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07/10/2026
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BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
The future of particle physics
What are the next steps for the world's largest and most powerful particle accelerator?
Never forgotten
A reflection and prayer to start the day with Ruth Jennings.
07/10/26 Sugar beet, flagstone walls, dairy show.
Negotiators agree price for sugar beet. Will it be enough for farmers to plant again?
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
Is the UK state pension really the lowest in Europe?
Tim Harford investigates UK pensions, Russia’s GDP and heatwave deaths.
Where Is Austin Tice?
5. The Video
A video appears online titled: Austin Tice Still Alive.
Woman's Hour celebrates 80 years from the Glasgow Women's Library
Nuala McGovern is joined by guests and launches the theme of our 80th birthday year.
Forced Adoption: Is it happening today?
If some birth mothers were better supported, would fewer babies need to go into care?
October 5th - October 11th
Fascinating, surprising and eye-opening stories from the past, brought to life.
3. Frozen Beards
Do women approach travel differently to men?
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
Sensory Education, Drunk Shopping, Side Hustles
We investigate customer complaints about online retailer Sensory Education.
The latest weather forecast
Kemi Badenoch pledges to scrap inheritance tax on family homes
We speak to shadow home secretary Chris Philp on the last day of Conservative conference.
Good Man, Real Man
Can one workshop change what a boy thinks a man should be?
06/10/2026
There’s a complication at the vets.
A Place Called Home
5. The Slide
A family reunion exposes old cracks and new tensions in Testament's comedy drama.
Money Box Live: Care costs, will you pay less?
How might care costs change in future, and who currently pays the bill?
Can AI be my new lab partner?
Aleks and Kevin explore what happens when AI becomes part of scientific discovery.
'The Race We Can't Afford to Lose'
David Yelland and Farzana Baduel on big tech's battle for our hearts and minds.
Reporting on the Cornell rape investigation; Woman’s Hour at 80; Anneka Rice
How did student, national and social media report on the Cornell rape investigation?
Badenoch: Tories would scrap inheritance tax on family homes
The promise was made at the Conservative Party Conference.
Jailed former bankers have their convictions quashed
Campaigners say there's been a major miscarriage of justice
Glenn Moore's Almanac
Royal Wedding
A nation celebrates as Glenn fails to be invited to Kate and William’s wedding.
Clarrie’s concerns bubble to the surface.
Does the discovery of a 'talkie' made in 1926 change cinema history?
News of a film made in 1926 which pioneered the use of new sound and audio technology.
Why Don’t We Wear Hats Anymore?
Alice and Ben put on their thinking caps to unravel the demise of the hat.
How the 'Cornell 7' rape case became a call to action
Women are sharing scathing critiques of toxic culture and opaque accountability measures.
Robert Ballard on finding the Titanic and other deep-sea discoveries
Oceanographer Bob Ballard discusses his 60-year career in deep-sea exploration.
Depression that's hard to treat
A special show on hard to treat depression, exploring new research and treatments.
Conservatives to scrap inheritance tax on family homes
Kemi Badenoch pledges inheritance tax overhaul if party wins next election
Episode 8
Róisín returns to London on a mission.
1. The Idea
Take off your shoes and wear patchouli.
Freddie Asks...
Amy Gledhill and Chris Cantrill with an inventive question from Freddie.
Lea Ypi on Kant
Biographical series in which guests choose someone who has inspired their lives.
08/10/2026
