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Selection of BBC World Service Programmes

10/10/2026

BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.

BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.

05:30 BST
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News Summary

10/10/2026

National and international news from BBC Radio 4

National and international news from BBC Radio 4

05:34 BST
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Shipping Forecast

10/10/2026

The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.

The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.

05:43 BST
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Prayer for the Day

My favourite time of day

A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Jo Moir.

A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Jo Moir.

05:45 BST
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The Banksy Story

5. Deal and No Deal

What happens when Banksy chooses your wall for one of his art projects? Tensions run high for Sam in Margate and for Rod in Lowestoft. Can they find buyers for their artworks?

What happens when Banksy chooses your wall for one of his art projects? Tensions run high for Sam in Margate and for Rod in Lowestoft. Can they find buyers for their artworks?

06:00 BST
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News and Papers

10/10/2026

National and international news from BBC Radio 4

National and international news from BBC Radio 4

06:07 BST
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Ramblings

Ham and Petersham, Richmond upon Thames

Clare joins Zoe Mallett, Rose Eskafi and members of their City Daze walking group for a stroll in Richmond, London.

Clare joins Zoe Mallett, Rose Eskafi and members of their City Daze walking group for a stroll in Richmond, London.

06:30 BST
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Farming Today

10/10/2026: Harvest, Bird flu, Farm boundaries

Harvest, bird flu and farm boundaries.

Harvest, bird flu and farm boundaries.

06:57 BST
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Weather

10/10/2026

The latest weather reports and forecast

The latest weather reports and forecast

07:00 BST
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Today

10/10/2026

News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.

News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.

09:00 BST
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Saturday Live

Tinie Tempah, Sara Davies, Gareth Malone and the Inheritance Tracks of Nigel Planer

Adrian Chiles presents Radio 4's Saturday morning show with extraordinary stories and remarkable people.

Adrian Chiles presents Radio 4's Saturday morning show with extraordinary stories and remarkable people.