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20/05/2026
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
Alicia McCarthy reports as the latest multi-billion pound price tag for HS2 is announced.
Stars
Radio 4's daily prayer and reflection, with Rabbi Monique Mayer.
20/05/26 Climate Change Committee report, EU alignment, flower grower hub.
What does the latest Climate Change Committee report mean for farmers?
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
Are refugees more likely to commit crime?
Asylum seekers and crime, nuclear fish, the Quiet Revival and Sir David Attenborough.
To Catch a King
2. The Bullet Train
Gangs exert power through fear, but where are they getting weapons from?
Dawn French, Assault in Scottish schools, BBC's Two Weeks in August
Comedian, actor and writer Dawn French on her latest novel Enough.
Adding Up: How Councils meet the costs of Special Educational Needs
How do councils cope with the rising SEN bill?
May 18th to May 24th
Fascinating, surprising and eye-opening stories from the past, brought to life.
1935 and 1936: The Shine of Nazism Wears Thin
The story of the residents of Weimar during the rise and reign of Hitler.
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
Unopened Parcels, RTS Switch Off and Flood Prevention
Would you buy an opened parcel?
The latest weather forecast
Russia sanctions row
There's claim and counter-claim in Parliament over sanctions on Russian oil products.
Rinsed
8. Sorry?
New legislation promises to slash the sewage released into rivers, but will it become law?
19/05/2026
Adam pushes forward with his plan.
Trimerous
Episode Two: The Persistent Miss Potter
Drama celebrating the remarkable stories of three great British female horticulturalists.
Money Box Live: Invest or Save?
Felicity Hannah and a team of experts answer your investing questions.
As antibiotics start to fail, are we ready to enter the age of phage?
Did Swatch PR Backfire?
David Yelland and Farzana Baduel discuss if chaos is ever good PR.
The new BBC Director General Matt Brittin, MAFS under investigation & Richard Madeley goes inside El Salvadore's CECOT mega jail
Matt Brittin on day three at the BBC, MAFS and Richard Madeley inside a mega jail.
Israel Security Minister taunts detained activists
Multiple nations summon Israeli ambassadors over activist detainees being taunted.
The government extends the 5 pence cut to fuel duty
Ministers were due to introduce a phased increase from September
Ian Smith Is Stressed - Series 2
1. Community
Ian Smith is back on his quest for calm.
Den plans a surprise for Brad.
Heated Rivalry author Rachel Reid
Rachel Reid on her books which propelled the Heated Rivalry phenomenon.
Queerbaiting
Are stars like Harry Styles guilty of it, and should they be called out?
Series 1
Collectors: Charles Darwin
A life-long collector of curiosities, Darwin saw massive significance in tiny changes.
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'?
Chancellor prepares to outline measures on cost of living
Chancellor will outline proposal to limit judicial review on green energy projects
Bad Seeds
With no word from Sue, Ursula finds herself embraced by the family of her missing friend.
Sarah Keyworth: Are You a Boy or a Girl? S2
2: 'Think of the children'
Comedian Sarah Keyworth explores their personal journey with gender fluidity and androgyny
Series 16
5. Married At First Sh*te
All hail The King of the North and all condemn Married At First Sh*te.
Alicia McCarthy reports on Prime Minister's Questions - and more.
21/05/2026
