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Empire at the Edge of the World by Giles Milton
5/5. Rescuer Harold Noice finally reaches Wrangel Island. Read by Edmund Kingsley.
2026-10-02
News Summary
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2026-10-02
AntiSocial
Peace talks for the culture wars. Adam Fleming takes us through the argument over editing old comedy shows.
2026-10-02
Weather Forecast
The latest weather forecast.
2026-10-02
The World at One
Presenting live from Brighton, Jonny Dymond asks what the Green Party is for. Also, the average price of diesel hits £2 a litre for the first time.
2026-10-02
Seven Ages of Man, with Michael Rosen
7/8. Can comedian and podcaster Vittorio Angelone learn to like himself, after his faltering 20s? Amidst competing models of maleness, he gains the confidence to find his own path.
2026-10-02
The Archers
Pip has a decision to make, and Susan proves to be a friend indeed.
2026-10-02
Underground
Guests arrive at Thornfield. But what is Edward hiding from Charly? Chloë Myerson's claustrophobic near-future thriller set in a billionaire's haunted bunker.
2026-10-02
When Banksy Comes to Town
4/6. What happens when Banksy takes a shine to your wall and uses it for one of his street art projects? Sam and Julian have to hustle to pay for Valentine's Day Mascara's removal.
2026-10-02
Gardeners' Question Time
Peter Gibbs and the panel answer questions on mimosas, rhododendrons, sawdust in the veg patch and houseplants that struggle to flower.
2026-10-02
Short Works
An ambitious young librarian journeys deep into the Bavarian forest in search of ancient folk tales where he encounters a mysterious 'wise' woman.
2026-10-02
Last Word
Matthew Bannister on TV presenter and campaigner Dame Esther Rantzen, civil servant Catherine Webb and physicist Professor Cyril Hilsum.
2026-10-02
More or Less
Tim Harford investigates regional inequality, migrant costs, donkey donations and honey.
2026-10-02
PM
Full coverage of the day's news.
2026-10-03