BBC Radio 4

Pick of the Week

Books worth reading.

A weekly reflection on a topical issue.

Programme examining the ideas and forces which shape public policy in Britain and abroad, presented by distinguished writers, journalists and academics.

Paul Gambaccini traces the history of the Oscars and tells the story behind award-winning films

Stories by Nick Walker, featuring Scandinavian detective Annika Strandhed, leading light in the murder squad of the Oslo police

Listeners respond to the issues raised in the preceding edition of Any Questions?

Topical discussion in which a panel of personalities from the worlds of politics, media and elsewhere are posed questions by the audience. From a different location each week

Dr Adam Rutherford and guests illuminate the mysteries and challenge the controversies behind the science that's changing our world.

The sound of church bells ringing on Sunday from around the country

The Sunday morning magazine programme with a fresh approach to the news and discussion about the big stories of the week. Presented by Paddy O'Connell.

Alexei Sayle delivers a mixture of stand-up, memoir and philosophy from behind the counter of his imaginary sandwich bar.

Brilliant stories told using archive from the BBC and beyond.

Documentaries exploring the latest worldwide cultural issues, trends, celebrations and rebellions.

Comedy about a psychotherapist who thinks he has the answers, if only his ex-wife and kids would listen.

Dramas that explore contemporary takes on future dystopias. You will be disturbed, as you see the present reflected in the glass of an uneasy future.

Stand-up series exploring British Chinese culture from New Comedy Award finalist Ken Cheng.

Comedian Liam Williams recounts his youthful misadventures in this autobiographical sitcom

Only Artists from BBC Radio 4 brings two artists together to talk about their creative work. The agenda is theirs, the conversation is free-flowing, and there is no presenter. The title derives from the art historian EH Gombrich, who began his...

Documentary series uncovering stories from the left field. Presented by Jolyon Jenkins

Comedy by Edward Rowett set in Hardacre's, the worst advertising agency in London

BBC Radio 4 presents a selection of news and current affairs, arts and science programmes from the BBC World Service

Comedy series by Ian Brown and James Hendrie set in the eccentric seaside town of Flamford following City burn-out Andy Chambers.

Discover world history, culture and ideas with today's leading experts.

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