BBC R4 FM Full coverage of the day's news. 2026-07-24 More than 5,000 prisoners including killers were due to be freed from September. 2026-07-24 6/6. What if we had got the internet's funniest comedians, like Matt Green and Rachel Fairburn, to make a sketch show, though? 2026-07-24 Bert causes concern, and Elizabeth makes a surprising offer. 2026-07-24 Tom Sutcliffe and guests review Trainspotting the Musical, Colson Whitehead's Cool Machine and romance film On the Sea. Plus Anthropic's copyright settlement with authors. 2026-07-24 Lucy Easthope explores the history of risk, from the origin of probability to the existential threat of nuclear war, artificial intelligence and climate change. 2026-07-24 Andy Burnham's social media strategy, Andrew Neil on becoming a Youtuber, AI in Hollywood. 2026-07-24 Ruthie Henshall, Tez Ilyas and Joe Pasquale join Kiri Pritchard-McLean with music from Mica Millar and Dave McCabe (of The Zutons). 2026-07-24 Dissident researchers are convinced the scientific establishment is wrong on BSE, and one microbiologist is convinced a major human health disaster is imminent. 2026-07-24 In-depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective. 2026-07-24 4/10. As Rowan gets closer to the family she is drawn to tell them more about her own life and why she attempted the perilous trip to the island. In return Orly explains about the seeds. 2026-07-24 Gabriel Gatehouse explores the world of geoengineering. 2026-07-24 Becky Ripley and Emily Knight get lessons from a cuckoo chick, on why we want the things we want, and why our desires sometimes pull us in unexpected directions. 2026-07-24 Ministers find themselves under pressure over the prisoner early release scheme on the last day of term in the House of Lords. Alicia McCarthy reports. 2026-07-24 National and international news from BBC Radio 4. 2026-07-24 4/5. In a series of new writing, award-winning writer Rebecca Stott discovers how the drowning mud of World War One overcame both her great uncles. 2026-07-24 The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping. 2026-07-24 BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service. 2026-07-24 National and international news from BBC Radio 4. 2026-07-24 In the first of two programmes, David Aaronovitch and guests discuss how the government is doing on dealing with small boats, asylum seekers and illegal immigration. 2026-07-24 The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping. 2026-07-24 A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Steve Taylor. 2026-07-24 Drought is declared in North Wales and the Upper Severn catchment. And, the major UK veg grower who's just spent a million pounds on storing rainwater and plans to invest more. 2026-07-24 News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day. 2026-07-24 Shania Twain, musician, shares the eight tracks, book and luxury item she would take with her if cast away to a desert island. With Lauren Laverne. 2026-07-24 The actor talks about the experience of making the film Grease, 48 years on. 2026-07-24 Leyla Kazim asks: What happened next? We return to past Food Programme stories, including the first harvest and pressing of commercially grown English olive oil. 2026-07-24 5/5. In this series of new writing, mud and Charles Darwin bring award-winning writer Rebecca to a deeper understanding of her mother's death-and life. 2026-07-24 The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 2026-07-24 Andy Burnham re-ignites a debate about England's cultural stereotypes and prejudices. Adam Fleming and guests discuss. 2026-07-24 The latest weather forecast. 2026-07-24 News, analysis and comment from BBC Radio 4. 2026-07-24 5/11. In broad daylight, 70 people with dogs storm a farm, tear up fields and rob a petrol station. People fear for their lives. Is something bigger at play? Dan finds something special. 2026-07-24 Bert causes concern, and Elizabeth makes a surprising offer. 2026-07-24 1964. A Pentagon war game shows Vietnam cannot be won. The CIA understands the warning - but LBJ's hawks refuse to believe it. 2026-07-24 Ten coastal encounters. Richard King meets Ellie Deas in Anstruther harbour. 2026-07-24 Kathy Clugston and the GQT panel visit Clarkston Halls in East Renfrewshire to discuss fragrant plants for a windswept balcony and transforming a shady moss-filled shared garden. 2026-07-24 Pondweed wants his own fame to last through the ages, but can only work with the material he's got. 2026-07-24 Ground-breaking actress Brenda Fricker, renowned Vatican journalist David Willey, leading rose grower David Austin, and record-breaking aviator Wally Funk. 2026-07-24 Matthew Syed explores how improvisation affects the brain's processes and considers whether we need to throw away the script more often. 