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18/05/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
Ruth Slenczynska, Dame Bridget Ogilvie, Tony Worthington, Russell Tyner KC
Kirsty Lang on a virtuoso pianist, leading scientist, peace-seeking MP and legal pioneer.
How not to make an argument
Radio 4's daily prayer and reflection, with Rabbi Monique Mayer.
18/05/26: Grow more British flowers, new hands at the wheel of Red Tractor, hare coursing crackdown
A call for more British flower growers to set up in business to meet blooming demand.
The latest weather reports and forecasts for farmers
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
Farming, food production and rural life
Adam Rutherford talks to Minette Batters, Dave Goulson and Melissa Harrison about farming.
Community connections
How one charity is welcoming refugees and pairing them with local buddies in the community
Harshita Brella, England Rugby, Olivia Chaney, Lauren Elkin
Harshita Brella's family are appealing for action to bring her alleged killer to justice.
Sobanan
Sobanan talks about his relationship with drugs and imprisonment.
1930: Democracy to Dictatorship
The story of the residents of Weimar during the rise and reign of Hitler.
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
EV Repairs, Conveyancing Delays, Bluetooth Backlash
EV sales are up, but there's a shortage of people qualified to repair them.
The latest weather forecast
The World Health Organisation declares the Ebola outbreak an international emergency
Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is declared an international emergency
Rinsed
6. The Lion's Cage
The view from inside the Environment Agency.
17/05/2026
Leonard goes on a mission.
Series 7
3. Love and Affection
Starring Joanna Lumley and Roger Allam. Ray misunderstands Joanna's hug.
Dharshini David meets cosmetic dermatologist Dr Sam Bunting
The culture of 'anti-ageing' and the ethics of the beauty industry
Ade Edmondson on singer Sandy Denny
Ade Edmondson - star of The Young Ones and much more - chooses the singer Sandy Denny.
Sixty Years of Hurt
1. England v The World
David starts at the most famous moment in English football – the 1966 World Cup win.
Who’s Winning Muslim Voters?
Why is the Labour party losing so many Muslim voters?
Series 52
Postbag
Jay Rayner and panel are in the studio for a postbag special.
Full coverage of the day's news
Two women tell BBC Panorama they were raped while filming Married at First Sight UK
Channel 4 said it had commissioned an external review
Series 33
4. Advertising, The Beatles, Theatre and Underwear
Henning Wehn, Holly Walsh, Miles Jupp and Lucy Porter try to find the hidden truths.
Brad has an unexpected guest.
White Lotus and Bridget Jones star Leo Woodall on his new film
Leo Woodall stars in the film Tuner, about a young piano prodigy who turns to crime.
Ten years of The Briefing Room
The Briefing Room looks back over the ten years since the programme started in May 2016.
The science behind hantavirus
What do we know about the disease following its outbreak on a cruise ship this month?
Elon Musk loses lawsuit against Open AI
A jury has thrown out a legal case brought by Elon Musk against Open AI and Sam Altman
The Letter Box
Claire Fuller's contemporary gothic thriller continues as Ursula faces up to her actions.
Bitter Pill
1. Fight or Flight
A pharmaceutical company in Belfast promises a miracle drug to cure PTSD.
News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
19/05/2026
