/05/2012

Today: 19/05/2012

How best to resolve miscarriages of justice, plus the eurozone, and discrimination laws.

Farming Today: Farming Today This Week

Farming Today: Farming Today This Week

Cashing in on China - how UK farmers could benefit from exporting to the East.

News and Papers: 19/05/2012

News and Papers: 19/05/2012

News headlines, plus a look at the papers.

News Briefing: 19/05/2012

News Briefing: 19/05/2012

The latest news from BBC Radio 4.

Shipping Forecast: 19/05/2012

Shipping Forecast: 19/05/2012

The latest shipping forecast.

Prayer for the Day: 19/05/2012

Prayer for the Day: 19/05/2012

A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Sister Gemma Simmonds.

Shipping Forecast: 19/05/2012

Shipping Forecast: 19/05/2012

The latest shipping forecast.

Midnight News: 19/05/2012

Midnight News: 19/05/2012

The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.

The Listening Project: Shared Paternity: Ray and Joan

The Listening Project: Shared Paternity: Ray and Joan

Presented by Fi Glover. Capturing the nation in conversation.

Today in Parliament: 18/05/2012

Today in Parliament: 18/05/2012

Mark D'Arcy reports on events at Westminster.

Book at Bedtime: Beginner's Goodbye: Episode 10

Book at Bedtime: Beginner's Goodbye: Episode 10

After making his peace with Dorothy, Aaron's life takes an unexpected turn for the better.

The World Tonight: 18/05/2012

The World Tonight: 18/05/2012

With Robin Lustig. The new French president Francois Hollande meets his US counterpart.

Friday Drama: Sunny Afternoon

Friday Drama: Sunny Afternoon

By Doug Lucie. A normal sunny afternoon is shattered when a man is killed in the street.

A Point of View: Europe and my quadriga-spotting tour

A Point of View: Europe and my quadriga-spotting tour

Will Self ponders the future of Europe, as he stands by Berlin's Brandenburg gate.

Any Questions?: Hexham

Any Questions?: Hexham

Jonathan Dimbleby chairs a discussion of news and politics from Hexham, Northumberland.

Front Row: Rolf Harris on his art; Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau obituary

Front Row: Rolf Harris on his art; Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau obituary

Rolf Harris on his art; acting drunk on stage; Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau remembered.

The Archers: 18/05/2012

The Archers: 18/05/2012

Peggy speaks her mind.

The News Quiz: Series 77: Episode 7

The News Quiz: Series 77: Episode 7

Jeremy Hardy, Susan Calman, Bob Mills and Matt Forde join Sandi Toksvig.

Six O'Clock News: 18/05/2012

Six O'Clock News: 18/05/2012

National and international news from BBC Radio 4.

PM: 18/05/2012

PM: 18/05/2012

Eddie Mair presents coverage and analysis of the day's news.

The Listening Project: Lost Hull Trawlermen: Michael and Jill

The Listening Project: Lost Hull Trawlermen: Michael and Jill

Presented by Fi Glover. Capturing the nation in conversation.

More or Less: Are 120,000 families responsible for a disproportionate share of society's ills?

More or Less: Are 120,000 families responsible for a disproportionate share of society's ills?

Troubled families, nursing numbers and the mathematical consequences of unneutered cats.

Last Word: Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau, Horst Faas, Carlos Fuentes, Lord Glenamara and Donna Summer

Last Word: Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau, Horst Faas, Carlos Fuentes, Lord Glenamara and Donna Summer

Matthew Bannister on Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau, Horst Faas, Carlos Fuentes and Donna Summer

Half-Light: The Black Woollen Gloves

Half-Light: The Black Woollen Gloves

A schoolmistress, just arrived in Inverness, chances upon the love of her life.

Gardeners' Question Time: Thornbury, South Gloucestershire

Gardeners' Question Time: Thornbury, South Gloucestershire

Bunny Guinness, Chris Beardshaw and Bob Flowerdew answer gardening questions in Thornbury.

Afternoon Drama: The Sensitive - The Protector

Afternoon Drama: The Sensitive - The Protector

Alastair Jessiman's psychic detective discovers a shocking secret about his own past.

Key Matters: Series 3: Episode 5

Key Matters: Series 3: Episode 5

Ivan Hewett is joined by pianist Peter Donohoe to explore the key of C minor.

