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17/04/2026
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
News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
Stepping out of your Expertise
A reflection and prayer to start the day with Andrea Rea.
The latest news about food, farming and the countryside.
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
The Iraq War Peace Bus
Kirsty Wark reunites peace campaigners who travelled to Baghdad to act as human shields.
Women's voices and women's lives - topical conversations to inform, challenge and inspire.
A Day in the Life of a Hospital Chef
Frank Fiore is the chef leading a new approach at Milton Keynes hospital. This is his day.
Asghar and Pari
Revealing portraits of the challenges ordinary people face in the Islamic Republic of Iran
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
Peace talks for the culture wars.
The latest weather forecast
News, analysis and comment from BBC Radio 4
Friendship
Girls in the UK talk to Catherine Carr about their friendships and friendship groups.
16/04/2026
Pip goes to her appointment.
Sabine
Episode 3
After a terrifying night, Elly is sure she knows who killed Sabine.
Life Without North America
What would happen to the world if the USA disappears?
Horticultural programme featuring a group of gardening experts.
All the Brightest Colours by Rebecca F John
Life's full of beauty and hardship for Annie, on the remote Welsh coast. By Rebecca F John
Radio 4's weekly obituary programme
40 years to find my birth father
Dr Sian Williams talks to a woman whose long search for her birth father ends just in time
Full coverage of the day's news
Series 120
Episode 1
Andy is back with a brand new series of The News Quiz.
Alice thinks she needs to take action.
Boxing
Screenshot explore boxing on screen and guests include Tony Bellew and Amir El-Masry.
Topical discussion posing questions to a panel of political and media personalities
April 13th to April 19th
Fascinating, surprising and eye-opening stories from the past, brought to life.
Sinéad O'Connor - A Life in Ten Songs
Jo Whiley looks back at the artist's music and legacy.
In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective
Episode Five
Alex learns more about Sandra.
Join Americast for insights and analysis on what's happening inside Trump's White House.
18/04/2026
