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09/04/2026
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Albania: Land, Money and the Sea
Ivanka Trump, a beach full of sheep and the changing landscape of southern Albania.
Mary - a mother consoled
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Bishop David Walker.
09/04/26 C02 plant back up and running, planting in a bog, oilseed rape
Farmers can once again sell their wheat for bioethanol, as CO2 plant reopens.
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
Handel's Messiah
The origin and development of Handel's great sacred oratorio, premiered in Dublin in 1742.
Righteous Targets for Violence (with Hugo Rifkind)
Are politicians invoking the Almighty more regularly than before?
Forced adoption, Queen Elizabeth II's outfits exhibition, Indigo Reign
A potential apology is expected from the Church of England over forced adoptions.
Danielle de Niese
Soprano Danielle de Niese reveals her cultural influences and formative experiences.
Episode 4
A kitesurfer stubbornly refuses help as he struggles to swim back to shore.
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
Following the Trail
Who really sent that message?
Earwax Removers
Can store-bought solutions really keep earwax at bay?
The latest weather forecast
Does the US-Iran ceasefire apply to Lebanon?
Iran's president says it won't abandon the Lebanese people in the face of Israeli attacks.
When the Balloon Bursts
Mark Miodownik explores the inventions that blew up… and then flopped
08/04/2026
David is full of the joys of spring.
Hope Bourne
Eileen Atkins and Alex Jennings in Hope Bourne, a portrait of the writer/artist’s life.
Carrifran Wildwood
Martha Kearney visits an eco-restoration project in lowland Scotland.
The Leprosy Mission
Broadcaster Pam Rhodes makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of The Leprosy Mission
Broadcasting House, and When It Hits the Fan
Andrea Catherwood gets a behind-the-scenes look into Broadcasting House.
Will Trump take Cuba?
Donald Trump says he might 'take' Cuba, but what would that mean for Cubans and Americans?
Return to the moon
What have we learnt from Artemis II?
Israel asks for direct talks with Lebanon
Netanyahu orders direct negotiations with Lebanon, aimed at 'disarming Hezbollah'.
Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel wants direct talks with Lebanon
His statement follows fresh evacuation orders for southern Beirut
Series 2
5. The Politics of Denial
Is denial the default setting of British politics?
Alan rallies the troops.
Review: The Stranger and Jim Jarmusch's Father Mother Sister Brother
Reviewing new work from Francois Ozon, Amitav Ghosh and Jim Jarmusch.
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.
Jen Brister, Angelique Kidjo, Giles Terera, Jojo Moyes, Tessa Rose Jackson
Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
Israel to hold talks with Lebanon but no ceasefire
The announcement followed reports of pressure on Israel from President Trump
Episode 9
The morning after he was rescued from the sinkpit Thomas wakes up at home.
The Reading Recession: Are We Making Ourselves Less Intelligent? (James Marriott)
Tracing the historical relationship between reading, intelligence and democracy.
It’s Time Patients Knew
Dr Margaret McCartney’s quest to reveal conflicts of interest that may impact your care.
10/04/2026
