
Early

News Summary
15/05/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
National and international news from BBC Radio 4

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.

Shipping Forecast
15/05/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

