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21/09/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
“A powerful wordsmith and artist” – remembering the playwright and cultural critic Bonnie Greer
Also, farmer Wendell Berry, historian Frances Stonor Saunders and producer Jeremy Thomas.
Plant, Uproot, Repeat
Spiritual reflection to start the day with writer and broadcaster, Fiona Stewart.
21/09/2026 Pulses, SFI 'haves and have-nots', agricultural advisor training
More beans please - should the UK be growing more pulses?
The latest weather reports and forecasts for farmers
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
Carlo Rovelli: complexity and value
Physicist Carlo Rovelli, poet Lavinia Greenlaw and playwright James Graham.
Ginnel gardens
How one woman met her neighbours by cleaning and planting a garden in the shared alleyway.
Domestic abuse survivor Lucy Godley and mum Sharon, Baroness Casey on social care
Lucy Godley and her mum on securing domestic abuse conviction for former partner.
The Value Crisis
2. We've Been Here Before
Ros Atkins looks to the past for lessons on navigating great shifts in what we value.
Episode 1
Rachael Stirling’s frank, funny and poignant memoir about her mother, actress Diana Rigg.
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
More Homeowners Face Covenant Cash Requests
Restrictive Covenants, Plug-in Solar and John Lewis.
The latest weather forecast
Flights cancelled after another air traffic glitch
Eleven UK airports report disruption after a "technical issue" with air traffic control.
The Hitler Diaries Scandal
6. Final Proofs
Stern is just putting the final touches to its coverage and its promotional film.
20/09/2026
Natasha throws a spanner in the works.
Series 11
Priesty Weisty Hooversy Stairsy
Comedy set in a Scots-Asian corner shop. Written by Sanjeev Kohli and Donald McLeary.
Series 2: Eps 9-16
10. Jim
By Winsome Pinnock. Century-spanning series charting the emergence of modern Britain.
Shaun Keaveny picks Caroline Aherne
Shaun Keaveny chooses the comedian Caroline Aherne.
The History of Fandom, 1700-1900 (Live)
Join Greg Jenner and his guests to learn about the early history of fandom.
Taiwan: The Pacific Breaking Point
Will the world go to war over Taiwan? Experts from Taipei, Beijing and Washington explain.
Bonds, buses and Bassey banned
Greg James returns to the BBC archives using today's stories as a portal to the past.
Diesel prices expected to hit record highs.
Why are diesel prices rising faster than other fuels?
Technical issue disrupts flights across the UK
Some airlines say they've lost confidence in the air traffic control provider
Series 4
4. Should You Help a Pigeon?
Annoying announcements, autumn's passage into winter, and when trying to help goes wrong.
Ruth has concerns for a friend.
Roger Taylor, drummer from the super band Queen, on his latest album
Plus the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art, and ex-politicans under pressure in The Wargame.
Rethink... warfare
Is the UK ready for the challenges of modern war?
AI to solve the energy crisis?
Might the UK and US joining their AI forces help solve nuclear fusion?
News outlets blocked from White House sue Trump
The media organisations are taking legal action after being barred from the White House.
6: The Tower Block
After an awkward parting in Berlin, tragic news throws Rab and her old friend together.
There's Something I Need to Tell You
5. Friends
Istanbul, the Russian oligarch and his superyacht… With very strong language.
We've Only Just Begun
The Carpenters' massive hit - We've Only Just Begun was originally a TV advert for a bank
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