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Heat 2, 2026
The general knowledge music quiz chaired by Paul Gambaccini
18/01/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
Makenna Goodman
Makenna Goodman on her new novel, Helen of Nowhere, and its links to three other works.
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
The church of St Michael in Framlingham, Suffolk
Bells on Sunday comes from the church of St Michael in Framlingham, Suffolk.
Eye Tests for Driving, Sound Without Sight
In Touch discusses proposals of compulsory eye tests for driving for the over 70s.
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4
Navigating faith on the road
Faith on the road: Riding with Canada’s Sikh truckers.
From wig to wellies
The couple who gave up city life to run a busy social farm in Northern Ireland.
The latest weather reports and forecast
US Military Archbishop, Faith and Gen Z, 'Understanding British Imams' project
A look at the ethical and religious issues of the week with Edward Stourton.
The Benedetti Foundation
Violinist Nicola Benedetti makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of The Benedetti Foundation.
The news headlines, including a look at the newspapers.
One Body, One Spirit
A service for the beginning of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity from Belfast.
Horatio Clare on the Rook
Horatio Clare has a message from the rooks, pointing out the ways they differ from crows.
What's going right in the world.
Trump threatens UK businesses over Greenland
Prime minister says the US is 'completely wrong' to threaten tariffs over Greenland.
Adeel Akhtar, actor
Adeel Akhtar, actor, shares the soundtrack of his life with Lauren Laverne.
Alice receives a surprising request, and one resident faces a shocking truth.
Mette Frederiksen
The Danish Prime Minister defending Greenland against Trump.
Series 32
4. Names, Rodents, Death and Chocolate
Comedians try to smuggle truths past opponents in David Mitchell's comedy panel game.
The latest weather forecast
President Trump wields tariffs on allies over Greenland
We examine what threats from a long-time ally mean for international alliances.
Inside ARIA
Evan Davis goes inside the UK’s ambitious new Advanced Research and Invention Agency.
Clara Vale
Kathy Clugston and the panel are in the Clara Vale.
A New Way to Live by PT McAllister
Kathleen learns that even after years of marriage, her husband John can still surprise her
1776
Episode 2
Star-studded drama for the 250th anniversary of the American Declaration of Independence.
Rob Doyle
The Irish writer on his new novel Cameo and its connections to three other literary works.
Heat 3, 2026
The general knowledge music quiz chaired by Paul Gambaccini.
The remote island that was evacuated to 10,000km away
On 10 October 1961, the population of Tristan da Cunha was evacuated to the UK
Global Visions
From technology to the climate to the global order, has human progress gone into reverse?
European countries voice opposition to Trump's tariff threat
Denmark's PM says Europe will not be blackmailed over Greenland
Emma Freud
Emma Freud presents a selection of the best bits of audio across the BBC.
Accusations fly in Ambridge.
The Metaphor Consultant
The poet Jack Underwood offers his services as a metaphor consultant, for a reasonable fee
Learn a New Skill
How picking up a new skill can lead to a sharper, clearer and happier mind.
Scouse
Michael Rosen talks about Liverpool English with Professor Tony Crowley.
Claudette Colvin, Ian Balding, Gerry Gable, Bob Weir, Juliet Robertson
Matthew Bannister on a campaigner, a racehorse trainer, an activist and an educationalist.
Energy Bill Battle and Restrictive Covenants
The listener whose energy supplier ignored the ombudsman over a £1,700 bill.
Greenlanders reject Trump's takeover plan
Greenlanders hit back after Donald Trump's claim that the US needs to 'own' Greenland.
The future of the political right
Ben Wright and guests discuss Trump's tariffs and the latest Tory defection to Reform UK.
On Liberty
John Stuart Mill's argument for the limits of power that society has over the individual.
A Creature of Habit by Joanna Cannon
In this specially commissioned short story Barbara decides to make a new start.