2026-07-24 Tens of thousands are evacuated as wildfires sweep parts of western Europe. We hear a dispatch from the continent. With Nick Eardley. 2026-07-25 Tens of thousands of people have been evacuated. 2026-07-25 Lucy Porter is joined by John Tothill, Kyrah Gray and Amy Annette to talk all things current-ish events. 2026-07-25 Fallon is rocked by an unexpected discovery, and Susan makes a decision. 2026-07-25 On the 40th anniversary of Ferris Bueller's Day Off, Ellen E Jones and Mark Kermode look at films that confine their action to a single day (and occasionally, night). 2026-07-25 Alex Forsyth presents political debate from the University of Birmingham with Saqib Bhatti MP, Lord Falconer, Baroness Fox and Polly Mackenzie. 2026-07-25 The world's first successful IVF baby is born, a tsunami devastates the Egyptian city of Alexandria, and the 'Window Tax' is abolished in the UK. 2026-07-25 The American writer Joe Queenan with his latest brief history - are strangers an opportunity or a threat? 2026-07-25 In-depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective. 2026-07-25 5/10. Rowan still doesn't know what has happened to her husband and suspects foul play. She is determined to find out the truth. 2026-07-25 Join Americast for insights and analysis on what's happening inside Trump's White House. 2026-07-25 Two writers, who between them cover crime, football and music, talk about their favourite books, on subjects including a disintegrating marriage and the ethics of journalism. 2026-07-25 National and international news from BBC Radio 4. 2026-07-25 5/5. In this series of new writing, mud and Charles Darwin bring award-winning writer Rebecca to a deeper understanding of her mother's death-and life. 2026-07-25 The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping. 2026-07-25 BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service. 2026-07-25 National and international news from BBC Radio 4. 2026-07-25 The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping. 2026-07-25 A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with the Reverend Doctor Stephen Wigley. 2026-07-25 Ten coastal encounters. Richard King meets Ellie Deas in Anstruther harbour. 2026-07-25 National and international news from BBC Radio 4. 2026-07-25 The writer and structural engineer behind The Shard, Roma Agrawal, takes Martha Kearney to Kilburn Grange Park in London - an oasis through some difficult times of her life. 2026-07-25 Charlotte Smith presents a panel discussion at the Royal Welsh Show, asking 'what's the best use of land in Wales?'. 2026-07-25 The latest weather reports and forecast. 2026-07-25 News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day. 2026-07-25 1/5. Comedian and author Stewart Lee explores the story and ideas of counter-culture since the end of the Second World War, and its uncertain status in today's digital world. 2026-07-25 What does it mean to have healthy eyes? How can we protect our eyes? Chris and Xand van Tulleken discuss how best to look after your eyes throughout your life. 2026-07-25 Greg Jenner is joined in ancient Egypt by Dr Campbell Price and comedian Sikisa to learn all about Tutankhamun's parents, Nefertiti and Akhenaten. 2026-07-25 5/6. Jay Rayner and the panel return for a postbag special, debating the merits of different kitchen utensils, savoury alternatives to birthday cake, and what truly defines a salad. 2026-07-25 Gabriel Gatehouse explores the world of geoengineering. 2026-07-25 The Cockroach Janta Party is now one of India's most visible youth movements, driving tens of thousands of students to protest about education and job opportunities. 2026-07-25 The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 2026-07-25 How might the way older generations are passing on their wealth be changing? 2026-07-25 Lucy Porter is joined by John Tothill, Kyrah Gray and Amy Annette to talk all things current-ish events. 2026-07-25 The latest weather forecast. 2026-07-25 National and international news from BBC Radio 4. 2026-07-25 Alex Forsyth presents political debate from the University of Birmingham with Saqib Bhatti MP, Lord Falconer, Baroness Fox and Polly Mackenzie. 2026-07-25 Listeners respond to the issues raised in the preceding edition of Any Questions? 2026-07-25 Fallon is rocked by an unexpected discovery, and Susan makes a decision. 2026-07-25 2/2. Tanya Moodie, Nicola Coughlan and Ray Fearon star in this dark and scandalously funny French masterpiece, in a brand new version by Sian Ejiwunmi-Le Berre. 2026-07-25 Actor Lena Headey on whatever happened to the #MeToo movement? 2026-07-25 Full coverage of the day's news. 2026-07-26