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19/05/2026
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BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
Susan Hulme reports as Justice Secretary David Lammy unveils his youth justice reforms.
Slugs
Radio 4's daily prayer and reflection, with Rabbi Monique Mayer.
19/05/26 Pollution from moorland burning, Duchy of Cornwall regen tenancies, tulips.
Moorland management - to burn or not to burn?
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
Series 3
3. Fathers
Technology catches up with sperm donors in ways they could never have imagined.
What do out-of-body experiences tell us about consciousness?
Should All In The Mind really be called 'All In the Brain'?
Married at First Sight allegations, Falling pupil numbers, Fibromyalgia and breast implants, Ladies loos on stage
What happens to female reality TV contestants when the cameras stop rolling?
Spoofs
As comedian Mel Brooks turns 100, Ellen and Mark explore the art of the cinematic parody.
1932: Flying Flags
The story of the residents of Weimar during the rise and reign of Hitler.
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
Call You & Yours: Are you feeling more optimistic about your finances?
The UK economy is growing, so are you feeling more optimistic about your finances?
The latest weather forecast
Met Police seek Grenfell charges
Police say that 57 individuals and 20 organisations are suspects for criminal offences.
Rinsed
7. The Eureka Moment
The data scientist, the ex-detective and the politician trying to clean up our rivers.
18/05/2026
Brad has an unexpected guest.
Trimerous
Episode One: The Wilful Miss Willmott
Drama celebrating the remarkable stories of three great British female horticulturalists.
Wat Tyler and the Peasants’ Revolt
How did Wat Tyler threaten the ruling order in medieval England?
The Gospel according to Bob
Giles and his guests discuss the faith of Bob Dylan.
Mother: 100 years of Martha Graham Dance
Is Martha Graham the mother of modern dance?
Why do we get hay fever?
Drs Chris and Xand van Tulleken explore why so many of us have hay fever.
Grenfell fire: 57 could face charges
Do campaigners feel justice will be served?
Grenfell fire charges sought for up to 57 people
The Met Police says it is sending evidence to the CPS for a decision on criminal charges
Series 4
1. Mozart vs A Screaming Goat
Life or death? Black or white? Smooth or crunchy? So many questions!
Adam pushes forward with his plan.
Winston Churchill: The Painter, and Smoggie Queens creator and star Phil Dunning
Plus Tate Britain’s show garden at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show.
Adding Up: How Councils meet the costs of Special Educational Needs
How do councils cope with the rising SEN bill?
Probing the SEND Reforms, RNIB Newsagent Service
We discuss concerns about the SEND reforms and the recent RNIB Newsagent outage.
Victim or Accomplice? The Story of Jeffrey Epstein’s Pilot Girlfriend
Victim or Accomplice? The Story of Jeffrey Epstein’s Pilot Girlfriend.
Ade Edmondson on singer Sandy Denny
Ade Edmondson - star of The Young Ones and much more - chooses the singer Sandy Denny.
Fears number of Ebola cases could double
The WHO says cuts to international aid are hindering its fight against the virus
The Garage
After a shocking turn of events at the Underwood, Ursula confesses the truth to Vince.
Cold Cases
Case 7: Spring-heeled Jack
Danny Robins and the team meet a Victorian folk devil. Who or what was Spring-heeled Jack?
News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
20/05/2026
