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07/10/2026
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
01/10/2026
A weekly programme looking at the science that's changing our world.
Radio 4's daily prayer and reflection
The latest news about food, farming and the countryside.
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
Tim Harford explains the numbers and statistics used in everyday life
Where Is Austin Tice?
5. The Video
A video appears online titled: Austin Tice Still Alive.
Women's voices and women's lives - topical conversations to inform, challenge and inspire.
06/10/2026
News-making original journalism.
October 5th - October 11th
Fascinating, surprising and eye-opening stories from the past, brought to life.
3. Frozen Beards
Do women approach travel differently to men?
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
Good Man, Real Man
Can one workshop change what a boy thinks a man should be?
There’s a complication at the vets.
A Place Called Home
5. The Slide
A family reunion exposes old cracks and new tensions in Testament's comedy drama.
The latest news from the world of personal finance
Can AI be my new lab partner?
Aleks and Kevin explore what happens when AI becomes part of scientific discovery.
Who's in the news for all the wrong reasons? With David Yelland and Farzana Baduel.
This is the programme about a revolution in media.
Full coverage of the day's news
Glenn Moore's Almanac
Royal Wedding
A nation celebrates as Glenn fails to be invited to Kate and William’s wedding.
Clarrie’s concerns bubble to the surface.
Live magazine programme on the worlds of arts, literature, film, media and music.
Why don’t we wear hats anymore?
Alice and Ben put on their thinking caps to unravel the demise of the hat.
02/10/2026
The story behind your social media feed.
Robert Ballard on finding the Titanic and other deep-sea discoveries
Oceanographer Bob Ballard discusses his 60-year career in deep-sea exploration.
What's new and hopeful in the management of difficult-to-treat-depression.
In-depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective.
Episode 8
Róisín returns to London on a mission.
1. The Idea
Take off your shoes and wear patchouli.
Freddie Asks...
Amy Gledhill and Chris Cantrill with an inventive question from Freddie.
Lea Ypi on Kant
Biographical series in which guests choose someone who has inspired their lives.
08/10/2026
