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10/04/2026
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Will Trump take Cuba?
Donald Trump says he might 'take' Cuba, but what would that mean for Cubans and Americans?
St Thomas - doubts assuaged
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Bishop David Walker.
10/04/12 Wildfire season and recovery after moorland fires last year, planting herbs
UK wildfire season and the farmer recovering after a moorland blaze last year.
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
Scotland at the World Cup 1998
Kirsty Wark and guests look back on the Scotland football team's World Cup of 1998.
Riki Lindhome, Dutch appeal, Student loans, Author Lucy Apps
Comedy songwriter and actor Riki Lindhome on her poignant new show about her infertility.
About the Girls
A look at what’s driving the rise in eating disorders among teenage girls today.
Episode 5
Once more, on a bitter December, night the lifeboat is sent to assist a sinking dinghy.
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
The Guides and single sex organisations
The Girl Guides says that trans girls will have to leave but do we need single sex groups?
The latest weather forecast
All eyes on Islamabad ahead of US Iran peace talks
But will Iran attend? We'll have a report from the city as Pakistan prepares to for talks.
Space Inflations
From inflatable spaceships to cleaner fuel, Mark Miodownik explores our inflatable future
09/04/2026
Alan rallies the troops.
Sabine
Episode 2
Hunting for clues in Sabine’s uni room, Elly's desperate to find out who ‘F’ is.
Life Without Standard Time
Spring Forward, Fall Back or what if we just didn’t?
Edgworth & District
Kathy Clugston and the panel visit the picturesque Lancashire village of Edgworth.
Nora's Abyss by Aimée Walsh
Lou visits her elderly mother on a challenging day.
Sir Craig Reedie, Bronwen Naish, Geoff Yeadon, Margareta Magnusson
Matthew Bannister on a sports administrator, a musician, a cave diver and an author.
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.
US Vice-President Vance flies to Pakistan for talks with Iran
Can talks between the USA and Iran secure peace?
The US Vice President heads to Islamabad for peace talks with Iran
JD Vance warns that his team won't tolerate Iran 'playing'
Series 4
Swearing, Steeplechase and Strikes
Following Trump's tirade, The Naked Week team bleep the hell out of the bleeping news.
David persuades Pip to talk to Ruth.
Telephones
Ellen and Mark trace the history of the cinematic call, from stick phones to smartphones.
Douglas Alexander MP, Miles Briggs, Stephen Flynn MP, Gillian Mackay
Alex Forsyth presents political debate from the Parish Church of St Cuthbert, Edinburgh.
April 6th to April 12th
Fascinating, surprising and eye-opening stories from the past, brought to life.
Bowie in Berlin
How David Bowie saved his life and career in 1970s Berlin.
Artemis astronauts prepare to return to Earth
The crew on board Artemis have just completed the last major manoeuvre of their mission
Episode 10
Edgar’s mother Mildred has intervened in her son’s plans to film at Longferry.
Is Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth waging a holy war against Iran?
And his purge of top generals at the Pentagon
New World Order
Dr Margaret McCartney’s quest to reveal conflicts of interest that may impact your care
11/04/2026