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25/05/2026
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
Michael Pennington, Cynthia Shange, Scott Hastings, Beverley Martyn
Kirsty Lang on an actor, an activist, a rugby player and a singer.
The saddest word
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Mark Oakley.
25/05/26 - The History of Crofting
Richard Baynes explores the history of crofting.
The latest weather reports and forecasts for farmers
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
Mythmaking at Hay: from Medea to Rasputin
Tom Sutcliffe is joined by Antony Beevor, Natalie Haynes and Susan Neiman at Hay Festival.
Episode 1: Being thrown into the system
Who cares for the carers? Comedian and carer Mary Bourke investigates.
Women and Wonder
How do we find wonder and how do we keep hold of it when life gets in the way?
David
The boss of Livingston FC talks crime, prison and being a top-flight football manager.
Episode 1
Neil Shea makes his first trip as a young journalist to the Arctic.
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
AI returns fraud; Airport drop-off fees; Supermarket loyalty cards; Mid-strength alcohol
Have you been fined for dropping someone off at the airport?
The latest weather forecast
Former SNP chief executive admits embezzling party funds
Peter Murrell pleaded guilty during a hearing at the High Court in Edinburgh.
Monday
Phil Tinline charts the progression of the Mon-Fri work week over five days.
24/05/2026
Kate takes the bull by the horns
Series 7
4. Changing Ways
Starring Joanna Lumley and Roger Allam. Roger is trying to be more spontaneous.
Faces of Fame: Janet Ellis meets Vee Kativhu
The former Blue Peter presenter talks to vlogger Vee Kativhu about a very new kind of fame
Cleopatra picked by Kate Williams
Kate Williams picks Cleopatra, queen of ancient Egypt for over 20 years.
Sixty Years of Hurt
2. England v Mavericks
The mavericks - talent that doesn’t play by the rules - and their impact on the game.
Under Fire in the Strait of Hormuz
The workers under fire, stuck or abandoned on ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
The Miles Davis Story
1. Don't Call Me Legend
Clarke Peters on how the teenage Miles Davis discovered his radical new sound in New York.
May heat records tumble as temperatures soar
34°C highs break records for UK's hottest May day and hottest bank holiday Monday.
Murrell admits embezzling £400k from SNP
He bought jewellery, cosmetics, two cars and motorhome
Series 33
5. Punishments, Comedy, Hotels and Cars
Alan Davies, Celya AB, Ian Smith and Angela Barnes try to find the hidden truths.
Adam has a fight on his hands.
Live from Hay with Jack Thorne and Val McDermid
Live from Hay with Jack Thorne and Val McDermid, Vaseem Khan & the National Poet of Wales.
Is Russia under pressure from Ukraine?
As Ukrainian drones hit Moscow, how much pressure is Russia under?
El Niño is nigh, but so what?
El Niño is stirring in the Pacific Ocean and may well be one of the strongest yet.
WHO says the Ebola outbreak in DRC is 'spreading rapidly'
Journalist Declan Walsh reports from the epicentre of the outbreak
Episode 1 - a h-aon
Douglas Stuart's epic novel about belonging.
Bitter Pill
2. Flashback
Mary begins the drug trial.
Dancing in the Dark
Stories of what Bruce Springsteen's iconic song means to people around the world.
26/05/2026
