BBC R4 FM Full coverage of the day's news. 2026-05-21 Ministers were due to introduce a phased increase from September. 2026-05-21 1/4. Ian Smith is back on his quest for calm. In this episode, Ian is going through one of the most stressful life experiences... moving house. 2026-05-21 Den plans a surprise for Brad, and Akram seeks support. 2026-05-21 Canadian author Rachel Reid on the phenomenon which has followed the publication of her books about the romantic relationship between rival ice hockey players. 2026-05-21 Are stars like Harry Styles guilty of queerbaiting, what's the problem with it, and is it ever OK to call it out? Adam Fleming and guests discuss. 2026-05-21 Darwin's theory of evolution transformed our understanding of life on Earth. Naomi Alderman looks at the way he paid diligent attention to tiny, overlooked details. 2026-05-21 3/6. Technology catches up with sperm donors in ways they could never have imagined. 2026-05-21 Claudia Hammond explores the elusive boundary between mind and brain - from near-death experiences to the science of memory. 2026-05-21 In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective. 2026-05-21 8/10. With no word from Sue, Ursula finds herself in the uncomfortable position of being taken in by her missing friend's family. Read by Juliet Aubrey. 2026-05-21 2/4. Comedian Sarah Keyworth explores their personal journey with gender fluidity and androgyny. 2026-05-21 5/5. All hail The King of the North and all condemn Married At First Sh*te as Jon Holmes remixes the news into an award-winning satirical comedy concept album. 2026-05-21 Alicia McCarthy reports on Prime Minister's Questions - and more. 2026-05-21 National and international news from BBC Radio 4. 2026-05-21 ...Catastrophe by Katja Hoyer. 8/10. 1935 and 1936: The status of being 'Jew' is defined legally for the first time. 2026-05-21 The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping. 2026-05-21 BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service. 2026-05-21 National and international news from BBC Radio 4. 2026-05-21 Susan Hulme with the main news from Westminster. 2026-05-21 The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping. 2026-05-21 Radio 4's daily prayer and reflection, with Rabbi Monique Mayer, spiritual leader of Bristol and West Progressive Jewish Congregation. 2026-05-21 A report from the House of Lord warns taps could run dry and more must be done to manage drought. 2026-05-21 News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day. 2026-05-21 Misha Glenny and guests discuss the group of political radicals who refused to doff their hats and pioneered petitions and pamphlets to reimagine the English constitution. 2026-05-21 Tom Peck joins Armando to discuss how you capture the character of parliament in language, and answer the question; can anything other than an atmosphere that can be 'febrile'? 2026-05-21 Serena Williams' husband on his decision to invest in women's sports. 2026-05-21 Booker Prize-winning American author George Saunders talks to John Wilson about his cultural influences. 2026-05-21 ...Catastrophe by Katja Hoyer. 9/10. 1937-38: Weimarers can no longer ignore what is happening just outside their town as Jewish prisoners arrive in Weimar. 2026-05-21 The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 2026-05-21 Face-to-face scams haven't gone away - and they can be even scarier than the ones we see online. 2026-05-21 Greg Foot investigates the so-called wonder products making bold claims. Are plastic containers safe to store food, or are alternatives like glass or metal better for our health? 2026-05-21 The latest weather forecast. 2026-05-21 News, analysis and comment from BBC Radio 4. 2026-05-21 9/13. As Thames Water's finances deteriorate, "vultures" circle. 2026-05-21 Den plans a surprise for Brad, and Akram seeks support. 2026-05-21 A new musical about the collision of reality and big dreams, directed by Sara Pascoe. With music by Matthew Floyd Jones. 2026-05-21 Clare heads up Mither Tap, a distinctive hill in the Bennachie range in Aberdeenshire. 2026-05-21 Comedian Ashley Storrie makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Hope Support Services. 2026-05-21 Michael Rosen finds out about fascinating literary errors from editor Rebecca Lee, the author of Rogues, Widows and Orphans: Mischief and Misadventures in the World of Books. 