World at One: 18/05/2012

World at One: 18/05/2012

Could Greece could make an orderly exit from the Euro? With James Robbins.

You and Yours: 18/05/2012

You and Yours: 18/05/2012

Tourism in Greece, avoiding Olympic white elephants and the changing meat we eat.

The Listening Project: Bub and Tun

The Listening Project: Bub and Tun

Presented by Fi Glover. Capturing the nation in conversation.

Another Case of Milton Jones: Series 4: Weatherman!

Another Case of Milton Jones: Series 4: Weatherman!

Milton proves that you don't need to be a weatherman to know which way the wind blows.

The Lost Art of Churches

The Lost Art of Churches

Paul Bayley discovers forgotten examples of important 20th-century art in churches.

15 Minute Drama: The Diary of Samuel Pepys: Series 4: Episode 5

15 Minute Drama: The Diary of Samuel Pepys: Series 4: Episode 5

Sam decides to put himself on the line and confront his benefactor, Lord Sandwich.

Woman's Hour: 18/05/2012

Woman's Hour: 18/05/2012

The Icelandic MP who is suing the US government. Presented by Jenni Murray.

Book of the Week: The Uke of Wallington: Episode 5

Book of the Week: The Uke of Wallington: Episode 5

His tour nearing its end, Mark strolls along Balnakeil Bay and reflects on his journey.

Today: 18/05/2012

Today: 18/05/2012

Debating Spain and the eurozone, parenting classes, and Sacha Baron Cohen out of character

Farming Today: 18/05/2012

Farming Today: 18/05/2012

How Ireland has cracked the Chinese market for dairy, pork, and seafood.

Prayer for the Day: 18/05/2012

Prayer for the Day: 18/05/2012

A short reflection and prayer to begin the day with Andrea Rea.

Shipping Forecast: 18/05/2012

Shipping Forecast: 18/05/2012

The latest shipping forecast.

News Briefing: 18/05/2012

News Briefing: 18/05/2012

News from BBC Radio 4.

Tom Wrigglesworth's Open Letters: Series 2: Low-Cost Airline Industry

Tom Wrigglesworth's Open Letters: Series 2: Low-Cost Airline Industry

Tom asks if low-cost airlines are all they are cracked up to be.

Shipping Forecast: 18/05/2012

Shipping Forecast: 18/05/2012

The latest shipping forecast.

Midnight News: 18/05/2012

Midnight News: 18/05/2012

The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.

Today in Parliament: 17/05/2012

Today in Parliament: 17/05/2012

Susan Hulme with the day's top news stories from Westminster.

Tonight: Series 2: Episode 2

Tonight: Series 2: Episode 2

Rory Bremner hosts the topical satire show.

Book at Bedtime: Beginner's Goodbye: Episode 9

Book at Bedtime: Beginner's Goodbye: Episode 9

Moving and life-affirming story by Anne Tyler.

Down the Line: Series 3: Episode 1

Down the Line: Series 3: Episode 1

Too much chatter? And name a new planet - on award-winning Gary Bellamy's phone-in.

The World Tonight: 17/05/2012

The World Tonight: 17/05/2012

Ritula Shah with a special programme on the future of higher education from King's College

A Celebration for Ascension Day

A Celebration for Ascension Day

From St Sepulchre's Church London, featuring music by John Rutter and Imogen Holst.

Front Row: Omid Djalili in What the Butler Saw; Julie Delpy on screen

Front Row: Omid Djalili in What the Butler Saw; Julie Delpy on screen

Omid Djalili in a new staging of What yhe Butler Saw; Julie Delpy's 2 Days in New York.

The Archers: 17/05/2012

The Archers: 17/05/2012

Joe is keen to solve a mystery.

Tom Wrigglesworth's Open Letters: Series 2: Compensation Culture

Tom Wrigglesworth's Open Letters: Series 2: Compensation Culture

Tom asks Ken Clarke MP if compensation culture is opposed to the theory of evolution.

Six O'Clock News: 17/05/2012

Six O'Clock News: 17/05/2012

National and international news from BBC Radio 4.

PM: 17/05/2012

PM: 17/05/2012

Eddie Mair presents full coverage and analysis of the day's news.

Material World: 17/05/2012

Material World: 17/05/2012

Quentin Cooper investigates the news in science and science in the news.

