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08/04/2026
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BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
Responding to your science questions
Why men have nipples and how gravity slingshots work; your science questions answered.
St Peter - a new life begun
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Bishop David Walker.
08/04/26 Avian influenza, tenant farmer code in Wales, spring barley.
Free range poultry can range freely outdoors again as housing order is lifted.
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
I fled for my life at 16 to escape the Iranian regime
Dr Sian Williams talks to a young woman forced to flee her Iranian home to save her life.
Everything Is Fake and Nobody Cares
5. Doctor’s Orders
Who do you trust - the BBC or a cardiologist with millions of followers?
Arrest of stalked woman, Endometriosis, Ageism at work, Egg donation
Student Jodie Morrow on how police arrested her although she was being stalked.
The Experiments
An investigation into widespread medical abuse in German children's homes.
April 6th to April 12th
Fascinating, surprising and eye-opening stories from the past, brought to life.
Episode 3
Dominic joins the crew on board the lifeboat as it heads out to a yacht in difficulties.
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
Fuel Prices, Subscription Charges, Pokemon Cards
Fuel prices, subscription charges, 'bro-brands'.
The latest weather forecast
News, analysis and comment from BBC Radio 4
A Trip to the Dentist
Mark Miodownik reveals how we have air to thank for our shiny teeth and healthy bodies
07/04/2026
Adam has some news for David.
Celia's Secret
Episode 2
Michael Frayn confides his shame to Radio 4 listeners at misunderstanding so much.
Money Box Live: Changes to Rights at Work
What does the Employment Rights Act mean for your finances?
Power to The People: Rewiring Britain
Douglas Fraser explores the scale and the challenges of rewiring Britain's national grid.
The Decisions That Made Me
Alan French (Thomas Cook, CEO)
Alan French on being at the helm of a collapsing company and turning it around.
Ronan Farrow on investigating OpenAI and Sam Altman, Misha Glenny, Bel Trew & Madhumita Murgia
Ronan Farrow on investigating OpenAI & Sam Altman, Misha Glenny, Bel Trew & Madhu Murgia.
Israel strikes Lebanon despite Iran ceasefire
Israel insists Lebanon is not covered by America's ceasefire deal with Iran.
The US and Iran agree a ceasefire
Both sides will observe a ceasefire for the next two weeks
Amy Annette: I Survived the Noughties
Award-winning comedian Amy Annette survived the Noughties. Now they're back.
David is full of the joys of spring.
W1A creator John Morton on Twenty Twenty Six
The new comedy Twenty Twenty Six, set in the run-up to this year's football World Cup.
What is education for?
Live debate examining the moral issues behind one of the week's news stories.
Hiranya Peiris on unravelling the story of the universe
Hiranya Peiris on discovering the origin and evolution of the universe.
Episode 1
Ali Ansari takes us on a Persian grand tour from 3000 BC to the present.
Can the US-Iran truce survive?
Both Iran and the US declare victory as the ceasefire approaches its 24th hour
Episode 8
Rescued from the sinking sand, a shaken Thomas is welcomed into a nearby inn to recover.
2. The Bet
Brian is in a fix. Roger extends the hand of friendship.
2. Wintery Wonderland
A series of surreal stories parodying the guided meditation boom. Starring Mina Anwar.
Nice shoes, now about those drugs!
Dr Margaret McCartney’s quest to reveal conflicts of interest.
09/04/2026
