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14/08/2026
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
14 Aug 2026,·179 mins
What’s Piling Up On Andy Burnham’s Desk?
The issues the new PM will be forced to face.
13 Aug 2026,·34 mins
Dementia and fires
Jeremy discusses Farage, fires, dementia and things you weren't allowed to do as a child.
14 Aug 2026,·117 mins
Is AOC ready to run for president?
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez on woke 1, egg freezing and a possible 2028 run.
14 Aug 2026,·35 mins
"Tinderbox" Britain
Andy Burnham warns that the UK is like a "tinderbox" as fires blaze across the country.
14 Aug 2026,·59 mins
News, analysis and comment from BBC Radio 4
14 Aug 2026,·45 mins
Polls close in Clacton by-election triggered by Nigel Farage
Counting is underway – but will Nigel Farage win, or Count Binface?
13 Aug 2026,·45 mins
Israeli military tackles blockade by Israeli settlers in occupied West Bank
The Israeli settlers have blockaded two families in the village of Qusra
13 Aug 2026,·30 mins
New Police Ombudsman Jacquie Durkin issues open letter on office’s position on sexual abuse allegations against police officers
Nolan speaks with callers, Jim Allister, Jim Gamble Joanne Barnes and others.
14 Aug 2026,·81 mins
Nicky Campbell takes your calls on the day's talking points.
14 Aug 2026,·120 mins
Matt Chorley with political guests, news, and your views on the issues that matter to you.
‘Spermageddon’: what’s going on with male fertility?
Why are men trying unproven methods to boost their sperm count?
14 Aug 2026,·27 mins
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
14 Aug 2026,·30 mins
Exposed: the faceless accounts inflaming the Ceuta crisis
A network of Instagram profiles is profiting from the movement of people
Britain's Lost Species: Should We Resurrect Our Extinct Wildlife? (Derek Gow)
Meet the farmer advocating for large-scale species reintroductions.
13 Aug 2026,·43 mins
Netanyahu derides UK as 'Islamic Republic of Great Britain'
UK and Israel are long-standing allies but tensions have grown since war in Gaza
William Crawley debates challenging issues and talks to the people making the headlines.
14 Aug 2026,·86 mins
Highlights, no camera, action
The blockbuster movies bringing UK cinemagoers back to the box office.
14 Aug 2026,·52 mins
The day's news agenda, including regular news, travel and sport updates.
14 Aug 2026,·130 mins
with Gordon Smart
Gordon Smart sits in and gets you set for the weekend, with news, sport and entertainment.
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
14 Aug 2026,·4 mins
Steffan Powell and Rima Ahmed with unique stories, and the biggest news and sport.
14 Aug 2026,·180 mins
Gordon Smart sits in with original journalism and surprising news stories.
13 Aug 2026,·180 mins
'Britain on fire', derailment 'pandemonium'
A look at what's making the headlines in today's newspapers.
14 Aug 2026,·2 mins
Why this Traitors star wants to ban conversion therapy
Matty Hyndman on faith, conversion therapy and the outdoors
14 Aug 2026,·25 mins
Your workplace: heat and safety?
5 Live listeners talk to Nicky Campbell.
13 Aug 2026,·6 mins
Life in Afghanistan under Taliban rule
Saturday marks five years since the Taliban retook control of Kabul
14 Aug 2026,·49 mins
13/08/2026
Dotun Adebayo with your calls and discussion through the night.
13 Aug 2026,·240 mins
Why did Andy Burnham tell me that the UK is a "tinderbox?"
What did I learn went I went to see a melon farmer?
14 Aug 2026,·33 mins
News from across Scotland and the world, plus sport, weather and big name interviews.