Open Country: Navigation Skills

Open Country: Navigation Skills

Helen Mark is in Snowdonia to see if the walkers have enough navigation skills.

The Film Programme: 17/05/2012

The Film Programme: 17/05/2012

Francine Stock joins Martin Scorsese to celebrate The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp.

Afternoon Drama: Dream Repair

Afternoon Drama: Dream Repair

Emma uses a powerful, illegal device to try to control her disturbing nightmares.

Key Matters: Series 3: F Minor

Key Matters: Series 3: F Minor

Ivan Hewett is joined by harpsichordist Terence Charlston to explore the key of F minor.

World at One: 17/05/2012

World at One: 17/05/2012

National and international news with Martha Kearney. Email wato@bbc.co.uk or twitter #wato

You and Yours: 17/05/2012

You and Yours: 17/05/2012

Winifred Robinson explores how some dentists are working without proper insurance.

Follow-Up Albums: Dexys Midnight Runners: Don't Stand Me Down

Follow-Up Albums: Dexys Midnight Runners: Don't Stand Me Down

Documentary.

Crossing Continents: China: Too Old to Get Rich?

Crossing Continents: China: Too Old to Get Rich?

Mukul Devichand tells the stories of Shanghai's rapidly ageing population.

15 Minute Drama: The Diary of Samuel Pepys: Series 4: Episode 4

15 Minute Drama: The Diary of Samuel Pepys: Series 4: Episode 4

Sam is disappointed to discover the truth behind Lord Sandwich's strange behaviour.

Woman's Hour: Sweden: Are Women Living the Dream?

Woman's Hour: Sweden: Are Women Living the Dream?

Jenni Murray presents a live broadcast from the Swedish capital, Stockholm.

HR: Series 2: Gassing

HR: Series 2: Gassing

Sam battles retirement blues with a part-time job manning phone lines for the Saviours.

Book of the Week: The Uke of Wallington: Episode 4

Book of the Week: The Uke of Wallington: Episode 4

It's Festival time, and Mark Wallington is awarded the title Uke of Edinburgh.

In Our Time: Clausewitz and On War

In Our Time: Clausewitz and On War

Melvyn Bragg and his guests discuss Clausewitz's influential treatise On War.

Today: 17/05/2012

Today: 17/05/2012

Vince Cable on Vauxhall jobs, Lord Lamont on the eurozone and Simon Cowell on The Voice.

Tom Wrigglesworth's Open Letters: Series 1: Utilities Companies

Tom Wrigglesworth's Open Letters: Series 1: Utilities Companies

Comic Tom Wrigglesworth investigates the myriad ways we are ripped off in modern Britain.

Farming Today: 17/05/2012

Farming Today: 17/05/2012

Anna Hill talks to Farming Minister Jim Paice about China's growing market.

Prayer for the Day: 17/05/2012

Prayer for the Day: 17/05/2012

A short reflection and prayer to begin the day with Andrea Rea.

News Briefing: 17/05/2012

News Briefing: 17/05/2012

News from BBC Radio 4.

Shipping Forecast: 17/05/2012

Shipping Forecast: 17/05/2012

The latest shipping forecast.

Shipping Forecast: 17/05/2012

Shipping Forecast: 17/05/2012

The latest shipping forecast.

Midnight News: 17/05/2012

Midnight News: 17/05/2012

The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.

Today in Parliament: 16/05/2012

Today in Parliament: 16/05/2012

Sean Curran with the day's top news stories from Westminster.

Strap In - It's Clever Peter: Nigel

Strap In - It's Clever Peter: Nigel

Strap in as Clever Peter bring you a pygmy hippo, a mystery voice, house eyes & the pope.

It Is Rocket Science: Series 2: Episode 1

It Is Rocket Science: Series 2: Episode 1

Are there civilisations on other planets, and, if so, why do they never call?

Book at Bedtime: Beginner's Goodbye: Episode 8

Book at Bedtime: Beginner's Goodbye: Episode 8

Aaron is distracted from his grief by some reassuringly ordinary visits from his dead wife

The World Tonight: 16/05/2012

The World Tonight: 16/05/2012

Robin Lustig presents national and international news and analysis.

Four Thought: Series 3: Martin Cassini

Four Thought: Series 3: Martin Cassini

Martin Cassini argues that the UK system for managing traffic needs radical reform.

