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28/04/2026
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
Preparing the ground for growth
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Furaha Mussanzi.
The latest news about food, farming and the countryside.
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
Dean Lomax on discovering ichthyosaurs and defying nay-sayers
Dean Lomax on his unconventional route into palaeontology and making BIG discoveries.
The show with the latest evidence on psychology, mental health and neuroscience.
Women's voices and women's lives - topical conversations to inform, challenge and inspire.
Nudity
Ellen E Jones and Mark Kermode explore nudity on screen.
Episode 2
The true story of the world’s first female captain of a merchant clipper ship.
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
Jenny & The Figurine
James Peak buys old things for Tony's antiques stall in Enfield Town, and hears stories...
27/04/2026
David has an idea...
Series 1
High-stake deals and sibling rivalry set in the world of the super wealthy.
Miss La La and Kaira Fly Through the Air
A circus performer and her acrobatic partner defy convention to become icons of the ring
Exploring the place and nature of faith in today's world.
The Boating Party by Mary Cassatt
A long, slow look at great artworks, photographed in extraordinary detail.
Should you improve your balance?
Drs Chris and Xand van Tulleken explore how we can improve our balance.
Full coverage of the day's news
Series 5
4: Common Frogs & Promiscuous Oaks
Promiscuous Oak Trees wow the guests.
Tensions rise at Home Farm.
Live magazine programme on the worlds of arts, literature, film, media and music
DNA Dads
File on 4 Investigates: News-making original journalism.
News, views and information for people who are blind or partially sighted
Driving Against Net Zero
How populists are driving against the politics of Net Zero.
Coco Khan picks Edith Garrud, the jujitsu fighting suffragette
Journalist Coco Khan picks the formidable jujitsu fighting suffragette, Edith Garrud.
In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective
The sequel to Sally Carson’s rediscovered masterpiece Crooked Cross.
Cold Cases
Case 4: The Cock Lane Poltergeist
What happens when a ghost accuses someone of murder? Danny Robins investigates.
29/04/2026