2026-05-21 David Aaronovitch and guests discuss the Russia-Ukraine war and ask whether Putin is under greater pressure than ever. 2026-05-21 2026 sees an El Niño stirring in the Pacific Ocean and there are warnings that this will be one of the strongest yet. 2026-05-21 The revelation comes as more details emerge about Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's appointment to the government role of trade envoy. 2026-05-22 171,000 more people arrived in the UK than left in 2025. 2026-05-22 1/4. Stand-up show with Ellie Taylor where she talks about a controversial subject with help from her side-kick Robin Morgan, the studio audience and special guest Oobah Butler. 2026-05-22 Anna reaches the end of her tether, and Tracy faces a shock. 2026-05-22 Live magazine programme on the worlds of arts, literature, film, media and music. 2026-05-22 David Yelland and Farzana Baduel discuss whether the chaos around the Swatch launch was actually good PR. 2026-05-22 Matt Brittin the new Director General of the BBC, TV show Married at First Sight under investigation, Richard Madeley on reporting inside the CECOT mega Jail in El Salvadore. 2026-05-22 Conn Iggulden, Cally Beaton and Emma Kenny join Stuart Maconie with music by Guvna B and Bank of Dave musical. 2026-05-22 Tom Peck joins Armando to discuss how you capture the character of parliament in language, and answer the question; can anything other than an atmosphere that can be 'febrile'? 2026-05-22 In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective. 2026-05-22 9/10. Years after the shocking events at the Underwood, Ursula has carved a new life for herself but is always looking over her shoulder. Read by Juliet Aubrey. 2026-05-22 Oli Dugmore speaks to the Groove Armada DJ and farming pioneer, Andy Cato. 2026-05-22 Susan Hulme reports as MPs question the chancellor about measures to stem the economic effects of the Iran war. 2026-05-22 National and international news from BBC Radio 4. 2026-05-22 ...Catastrophe by Katja Hoyer. 9/10. 1937-38: Weimarers can no longer ignore what is happening just outside their town as Jewish prisoners arrive in Weimar. 2026-05-22 The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping. 2026-05-22 BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service. 2026-05-22 National and international news from BBC Radio 4. 2026-05-22 David Cornock reports from Westminster as the chancellor announces cost of living help for families this summer. 2026-05-22 The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping. 2026-05-22 Radio 4's daily prayer and reflection, with Rabbi Monique Mayer, spiritual leader of Bristol and West Progressive Jewish Congregation. 2026-05-22 We ask what the latest government cost of living measures mean for farmers. 2026-05-22 News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day. 2026-05-22 Gary O'Donoghue, BBC Chief North America correspondent, shares the eight tracks, book and luxury item he would take with him if cast away to a desert island. With Lauren Laverne. 2026-05-22 Women's voices and women's lives - topical conversations to inform, challenge and inspire. 2026-05-22 Jaega Wise travels to the Balmoral Show in Northern Ireland to launch this year's awards. 2026-05-22 ...Catastrophe by Katja Hoyer. 10/10. 1939. Carl Weirich loses his family for the second time to a second world war. Rosa's Jewish heritage is discovered. 2026-05-22 The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 2026-05-22 Tom Heap and Helen Czerski discover how flowers changed our planet. 2026-05-22 The latest weather forecast. 2026-05-22 News, analysis and comment from BBC Radio 4. 2026-05-22 10/13. Could the water industry be nationalised? 2026-05-22 Anna reaches the end of her tether, and Tracy faces a shock. 2026-05-22 With chaos across London, transport gridlocked, and emergency services in the dark, the AI focuses on the London Internet Exchange in an attempt to spread to the rest of the UK. 2026-05-22 5/10. Biella explores the legacy of Aaron Swartz's life and tragic death on the hacker community. 2026-05-22 Kathy Clugston and Peter Gibbs are at the Chelsea Flower Show for a postbag episode of Gardeners' Question Time with Bethan Collerton, Matthew Wilson and Pippa Greenwood. 2026-05-22 At his local swimming pool, Jack is confused to see his ex-girlfriend in the next lane. Hadn't she always said she was afraid of the water? 2026-05-22 Radio 4's weekly obituary programme. 2026-05-22 Asylum seekers and crime, nuclear power stations and fish, YouGov and the Quiet Revival and Sir David Attenborough and blue tit chicks. 2026-05-22 Full coverage of the day's news. 2026-05-23