Leader Conference: Series 2: Britain's economy, the right to insult, and proper attire at breakfast

Leader Conference: Series 2: Britain's economy, the right to insult, and proper attire at breakfast

Journalists debate with Andrew Rawnsley what leading articles about the news should say.

Front Row: Screenwriter Paul Abbott; The Dictator reviewed

Front Row: Screenwriter Paul Abbott; The Dictator reviewed

Shameless creator Paul Abbott on his new TV drama; Sacha Baron Cohen in The Dictator.

The Archers: 16/05/2012

The Archers: 16/05/2012

Amy won't concede. Meanwhile Josh gets teased.

So Wrong It's Right: Series 3: Episode 1

So Wrong It's Right: Series 3: Episode 1

Lee Mack, Susan Calman and Daniel Maier compete to supply the best wrong answers.

Six O'Clock News: 16/05/2012

Six O'Clock News: 16/05/2012

National and international news from BBC Radio 4.

PM: 16/05/2012

PM: 16/05/2012

Eddie Mair presents coverage and analysis of the day's news.

The Media Show: Channel 4's Chief Executive David Abraham

The Media Show: Channel 4's Chief Executive David Abraham

Steve Hewlett on the fast-changing media world with Channel 4 chief exec David Abraham.

Thinking Allowed: Why Love Hurts

Thinking Allowed: Why Love Hurts

Laurie Taylor investigates the pain of love from a sociological perspective.

Money Box Live: 16/05/2012

Money Box Live: 16/05/2012

Financial phone-in.

Afternoon Drama: Severed Threads: The Reckoning

Afternoon Drama: Severed Threads: The Reckoning

Vengeance is on Ben's mind, Prem is drawn into danger, and Jim's life takes a nose dive.

Key Matters: Series 3: E Major

Key Matters: Series 3: E Major

Ivan is joined by violinist, Prof Paul Robertson, to explore the ecstatic key of E major.

World at One: 16/05/2012

World at One: 16/05/2012

Martha Kearney presents national and international news.

Face the Facts: 16/05/2012

Face the Facts: 16/05/2012

John Waite investigates the two billion pounds of unpaid court fines.

You and Yours: Car recalls, Green Deal review and small new homes

You and Yours: Car recalls, Green Deal review and small new homes

Winifred Robinson asks when is a vehicle fault not a safety issue?

Lives in a Landscape: Series 10: Episode 3

Lives in a Landscape: Series 10: Episode 3

Alan Dein is in Portrush in Northern Ireland as the town tidies up for the Irish Open.

Woman's Hour: 16/05/2012

Woman's Hour: 16/05/2012

Susie Wolff, House of Lords reform, women and autism, Cook the Perfect...with Rowley Leigh

15 Minute Drama: The Diary of Samuel Pepys: Series 4: Episode 3

15 Minute Drama: The Diary of Samuel Pepys: Series 4: Episode 3

Sam's jealousy of Elizabeth's dancing tutor, Mr Pembleton, begins to run out of control.

Believe It!: Rivals

Believe It!: Rivals

Did you know Sean Connery was offered the part of Victor Meldrew, before Richard Wilson?

Book of the Week: The Uke of Wallington: Episode 3

Book of the Week: The Uke of Wallington: Episode 3

In Bangor, Mark is asked to fill for half an hour, as the belly dancer hasn't turned up.

Midweek: Angela Rippon, Jim Lee, Marian Partington, Vusi Mahlasela

Midweek: Angela Rippon, Jim Lee, Marian Partington, Vusi Mahlasela

Libby Purves is joined by journalist Angela Rippon, and photographer and filmmaker Jim Lee

Today: 16/05/2012

Today: 16/05/2012

Should Greece stay in the euro, should insults be illegal, and do you lack storage space?

Farming Today: 16/05/2012

Farming Today: 16/05/2012

Multi-million pound supermarket contracts bought with bribes of luxury holidays.

Shipping Forecast: 16/05/2012

Shipping Forecast: 16/05/2012

The latest shipping forecast.

Prayer for the Day: 16/05/2012

Prayer for the Day: 16/05/2012

A short reflection and prayer to begin the day with Andrea Rea.

News Briefing: 16/05/2012

News Briefing: 16/05/2012

News from BBC Radio 4.

