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29/04/2026
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
The gift of hospitality
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.
From gym workout to world champion
Approaching 50, Anna Bailey tried out the gym - and discovered a world-beating talent.
Playing Spies
Gordon Corera investigates Russia's new front line of amateur espionage.
Women's voices and women's lives - topical conversations to inform, challenge and inspire.
DNA Dads
File on 4 Investigates: News-making original journalism.
April 27th to May 3rd
Fascinating, surprising and eye-opening stories from the past, brought to life.
Episode 3
1856 Mary Ann Patten's seamanship is tested when her husband falls critically ill.
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
Deirdre & The Ruby Ring
James Peak buys old things for Tony's antiques stall in Enfield Town, and hears stories...
28/04/2026
Tensions rise at Home Farm.
The Voice in My Ear
Charlotte Riley stars in a real-time drama about a romantic weekend away thrown off course
The latest news from the world of personal finance
Sophia v AI Slop
Sophia Smith Galer investigates an AI-generated biography of herself being sold online.
Who's in the news for all the wrong reasons? With David Yelland and Simon Lewis.
This is the programme about a revolution in media.
Full coverage of the day's news
Emer Maguire: Patron Saint of Bad Luck
Comedian Emer Maguire has her worst year but learns how to live her best life.
Bert doesn’t want to be alone.
Live magazine programme on the worlds of arts, literature, film, media and music.
Is the UK a Christian country?
A report suggesting a spike a in church attendance reignites a long-standing debate.
Series 1
Collectors: Denis Diderot
The Enlightenment encyclopaedist; the ultimate interdisciplinary thinker.
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.
In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective
The sequel to Sally Carson’s rediscovered masterpiece Crooked Cross.
5. Agamemnon
Roger is intrigued by Brian’s mission to help thousands of other men.
Series 16
Episode 2
Jon Holmes brings you the week's biggest stories like you've never heard them before.
30/04/2026
