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Series 39
Heat 4, 2026
The general knowledge music quiz chaired by Paul Gambaccini.
01/02/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
Ali Smith
The Scottish writer on her new novel, Glyph, and its connections 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 Cathedral Church of St Peter in Bradford, West Yorkshire
Bells on Sunday comes from the Cathedral Church of St Peter in Bradford, West Yorkshire.
Disability Confident Scheme, Blind Sailing
The government are planning to overhaul the work-related Disability Confident Scheme.
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4
Colour in Film
Laurie Taylor with Swarnavel Eswaran and Kirsty Sinclair Dootson on Indian film-making.
The Farmer’s Boy – The legend and legacy of Eric Freeman
Harvest Home on Everes’s Farm.
The latest weather reports and forecast
Church funding, pilates in a mosque, the latest in the ‘quiet revival’ debate
A look at the ethical and religious issues of the week
Radio 4 Appeal Fund
Charlotte Smith makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of the Radio 4 Appeal Fund.
The news headlines, including a look at the newspapers.
Candlemas in Wrexham
A Candlemas service from St Giles' Church, Wrexham.
George McGavin on the Gannet
Entomologist George McGavin describes finding a gannet skull on a beach as a child.
What's going right in the world.
More trouble for Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor
The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell
Professor Michele Dougherty, scientist
Prof Michele Dougherty, scientist, shares the soundtrack of her life with Lauren Laverne.
Problems escalate for Kirsty, and it's a big day for Ben.
Stephen Miller
Stephen Miller’s rise from outspoken California teen to Trump’s key immigration adviser.
Series 32
6. Men, Statues, Theft and Martial Arts
Comedians try to smuggle truths past opponents in David Mitchell's comedy panel game.
The latest weather forecast
Iran's supreme leader warns of regional war if US attacks
US continues to build its forces in the Gulf, we assess the strength of Iran's government.
RAAC and Ruin
Karin Goodwin investigates RAAC in Scottish housing.
Postbag Edition: Seaton Delaval Hall
Kathy Clugston and the GQT team visit the Seaton Delaval Hall in Newcastle.
Walden
John Yorke takes a look at Walden by Henry David Thoreau.
Henry David Thoreau's account of a year living in a cabin in the woods next to Walden Pond
Sarah Bernstein
Sarah Bernstein speaks to Bookclub about her Booker shortlisted novel Study for Obedience.
Heat 5, 2026
The general knowledge music quiz chaired by Paul Gambaccini
The secretary who made millions from her typos
In the 1950s, secretary Bette Graham invented correction fluid to cover up her errors.
Rilke's life-changing poems and Paul Farley, Kate Fox, Griot Gabriel
Ian McMillan with Paul Farley, Griot Gabriel, Kate Fox and Ulrich Baer
Lord Mandelson Faces Questions As Files Suggest Eptein Payments
Lord Mandelson faces questions as Epstein files suggest he received $75,000
Myra Anubi
Myra Anubi presents a selection of the best bits of audio across the BBC.
Suspicions are aroused for Pip.
Bolton: The Happiest Town on Earth?
Does Bolton hold the secret to happiness?
Green Spaces
How spending time in nature could improve your immune system and reduce stress.
Aphorisms: Sayings to Live By
Michael Rosen talks to James Geary about aphorisms, AKA literature's hand luggage
Sir Mark Tully, Dame Gillian Wagner, Dr Gladys West, Richard Larn OBE
Matthew Bannister on a journalist, a campaigner, a mathematician and a shipwreck expert.
Report Fraud and Student Loans
We'll speak to the head of the new service for reporting fraud and scams.
Iran: Stories of a massacre
Iranians reveal what happened during the brutal crackdown on anti-government protests.
Reaction to Lord Mandelson's resignation from Labour
Ben Wright's guests respond to Lord Mandelson's resignation from the Labour Party.
The Roman Arena
Misha Glenny and guests discuss the origins and harsh realities of the gladiator life.
Lahinch by Rachel Gough
A woman receives a phone call from her recently deceased grandmother.