Shipping Forecast: 16/05/2012

Shipping Forecast: 16/05/2012

The latest shipping forecast.

Midnight News: 16/05/2012

Midnight News: 16/05/2012

The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.

Today in Parliament: 15/05/2012

Today in Parliament: 15/05/2012

William Hague says the euro crisis is 'the biggest single obstacle to economic recovery'.

Tidal Talk from the Rock Pool: The Limpet and the Lugworm

Tidal Talk from the Rock Pool: The Limpet and the Lugworm

The Limpet and the Lugworm reveal the funny side of life between the tides.

Book at Bedtime: Beginner's Goodbye: Episode 7

Book at Bedtime: Beginner's Goodbye: Episode 7

Aaron is spending a lot of time thinking about the early days of his marriage.

The World Tonight: 15/05/2012

The World Tonight: 15/05/2012

National and international news and analysis with Robin Lustig.

All in the Mind: Money and Motivation; Street Therapy and Insanity Law

All in the Mind: Money and Motivation; Street Therapy and Insanity Law

Money and motivation, street therapy and reforming the law on insanity.

In Touch: 15/05/2012

In Touch: 15/05/2012

Peter White talks to Prof Andrew Lotery about the interim results of the IVAN trial.

Things Ain't What They Used To Be

Things Ain't What They Used To Be

David Aaronovitch investigates 'declinism' - the idea that human society is in decline.

Front Row: Kevin Rowland from Dexys Midnight Runners; Ballgowns at the V&A

Front Row: Kevin Rowland from Dexys Midnight Runners; Ballgowns at the V&A

Dexys Midnight Runners return, ballgowns at the V&A, and Brice Marden. With John Wilson.

Cabin Pressure: Series 3: Qikiqtarjuaq

Cabin Pressure: Series 3: Qikiqtarjuaq

When MJN flies near the North Pole, the hunt is on for polar bears and a rogue lemon.

The Archers: 15/05/2012

The Archers: 15/05/2012

Lynda has high expectations.

Six O'Clock News: 15/05/2012

Six O'Clock News: 15/05/2012

National and international news from BBC Radio 4.

PM: 15/05/2012

PM: 15/05/2012

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

Great Lives: Series 27: Goya

Great Lives: Series 27: Goya

Diana Athill joins Matthew to explore the life of the Spanish painter Francisco de Goya.

Recycled Radio

Recycled Radio

Old BBC programmes chopped up and recycled into something new.

Costing the Earth: Pushing Water

Costing the Earth: Pushing Water

Drought in the south but plenty of water elsewhere. Why not move it? Tom Heap investigates

Making History: 15/05/2012

Making History: 15/05/2012

Helen Castor on the forgotten war of 1812, West Indian cricket and the history of Tamworth

Afternoon Drama: Severed Threads: If Thy Hand Offend Thee

Afternoon Drama: Severed Threads: If Thy Hand Offend Thee

Three lives on three continents connected by one event.

Key Matters: Series 3: G Minor

Key Matters: Series 3: G Minor

Ivan Hewett is joined by musicologist Cliff Eisen to explore the key of G minor.

World at One: 15/05/2012

World at One: 15/05/2012

National and international news and analysis with Martha Kearney.

You and Yours: Call You and Yours: More foster carers needed in the UK

You and Yours: Call You and Yours: More foster carers needed in the UK

Consumer call-in with Julian Worricker, discussing the need for more UK foster carers.

Tales from the Stave: Series 8: Young Persons Guide to the Orchestra

Tales from the Stave: Series 8: Young Persons Guide to the Orchestra

Frances Fyfield explores the manuscript of Britten's Young Persons Guide to the Orchestra.

Extinct!: Episode 1

Extinct!: Episode 1

Adam Rutherford asks why almost all of life became extinct 250 million years ago.

15 Minute Drama: The Diary of Samuel Pepys: Series 4: Episode 2

15 Minute Drama: The Diary of Samuel Pepys: Series 4: Episode 2

Sam goes to see an autopsy, and Elizabeth begins dancing lessons with Mr Pembleton.

Woman's Hour: 15/05/2012

Woman's Hour: 15/05/2012

Calmer parenting, 'punishment shootings', and osteoarthritis. Presented by Jane Garvey.

Book of the Week: The Uke of Wallington: Episode 2

Book of the Week: The Uke of Wallington: Episode 2

Mark Wallington's ukulele tour takes in the Isle of Wight.

