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26/08/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
20/08/2026
A weekly show exploring science, its mysteries, and the debates it sparks.
A spiritual comment and prayer with Rev Dr Mariama Ifode-Blease.
The latest news about food, farming and the countryside.
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
Matthew Syed explores the ideas that shape our lives, making us see the world differently.
Breakin' the Cycle
5. One Shot
Just as Colin and D are on the brink of success, they make a fatal decision.
Women's voices and women's lives - topical conversations to inform, challenge and inspire.
The Coroners Question
Coroners peform a vital role but face severe challenges: is the system fit for purpose?
August 24th - August 30th
Fascinating, surprising and eye-opening stories from the past, brought to life.
Episode 3
A guard is entranced by an African Nkisi figure at the Metropolitan Museum in New York.
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
News and discussion of consumer affairs.
The latest weather forecast.
News, analysis and comment from BBC Radio 4.
Conversationalists
Isabella D'este
Isabella d’Este’s Renaissance mind of art, power, and strategic cultural influence.
25/08/2026
Fallon puts her foot in it
Episode 1
Jess sees the world differently from other people. A new thriller from Matthew Broughton.
Ringing the Bullring
Arguably best in the world, will Birmingham win the 2026 12-Bell Striking Contest?
Lab-Grown Life
Caroline Steel explores how synthetic biology is helping us to engineer life.
Great Tits and Group Think
What can we learn about culture and creativity from a forest full of great tits?
This is the programme about a revolution in media.
Full coverage of the day's news.
Series 3
Ep 5 - Seaweed Underwear, Bubbles, Saunas
Bubbles face hot competition from seaweed underwear and saunas.
There’s a surprise for David
Live magazine programme on the worlds of arts, literature, film, media and music.
Live debate examining the moral issues behind one of the week's news stories. #moralmaze
Invisible Hands: The American Century
5. Wolfie
The man who drove America to war in Iraq.
2. From System to Method
Michael Sheen explores the strange art of acting.
In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective.
Episode Eight
Set in 2007, this is a heartwarming tale of community and change.
2. Bird, Bath and Beyond
A busy week for Nora, which includes the offer of a support animal to a needy client.
5. The Hotel on the Hill
Comedy series following amateur paranormal podcaster, Chris Relish.
Everything Is Fake and Nobody Cares
3. My Truth, Your Truth, and Anything But the Truth
‘It’s not a lie if you believe it.’ Jamie Bartlett on how that became the new norm.
27/08/2026
