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Radio 4

Inquisitive speech radio to make sense of your world.

Early

05:00 BST
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News Summary

15/05/2026

National and international news from BBC Radio 4

National and international news from BBC Radio 4

05:04 BST
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Yesterday in Parliament

15/05/2026

Another day of high drama at Westminster. And at Holyrood, the Scottish Parliament sits for the first time since the election.

Another day of high drama at Westminster. And at Holyrood, the Scottish Parliament sits for the first time since the election.

05:34 BST
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Shipping Forecast

15/05/2026

The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.

The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.

05:43 BST
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Prayer for the Day

Gratitude for a new day

A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Marie-Elsa Bragg.

A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Marie-Elsa Bragg.

05:45 BST
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Farming Today

15/05/2026 Balmoral Show, Northern Ireland

The Balmoral Show - a celebration of Northern Ireland's food and farming.

The Balmoral Show - a celebration of Northern Ireland's food and farming.

06:00 BST
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Today

15/05/2026

News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.

News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.

09:00 BST
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Desert Island Discs

David Morrissey, actor

David Morrissey, actor, shares the eight tracks, book and luxury item he would take with him if cast away to a desert island. With Lauren Laverne.

David Morrissey, actor, shares the eight tracks, book and luxury item he would take with him if cast away to a desert island. With Lauren Laverne.

Morning

10:00 BST
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Woman's Hour

Women and crime, Menopause and ADHD, Flatpack champion

We hear about new courts designed to keep women out of prison and stop reoffending.

We hear about new courts designed to keep women out of prison and stop reoffending.

11:00 BST
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The Food Programme

The future of our fruit and veg

Sheila Dillon visits fruit and veg growers across the country to ask what should the government put in its landmark plan to grow more in the UK.

Sheila Dillon visits fruit and veg growers across the country to ask what should the government put in its landmark plan to grow more in the UK.

11:45 BST
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1927-1929: An Age of Optimism

Hitler makes an impact with university students, while the leader President Hindenburg needs a successor.

Hitler makes an impact with university students, while the leader President Hindenburg needs a successor.