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06/04/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
03/04/2026
Radio 4's weekly obituary programme
Mary Magdalene - called by name
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Bishop David Walker.
The latest news about food, farming and the countryside.
The latest weather reports and forecasts for farmers
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
Zoos, sex and conservation
Adam Rutherford on the origins of zoos and sex.
Autism considerate communities
How one student is on a mission to make more safe spaces for people with autism.
Women's voices and women's lives - topical conversations to inform, challenge and inspire.
More history than you can consume!
Misha Glenny returns to the Balkans on a 19th-century road trip.
Episode 1
Dominic Gregory recalls a childhood treasure, the Ladybird book The Life-Boat Men.
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
News and discussion of consumer affairs
The latest weather forecast
News, analysis and comment from BBC Radio 4
Wind-struments
From the earliest instruments to brass bands Mark Miodovnik explores puff power in music
05/04/2026
Something unexpected happens at the Easter Day service.
Celebrating Stoppard: In the Native State
Tom Stoppard's 1991 radio play, starring Felicity Kendal and Dame Peggy Ashcroft.
Beverley Knight on Sister Rosetta Tharpe, the godmother of rock and roll
Beverley Knight picks the great Rosetta Tharpe, gospel singer turned pioneer.
Full coverage of the day's news
Series 3
4. Awkwardly, Anecdotally, Indecisively
Decision fatigue, telling stories in a panic, and nuggety lost socks.
Can Robert square his conscience?
Live magazine programme on the worlds of arts, literature, film, media and music.
Israel and the Palestinians
9: From the Second Intifada to Netanyahu’s Re-election
Jonny Dymond and guests explore the complicated back-story of the Middle East conflict.
Celebrating Stoppard: The Voyage of the St Louis
Tom Stoppard's adaptation of the true story of 900 Jewish refugees fleeing Germany, 1939.
In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective
Episode 6
Edgar asks Thomas to take him to scout the shoreline for his film.
07/04/2026