The Life Scientific: Frances Ashcroft

The Life Scientific: Frances Ashcroft

Frances Ashcroft on a lifetime spent studying the link between blood sugar and insulin.

One to One: Fi Glover talks to Alice Taylor

One to One: Fi Glover talks to Alice Taylor

Fi Glover talks to the founders of the new tech companies in Silicon Roundabout, Hackney.

Today: 15/05/2012

Today: 15/05/2012

With the Dalai Lama, debate on Franco-German relations, and special educational needs.

Farming Today: 15/05/2012

Farming Today: 15/05/2012

The controversial Severn barrage, which MP Peter Hain quit his job to support.

Shipping Forecast: 15/05/2012

Shipping Forecast: 15/05/2012

The latest shipping forecast.

Prayer for the Day: 15/05/2012

Prayer for the Day: 15/05/2012

A short reflection and prayer to begin the day with Andrea Rea.

News Briefing: 15/05/2012

News Briefing: 15/05/2012

News from BBC Radio 4.

Shipping Forecast: 15/05/2012

Shipping Forecast: 15/05/2012

The latest shipping forecast.

Midnight News: 15/05/2012

Midnight News: 15/05/2012

The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.

Today in Parliament: 14/05/2012

Today in Parliament: 14/05/2012

The defence secretary announces he has closed the 'black hole' in the MOD's budget.

Word of Mouth: Chugger Chat

Word of Mouth: Chugger Chat

Michael Rosen tackles the language of chuggers and street vendors. Which words work best?

Book at Bedtime: Beginner's Goodbye: Episode 6

Book at Bedtime: Beginner's Goodbye: Episode 6

Aaron remembers the first few tentative dates with his late wife, Dorothy.

The World Tonight: 14/05/2012

The World Tonight: 14/05/2012

Ritula Shah presents national and international news and analysis.

Material World: 10/05/2012

Material World: 10/05/2012

Quentin Cooper investigates the news in science and science in the news.

Crossing Continents: Russia's New Energy Frontier

Crossing Continents: Russia's New Energy Frontier

Lucy Ash visits Russia's Arctic where reindeer herders and gas companies compete for land.

The Trouble with Kane: Episode 1

The Trouble with Kane: Episode 1

Series following a new approach tried as an alternative to custody for child offenders.

Front Row: Danny DeVito and Richard Griffiths interviewed; the Art Fund Prize shortlist announced

Front Row: Danny DeVito and Richard Griffiths interviewed; the Art Fund Prize shortlist announced

Danny DeVito and Richard Griffiths, and the shortlist for the Art Fund Prize for museums.

The Archers: 14/05/2012

The Archers: 14/05/2012

There's a sporting theme at The Bull.

Six O'Clock News: 14/05/2012

Six O'Clock News: 14/05/2012

National and international news from BBC Radio 4.

PM: 14/05/2012

PM: 14/05/2012

Joanna Carr and Eddie Mair present full coverage and analysis of the day's news.

The Digital Human: Episode 3

The Digital Human: Episode 3

What is the biggest threat to privacy: governments, corporate entities or our friends?

Poetry, Texas

Poetry, Texas

Danish poet Pejk Malinovski stumbles upon a small town in Texas called Poetry.

Counterpoint: Series 26: Episode 4

Counterpoint: Series 26: Episode 4

Fourth heat of the music quiz, with contestants from Surrey, Essex and the Isle of Wight.

Afternoon Drama: Severed Threads: God's Clothing Firm

Afternoon Drama: Severed Threads: God's Clothing Firm

Three lives on three continents connected by one event...

Key Matters: Series 3: B Minor

Key Matters: Series 3: B Minor

Ivan Hewett joins choral conductor Simon Halsey to explore the austere key of B Minor.

World at One: 14/05/2012

World at One: 14/05/2012

Martha Kearney presents national and international news.

You and Yours: School dinner portion sizes and a shortage of fire fighters

You and Yours: School dinner portion sizes and a shortage of fire fighters

Too small and too few? School dinner portion sizes and part-time fire fighters.

Mr Blue Sky: Series 2: On Your Wedding Day

Mr Blue Sky: Series 2: On Your Wedding Day

It's the day before Charlie and Kill-R's wedding day, and the bride is getting cold feet.

