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26/05/2026
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BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
Under Fire in the Strait of Hormuz
The workers under fire, stuck or abandoned on ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
You old Scrooge!
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Mark Oakley.
26/05/26 Mounting pressure for Scottish pig farmers, funding for rural churches, selling farm produce at markets
Pig farmers in Scotland say 10% of their national herd has gone to waste.
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
Series 3
4. Puzzles
Kathy is confronted by a shocking true crime story that helps explain who she is.
How does reading fiction impact our imagination and mental health?
What does reading novels do for our minds, our imaginations and our well-being?
Nursery fees, Linda Bassett, Maria Semple
Nursery fees - what impact are hidden extra charges having on parents?
Ben Gernon and Heidi Fardell launch a new series
Ben Gernon and Heidi Fardell open the new series.
Episode 2
Neil Shea continues his adventures in the Arctic.
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
Call You & Yours: We'd like to hear from you about working from home. Is it a good thing, in your experience?
Call You & Yours: Is working from home a good thing, in your experience?
The latest weather forecast
Court of Appeal to review case of teenagers spared jail for rape
The Attorney General recommends the case is reviewed for undue leniency.
Tuesday
Phil Tinline charts of the progression of the working week over five days.
25/05/2026
Adam has a fight on his hands.
Episode 1: 1964
Award-winning series Our Friends in the North re-written for audio by Peter Flannery.
Eileen Kampakuta Brown and the Anti‑Nuclear Campaign
A group of Aboriginal women fight for their ancient way of life.
Suicide, Society and Liveability
What shapes a life that feels worth living? How Durkheim's research is being rethought
LA: Rising from the Ashes
Jonathan Glancey meets architects leading LA's recovery from 2025's catastrophic fires.
Do our lymphatic systems need a detox?
Drs Chris and Xand van Tulleken explore the lymphatic system.
Full coverage of the day's news
Teenage rape case referred to Court of Appeal
Three boys were given rehabilitation orders
Series 4
Pardon My Pterodactyl
The programme that shows you why you should never sleep in the swimming pool.
Susan enters the lion’s den.
Jazz legend Miles Davis at 100
Celebrating the centenary of jazz legend Miles Davis
Hair Strand Tests in the Family Court
Questions are raised about how hair strand tests are interpreted in Family Courts.
Audio Description on Streaming Platforms
Does audio description from streamers hit the spot for our visually impaired users?
Sierra Leone: the diamond that saved a thousand lives
The diamond that brought light, a school and healthcare to one African village.
Cleopatra picked by Kate Williams
Kate Williams picks Cleopatra, queen of ancient Egypt for over 20 years.
Sir Tony Blair: Government has no "coherent plan" for country
Government has "no coherent plan" for the country, says former Labour PM
Episode 2 - a dhà
Douglas Stuart's epic novel about belonging.
Cold Cases
Case 8: The South Shields Poltergeist Part 1
Danny Robins and the team investigate a possible poltergeist haunting in South Shields.
I Only Have Eyes for You
The hypnotic beauty of a Tin Pan Alley song made famous by 1950s group The Flamingos.
27/05/2026
