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26/09/2026
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
Saturdays are my favourite day of the week
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Haydon Spenceley
When Banksy Comes to Town
3. Off the Wall
What happens when Banksy uses your wall as a canvas? The seagull is removed! And so is VDM
Whitwell Bird Ringers
Brett Westwood meets a remarkable bird ringing group from Whitwell in Derbyshire.
26/09/26 Farming Today This Week: 'shambolic' and 'disheartening' SFI application process; pulses; heating oil costs
The aftermath of the dash for cash from England's biggest environmental scheme.
The latest weather reports and forecast
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
Clare Balding, Lucy Worsley, Dr Liz O'Riordan and the Inheritance Tracks of Lucy Porter
Adrian Chiles with extraordinary stories and remarkable people.
Seven Ages of Man, with Michael Rosen
1. Michael Palin's in his 80s
Two Michaels talk about masculinity and how being in your 80s is liberating.
2. Colm Tóibín's in his 70s
Colm Tóibín, author and poet, opens up about sexuality and creativity in his 70s.
The Baby Ate My Horoscope
Greg James explores the BBC's archives, using current stories as a portal to the past.
Rights for the Unborn: How Should We Protect Future Generations? (Sophie Howe)
The world’s first ‘minister for the unborn' on why governments must think longer-term.
Xi, Trump and the battle for AI supremacy
China is promoting an alternative vision of AI beyond simply matching the US.
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
AI Money Advice and Heating Oil Costs Rise
What's the best advice for using AI to help with your personal finance?
Series 121
4. 'Demonstrable lies'
How does Andy Burnham get on meeting Donald Trump?
The latest weather forecast
Sir Chris Bryant MP, Sarah Elliott, John Glen MP, Paul Nowak
Alex Forsyth presents political debate from The Greig Hall in Alcester.
Listeners respond to the issues raised in the preceding edition of Any Questions?
25/09/2026
It’s a big day for the Grundys.
The Children
Lucy Kirkwood's landmark play about generational responsibility in the face of disaster.
Weekend Woman's Hour: Catherine Zeta-Jones, Domestic abuse survivor Lucy Godley and mum Sharon, Skye from Morcheeba
Catherine Zeta-Jones on her speaking in a Welsh accent in her new action thriller series.
Full coverage of the day's news
'Can you not hear their rage?': Film-maker Paul Greengrass
The British director reflects today's political and social mood in his new medieval film.
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
Andy Burnham promises new direction for the UK at Labour Party conference
Andy Burnham said there had been a decade of drift since Brexit.
John Cooper Clarke, Jackie Kay, Antony Szmierek, Hannah Maxwell
Stuart Maconie and guests live at the BBC's Contain's Strong Language festival.
Alice Weidel
German co-leader of the AfD.
Elif Shafak
Turkish-British novelist Elif Shafak reveals her formative cultural influences.
Rock Bottom: 50 years since Britain's IMF crisis
The drama and trauma of Britain’s 1976 financial crisis and resulting IMF bailout.
23/09/2026
Live debate examining the moral issues behind one of the week's news stories. #moralmaze
The Cost of Food
Sheila Dillon hosts a panel discussion at Abergavenny Food Festival.
Series 2
4. Grace Campbell and Luke McQueen
Laura Smyth hears about fake illnesses, family pranks and the perks of being the youngest.
Brain of Britain - Heat 9, 2026
General knowledge quiz. Spotlights on Nordic heavy metal and 'Macbeth'.
27/09/2026
Donal Ryan
The Irish writer on his latest novel, Where Are The Kings, and its three key influences.
