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04/05/2026
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
01/05/2026
Radio 4's weekly obituary programme
Spiritual reflection with Philip Blackledge of Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, Melrose.
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.
Laurie Anderson: Strange and Disorientating Landscapes
Naomi Alderman talks to Laurie Anderson, plus JG Ballard's writing and Nancy Holt's art.
Café Hope is our virtual Radio 4 coffee shop with Rachel Burden.
Women's voices and women's lives - topical conversations to inform, challenge and inspire.
The mystery of quantum mechanics
Jim Al-Khalili on how writers and metaphors translate quantum mechanics into stories.
Episode 1: A Portal to Another Realm
Marine microbiologist Professor Jeffrey Marlow explores the deep ocean.
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
Giant Anteaters and Power Posing
What shape does an anteater make when threatened? And is there real power in a power pose?
03/05/2026
Brad has something on his mind.
Series 7
1. Changing Places
Starring Joanna Lumley & Roger Allam. They've moved to the seaside but no-one’s friendly.
Don Quixote - Episode One
John Yorke explores Miguel de Cervantes’ seminal epic, Don Quixote.
Peter Cook picked by Count Binface, aka comedian Jon Harvey
Comedian Jon Harvey picks Peter Cook as his hero for Great Lives.
Strong Women
World champion Strongwomen redefine power and what it really means to be strong.
How to Spend Billions – Fast: Carney’s Defence Deadline
Inside Canada's sprint to hit NATO’s 2% by 31 March 2026
Series 52
Swindon
Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.
Full coverage of the day's news
Series 33
2. Pets, The Brain, Breakfast and Shopping
Alan Davies, Celya AB, Ian Smith and Angela Barnes play The Unbelievable Truth
Leonard has a proposition for Carol.
Live magazine programme on the worlds of arts, literature, film, media and music.
30/04/2026
David Aaronovitch presents in-depth explainers on big issues in the news.
A weekly programme looking at the science that's changing our world.
In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective
Episode Six
The sequel to Sally Carson’s rediscovered masterpiece Crooked Cross.
Talawa Stories: NSA by Charles Entsie
A clandestine encounter for two Black men sparks unexpected outcomes.
Ian McMillan gets close to the art in hotel rooms.
05/05/2026
