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03/05/2026
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
St Swithin Clunbury, Shropshire
Bells on Sunday comes from St Swithin Clunbury in Shropshire.
28/04/2026
News, views and information for people who are blind or partially sighted
War and Peace
How do different faiths define a 'just war'?
New to Dairy Farming
Sarah Swadling meets a young farmer aiming to beat the odds in the dairy industry
The latest weather reports and forecast
A look at the ethical and religious issues of the week
RNID
KT Tunstall makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of RNID
Sing to the Lord a new song
A service hosted by Swarzy Shire from Maida Vale with Philippa Hanna and Israel Houghton.
Straightening the Leaning Tower of Pisa
In 2001, the Leaning Tower of Pisa reopened to the public after an 11-year closure.
George McGavin on the Swift
Every year entomologist George McGavin looks forward to the return of swifts.
The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell
Women's Cricket
Kirsty Warks reunites a pioneering group of women cricketers.
Kirsty steels herself, while Adam presses for answers.
02/05/2026
An insight into the character of an influential person making the news headlines
Series 33
1. Hats, Drugs, Germany and the BBC
Henning Wehn, Holly Walsh, Miles Jupp and Lucy Porter play The Unbelievable Truth.
The latest weather forecast
A look at the week's big stories and preview of the week to come.
How to Spend Billions – Fast: Carney’s Defence Deadline
Inside Canada's sprint to hit NATO’s 2% by 31 March 2026
01/05/2026
Horticultural programme featuring a group of gardening experts.
Don Quixote - Episode One
John Yorke explores Miguel de Cervantes’ seminal epic, Don Quixote.
Don Quixote
Episode 1
Jason Watkins and Mackenzie Crook star in Cervantes’ classic story dramatised for radio.
Led by James Naughtie, readers talk to acclaimed authors about their best-known novels
5. England v Wales
England face Wales in the contest of lateral thinking, chaired by Kirsty Lang.
Elvis visits Scotland
In 1960, the King of Rock ’n’ Roll made an unexpected stop at Prestwick Airport
How Reading Made Us
1. How Reading Made Our Brains
Did learning to read rewire your brain? With James Marriott.
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
Jon Harvey
Jon Harvey presents a weekly selection of the best bits of audio across the BBC.
Brad has something on his mind.
Strong Women
World champion Strongwomen redefine power and what it really means to be strong.
Deep Calm - with Michael Mosley
Deep Calm - Episode 5: Using Music
Sit back and unwind with Dr Michael Mosley as he reveals the sound of relaxation.
30/04/2026
Radio 4's forum for comments, queries, criticisms and congratulations.
Radio 4's weekly obituary programme
The latest news from the world of personal finance
Insight, and analysis from BBC correspondents around the world
Radio 4's Sunday night political discussion programme.
Cybernetics
The origins and lasting influences of the study of communication in animals and machines.
Now That Summer's Coming by Deirdre Anna Rose Kelly
On the 1st May, a classroom assistant in Belfast celebrates the beginning of the summer.
04/05/2026
Driving Against Net Zero
How populists are driving against the politics of Net Zero.