Loose Ends: Lesley Sharp, Goldie, Russell Watson and Danny Wallace

Loose Ends: Lesley Sharp, Goldie, Russell Watson and Danny Wallace

Clive Anderson is joined by Russell Watson and Lesley Sharp, with music from JD McPherson.

The Perfumed Mountaineer

The Perfumed Mountaineer

Hayden Lorimer explores the double life of Walter Poucher, photographer and perfumer.

15 Minute Drama: The Diary of Samuel Pepys: Series 4: Episode 1

15 Minute Drama: The Diary of Samuel Pepys: Series 4: Episode 1

1663 begins badly for the diarist and his wife.

Woman's Hour: Chloe Sevigny Hit and Miss

Woman's Hour: Chloe Sevigny Hit and Miss

Actress Chloe Sevigny, novelist Michele Roberts, and entrepreneur Liz Earle.

Cabin Pressure: Series 2: Johannesburg

Cabin Pressure: Series 2: Johannesburg

An emergency landing in Spain leads to First Officer Douglas getting the shammy out.

Book of the Week: The Uke of Wallington: Episode 1

Book of the Week: The Uke of Wallington: Episode 1

Mark Wallington embarks on a one-man ukulele tour of Great Britain.

Start the Week: Spain in Crisis

Start the Week: Spain in Crisis

Andrew Marr with Paul Preston, Maria Delgado, Daniel Hannan and Iain Begg.

Today: 14/05/2012

Today: 14/05/2012

Debating Greek politics, Nato casualties in Libya and capitalism's future.

Farming Today: 14/05/2012

Farming Today: 14/05/2012

Anna Hill hears farmers are being put off building reservoirs, despite the drought.

News Briefing: 14/05/2012

News Briefing: 14/05/2012

News from BBC Radio 4.

Prayer for the Day: 14/05/2012

Prayer for the Day: 14/05/2012

A short reflection and prayer to begin the day with Andrea Rea.

Shipping Forecast: 14/05/2012

Shipping Forecast: 14/05/2012

The latest shipping forecast.

Shipping Forecast: 14/05/2012

Shipping Forecast: 14/05/2012

The latest shipping forecast.

Thinking Allowed: Hebden Bridge; neighbours

Thinking Allowed: Hebden Bridge; neighbours

Laurie Taylor explores the fortunes of Hebden Bridge. Also, a social history of neighbours

Midnight News: 14/05/2012

Midnight News: 14/05/2012

The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.

The Film Programme: 10/05/2012

The Film Programme: 10/05/2012

Francine Stock interviews Jonny Lee Miller, Nigel Havers, Paul Laverty and Julie Delpy.

What the Papers Say: Episode 103

What the Papers Say: Episode 103

Dennis Sewell of the Spectator analyses how the papers are covering the biggest stories.

Westminster Hour: 13/05/2012

Westminster Hour: 13/05/2012

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

In Business: Bank to Basics

In Business: Bank to Basics

Britain's big four banks are being challenged by newcomers. Peter Day investigates.

Money Box: 12/05/2012

Money Box: 12/05/2012

Paul Lewis looks at a PPI refund, Which's Big Switch, savings rates and HMRC call costs.

Last Word: Vidal Sassoon, Angelica Garnett, Maurice Sendak and Lloyd Brevett

Last Word: Vidal Sassoon, Angelica Garnett, Maurice Sendak and Lloyd Brevett

Matthew Bannister on Vidal Sassoon, Angelica Garnett, Maurice Sendak and Lloyd Brevett.

Copenhagen Confidential: The Suitcase

Copenhagen Confidential: The Suitcase

Things go awry for a traveller when his bags go missing at the airport.

The Archers: 13/05/2012

The Archers: 13/05/2012

Alan ministers to one of his flock.

Pick of the Week: 13/05/2012

Pick of the Week: 13/05/2012

Catherine Bott makes her selection from the past seven days of BBC Radio.

Six O'Clock News: 13/05/2012

Six O'Clock News: 13/05/2012

The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.

Shipping Forecast: 13/05/2012

Shipping Forecast: 13/05/2012

The latest shipping forecast.

Something Rotten in Mayfield

Something Rotten in Mayfield

Tom Mangold investigates a murder in Kentucky that local police couldn't or wouldn't solve

Poetry Please: 13/05/2012

Poetry Please: 13/05/2012

First in a new series. Roger McGough is joined by Wendy Cope.

Open Book: Jackie Kay on her new collection of short stories Reality, Reality

Open Book: Jackie Kay on her new collection of short stories Reality, Reality

Jackie Kay on her new collection of short stories, Reality, Reality.

Classic Serial: The Great Gatsby: Episode 2

Classic Serial: The Great Gatsby: Episode 2

Nick's neighbour, Gatsby, asks him to engineer a meeting with his lost love Daisy.

The Listening Project: Sunday Edition

The Listening Project: Sunday Edition

Fi Glover presents encounters from Cardiff, Lincolnshire and Reading, via Northern Ireland

Gardeners' Question Time: Malvern Spring Gardening Show

Gardeners' Question Time: Malvern Spring Gardening Show

Eric Robson and the panel are garden trouble-shooting at Malvern Spring Gardening Show.

Holy Mackerel - It's My Life!

Holy Mackerel - It's My Life!

How Frank Dickens's record-breaking cartoon strip Bristow has survived 60 turbulent years.

The World This Weekend: 13/05/2012

The World This Weekend: 13/05/2012

Edward Stourton presents the latest national and international news.

Food Programme: A Soya Bean Future?

Food Programme: A Soya Bean Future?

What is the future for one of the world's most successful and controversial crops, soya?

Desert Island Discs: Baroness Hollins

Desert Island Discs: Baroness Hollins

Kirsty Young interviews professor of psychiatry Baroness Sheila Hollins.

The Archers Omnibus: 13/05/2012

The Archers Omnibus: 13/05/2012

There's a homecoming in the village. Meanwhile Usha tries to make amends.

Desert Island Discs: Long-play: Sir Michael Caine

Desert Island Discs: Long-play: Sir Michael Caine

An extended edition of the famed actor Sir Michael Caine, from December 2009.

Broadcasting House: 13/05/2012

Broadcasting House: 13/05/2012

Sunday morning magazine programme presented by Paddy O'Connell.

Sunday Worship: 13/05/2012

Sunday Worship: 13/05/2012

From St Bartholomew's Church, Stranmillis, Belfast. Led by the Rev Dr Ron Elsdon.

A Point of View: Military matters

A Point of View: Military matters

Will Self asks what can drive political leaders into the arms of the military.

News and Papers: 13/05/2012

News and Papers: 13/05/2012

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

Radio 4 Appeal: Tools with a Mission

Radio 4 Appeal: Tools with a Mission

Tommy Walsh presents an appeal on behalf of the charity Tools with a Mission.

Sunday: 13/05/2012

Sunday: 13/05/2012

Sunday morning religious news and current affairs programme, presented by Samira Ahmed.

News and Papers: 13/05/2012

News and Papers: 13/05/2012

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

The Living World: The Pasqueflower

The Living World: The Pasqueflower

Joanna Pinnock views the beautiful wild pasqueflower at a nature reserve in Cambridgeshire

Something Understood: Modern Architecture

Something Understood: Modern Architecture

Mark Tully despairs for the state of modern architecture in his home city, New Delhi.

News Headlines: 13/05/2012

News Headlines: 13/05/2012

The latest national and international news.

Profile: Alexis Tsipras

Profile: Alexis Tsipras

The brash young leader of Greece's far left-wing bloc mobilising the anti-bailout vote.

Tonight: Series 2: Episode 1

Tonight: Series 2: Episode 1

Rory Bremner and team return for another series of topical satire.

News Briefing: 13/05/2012

News Briefing: 13/05/2012

News from BBC Radio 4.

Shipping Forecast: 13/05/2012

Shipping Forecast: 13/05/2012

The latest shipping forecast.

Bells on Sunday: 13/05/2012

Bells on Sunday: 13/05/2012

The bells of St George's Church, Poynton, Cheshire.

Afternoon Drama: A Tale of Two Cities: Two Promises

Afternoon Drama: A Tale of Two Cities: Two Promises

In a Paris wine shop, information is exchanged about a courtship.

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

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

Exploring the themes of adulation and farewells.

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

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

A theatrical performance changes the course of his life.

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

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

The novelist is well received in America.

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

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

Early successes.

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

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

A troubled childhood.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Khrushchev puts Gargarin into space but will resign in ignominy.

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

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

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